@cruiserpatch I can't seem to get the online store to accept my order. When I click "place order" I get the spinning wheel for 1 or 2 seconds then it goes back to "pay now" and nothing happens. I'll try again later.
One other point I'll mention is running 80 series rear springs. I believe they're 1-2 inches longer than 100 series springs, and I think the LX ones are 150 lbs/in and the LC ones are 170 lbs/in (kings are 130 lbs/in and shorter). The extra length means you can run softer springs and still hit...
Yeah I was going to suggest that cranking the t-bars would alleviate the failure case, but realized that didn't work for the rear.
My non-ahc t-bars would handle the front weight fine if the AHC died but most folks aren't running them. Also - are the front and rear systems separate enough that...
Yeah fair enough - there's no doubt that AHC adds complication and more failure points to the suspension. Realistically I only ever change height to hitch trailers or work on the LX, and I have a spare car or two!
How did the failure occur? I'm at 200k miles and have replaced all four shocks/rams (around 170k) and all four globes (at 198k), and the system just keeps right on working. This is with it lifted and towing all kinds of ridiculous crap behind the truck. This is on 33s but I plan to go to 35s...
I do love the AHC - it's a surprisingly resilient system. I'll add you to the list.
They are heat treated - that was the concern of the guy at sway-a-way about simply turning down a set of their thicker bars. They can (supposedly) turn them down a bit without worrying but too much turning...
They went across the wider but less steep section about five feet to the right of where I went across. They also came at it a lot straighter than I did. If id tried that, the crack would've swallowed my whole frickin wheel!
Thank you! Maybe the scariest thing I've ever attempted. Balancing on two wheels like that was wild. I walked all up and down that crank looking for the best way to get the 100 across and did it fairly different than the jeeps did.
Made another trip to Moab this year and really pushed the limits of the 100 series. Probably going to need to upgrade my skid plates as the aluminum is getting pretty mangled at this point. Also, very happy I bought the trail tailor lower link skids as those copped quite the beating this...