I couldn't find a pic of the sidewall cracks. Believe it or not this Crack didn't leak but you get the idea.
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Yeah, but I also think the quality of steel makes a big difference. Not all DOM is created equal, either. But I think when you hit the tie rod, you're potentially plowing it against a rock with the full weight of the rig without any sort of forgiveness. No suspension to absorb the hit, etc. When you hit the links, you're usually glancing against them but also hitting them in a way where the weight of the vehicle isn't coming down as an accelerated impact.That's impressive! What caused the tierod to buckle, was it an initial impact?
You think 2.25" x 0.375" wall links would hold up long term? That's what the 4WU kit came with for the lowers.
Part of me just thinks they should be considered disposable parts. I am not certain I have a lot of room to move it up anyway. I just need something rigid enough to protect my hydro assist ram (though i will carry a spare ram now).I bent my 1.5 .250 dom tie rod in a hurry
I've since gone to a 2" .250 dom and moved it up as high as I could. I still wonder if I dont still need some sort of tube gaurd though...
As far as 2.25 .375 dom lowers, I'd be amazed if you ever bend them
No power steering pump when you have hydro assist is roughI just added a/c to Foo, and the higher idle speed when A/C is on has made my power steering pump supply the ram with much more acceptable power. I used to have to put it in neutral and bump the accelerator to make some turns, so this has been nice change.
Having said that, a few weeks back, we were night wheeling and in a crazy trail, the steepest sustained downhill I have ever been on. @FZJ80 in KC @kc_chevota . Ran out of gas about 80% down the slope and had no power steering or brakes. Could not believe how much effort it took to steer! I am no shape for that!
Man! That's a lot of rubbers! I usually only keep a box in the nightstand but you sir are prepared.So this is probably not safe
Mother on speed dialMan! That's a lot of rubbers! I usually only keep a box in the nightstand but you sir are prepared.