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They will work with any 100/470 that has a torsion bar
First of all, if you dont read this whole tread that's fine, but buy this stinkin bracket and don't wait. Cruiser Outfitters has it and it's pretty cheap. Look on the suspension page on their website.
OME 100 Series Front Torsion Bar Reinforcement Bracket (sold as pair)
Part# OME FK27
While attending Cruise Moab with my wife and 6yr old girl, on our first trail (Fins & Things) and on day 1, we broke the 100. While creeping down the steepest section of that trail, at the bottom, when I compressed the drivers front suspension, I heard a loud POP. At first, I thought that I had just hit my bumper but then I heard my tire rubbing on the inner fender plastic. As we headed towards the lunch break location, I felt as if the vehicle were leaning to the left. After I stopped and looked at it, I noticed the tire was tucked up in the fender, it looked like a "low rider", not cool in this situation.
The pressure of the torsion bar bracket or the inner bolt broke off the thin section of the lower control arm. At that point, I was riding on my bump stop. After much help from other generous attendees, we decided to hobble down a "short cut" and get out on the main road, if possible. It worked! we made it with the assistance of a couple wing men and drove into camp solo after that. View attachment 1970108
I need a welder, grinder, tools, and some steel.....and.... a lot more of
Well, let me tell you I was disappointed that we were not on Hell's Revenge trail this day, but this experience would turn out to be much better. Grandpas Garage has every tool you need to fix your broken down vehicle! Best part, it only costs the price of paying forward the generosity that he offers you, and anyone that needs help. There is no mechanic on site, just the shop and tools, but that is a savior if you are mechanically inclined. He had some scrap metal with the exact size hole and thickness of steel I needed! I cut the old chunk of ripped metal off the control arm, fabricated a new piece, checked the alignment of the bolt and Boom!View attachment 1970116
All welded up nicely, and ready to assemble.
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Turns out, a lot of people I spoke with did not know of this guy and his garage. He is a life saver, a modern hero! Helping out people in these situations, while on family vacation is just outstanding and quite rare. If you are broke down in Moab, look up Grandpas Garage! Super cool guy and he is there to offer his shop to all that need need it.
Oh man. I really don't want to be the "high maintenance" guy anymore. I thought that was behind me.
I am going to weld them on I think.Nice! The funny thing is that I haven’t ordered them yet
You deserve it, Kurt! thanks for all you do..Selling like hotcakes
