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Jon,
Looks like some good times there!

What are the thoughts on the wwors with the bend in them?
Is this something Stan could do to his and would the bend in them be better for the 100’s
Ken
 
Fallon 40 said:
Jon,
Looks like some good times there!

What are the thoughts on the wwors with the bend in them?
Is this something Stan could do to his and would the bend in them be better for the 100's
Ken
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I think the WWORs are a good product. The price dove me away and Stan's warrantee is very appealing. As far as performance is concerned I don't think a bent LCA would really make a huge difference. I rarely hit mine. The bends in mine are from 3-4 memorable events in which I knew I was dragging them. If Stan is confident enough that he will retube a bent one for free I feel that his product is pretty stout. That said a 100 series is much heavier and therefore harder on LCAs than a FJC.

I for one am excited about a new option as I was never 100% sold on other options on the market. They are either too expensive for me to justify or not built exactly to 100 series spec.
 
jasonbraswell said:
Sorry, got to call BS on that one. This is not a maintenance item.

Happy 500th thread to me. It's onlytaken 3.5yrs.
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You can call whatever you want... if you never leave the paved road that is......
 
THe OEM bushings are rubber. Rubber bushings can and do degridate over time and use.

So will the urethane bushings in what I make. The up side is that the urethane can be replaced with wery little trouble.
 
jonharis said:
That said a 100 series is much heavier and therefore harder on LCAs than a FJC.

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I don't know about that, the FJC is one heavy pig. Pushing 6,000 lbs with steel bumpers, skids,sliders, big tires and loaded for the trail.
 
Jon, just turn those lower links over.(bend pointing down) Eventually you'll bend them back to straight.
 
farinvail said:
Jon, just turn those lower links over.(bend pointing down) Eventually you'll bend them back to straight.
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That is the plan for sure! just keep flipping them :)
 
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Stan-
How are things coming along? Thread's been pretty quiet.
 
Nothing going on right now as I have been sick as hell for the last 3 days with a stomach flu. I am hoping to get back into the shop for a bit today, I am going stir crazy.

Thigs are busy in the shop right now so it will be several days before I even get a chance to do some work on them. Prototype work sort of fills in the cracks in the shop schedule.

Stan
 
Any update on the uppers? I would like to hopefully save a little on shipping and order lowers and uppers at the same time.
Thanks
 
The first set of uppers will be assembled tomorrow. I was able to get a set of stock units in hand, matched the tabs on them as well. I'll have some photos when they are finished.
 
I got my lowers installed on Thursday. Very easy. Took about 5 minutes. A 19mm and 24mm socket/wrench are needed to do this job. Takes about 5-8 minutes per side. May need to use a ratchet strap attached to the axle and then the frame to pull the axle back into place if it moved.

I have the uppers coming in soon as well. Just in time before a trip to Superlift.

I bent my stock lower link as well which prompted the need for immediate replacement. Also, my 100 has 150K miles so replacing the bushing would be something i'd need to do sooner or later.
 
NCFJ said:
The first set of uppers will be assembled tomorrow. I was able to get a set of stock units in hand, matched the tabs on them as well. I'll have some photos when they are finished.
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Good news, thanks.
 
You can replace with stock size hardware or go to 9/16" grade 8 hardware. If replacing I would go with the 9/16" as it fits the sleeves in the new bushings perfect.
 
NCFJ said:
You can replace with stock size hardware or go to 9/16" grade 8 hardware. If replacing I would go with the 9/16" as it fits the sleeves in the new bushings perfect.
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Also there is a good chance that if your truck has been abused, the stock opening on the mounting bracket has been enlarged slightly.

I'm glad these are coming along.
 
Don't the OEM bolts have teeth that prevent them from coming loose? If so is it possible to buy similar bolts in the 9/16" size?
 
no-pistons said:
Don't the OEM bolts have teeth that prevent them from coming loose? If so is it possible to buy similar bolts in the 9/16" size?
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THe stock flanged nut has serations that dig into the mount when you tighten them up.

When I go with 9/16" hardware I use bolt/washer/mount/link/mount/washer/lock washer/nut
 
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