10:46 am
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August 17, 2014
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Gilbert & Betty said
WOW I'm glad you guys are alright and made it home safely. Guy if you need help with anything let me know.
Thanks Gil, Jeep was towed to MC Motorsports yesterday. My guess it'll be there for a while.
11:01 am
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August 17, 2014
Offline Brian said
Was this a shop weld from last time? Seems the metal has fatigued around that area. Maybe some frame plates/ reinforcement is next
Brian, actually, it was done the time before the last time the Jeep was in the shop. It has survived the Rubicon (in reverse), 2 x Strawberry, up a forest road near Strawberry, & Hell Hole, + 4 miles into the Rubicon (normal direction), & more runs I can't remember. I discussed reinforcements with Marc yesterday, with a pending simple design. I can't see any other way to fix this. There also is a yet to be determined reason why it failed, other than the weakened frame metal scenario (which may be the reason). It would be nice to have an aftermarket bracket bolted to the reinforcement plates so it can be unbolted & replaced on the trail, which also was discussed. I'll follow up on repairs as it progresses.
11:07 am
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August 17, 2014
Offline TH
BKGM Jeepers said
Brian said
Was this a shop weld from last time? Seems the metal has fatigued around that area. Maybe some frame plates/ reinforcement is next
I agree. I think it's time for an overbuild! Rebox the frame with .250 wall. Then fab a new gusseted bracket of the same material and ensure it is bracketed across all three demensions.
It's fixable.
This is exactly what I discussed with Marc yesterday. Maybe to then bolt an aftermarket bolted bracket on, so it can be replace on the trail if needed.
1:39 pm
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August 5, 2017
Offline The idea of a trail replaceable bracket is a fantastic idea.... Have them fab you 3 extras 
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6:15 am
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July 10, 2003
Offline Sorry to hear about the track bar issues.
Glad you all made it off safely and that AAA saved the day.
I once ripped off the whole steering box. Used a trail welder and continued to run Barrett.
I used to wheel a lot. . .
3:47 pm
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August 17, 2014
Offline JohnDF said
Sorry to hear about the track bar issues.Glad you all made it off safely and that AAA saved the day.
I once ripped off the whole steering box. Used a trail welder and continued to run Barrett.
Thanks John, thankfully the Ratchet straps Came to the rescue, otherwise we still would be out there hand steering!
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