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July 14, 2016
richfroh said
I just got on the forum and read about Kevin's problems. I'm glad everyone is back home safely.
I do think Jeff R is responsible! He jinxed the trip by mentioning having trouble and needing parts.
Kevin, are you going to have a work party to get your rig back together?
Rich, I actually thought about that before posting!!! But since no one knew where I lived I wanted to make myself available. I take full responsibility for Kevin's trouble.
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April 9, 2015
Jeff_R said
Rich, I actually thought about that before posting!!! But since no one knew where I lived I wanted to make myself available. I take full responsibility for Kevin's trouble.
Jeff, next time post really good positive stuff and you can take responsibility for all the good stuff that happens.
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Sharkbyte said
Kevin,
When I was picking up your parts today at Metal Cloak the guy asked if you were running Hydro assist. I told him that you were. He said that they have had a number of similar situations as yours with the track bar bracket giving way. In particular if they are the bolt on type. He said they have to be welded and heavily reinforced. I told him you were running 60 axles and then he put it together as to who you were. They said that once that bracket goes it throws everything else off and stuff bends and breaks. So unfortunately, your assessment of what happened is consistent with what they believed to be the cause. What is really amazing is that those guys at Metal Cloak stand behind their products even if they don't believe they gave cause for the failure. It certainly gives me cause to think about them when I decide to upgrade my lift kit.
I learned that they are having an open house this Saturday from noon to ? I just might take a ride over there and check it out.
I'm glad metal close stands behind what breaks. Hopefully the new upper control arm ends are more stout so you don't have to worry about them.
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Bret, I added you video to the gallery. I hope that's okay. 🙂
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k-jeep said
Bret, I added you video to the gallery. I hope that's okay. 🙂
Fine by me! Have you had a chance to work on it yet?
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k-jeep said
Jeep is back on the road! Thanks Jeff S for the early day help, and thanks Bret for the later day welding!I still need to put my hydro assist back on, get the front shocks rebuilt, and get an alignment done. It still drives great as-is though.
I'll get you next time Fordyce! Next time!
Let me know when your ready!
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