captainmorgan
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Post by captainmorgan on Dec 22, 2008 13:11:04 GMT -5
i was messin around and i think i hit a hole or something and bent the left front a arm bracket. not that bad but bad enough. i also have the pro comp 4" lift. those brackets also bent but pretty sure i can bend them back or buy new ones. so my question is do i spend my time trying to bend it back or just do a sas. this truck will mostly be a dd. opinions are appreciated. thanx
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Post by yotanut7 on Dec 22, 2008 18:53:07 GMT -5
If you have the time and money do the SAS. Price out the repairs / parts to fix the IFS and compare to what a SAS will cost.
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Post by DeadlyPeace on Dec 23, 2008 2:43:21 GMT -5
Unless you think you may have plans for doing trails that need extra flex I'd do a SAS, but if it mostly a DD then I'd keep the IFS for the smoother ride.
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Post by captainmorgan on Dec 23, 2008 14:45:35 GMT -5
ya thats what i figured. i use my trekker mostly for trails so i wanna keep this truck as smooth as possible. i just dont want to weaken the brackets even more by bending it back.
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Post by yotanut7 on Dec 23, 2008 19:16:52 GMT -5
Bend them back and add gussets wherever possible.
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Post by captainmorgan on Dec 24, 2008 12:56:59 GMT -5
how bout cutting the bracket off a parts truck and welding it on? doesnt look that complicated
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Post by yotanut7 on Dec 24, 2008 14:52:16 GMT -5
That would work too. Either way you should add metal to the brackets so this doesn't happen again
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Post by captainmorgan on Dec 24, 2008 15:51:44 GMT -5
thats what i think im going to do. and then gusset the crap out of it.
now as far as my 4" pro comp lift i only need the one bracket (im going to try and bend it back but its pretty mangled) will pro comp sell just that one bracket?
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Post by captainmorgan on Jan 2, 2009 16:19:13 GMT -5
got into conact with pro comp and they do sell these parts individually thru there distributers
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Post by captainmorgan on Jan 7, 2009 0:09:26 GMT -5
upon taking more measurments i found out that both sides are bent. so i am now forced to do a solid axle swap. i just have a couple of questions.
i know there is much debate but i think i will go with trail gears kit cause its a little bit cheaper and they ship to canada for free. i can get an axle for dirt cheap from an 85.
my truck has the 31" tire option (so 4.56's) what are my options for this? can i get 4.56 for the new front solid? or do i have to regear to 4.88's? (i have 33's)
also i know these axles are narrower so the kits provides wheel spacers. but my rims have a really big offset. will this axle handle the extra stress?
i have a good idea on the answers to these questions, just wanted some other opinions.
any input is greatly appreciated. thanks
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