Another Bronco w/ Broken Tie Rod stranded and recovered

[techdisaster]

They probably would've been able to do a trail repair if they hadn't put those tie rod sleeves on. Just moves the failure point from the tie rods to a more expensive component.

I don’t see any tie rod sleeves.

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[SS Bronco]

I still see more broke jeep Dana 44’s than anything. Broncos are working on taking second place from Toyota’s broken unjoint for most common trail damage.

 

[OffroadBandit]

I don’t see any tie rod sleeves.

Yup, I'm just an idiot. Thanks. Going to bed now.

 

[Tex]

Interesting little fact about that wrecker, it's the same length as a Jeep Gladiator.
That massive beast is the same length as a Gladiator.

They probably would've been able to do a trail repair if they hadn't put those tie rod sleeves on. Just moves the failure point from the tie rods to a more expensive component.

They didn't have tie rod sleeves on it, and the rack isn't what prevented a trail repair from being possible. Because the tie rod failed, it allowed the tire to turn beyond the limits of the CV joint, which broke the front axle housing. The tie rod acted just like a fuse and probably didn't damage the rack. The problem with a mechanical fuse is that it often causes damage to other things when it lets go, the damage isn't isolated to just the weak link. If you're at all on the power in 4WD and your tie rod snaps, that tire is going to drive itself around the a-arms until something breaks, and it'll happen in a split second. If you're going downhill and it breaks, you're kinda screwed too because then the tire will want to rotate rearward and something will break, or you release the brakes and slam into something.

Just saw your reply that there wasn't a sleeve, I must be getting slow. I'll leave what I wrote for anyone else that didn't notice it first time around. Have a good nap lol

 

[JackTripper]

its ridiculous how many tie rods-axels-steering racks i broken -its common thing on broncos -

That sucks. I’m glad I got the HOSS 3.0 in my WT.

 

[Last Ride Bronco]

Aaaaand…of course there had to be a Jeep in the video just to pour salt in the wound.

 

[BigFootie]

I think this might be the second actual recovery for Matt's new wrecker

Next weekend is the Wrecker games in Sand Hollow. Wish I could be there. Rory, Paul, Matt and Eric will put on a good show I’m sure.

 

[BigFootie]

Aaaaand…of course there had to be a Jeep in the video just to pour salt in the wound.

Mischief Maker isn’t your ordinary Jeep.

 

[BigMeatsBronco]

Interesting little fact about that wrecker, it's the same length as a Jeep Gladiator.
That massive beast is the same length as a Gladiator.



They didn't have tie rod sleeves on it, and the rack isn't what prevented a trail repair from being possible. Because the tie rod failed, it allowed the tire to turn beyond the limits of the CV joint, which broke the front axle housing. The tie rod acted just like a fuse and probably didn't damage the rack. The problem with a mechanical fuse is that it often causes damage to other things when it lets go, the damage isn't isolated to just the weak link. If you're at all on the power in 4WD and your tie rod snaps, that tire is going to drive itself around the a-arms until something breaks, and it'll happen in a split second. If you're going downhill and it breaks, you're kinda screwed too because then the tire will want to rotate rearward and something will break, or you release the brakes and slam into something.

Just saw your reply that there wasn't a sleeve, I must be getting slow. I'll leave what I wrote for anyone else that didn't notice it first time around. Have a good nap lol

Funny I was just watching that wrecker yesterday on youtoob....when it grenades the transfercase....it wasn't even towing at the time. Musta upgraded.

 

[ROKBRNC]

I remember a thread quite awhile ago with a bunch of the ‘new to wheeling’ crowd asking why in the world would anybody need Dana 60’s, I think this should answer that question. If you’re going to ‘wheel this kind of terrain or big rocks, you can only push OEM components so far before you have to start upgrading them, which over time can cost a small fortune, or you can scrap it all and overbuild it once with 3/4-1 ton parts and have piece of mind you’ll get home or back to your trailer at the end of the day.

 

[mcinfantry]

its ridiculous how many tie rods-axels-steering racks i broken -its common thing on broncos -

I pass 15-20 littered all over the road every day with those parts or a combination of

 

[buzpro]

Interesting little fact about that wrecker, it's the same length as a Jeep Gladiator.
That massive beast is the same length as a Gladiator.

That thing is simply incredible for a home made rig ..... I ABSOLUTELY LOVE the 4 wheel steering!!

 

[BodieMonster]

I would be curious what percentage of the failures had 37's+ vs stock 35's at this point. Regardless, I wish Ford would make the HOSS 3.0 rack upgrade a bit more seamless. I know folks have done it but it feels like it could be a lot easier with some support from Ford for the reprogramming of the rack.

 

[kodiakisland]

I would be curious what percentage of the failures had 37's+ vs stock 35's at this point. Regardless, I wish Ford would make the HOSS 3.0 rack upgrade a bit more seamless. I know folks have done it but it feels like it could be a lot easier with some support from Ford for the reprogramming of the rack.

It would also be nice if the aftermarket was quick to provide new racks/tie rods as well with easy to update computer solutions. A few in the works I think.

 

[Tex]

Funny I was just watching that wrecker yesterday on youtoob....when it grenades the transfercase....it wasn't even towing at the time. Musta upgraded.

They originally had a prototype case with a doubler in front, some company is making them as an alternative to the Atlas and he got one of the first. It had problems staying in 4WD so they swapped in a stock NP205. That's a pretty tough case, but that's a lot of gearing and big tires even for a 205, I was expecting them to snap an output shaft the first time they gave it the beans and it did. Fortunately, there are several replacement shafts for them that are bulletproof, and I believe he's already done the upgrade.

That thing is simply incredible for a home made rig ..... I ABSOLUTELY LOVE the 4 wheel steering!!

Check out their build vids, that thing probably has 800HP in winches alone LOL

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