The mars rovers use a rocker bogy setup. Wheels tied together to force articulation and provide more strength is a huge benefit when you need stability endurance and strength.
What year wrangler? I don't follow heeps, maybe they have always been crap in the steering box department.
Hi there Jim, that was gnarly!! As you already know; when doing super hard core stuff in a highly modified rig anything can happen!! The components that survive can have you scratching your head.What year wrangler? I don't follow heeps, maybe they have always been crap in the steering box department.
But it doesn't happen to old broncos. When I got cocky a couple years back and rolled my junk down a rock face
http://luxjo.supermotors.net/GREEN_DILYSI/ROLLS/20180728_180201_2.mp4
I did this to one of the Staz wheels. They are 1/4 inch thick on both inner and outer section and I had a 1/2 dia rolled ring on the rim edge. Steering box is fine.
http://luxjo.supermotors.net/GREEN_DILYSI/SX 43-S/STAZ BEADLOCKS/20181229_172350.mp4
When you start beefing up chassis and steering keep in mind the next part becomes the weak link. I have always used OEM tie rods. It is much easier and cheaper to replace a tie rod.
True, but not much of an argument on which is better. King of the Hammers proves both IFS and SA are very competitive with each other.
Apparently Ford is aware of the issue this was posted on BroncoNation this morning,A few weeks back Bronco6G posted this picture of my Bronco having catastrophic failure while on king of the hill K2 Ketemcy Ranch in Mason Tx. Here is the update and caution.
#1 I did exactly what’s stamped in the fender wells “lift me baby” and added 2” lift.
#2 I added 37” tires to my stock rims
#3 I wheeled this thing every weekend at some very difficult trails in TX. From trees ranch, K2, and hidden falls.
I’ll say this machine is awesome and did a lot of things others with similar features couldn’t. Three weeks ago when my rack and pinion, and inners failed I realized these components are really similar in size to that of a UTV and not a marketed off road vehicle. (Bought for this purpose and not a daily) I held on to it and didn’t initially take into warranty with Ford mainly because why put the same undersized parts back on to happen over and over again.
Once I realized there is no aftermarket solution and won’t be for a long time, I decided to take it in and let Ford warranty and fix with parts that are not the long term solution but at least allow me to use until new solutions come available. In the end Dealership (Northside Ford San Antonio Tx) turned down. Not for any reason but the fact I have scratches all over my skid plates. Yes they admitted they never dissembled anything just put on lift and declined for and I quote “ looks like a cheese grater went through the underside of your vehicle.”
I refuse to pay $2,200 for faulty design so now I’m left as the consumer to figure out a better solution. I have another Badlands coming in three weeks for the wife and would love better solutions. I attached pictures for reference of the undersized components. Not Whining just looking to help others and hopefully work together as a community to truly make the Ford Bronco the best off road vehicle on the market.
Sorry for the confusion but I was never saying which is better. Each has their place like saying a mallet is better than a claw hammer. You said that IFS was better at keeping the tires on the ground and that was what I was replying to.True, but not much of an argument on which is better. King of the Hammers proves both IFS and SA are very competitive with each other.
It is the high Articulation that will help avoid any binding which caused the inner tie rods to bend and snap
Wait, what? Is this for real?
If it is, it should already be stock with factory 35's.
