Just say no to cheap suspension parts.

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Saw this photo this morning of a particular company’s diff drop leaving the chat in Moab. Took both half shafts and the Diff w/ it

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[nabronco21]

The term "welds" seems generous. 'Solders' might even be too much credit.

I was going to say the same thing, what welds. lol

 

[Mikey1287]

So what's your choice going to be when replacing them?

Tricky's out here breaking stuff again. I knew better, I saw those welds and knew I should have redone them but I got lazy.

These are the cheap chinese ones that are sold under several names.

 

[Rspayde]

What is that old adage? Buy once cry once right?

 

[Tricky Dick]

So what's your choice going to be when replacing them?

Icons to match the fronts.

 

[Jdyount]

Icons to match the fronts.

That kinda makes the story worse... You spent all the money on Icons for the front and bought the cheapest spacers on the planet for the back when you coulda done something like Eibachs all the way around for the same price...

 

[Silver-Bolt]

Suspension is not an area to cut corners. Use quality parts and do it right.

 

[Snacktime]

Someone needs to post a picture of Tricky riding dirty.

 

[Mikey1287]

What's the best 2.5" lift spacer for Sas? Looking for options...

 

[Snacktime]

What's the best 2.5" lift spacer? Looking for options...

Best solution is no spacer.

 

[GreyZ]

Saw this photo this morning of a particular company’s diff drop leaving the chat in Moab. Took both half shafts and the Diff w/ it

I am hesitant to believe that hasnt been modified. Looks like flux core weld and done after the powdercoat. No way a company is releasing that?

 

[Snacktime]

I am hesitant to believe that hasnt been modified. Looks like flux core weld and done after the powdercoat. No way a company is releasing that?

Most likely a trail repair

 

[Rick Astley]

Tricky's out here breaking stuff again. I knew better, I saw those welds and knew I should have redone them but I got lazy.

These are the cheap chinese ones that are sold under several names.

Whoever did those welds is NOT popular with the ladies.

Real welders are legends. 100% penetration 100% of the time.

That..... Looks like they applied JB weld without a glove on then an excruciatingly long hand-finish.

 

[Rick Astley]

I am hesitant to believe that hasnt been modified. Looks like flux core weld and done after the powdercoat. No way a company is releasing that?

Could have been a field repair. I only weld with Flux at Burning Man due to the questionable air quality and wind speed.

Nobody gets professional quality welds with Flux, or out there, but it can get you home in a pinch.

But seriously, did nobody watch the Diff Drop video regarding IFS? It's a questionable mod to begin with. For fun, there's a few cool clips of rigs busting their diff drop mods!

 

[Tricky Dick]

That kinda makes the story worse... You spent all the money on Icons for the front and bought the cheapest spacers on the planet for the back when you coulda done something like Eibachs all the way around for the same price...

There was a method to the madness. I needed 2" so I did 1" spring and 1" spacer which also lowered the bump stops so I'd have room for more tire. Also the Bilsteins are decent shocks.

I just forgot about how much down force was possible.

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