LIRC aftermath

[Redcbr007]

Man, what a day

Ripped out the steering box completely off the frame (going toward the engine compartment not the fender side) Broke a crapload of grade 8's. All of us tried to 'C-clamp' it so I can limp back with no success. So nicely enough, Mike Cope offered to take his box off so I can install it on mine, get back to the trailer and pull it off. Then have someone drive it back to him so he could go home. sheesh

-Red

 

[Mike L]

Man, what a day

Ripped out the steering box completely off the frame (going toward the engine compartment not the fender side) Broke a crapload of grade 8's. All of us tried to 'C-clamp' it so I can limp back with no success. So nicely enough, Mike Cope offered to take his box off so I can install it on mine, get back to the trailer and pull it off. Then have someone drive it back to him so he could go home. sheesh

-Red

Damn man. Don't you always break something out at LCIR? Maybe your rig is assgas: and you need to build a new one. J/K I think you should look into the SBS from JKS Mfg. I have seen a couple people that used it to repair damage from your same problem and also to beef it up before it happens. Good luck. :cheers:

-Mike

 

[Fullsizexj]

Time to go full hydro, trust me

 

[vintagespeed]

I'm pretty sure I mentioned how crappy & topped out that stock steering was with a big coilover lift. Gotta allow for droop, not just ride height steering....

So what're you considering to fix it?

-jb

 

[Redcbr007]

I'm pretty sure I mentioned how crappy & topped out that stock steering was with a big coilover lift. Gotta allow for droop, not just ride height steering....

So what're you considering to fix it?

-jb

Im sure you did..(I know you cant help yourself but to nit-pick other people's junk). It wasnt stock btw, if it was stock I wouldnt be able to drive it at all I acually set it up to recieve over 6" of droop on the driver/knuckle side before limiting straps kicked in. Besides the point, Im probably going to go to hydraulic assist (I know how much you hate it , blah blah blah yadh yadh yadh) or full hydro. Not sure yet, still weighing pros/cons/price/etc...

-Red

 

[vintagespeed]

You're right, no sense in debating what works & doesn't work. :speepin:

Glad to hear you've got it fixed, looking forward to seeing it wheel sometime. We're talking about doing a Shredder run soon, that'd be a fun one for ya.

-jb

 

[Redcbr007]

ok cool, Yah sure we'll meet up sometime


Seeya!

-Red