The Rubicon/Little Sluice Challenge Ultimate Junk-Yard Build
are those AEV corner guards??
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JK Junkie
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Artec Chromoly Rod Ends
Really impressed by this Artec kit as it includes "Go Big or Go Home" 1.25 inch Chromoly rod ends with jam nuts, and misalignment spacers. Here's a few pics:
Bigger than a Coke can!:
Bigger than a Coke can!:
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From: Bend, O
Originally Posted by Stuka
Death wobble is caused by an oscillation between the right and left front tires. The ram does not allow for any movement caused by the tires. Its like running a steering stabilizer on massive steroids. So the only way to get it would be if you had badly worn parts. But the normal cause of death wobble becomes a non-issue.
The axle is still located in the same manner (4 link and track bar). Bump steer will not happen either as you do not have a drag link.
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From: Twain Harte, CA
Bad track bar bushings can cause steering wheel shimmies for sure. But isnt technically death wobble.
Death wobble is most often caused by poor caster angle. The allows the wheels to start oscillating on their own. Basically they shake to the left and right, which then transfers up to the steering wheel. A ram doesn't allow this to happen as the wheel is held firmly in place by the ram. In a normal steering setup the steering stabilizer can soak up some of this, but not all of it.
Make more sense?
CALIJK: Looks almost like you are going to need a trailer just to haul around your spare :P Although with SX's I would be surprised if you ever actually needed it. They have incredibly thick sidewalls.
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Yeah, if I remember correctly the sidewalls are 6 ply. They're also pretty darn heavy! I need to keep working out, or I'll never be able to get that spare in/out of the rig.
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From: Panorama city,Ca
Originally Posted by CALIJK
Yeah, if I remember correctly the sidewalls are 6 ply. They're also pretty darn heavy! I need to keep working out, or I'll never be able to get that spare in/out of the rig.
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Starting to pull the 39" BFG Krawlers from the rims - just got the spare tire done so far. The Krawlers are still in great shape; really only did a couple of runs with them. Vince has already claimed these, so they should be all on his rig by the end of next weekend. Thinking of starting a new business: Dave's Tire Shop. 
Maybe Jim will lease me some space at the shop.
Here's the spare done and ready for Vince's wheel:
Maybe Jim will lease me some space at the shop. Here's the spare done and ready for Vince's wheel: