Thanks Joey. I'll have to see how thick the stops are, then see if I can live with the reduced turning or not. I haven't seen these yet, But do they have a slot so you can just slide the boot back and slip them over the shaft or do you have to remove the tie rod?
That is good to hear. I really didn't want to have to pull the tie rods and have to replace that locking washer they use. I think I was able to reuse the old clamps the 1st time I had to straighten my tie rod. I ended up buying the 3 different type of clamp tools. Just looked at the clamps, shouldn't be a problem reusing those.Those look the same except for color. They just pop on, no need to in-bolt anything. You will have to cut the metal band on the inside of the boots though. I used some heavy duty zip ties about a thousand miles ago and they haven't leaked any water yet. If you know me, that's saying something. CP says I'm like a duck, either flying or swimming.
I used some axle grease where the boot seals under the zip tie. Also, I filled the boot about half way with grease just incase.
I forgot about you having extra lift, you may not want to shave the stops any.
Here's a pic of the nut you want to put a wrench on make sure it's tight. Both of mine were a little loose and causing some slop in the steering. My other finger is pointing at the "stop" that is popped in place.
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My stops just showed up today. They measure out at 11.22mm. I am just going to run them like that.Those look the same except for color. They just pop on, no need to in-bolt anything. You will have to cut the metal band on the inside of the boots though. I used some heavy duty zip ties about a thousand miles ago and they haven't leaked any water yet. If you know me, that's saying something. CP says I'm like a duck, either flying or swimming.
I used some axle grease where the boot seals under the zip tie. Also, I filled the boot about half way with grease just incase.
I forgot about you having extra lift, you may not want to shave the stops any.
Here's a pic of the nut you want to put a wrench on make sure it's tight. Both of mine were a little loose and causing some slop in the steering. My other finger is pointing at the "stop" that is popped in place.
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I have the same machine and would never get rid of it. I have 9400 miles on mine and the guy I run around with has about 12000. The only thing we've fixed is a rear wheel bearing in each and a couple of batteries. I have literally beat the snot out of mine and it keeps asking for more.
Well you know what they say...."You mess with the Bull...You get the horns!" Lol
But this may be an opportunity for you to upgrade front axle...what do you think
Yep smart man! That sucks Joey what happenedI believe I will keep using stock axles because if I upgrade the axle strength, the next thing to break could be the differential.
He's definitely hard on crap. That can be I sign you can't but can also be a sign you can.Looks like he can't drive!!!!!!!
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