Rack and Pinion Assembly SHOT
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From: Tidewater, VA
Originally Posted by Josiah
I have an update. Was shopping all morning at local shops and welders, nobody would touch it for liability reasons. The problems don't stop there. The rack and pinion cracked in half right at the meeting point of 2 different metals. One is magnetic, the other side is not. Makes welding just that much more difficult, and I can't even get someone to do a basic weld on it in the first place (6:20 PM)
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Just got back in from wrapping it up, I used a wide pipe clamp with a small rubber notch insert to go inside the crack, the clamps inner lining is rubber. I then duct taped around that for added peace of mind. This won't prevent flexing so much as it will prevent debris like sand from getting in there. (8:16 PM)
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I really don't know how the rack could fall apart as it sits right now, it's just hard to fathom. (10:18 PM)
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And for all you haters, I had it welded...do I have your blessing to attend the pismo meet.
(1:56 AM)
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Just got back in from wrapping it up, I used a wide pipe clamp with a small rubber notch insert to go inside the crack, the clamps inner lining is rubber. I then duct taped around that for added peace of mind. This won't prevent flexing so much as it will prevent debris like sand from getting in there. (8:16 PM)
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I really don't know how the rack could fall apart as it sits right now, it's just hard to fathom. (10:18 PM)
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And for all you haters, I had it welded...do I have your blessing to attend the pismo meet.
(1:56 AM)
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From: Ohio
Originally Posted by styxnpicks
WARRANTY (lol) 
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From: my apartment
Originally Posted by BigBlackFX4
Good luck getting warranty to cover it when you pull it with a 6 inch lift, truck all scratched up, 37 inch tires, and a taped and welded rack and pinion. "No sir, I don't abuse my truck."
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From: Northridge
I hope everything works out, but I think Josiah is looking at it all wrong. You won't just be making some family rich when they sue you and your insurance company. You will be going to jail when that family's insurance inspector looks under the truck and sees it modified, welded and duct taped. Manslaughter makes you bubba's best friend and when you get out from that you may have wages garnished from the civil suit. Can you see the downward spiral of your life happening.
Just get it fixed the right way brother and have peace of mind, we live in a sue happy culture. Good Luck!!
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Just get it fixed the right way brother and have peace of mind, we live in a sue happy culture. Good Luck!!
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From: cleveland ohio
Originally Posted by wamsleyb
I hope everything works out, but I think Josiah is looking at it all wrong. You won't just be making some family rich when they sue you and your insurance company. You will be going to jail when that family's insurance inspector looks under the truck and sees it modified, welded and duct taped. Manslaughter makes you bubba's best friend and when you get out from that you may have wages garnished from the civil suit. Can you see the downward spiral of your life happening.
Just get it fixed the right way brother and have peace of mind, we live in a sue happy culture. Good Luck!!
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Just get it fixed the right way brother and have peace of mind, we live in a sue happy culture. Good Luck!!
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^^AGREED^^
Josiah everyones bassically telling you your going to kill someone if you don't get it fixed. Your stupid for putting all of us in Danger with you on the road like that.
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From: Texas in the heart
This thread is all the proof a person needs to support the argument of why you don't buy a used 4x4!
But, after reading this thread and some of the others on this and other websites, I have to agree. I don't think I will be buying one used again.
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From: texas
Originally Posted by expy03
Most of the time, I would say you would be safe buying a used 4x4 only because most of the ones around here rarely get off road, if at all.
But, after reading this thread and some of the others on this and other websites, I have to agree. I don't think I will be buying one used again.
But, after reading this thread and some of the others on this and other websites, I have to agree. I don't think I will be buying one used again.
You'd be an idiot to purchase a used 4WD. Especially from the typical male who seems like he loves adventure. Now a 4WD from me who is pavement pusher would be a wise buy.
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From: Cali baby!
Originally Posted by diggler8
I was told by a Fabtech tech. that tha Ford rack system was JUNK and I should not run anything bigger than a 315. He told me it was like they made it out of recycled cans.
