I assume part of the reason for the tie rod connector shape is for clearance, but after drilling the mounting holes in it there is not much meat left. I would not be surprised if you do not break a handful of these things.

 

Mel, owner/operator of off road evolution says this has never happened and should've never happened. He is submitting the damaged part to dynatrac for a thorough inspection to determine why this happened.

If it is determined that the part was defective then he plans to install new tierod ends (left and right) and I'll carry a set in the truck in the event it breaks again.

If it breaks again then he'll conclude that the part is simply just too weak and it will need to be reinforced.

..........I hope it doesn't break while I'm doing 60-80 mph and hitting whoops.

 

Update on Dynatrac's failed part @ https://www.f150online.com/forums/ge...r-service.html

 

That sucks but is awesome at the same time!

 

Was it cold out or is he a ninja?

- NCSU

 

Nija?

 

Good thing he's on your side!!

- NCSU

 

Lol.. I was wondering about your Ninja sidekick too! Lol..

 

Truck looks great Leo.

 

I hope I can keep up with you when I get back. Gorman trip is needed buddy!


Truck is sick!!! How is You wonderful better half doing? Miss you two Leo

 

Thanks Greg.



Thanks Dave, Carole is doing great, I'm the one falling apart. Just got my third, on the same knee, knee surgery yesterday.

Miss you too bud.....new year, new beginning; stop by and say hi, my doors are always open to you, surprise us.


Take care,

Leonardo.

 

Yeah those high steer arms have a lot of leverage on them when put in a bind like that. People break them all the time on trail trucks. They may make a kit of some type to add extra studs to the knuckles. I know they make "6 shooter knuckles" for toyota solid axles, i would imagine they would for dana 60's.

 

yep. Right after OG posted this thread i broke off all 4 studs on my knuckle out at hidden falls. Just got it fixed and doing the 6 shooter knuckles unfortunately the only choice is TG, which sucks) and new steering arms (again) once i'm working again.

 

Man Leo, I think to myself all the time "I really miss offroading out at hungry valley with leo, chase, and everyone else"....and then I read about another one of your crazy mishap stories!!

Still miss y'all and wish I was out there with ya. Be careful tho, I know how you like to push the limits lol

 

Great to have customer service and your workers to be very helpful.