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Or a cheaper route would be to weld in a some right angle steel onto the OEM links. That should beef them up enough for rocks. Not adjustable but would only cost about $20 in supplies and an hr on the welder.
I'm planning to weld up mine (if I can straighten them) this winter. Let me know if any other CO VXers want to go this direction, I could lend a hand or some welding...
...and you're not alone Tom. My driver side link is severely bent but it doesn't seem to throw off my steering much.
Hmmm, maybe some loctite would do the trick?Quote:
Originally Posted by JoFotoz
Thats my plan once i get some replacement Toyota ones to fix the severly bent ones i have :)Quote:
Originally Posted by VXorado
Yup...
... eventually, for sure.Quote:
Originally Posted by VXorado
Still playing with axle position right now.
Jo
I'll let you know when I plan to fix mine, maybe we can knock them out together.Quote:
Originally Posted by pbkid
Sure, slacker!!! :pQuote:
Originally Posted by JoFotoz
DUDE...
...let me believe..what I wanna believeQuote:
Originally Posted by VXorado
:p
jo
Jo, I used loctite and a big f'n adjustable wrench plus a big ol pipe wrench :)Quote:
Originally Posted by JoFotoz
Even better would be to cut one end off and sleeve them and weld the end back on.Quote:
Originally Posted by VXorado
Thats what I have on mine. Bent my original ones the first or 2nd year I went to Moab. When BigPappaX2 upgraded to the HD ones I bought his that he had welded angle iron to. Havent bent one yet. I know rodeos have shorter rear links then VX and trooper so YMMV.Quote:
Originally Posted by VXorado
So then if my links are currently not bent, would if still be okay to weld a right angle steel on to them? What is the benifit of having adjustable links?
Do you guse suggest the indy 4x Isuzu Steering Stabilizers?
Its best to do before they are bent. Once links bend they are weakened a bit. Adjustable is good for tuning pinion angle, getting a little more length for tire clearance, and making sure the axle is square to the frame.Quote:
Originally Posted by whitebreadx
Oh okay cool well mine aren't bent so I think I might just weld a right angle piece of steel on my self thanks guys. : )a
X2 ..what Gizmo says.
If you have lifted already..and are happy with the pinion angle/spline depth..
...and axle is squeared up and reasonably centered...
...then youre fine simply beefing up the OEM links.
Jo
My driver's side link is severely bent...we're talking politician bent here. I'll post a photo later. Passenger side might be ok to straighten, but I'm thinking I'll just replace them with HD ones.
Looking at the indy4x links you all have posted already, which kit do I choose for the VX? The 2 piece trooper one?
If any Denver peeps have any time coming up some weekend maybe you would be up for helping with the install for some beer and pizza? :)
Edit: here's a pic of the bad one... it's bent in both the vertical and horizontal plane.
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/da...m/IMAG0763.jpg