I love off-roading in the VX...
Glad no one got hurt!
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Glad no one got hurt!
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Nice flex...:thumbup:
thats nuts Tom! wonder if any traffic cams in the area picked up a video ;Db;
also from your description, I wonder if the trailer helped to bring the VX back down onto all 4s instead of rolling after you ramped the escape. maybe the trailer was actrually a good thing! (although i suppose you may have been able to stop in time without it.. who knows, glad your ok though
Glad everyone's OK. BUILT TONKA TOUGH
They do, just pull the fuse under the hood:)Quote:
Originally Posted by djvx
If you had the spare tire on the back, it might have helped your truck maintain its balance better!!!:rolleyes:
As for parts, almost all of the 02 trooper front end parts are the same, don't let a mechanic rip you off for special "VX" parts there is a whole steering assembly for sale on Ebay right now, 67 bucks plus shipping, I already emailed him about it, has everything from tie rod end to tie rod end. That will help.
Glad we didn't lose another proton...
Wow Tom. That's some amazing driving skills. You're quik like a bunny. Sorry that happened but I know 95 all to well in your area. I lived in Richmond for a while and had some training classes in Dumfries. From your stretch of pavement to Dumfries was like being in a pole position the whole way at 0700 in the morn. Hurry hurry now stop!!
I have had some wine, but that comment made me wonder what other bunny characteristics does he have?Quote:
Originally Posted by logans
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Oh, and did you have full coverage? (to keep it from being a thread jack, for those who don't get it, read the zombie revolution thread....and some :_beer:) doesn't hurt either.)
You must mean the SWORDY-designed Tie Rods that Matt over at Indy COPPIED!!!:mady2:Quote:
Originally Posted by Triathlete
Ive had a similar SWORDY set for years....
Heres the problem....the joints that both aftermarket used DO NOT HAVE THE SAME ANGLE capabilities as the stock OEM units....This means they BIND under full droop!!!!They Bind Bad enough to bend the Tie Rod end joints and also the idler arm bolt-shaft:upsetgray
Big Swede hads had problems with this also....
Just a little update.
The garage said that Isuzu claims it'll take 6-8 weeks to get the steering box. RamAirZ is kindly sending me his spare. I'll start looking tomorrow for a new set of seals for it. They really only need the sector shaft from the donor box.
Yah, I had comp but being the miser that I am, I have a $1K deductable so I'll be out a little ching.
WooHoo!!! The VX should be outa the shop by the end of the week. It was just the steering box & a steering knuckle. There was a 'tweek' to the end of the frame on that side but they indicated that it was easily straightened.
They ended up replacing the front cladding & fender cladding as well. I had them save the old ones (prolly not useful to anyone since they were cut to clear the tires but lemme know if anyone needs them for a project or sumpn).
All that's left to do is an alignment & cleaning.
I saw some of the work they've done on other cars (including the Ford that I hit). This place does some awsome work (although somewhat expensive). I may end up taking the Eclipse there for a paint job.
Glad to hear that everything got fixed and you will be back on the road soon.
Did they get that offset problem corrected too? Your tires stick out waaaaay too far you know ;Db;
+1 - Glad to hear you'll be back on the road soon! Beware to other drivers though, the yellow monster truck will be back on the prowl soon! ;)
awesome! So that box worked out for ya? I might be interested in the cladding, might be nice to have a spare. I bet you cant wait to have it out of the shop!
LOL...:laughing:Quote:
Originally Posted by PittVXr
Glad to hear you're soon to be back in bidness...:yesgray:
VX is made for offset!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by PittVXr
Wise man once say, "Wider is better." Glad it all worked out so well for ya Tommy Boy!
Good to hear. Stories like this make me feel happy my VX is hibernating in the garage.
:) Bart
WooHoo!
Party at Toms...cost of entry is you gotta bow before the OFH...:yesb::yesgray:
Trust me, with those size tires and a 3" lift, you're already looking up at it. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Mile High VX
On yer knees ye of humble offset stature.
WooHoo!!!
The Proton is safely back home now. I picked it up on Friday evening.
Everything appears back to normal with it except for 2 issues:
1. Stupid TOD lite is still flashing at me.
2. They replaced the front & left fender cladding & now the tire rubs at full lock. I'll hafta do some more trimming.
The total bill was $3500. The place that did the repair did great work but they were'nt cheap.
I'm curious about the spare steering box that RamAirZ provided. No leaks & no play. Why did his VX come with the spare.
They didn't use the pump so that's available if anyone needs it.
pontiac used to say that... ;puke:Quote:
Originally Posted by ZEUS
glad to hear shes home Tom!
:dance:.:dan_ban::thumbup:.:dan_ban:.:dance:Quote:
Originally Posted by tom4bren
Welcome back OFH - not to be confused with ORW. Now get hackin! :pQuote:
Originally Posted by tom4bren
HAHA! Yeah, I know, that's what I was alluding to.Quote:
Originally Posted by etlsport
So Tom, your insurance was able to find new cladding pieces?
Congrats on having your baby home.
Bart
Needless to say, I was shocked that they were able to locate some so easily (especially considering that they couldn't find a steering box). I wrote down the dealer's name & number that provided them but don't have it with me. I'll post it as soon as I find that little piece of paper.Quote:
Originally Posted by nfpgasmask
Congrats Tom, ditto on the surprise at cladding availability. Will be interesting to see what else they may be able to find...
Good to hear you're back on the road!
I have a spare in my garage. Got it cheap on Ebay. Never know when you are going to need it...PO may have been a parts collector as well.Quote:
Originally Posted by tom4bren
I'm assuming he replaced the steering pump and box at the same time, maybe had a leak and couldn't figure out where it was coming from or something? It came in a bag covered with steering fluid when I picked it up. I'm glad it worked out for ya man and saved you some time and money! I was worried it was going to be bad but hoped it wouldn't be. I wanted to help get ya on the road
& much appreciated.Quote:
Originally Posted by RamAirZ
When it arrived, the box was so saturated in power steering fluid that the mail carrier had it in a plastic bin. I was surprised that Homeland Security didn't flag it for inspection:)
I bet he was pissed.Quote:
Originally Posted by tom4bren
LOL really? I tried to "pump" it all out before I put it in and didn't I have a garbage bag in there too? It was late when I packed it up but I thought for sure I had it wrapped up as well. I'm glad they brought it to ya! Good to see ya on the road again! Just avoid vans from now on lol
The place they got the cladding from is:
Churner Isuzu
Vienna, VA
703/893-0800
I have not called them to find out how extensive their inventory is. I do know that they did not have the steering box so the availability of the cladding may have been a fluke.
I towed the trailer home from work last Thursday. That was the first time since the accident. Talk about a stressful drive!!! I didn't take it over 60mph the entire drive. Got home safe & sound though.
I'm starting to wonder now though if the ABS was wrongfully blamed and if it might have been caused by the ol' foot on both the brake & gas issue that we all know & love so well. I've been trying to re-train my foot ever since to move all the way onto the brake (lift & press rather than slide & push).
Tom I removed the rubber pedal cover from my brake pedal and replaced it with an after market pedal which i drilled new mounting holes in to move the pedal over as far as possible. Works pretty well and looks better too!
The PO installed metal covers on both pedals. Thanks for the advice though, I'll look to see if the cover can be moved over.
I have taught myself to drive with my heel under the brake pedal, and I turn my foot out to reach the tiny gas pedal. That way, my foot is always oriented with bias toward the brake pedal.
That's what I've been doing for years but I've noticed that my foot has been getting lazy as I get older. I tend to only catch the right edge of the brake with the center of my foot. It's hard to undo 35 years of training but I'm getting there. I'm thinking that my lazy foot is partly caused by not driving a stick shift anymore (not in the past 6 years).
35 years of training....that puts you at like...4+17x39.5/2 + 6.13+3.93:work: well, by my calculations, that puts you at like 117 years old:right:Quote:
Originally Posted by tom4bren
How long did it take you to get used to holding a steering wheel instead of reigns?! LOL!!!!!!!!!
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Originally Posted by Marlin
HaHa...LMAO
I bet he held them with one finger...