BZBZZZ down ... but not for the count!

[tom4bren]

I called Indy yesterday. I'm on the waiting list for the HD torsion bars (probably available in about a month).

I think I'm going to go ahead and pull the trigger on HD ball joint kit (all my boots are ripped & it won't hold alignment) & a set of shocks (I think my OEM front left is dead).

BTW, I cleaned Merlin out of cladding screws (he only had 4) & he's back ordered me 16 more. It'll be more than enough for my repairs & I'll hang on to the rest if anyone needs them. Holy Carp!!! $3 each.

I called Dane & told him to keep any that he removes so Y'all can prolly get some from him too if you need them quick.

These are the shocks I'm thinking about:

https://www.independent4x.com/mercha...roducts_id=118

EDIT: I ordered the ball joints today. I'll prolly order the shocks before the end of the week.

[Marlin]

Sweet! Go ahead and get the rear lower links too! I am getting those as soon as tax return comes, I am tired of my bent ones (I mean really bent) and I can get rid of the rear axle rake. That means you can make some kind of summer trip down here with the VX?

[tom4bren]

AFAIK my lower links are in good shape so I'll hafta have another look before I pull the trigger on that.

I'd love to make a beach run this summer but I'm not even gonna make it a 'fer sure' on Moab until I'm actually driving the beastie again.

[Jolly Roger VX'er]

Sorry to hear the trouble you are going through...If the insurance co knew you like we do they would just give up or "tap-out" as I like to say. Good luck with the repairs and look forward to seeing the off-set from hell back on the road again!