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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.

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    Quote Originally Posted by VXorado View Post
    Or a cheaper route would be to weld in a some right angle steel onto the OEM links.
    Thats my plan once i get some replacement Toyota ones to fix the severly bent ones i have
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    Quote Originally Posted by VXorado View Post
    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.
    Even better would be to cut one end off and sleeve them and weld the end back on.
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    Quote Originally Posted by VXorado View Post
    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.
    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.
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