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RandyT

11-14-2006, 12:22 PM

Wind_Danzer

11-14-2006, 01:09 PM

Times 2.

I have been useing them for about a year and 10 months and the only issue I have had with my control brackets came when I slammed them into a rock unboxed. Now I've got HD brackets that are boxed in the front and don't see them getting messed up anytime soon.

Want a better bracket though, box those bad boys in.

AZG23

11-14-2006, 01:17 PM

yup...I gotta agree...Ive gotta get over to my buddys to get my CA skids welded on...:D

RandyT

11-14-2006, 02:29 PM

Is there a pre-made bracket for this or do they just weld the two tabs to a metal plate?

I have seen the bolt-on CA skids but this is different, right?

Who would be a good choice to do this welding for me?

4 Wheelers Supply

11-14-2006, 02:48 PM

AZG23

11-14-2006, 03:07 PM

gotta agree...he's way probably closer than my welding buddy...:D I got my skids from Simon too...

SHNIPE

11-14-2006, 03:09 PM

skids are a must :D i can show you mine if you need to know why?

RandyT

11-14-2006, 03:43 PM

Simon,
I should have known. I will give you a call tomorrow.

THX

AZG23

11-14-2006, 03:51 PM

but you gotta wheel it if you have skids.....:D

RandyT

11-14-2006, 03:53 PM

but you gotta wheel it if you have skids.....:D

Ok, I will try it but it cannot get dirty! :D

wannabejeeper

11-14-2006, 04:05 PM

Anybody have a pic of the skids? Does it just box in the mounts or what?

AZG23

11-14-2006, 04:18 PM

Anybody have a pic of the skids? Does it just box in the mounts or what?

yup.....

AZG23

11-14-2006, 04:19 PM

Ok, I will try it but it cannot get dirty! :D

you better go wheelin with Wannabe then...:D:eek:

Wayco

11-14-2006, 04:25 PM

Anybody have a pic of the skids? Does it just box in the mounts or what?
Brian, you don't need these, you can't hit those mounts on the curb at work. :D
But I will have to check them out, see if they can make BIGGER ones...:eek:

AZG23

11-14-2006, 04:27 PM

Wayne....

One pill makes em larger...and One pill makes them small.....and the ones that Shnipee gives you....dont do anything but make you roll.....

wannabejeeper

11-14-2006, 04:35 PM

But it's purdy!:D

Wayco

11-14-2006, 04:37 PM

I remember those pills, Janice and I had a great time chasing rabbits with them... But alot of things got changed when we used them, are you sure this plan works?
OH NO, HYJAKed again!

SHNIPE

11-14-2006, 04:39 PM

http://www.jeeps-offroad.com/reader-rigs/albums/SHNIPE/DSC01016.sized.jpg
http://www.jeeps-offroad.com/reader-rigs/albums/SHNIPE/DSC01015.sized.jpg

wannabejeeper

11-14-2006, 04:40 PM

Thanks Dennis, I think I can handle those.....for when I do need them.:o

Triple-XJ

11-14-2006, 04:57 PM

http://www.mountaininternet.com/jeep/sf1.JPG

http://www.mountaininternet.com/jeep/sf2.JPG

You can see how a bushing type CA would stress the CA mounting tab.

I thought anyone considering new CA's would find this interesting.

YEP.

Been running them since 2001. IMO, the RE short arm is best "out of the box", "bolt on", "bang for the buck" as a moderate wheeler..

Just keep the Jonny Joints greased and they will last you many years. The "old style" bushing on the frame/unibody side would push out and need to be replaced every 2 years or so, depending on the amount of flexing. The "New Style" seems to work better on that end.

As for the mini-skids, you could pick up a set at 4Wheelers and weld them on, or if you have the ability, a piece of 4x4x3/16's steel could be cut as a wedge and welded on.

Good luck, and have fun with your kit. Your Jeep looks good. ;)

Markos

11-14-2006, 06:36 PM

How are the onroad characteristics versus a rubber bushing?

RandyT

11-14-2006, 06:37 PM

YEP.

Been running them since 2001. IMO, the RE short arm is best "out of the box", "bolt on", "bang for the buck" as a moderate wheeler..

Just keep the Jonny Joints greased and they will last you many years. The "old style" bushing on the frame/unibody side would push out and need to be replaced every 2 years or so, depending on the amount of flexing. The "New Style" seems to work better on that end.

As for the mini-skids, you could pick up a set at 4Wheelers and weld them on, or if you have the ability, a piece of 4x4x3/16's steel could be cut as a wedge and welded on.

Good luck, and have fun with your kit. Your Jeep looks good. ;)

Thanks! I really like it. My XJ is getting jealous. It has been delegated as "Grocery Getter". I have not had it out wheeling since I got the TJ.

And, Thanks for the pics of the of the skids Shnipe.

RandyT

11-14-2006, 06:39 PM

How are the onroad characteristics versus a rubber bushing?

I notice no negative factors. I added them at the same time as the new coils and I really think it rides nicer than stock.

Wind_Danzer

11-14-2006, 11:00 PM

Never noticed any negatived from them either on the rroad.

My brackets too were replacement ones from RE. The are smaller and have more clearence then the stock ones. I got them done at Hunter's and he put some 3/16's on the front to box them in. I don't have pics on this computer but if you want to see, I can post up Thursday night.