Ford9 Axle Damage
#1
Posted 11 August 2004 - 08:14 AM
He has a TJ with a Ford9 rear axle with Portal ends & rear steering that took in some damage. Since they only had a few days they took on about 2-3 trails daily. He suffered some damage on his rear axle on Guardrail as he bounced a few times.
You will see from the next pic that the driver side of the housing sprung loose up from the diff causing a broken axle among other things inside the carrier.
You will also notice that the entire assembly twisted towards the rear, take a look at the spring pad and spring.
Here he is trying to repair the damage so he can get off the trail smack in the middle of Guardrail at least in a 45 degree incline. Vehicle was secured by a few winch lines.
The repair entailed twisting the tube back (spring perch back to original location), bringing the entire housing back down into place, welding the area and finally bracing the diff with the tube. You will notice that someone had a plate that he used to brace the area that gave.
Repair took around 4 hours, my hats off to him for getting out in 3 wheel drive. Needles to say he was done for the trip. He has not taken apart the 3rd member as of yet to see if there is any damage there also. We are hoping for the best as it could be an expensive issue.
How do you prevent this on a Ford9... truss the bottom. He will probably do the top also just for insurance. Some of these trails just have no mercy at times. It's a good thing he had the right tools to handle this repair. It would have been a real nightmare getting off this trail in this condition... for those that have been there I'm sure you know what I mean.
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#2
Posted 11 August 2004 - 08:27 AM
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#3
Posted 11 August 2004 - 10:51 AM
is that what you ment that he got out on 3wd?
if that were me , i would have had to call in a sikorsky helicoptor to lift me out to a jeep dealer
#4
Posted 11 August 2004 - 02:35 PM
Since you have been there I'm sure you can appreciate the conditions of this repair. I just stated 45 degree incline as an average but I'm sure it was higher in spots.
There was probably a lot of teamwork going on from everyone that was on this trail. It's gotten so bad that just to get to this spot could be a fun ordeal. Luckily there is a by pass after you clear Guardrail going around Helicopter Pad... another winner.
Greenlantern,
The axle was busted, that entire side was history. The locker helped engaged the good side allowing the 3 wheel drive.
Btw, if it was you, we would have gotten you out & you would have been the tool handler among other things. Once we decide to do a trail, anyone in the initial group going in, we all must come out together no matter how long it takes.
It's the food bill afterwards that you have to worry about. :1diner:
El Niņo
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"Speak not Evil of the absent for it is unjust." George Washington, Rule 89 of Civility and Decent Behavior.
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#5
Posted 11 August 2004 - 02:38 PM
#7
Posted 11 August 2004 - 04:43 PM
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#8
Posted 11 August 2004 - 06:05 PM
Greenlantern, on Aug 11 2004, 03:38 PM, said:
Let's not get too carried away ...
El Niņo
Experience is defined as something you get, after you need it.
Give the world the best you have. The best will come back to you...
There are no rules for good photographs, there are only good photographs.
"Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour." 9th Commandment.
"Speak not Evil of the absent for it is unjust." George Washington, Rule 89 of Civility and Decent Behavior.
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#9
Posted 11 August 2004 - 06:07 PM
rollbar, on Aug 11 2004, 05:43 PM, said:
Rollbar, please tell us how you feel.
El Niņo
Experience is defined as something you get, after you need it.
Give the world the best you have. The best will come back to you...
There are no rules for good photographs, there are only good photographs.
"Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour." 9th Commandment.
"Speak not Evil of the absent for it is unjust." George Washington, Rule 89 of Civility and Decent Behavior.
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#10
Posted 11 August 2004 - 07:26 PM
This type of problem would definately not deter me from going back to the rocks though. When anyone 4 wheels they have to be ready to accept any and all responsibilty for there actions. (Man do I sound like my Father or what???? )
Frank Jr.
#11
Posted 11 August 2004 - 10:09 PM
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R.E. Quick Disco's
TxT Front Bumper
Jeeperman Rails/Steps
M/T 33x12.50
(OIIIIIIIO)
Offroad Technology rear bumper and tire carrier
#12
Posted 11 August 2004 - 10:15 PM
Jim B, on Aug 11 2004, 07:07 PM, said:
rollbar, on Aug 11 2004, 05:43 PM, said:
Rollbar, please tell us how you feel.
O.K. Jim,
ROCKS, :tdown: :1sad:
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#13
Posted 13 August 2004 - 08:17 AM
rollbar, on Aug 11 2004, 11:15 PM, said:
Jim B, on Aug 11 2004, 07:07 PM, said:
rollbar, on Aug 11 2004, 05:43 PM, said:
Rollbar, please tell us how you feel.
O.K. Jim,
ROCKS, :tdown: :1sad:
I appreciate someone that expresses themselves in such a direct manner.
:lroll:
El Niņo
Experience is defined as something you get, after you need it.
Give the world the best you have. The best will come back to you...
There are no rules for good photographs, there are only good photographs.
"Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour." 9th Commandment.
"Speak not Evil of the absent for it is unjust." George Washington, Rule 89 of Civility and Decent Behavior.
Wheeling Gallery ----- E-Mail
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