Number7 87 Posted February 10, 2011 Sup George, my tj recently suffered right side sage associated with engine torque and spring arc. I bought a set off used springs to take care of this for now but I'm planning on relocating the upper buckets when I pull the tank for a new check valve / filter install. did you have to pull the tank? No I did not pull the tank but it would have made my work a lot easeier. With all the cutting and welding I wrapped the tank in wet towells to prevent a fire. George:cool: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stockjeep 33 Posted February 11, 2011 wet towels. thats a good idea. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dzJeepChic 2,512 Posted August 29, 2011 Dude, that's sick. Diane Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Number7 87 Posted November 2, 2011 As you may have read about on 'The Squeeze Day Trip', Number sustained damage to the rear axle truss where the upper control arms attach. I was able to get the Jeep home by using ratchet straps to hold the rear axle from moving side to side. Here are some pictures of the damage: I'm shocked to discover how thin the tube material is that makes the truss. One of the tabs that connect upper control arms to the truss is completely ripped off: The whole truss actually twisted and bent forward before the tabs ripped out: This is the truss, picture taken from behind looking up: My plans are to cut the truss off and install a beefier one, I'm thinking of maybe the TnT Customs Truss. I'll have to fabricate tabs for the control arms. George Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scottL 179 Posted November 3, 2011 didn't realize it was that bad but i know trusty number 7 will be back someday soon and stronger than ever. TNT's definitely got the best deal out there: fabtech http://mudflaps.com/i-6714949-fabtech-fts94042bk-dana-35-axle-truss.html teraflex http://mudflaps.com/i-6725084-teraflex-1944044-4-link-triangulation-axle-truss.html blue torch http://www.xtremeterrain.com/dana35reartrusssystembybluetorchfabworks.aspx TNT http://www.tntcustoms.com/rear_axle_truss/Jeep_Wrangler_TJ/Dana_35.aspx Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
macinyart 8 Posted November 4, 2011 This looks terrible. I am sitting here trying to visualize how the rear end and axle are configured in my YJ, but without much success. Anybody have any thoughts about that? Should I consider a preemptive move to avoid this? Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dzJeepChic 2,512 Posted November 4, 2011 This looks terrible. I am sitting here trying to visualize how the rear end and axle are configured in my YJ, but without much success. Anybody have any thoughts about that? Should I consider a preemptive move to avoid this? Thanks. Not to worry Jack, your rear axle is configured NOTHING like this... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GRUNT 87 Posted November 4, 2011 This looks terrible. I am sitting here trying to visualize how the rear end and axle are configured in my YJ, but without much success. Anybody have any thoughts about that? Should I consider a preemptive move to avoid this? Thanks. Doc, you have a custom 9inch from Currie correct? Also you have a spring under axle(SUA) suspension that is easier on the housing than a more complicated "link" setup. With the type of wheeling I have seen you do, I(although not a true automotive expert) believe this a completely capable axle and setup. The few times I have seen a leaf sprung axle get a truss, it was typically because they ran 37s or higher and did the 4-4.5-5 (on a 5 scale) trails. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
macinyart 8 Posted November 5, 2011 I feel better already. Thanks, sometimes I feel like a little old lady. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theksmith 4,019 Posted November 6, 2011 bummer G, hope you are able to fix it sooner than you expect! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
