MMORV - ShamRock Run 2017 - Mar 24-26

ftoy516 · Mar 26, 2017

BUG-E J said:
Had an awesome time. Seeing those 2 buggies on the trail brought back some good memories. I did find the limits of a 7075 link

What size was it and how bad did it bend? what caused the failure? Can you post a picture......we have been wondering what it would take to bend one of these things

s10me · Mar 26, 2017

Only 2 pics I took

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Rjhoward32006 · Mar 26, 2017

ftoy516 said:
What size was it and how bad did it bend? what caused the failure? Can you post a picture......we have been wondering what it would take to bend one of these things

Trucker had a failure on 7075 aluminum links a couple weeks ago. He will have to measure the dia. 1 1/4" heim crazy cajun buggy with mild cam/tune 6.0 400 205 setup on rockwell's and 43" stickies. Didnt bend the bar but ripped the threads out of it. And the jam nuts and heims were tight. We had just checked them

ftoy516 · Mar 26, 2017

Thanks for the replys fellas.

I am sure it takes a lot to hurt them...and the threads to me seems to be the most logical weak link.

for the price i do think they are worth it.

nonstop tools · Mar 27, 2017

ftoy516 said:
What size was it and how bad did it bend? what caused the failure? Can you post a picture......we have been wondering what it would take to bend one of these things

It didn't bend it kept shape but It took a very hard lick and cracked at the threads!

creepycrawly · Mar 27, 2017

nonstop tools said:
It didn't bend it kept shape but It took a very hard lick and cracked at the threads!

I can't imagine anything that dude driving taking a hard hit. He babies everything!

nonstop tools · Mar 27, 2017

Yes he actually landed in a cargo container full of pillows :fish:

BUG-E J · Mar 27, 2017

It landed on the part the heims threads into on primos. It split the link and the heims pulled out. It would have destroyed anything else much worse. Those links have been abused for 3 years so I'm ok with it.

CHASMAN9 · Mar 27, 2017

What a great day. I haven't enjoyed myself that much (legally) in a LONG time. Weather was perfect all day for driving and hanging out with great friends. It has been too long since I have been to Morris Mountain and forgot some of the best trails there, RBD, Loop Springs, V Notch(Hardline) GBU, Los Primos, Copperhead and just some good old trail riding fun. Old Brian had them peanuts boling and Stephen had the gate under control which made getting out and riding so much easier. Even finally got to shake a lot of hands and put faces to names. The best part of the weekend was seeing the smiles that were on Nan's and Joys faces. They were priceless and can't wait to get them back on the trails, WATCHOUT!!! Thanks to all that came and the people that helped out. :dblthumb:

mashyermotor · Mar 27, 2017

And yes the jam nut was tight

creepycrawly · Mar 27, 2017

BUG-E J said:
It landed on the part the heims threads into on primos. It split the link and the heims pulled out. It would have destroyed anything else much worse. Those links have been abused for 3 years so I'm ok with it.

So you're saying you didn't clear it...you musta lifted. hitit

dirtroadrider · Mar 27, 2017

Greg Cary - Good to see you man! Call me. Joel 205-223-8745

Dirt700 · Mar 27, 2017

Had an awesome time this weekend, only a few break downs. Got a few videos I will try and get uploaded

Bebop · Mar 27, 2017

Had the pleasure to meet with Nan and Joy and give them the profits made by selling the stickers. Very nice persons. I'm glad I crossed their path.

I've got plenty of other pics coming, but I wanted to get this one out :

ftoy516 · Mar 27, 2017

mashyermotor said:
And yes the jam nut was tight

WOW.....thanks for posting a picture of the link. Definitely crazy how it fractured like that.

Eddyj · Mar 27, 2017

I can't believe that there isn't more damage. It landed hard on the belly.
Driver was obviously not fully committed, just saying.

There is a video floating around Facebook.

Eddyj · Mar 27, 2017

s10me said:

Damn! I look sexy from behind!! :cougar:

Bebop · Mar 27, 2017

I think the link is fine.

Just needs a hose clamp around the threads and it's mint again !

SHELBS44 · Mar 27, 2017

Glad to get to come had a great time! Got to see some Old faces and spend some time with newer ones. Great seeing solo and .38 special on the same trail at once. Tough deal but great to see.

Pretty sure if nitrous would have been working driver wouldn't have let out :****: just saying. Alot would have gotten torn up if it would have broke any other waybut winched the rearback in place slid the driveshaft back together and chain and binder later drove it out. Think BUG-E J just needs to stay away from primos! Haha