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<blockquote data-quote="Pat" data-source="post: 1338488" data-attributes="member: 17453"><p>96" wheelbase and 73"ish wide. Dimension #'s aside here is how the mechanics of my rig fared-</p><p></p><p></p><p>These trails are not friendly to the drivetrain. Some spots better t-case gearing would have been nice but the leverage would have just broken parts faster. Axles will be put to the test. Broken D44 front axle u-joint.</p><p></p><p>My spring-under shackle-forward leaf-sprung covered-wagon suspension was also put to the test and I still can't believe I didn't break a leaf or center pin. I don't think I ever had 4 tires on the ground at the same time. </p><p></p><p>I have about 12* of steering with tires rubbing on everything. I had to 3 point turn and do wheelies about every 10 feet. I don't even know how many logs and rocks I bashed my tie rod into. Bent my steering wheel on a stump.</p><p></p><p>I rubbed body and roll cage on every side. I never rolled over but the welds of my cage were tested thoroughly. I needed assistance from front, rear, and I think one or both sides. I hi-lifted and winched simultaneously while going downhill. </p><p></p><p>I had fun but someone with a different definition of fun might not enjoy these trails. :beer:</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Pat, post: 1338488, member: 17453"] 96" wheelbase and 73"ish wide. Dimension #'s aside here is how the mechanics of my rig fared- These trails are not friendly to the drivetrain. Some spots better t-case gearing would have been nice but the leverage would have just broken parts faster. Axles will be put to the test. Broken D44 front axle u-joint. My spring-under shackle-forward leaf-sprung covered-wagon suspension was also put to the test and I still can't believe I didn't break a leaf or center pin. I don't think I ever had 4 tires on the ground at the same time. I have about 12* of steering with tires rubbing on everything. I had to 3 point turn and do wheelies about every 10 feet. I don't even know how many logs and rocks I bashed my tie rod into. Bent my steering wheel on a stump. I rubbed body and roll cage on every side. I never rolled over but the welds of my cage were tested thoroughly. I needed assistance from front, rear, and I think one or both sides. I hi-lifted and winched simultaneously while going downhill. I had fun but someone with a different definition of fun might not enjoy these trails. :beer: [/QUOTE]
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