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08-21-2012, 05:57 PM
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08-21-2012, 05:58 PM
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Single Shear:
Double shear:
Originally Posted by Some Website Guy
Since the axle is fixed by the control arms, it just moves up and down. The joints on either end just need to allow for up and down movement of the axle. The IronRock style of upper mounting is referred to as double shear bracket because the bracket secures both sides of the pivot and the bolt only holds it in place. This style is better than a tie-rod end or Heim Joint style track bar where the mounting bolt pinches the pivoting joint to the stock track bar bracket (single shear mounting). Tie Rod ends are not designed for this type of use and flexing the suspension can exceed the range of travel and damage the Tie Rod end.
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08-21-2012, 07:08 PM
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Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown
Using IROR as an example, cause, well...that's how I roll.
Single Shear:
Double shear:
Basically, single shear is designed for driving, but double shear is designed for offroad use so your trackbar doesn't weaken a tie rod end over time, causing it to shear off while you're driving. That happened a lot with the old Rusty's track bars before they were redesigned.
08-21-2012, 07:51 PM
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Originally Posted by BNJeepsta
X2 but if you aren't a hardcore wheeler the single shear iro is plenty. Double shear also allows for more misalignment
Also, the IROR double costs slightly more than a single from many other companies.
08-21-2012, 07:52 PM
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Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown
How does it allow more misalignment? You center the axle with the body-side, and the pass side threads fully in.
Also, the IROR double costs slightly more than a single from many other companies.
08-21-2012, 08:07 PM
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I have decided to go with a clayton 6.5inch long arm lift and was wondering if you guys thought it was worth the extra money to do the coil convertion in the rear this is a full time wheeling rig. Any info would be great.
08-21-2012, 08:09 PM
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Just wanted to throw this up here to get some opinions. Just recently threw on those 35's, but wanting to go bigger later on. I'll be boosting the XJ pretty soon here and want to know if the Ford Explorer rear diff will hold up to that abuse. It'll probably be running about 8lbs. of boost and it has 4.56 gears, now. Also thinking of an ARB air locker. Should I keep the 35" Boggers, or can I go bigger?
08-21-2012, 08:19 PM
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Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown
Using IROR as an example, cause, well...that's how I roll.
Single Shear:
Double shear:
Basically, single shear is designed for driving, but double shear is designed for offroad use so your trackbar doesn't weaken a tie rod end over time, causing it to shear off while you're driving. That happened a lot with the old Rusty's track bars before they were redesigned.
08-21-2012, 08:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Anthony'90XJ
Just wanted to throw this up here to get some opinions. Just recently threw on those 35's, but wanting to go bigger later on. I'll be boosting the XJ pretty soon here and want to know if the Ford Explorer rear diff will hold up to that abuse. It'll probably be running about 8lbs. of boost and it has 4.56 gears, now. Also thinking of an ARB air locker. Should I keep the 35" Boggers, or can I go bigger?
08-21-2012, 08:27 PM
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Originally Posted by I Leak Oil
Read clowns answer slowly. He literally answers all the questions you guys have been asking after his post.
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08-21-2012, 08:29 PM
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Originally Posted by bhennessee1
It say tie rod ends aren't made for a lot of range of motion, and double shear is just iror's name for their bracket.
08-21-2012, 08:30 PM
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Originally Posted by I Leak Oil
No, it says a hell of alot more than that. Seriously thats the best freakin disc
08-21-2012, 08:30 PM
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Originally Posted by I Leak Oil
No, it says a hell of alot more than that. Seriously thats the best freakin disc