pkwaper
07-11-2002, 07:58 PM
Went to Uwharrie on tues in 90 suburban, rode most of the trails first, then started up daniel in 2wd. Got to steep section, shifted to 4wL, hit the gas and all 4 u-bolts in rear axle broke or sheared, pos lift blocks fell out, u-joint broke, and we stopped. After a day of getting spares and water, (well over 90 degrees while repairing) we reattached the axle with ratchet straps and then u-bolts, removed drive shaft and sealed transfer case, then drove off the mountain to the nearest gas station to enjoy my uncle's 100 mile AAA towing.
obex26
07-11-2002, 08:04 PM
my suggestion, perfect vehicle candidate for sawzall, cut off the back, top whatever, shorten it by about oh say 20 inches 4 link the rear and it should be lighter for your next run. or trad it in for a blazer if you are a fullsize fan
pkwaper
07-11-2002, 08:15 PM
I've always wanted to trim the back, any suggestions while it's still in the garage? 90 1500 suburban, 4 inch springs, 33x12.50 dunlop muds
FULLSIZE
07-11-2002, 08:23 PM
those u-bolt things....................next time use a wrench to tighten them:flipoff2:
drnut
07-11-2002, 08:46 PM
Well from my experiance... i always shift in 4wd before i think i need too.. and i try not to floor it... unless i really need too.. :D ... Not trying to tell ya how to drive but i hate to be broke on some hot dusty trail in the middle of no-where!
HarleyM
07-11-2002, 09:31 PM
A good pretrip inspection should have been done first. It sounds like there was some loose stuff underneath before you even got started.
bigredford04
07-11-2002, 09:59 PM
Originally posted by drnut
and i try not to floor it... unless i really need too...i hate to be broke on some hot dusty trail in the middle of no-where!
I hate to be the guy behind you while your broken POS is blocking the trail. Pre-inspection and, they dont call it the idiot pedal for nothin'....
pkwaper
07-11-2002, 11:38 PM
I might have kept it in 2 for too long, but the ubolts that came with my blocks were cheap peices of shit (not to mention the blocks). The threads on the bolts ripped off smooth and took the axle right off.
Archie_G
07-12-2002, 05:35 AM
Could extreeme axle wrap have caused this to happen?
Just a thought......
broncorob
07-12-2002, 07:05 AM
similar thing happened to me way back when I put my first lift on. You always have to remember to go thru and retighten bolts because they will stretch initially.
Weezer
07-12-2002, 08:21 AM
Originally posted by pkwaper
pos lift blocks
:barf: a good pre trip inspection would have told you to throw the blocks away and do it rite
StinkBug
07-12-2002, 08:36 AM
I think this is the perfect time to get rid of those :rainbow: lift blocks and lift your shit the right way.
Dallas