Rustys??
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From: Albuquerque, NM
Year: 1990
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0 XJ
The materials and hardware look good, nice,thick tubing. But you can see that the weld doesn't penetrate into the small, short ends metal. They probably have it made somewhere else "like China" but I don't know.
But, they do use good stuff, problem is, if assembly isn't good quality/craftsmanship too, then that will be a weak link in the chain.
I bet they would be concerned about that and they would probably contact the manufacturer and give them some grief. Because we "and Rusty's" all know that is a very important component for safety and controllability. It could probably just be re-welded back together and be fine. Maybe have the other welds gone back over to make sure they are solid.
Glad you are okay and that your rig and innocent bystanders weren't hurt.
But, they do use good stuff, problem is, if assembly isn't good quality/craftsmanship too, then that will be a weak link in the chain.
I bet they would be concerned about that and they would probably contact the manufacturer and give them some grief. Because we "and Rusty's" all know that is a very important component for safety and controllability. It could probably just be re-welded back together and be fine. Maybe have the other welds gone back over to make sure they are solid.
Glad you are okay and that your rig and innocent bystanders weren't hurt.
I have had a 4.5 inch lift for nearly 5 years with no problems. I have had their adjustable track bar and HD mount (189$) for three years.
Last monday I was coming off the free way and felt my steering was alittle loose and sloppy. Getting to the exit i got up to 25 and figured i was safe and hit a small bump in the road and lost control and slid over on the sidewalk. Pulled over and the track bar broke at their weld. Imagine if it completely broke on the free way minutes before it actually broke...
Very lucky nothing happened to myself or anyone else on the road.
Last monday I was coming off the free way and felt my steering was alittle loose and sloppy. Getting to the exit i got up to 25 and figured i was safe and hit a small bump in the road and lost control and slid over on the sidewalk. Pulled over and the track bar broke at their weld. Imagine if it completely broke on the free way minutes before it actually broke...
Very lucky nothing happened to myself or anyone else on the road.
Last edited by Modrod; Oct 24, 2011 at 11:47 PM.
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From: NC/SC
Year: 1990
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
I like the products that rusty make but I wouldn't even touch their adjustable track bar with a 10 ft pole to be honest.
http://greatlakesxj.activeboard.com/...ailure/?page=1
Those things tend to fail quite often and is serious enough to kill somebody. Their springs and skid plates are awesome though.
http://greatlakesxj.activeboard.com/...ailure/?page=1
Those things tend to fail quite often and is serious enough to kill somebody. Their springs and skid plates are awesome though.
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From: Broward County Fl.
Year: 1989 xj sport 2dr
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 12 hole bosch Injectors
i ran rc on my last lift now running rustys better ride and product as for the track bar i chose iron rock off road .
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