Re: ack! broken control arm mount (right front axle mount)
 

Convert to leaf springs, like Real Jeep have stock:
http://www.4x4wire.com/jeep/tech/susp/tjleafsprings/
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
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Bob wrote:
>
> My lower control arm axle-location mount (passenger side, front axle)
> broke off the axle today on the trail! What do y'all suggest to get it
> fixed? I don't have a welder or welding skills, so I can't fix this
> myself. I live in the Denver area; anyone out there have a suggestion
> where to go to get it fixed (money is an issue, here!)? This is my
> daily driver, too, so it being out of commission really sucks for me
> :(. Also, what do you suggest for getting the replaced mounts beefed
> up?
>
> I never thought these things would break this easily. The TJ is a 97,
> but I don't hit those mounts too often. They aren't even that
> scratched or bent (not like my friends rubicon mounts are!). Of
> course, I have been wheeling pretty much every weekend this summer,
> and I like to do some pretty tough trails... How often does this
> happen with others on this forum?
>
> Thanks in advance for your help and advice!

Re: ack! broken control arm mount (right front axle mount)
 

I saw that one coming.
td

"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message
news:3F6562B3.3165ACAC@cox.net...
> Convert to leaf springs, like Real Jeep have stock:
> http://www.4x4wire.com/jeep/tech/susp/tjleafsprings/
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Bob wrote:
> >
> > My lower control arm axle-location mount (passenger side, front axle)
> > broke off the axle today on the trail! What do y'all suggest to get it
> > fixed? I don't have a welder or welding skills, so I can't fix this
> > myself. I live in the Denver area; anyone out there have a suggestion
> > where to go to get it fixed (money is an issue, here!)? This is my
> > daily driver, too, so it being out of commission really sucks for me
> > :(. Also, what do you suggest for getting the replaced mounts beefed
> > up?
> >
> > I never thought these things would break this easily. The TJ is a 97,
> > but I don't hit those mounts too often. They aren't even that
> > scratched or bent (not like my friends rubicon mounts are!). Of
> > course, I have been wheeling pretty much every weekend this summer,
> > and I like to do some pretty tough trails... How often does this
> > happen with others on this forum?
> >
> > Thanks in advance for your help and advice!

Re: ack! broken control arm mount (right front axle mount)
 

I saw that one coming.
td

"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message
news:3F6562B3.3165ACAC@cox.net...
> Convert to leaf springs, like Real Jeep have stock:
> http://www.4x4wire.com/jeep/tech/susp/tjleafsprings/
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Bob wrote:
> >
> > My lower control arm axle-location mount (passenger side, front axle)
> > broke off the axle today on the trail! What do y'all suggest to get it
> > fixed? I don't have a welder or welding skills, so I can't fix this
> > myself. I live in the Denver area; anyone out there have a suggestion
> > where to go to get it fixed (money is an issue, here!)? This is my
> > daily driver, too, so it being out of commission really sucks for me
> > :(. Also, what do you suggest for getting the replaced mounts beefed
> > up?
> >
> > I never thought these things would break this easily. The TJ is a 97,
> > but I don't hit those mounts too often. They aren't even that
> > scratched or bent (not like my friends rubicon mounts are!). Of
> > course, I have been wheeling pretty much every weekend this summer,
> > and I like to do some pretty tough trails... How often does this
> > happen with others on this forum?
> >
> > Thanks in advance for your help and advice!