Spy photos for lower links skid plates - 3rd gen 4runner

[Ric]

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[blknblu]

Why not this solution? 100% bolt on, plus better performance, plus about about $200 worth of RE Super Flex joints.

http://www.sonoransteel.com/rubicon_express_links.html

[Ric]

$400 vs. $150 these will be either BOLT ON, or weld on your choice.
right now, i dont have a spare $400
I do agree, that the heim joints are better, I dont know about you, but my money is tight right now

[Bob98SR5]

i must say that that sure is an interesting solution. not that ive seen one of these break, but do they always break at the shaft? because this solution is only addressing shaft breakage only

[Ric]

i must say that that sure is an interesting solution. not that ive seen one of these break, but do they always break at the shaft? because this solution is only addressing shaft breakage only

this is to really prevent the bending of the link itself, we will soon see the mount/bracket itself, still needs to be armored

[Cheese]

How are these going to prevent bendage and why do they look hard to bend?

Stock links don't look particularly easy to bend, but not surprisingly they are.

I have seen my stockers hit the same rock as aftermarket links and get toasted.

How is bolt on going to actually provide strength?

Hate to see people try and fix something half way only to fix it right later.

[Ric]

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[Robinhood4x4]

I don't know, looks like it should work to me. :shrug:

Thicker steel will help with bending and possibly torsion if welded.

[Ric]

I don't know, looks like it should work to me. :shrug:

Thicker steel will help with bending and possibly torsion if welded.

thats my thinking, and something is better than nothing.... cant beat the price.

ill better pics either tommorow or the next day, (out on th trail)we are going to "try" to get video og them in action. and if need be, they will be redesigned

[blknblu]

ok one question at a time.

How are these going to prevent bendage

uh the added stregth/steel IM not going to be hitting rocks at 60mph, they are designed to slide over rocks, just as rock sliders do.

why do they look hard to bend?

1/2 steel vs. whats the thickness of the stock links?? im not sure, but from pics ive seen online, these are what twice as thick... your adding to the stock stuff.

I have seen my stockers hit the same rock as aftermarket links and get toasted.

are you saying that some aftermarket gets toatsed ??? if so, please post pics, links, or the Cos, name that made them..
If your saying that your stockers got toasted, well that the reason for these.

How is bolt on going to actually provide strength?

you dont think by adding thickness to a metal bar, its going to be stronger ???

Hate to see people try and fix something half way only to fix it right later.

are you going to be buying me, what you feel is better ? if not, doing worry about it.
for what Im wheeling, IMO these will be plenty strong enough..
why dont you fix it "all the way" for me ???

if your trying to decredit me or this product, could you kindly keep your comments to yourself ? this will be a great product, for lots of people. Giving them a little extra protection, at a nice price. not everyone wants a hard core rock basher. not everyone needs, DOM tubing, 5 point harnes, or even a solid axle.
some of us actually go wheeling from time to time, and not out there to tear our stuff up.
If you think you could design something better, for the same cost, or even close to it, please, feel free to do so.
If ya aint got nothing nice to say,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Wow. Good luck.