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Posted by Will (in IL) [98.215.26.138] on Thursday, June 03, 2010 at 20:29:56 :
WARNING: The Picture links to a VERY Large Image.
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Well, I broke a long rear Foote Axle the afternoon before a trail ride! Looks like 5 full twist before it broke. I was able to swap out the broken axle for a stock one in just over an hour and was ready for the Memorial day Trail Rides.
I was lucky the broken end came right out with a magnet (after pulling the center section). I did pull the center section out to be sure there were no other damage and any broken pieces left in the axle housing were removed.
I was in the Ozarks and pulling my Sister-In-Laws car back on the road after an accident when it let go. I was NOT using the lockers, but was up on all four on a gravel road in 4WD low, it let go with a pop.
After puller her out I loaded up and drove the 90 miles to my brothers shop so I had a floor jack and a patch of concrete (the shop was occupied with an 18 wheeler with out a drive shaft).
Not sure why it let go, or that all the twist damage was from this one event. Any suggestions or ideas?
On the Trail Riding, well Gabrielle (just turned 10) had a blast, except for the extreme trails). It was another great weekend with Daughter, M and Friends.
Will
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