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[davis_craig_s]

Hi All,

Bought a '92 Xtra Cab with an '85 solid axle last year.  5spd manual, dual transfer case, 37" Goodyear MTR.  First trip on the Rubicon found the weakest link - steering arm studs sheared off.  Spring project will be rebuilding the front - new axles, 6 shooter steering knuckles and ARB lockers front and rear.  Looks like I'll be giving Marlin  some business.  See ya on the trail

[Cheesemaker]

  to Marlin!!

I wouldn't just go to Six Shooters just because there is two more studs.  They break too!  The trick is with straight axles, is that once you get it rebuilt, is you have to periodically check the steering arm studs.  It's not a bolt up and drive forever and not worry about it.  Look at Marlin's and Bigmike's trucks, which are using the standard 4 stud steering arms, and wheel some of the hardest trails, and sometimes daily drive their rigs.  And they haven't had any issues with them, as long as they check them periodically.  Alot of members check them once a week, if they DD.  Others get in the habit of checking them when airing down and again airing up. 

[toe]

 

[Rocksurfer]

  II  I use as much oem stuff as possible, it is much easier to find oem type replacements not only on the trail from other wheelers but also at the local parts store or junk yard.