08-11-2019, 04:23 PM
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Was browsing some options to beef up my cam tabs and came across these. Didn’t see any threads on it so I wanted to start one.
Historically everyone goes TC cam gussets. This seems like a cool alternative (still works if you have already upgraded the cam tabs).
I like the idea of bracing the lower control arm frame area.
Hopefully my set will be here next week so I can burn them in this weekend.
Anyone else running these?
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08-11-2019, 05:07 PM
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Thanks for posting this, it looks like a worthwhile Thanksgiving consideration. But has anyone had issues? Looks like it protects the alignment hardware which sounds reasonable. I would like to learn more.
I like protection but not cosmetics. I don't run A-arm skids. I just repaint the LCAs when I scratch them.
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08-11-2019, 05:12 PM
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Originally Posted by MAST4R
Thanks for posting this, it looks like a worthwhile Thanksgiving consideration. But has anyone had issues? Looks like it protects the alignment hardware which sounds reasonable. I would like to learn more.
I like protection but not cosmetics. I don't run A-arm skids. I just repaint the LCAs when I scratch them.
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Click the link and see all the info. I don’t think you fully understand what they are for. It’s nothing for cosmetic. It strengthens the section the LCAs bolt to and strengthen the cam tab area.
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08-11-2019, 06:38 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dot_tom
Click the link and see all the info. I don’t think you fully understand what they are for. It’s nothing for cosmetic. It strengthens the section the LCAs bolt to and strengthen the cam tab area.
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Yes, these look more functional than A Arm skids, I will have to take a closer look.
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05-10-2020, 06:50 PM
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dot_tom ... did you end up burning those in? I’m considering this option on my ‘07. Thanks
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05-10-2020, 06:56 PM
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I installed a set 3 months ago. Havent lost an alignment yet. Real pleased with them!
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05-10-2020, 07:26 PM
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If I could weld these would be on my Runner … just because.
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05-10-2020, 08:40 PM
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Photos. Don't have a photo with the skids on but the RCI front skid clears it nicely.
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