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Originally Posted by SR5-Joe
Luckily ( knock on wood) I don’t have that problem. It’s got to be annoying.
I do look underneath for obvious damage. I am new to this so other than scrapes on the skid plates, or something dripping is there anything in particular you are looking for?
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Veteran off roader native to the Arkansas Ozarks national forest area. Been off roading for ten years SOLO in my runner, original owner. Here is my procedure. Simple yet affective. Get you a welder paint marker. After confirming proper torques, witness mark all the nuts and bolts related to your suspension. Witness mark all 8 lower control arm alignment tabs. Witness mark position of jambo nuts on tie rod end links. Now you can visually check before and after each excursion within a minute or two. When you have an issue you'll see it right away and get on top of that sh!t preventing wear and tear making your runner last forever and getting to know your b!tch intimately. Checking alignment is now a matter of seconds also. This also prevents alignment shops and mechanics from f_cking you if you don't diy. For recovery all I've ever needed was a heavy duty come along and a bottle jack to get out of all the situations I've been in, solo. Obviously have a tool kit for trail emergencies. Pay special attention to your CV axels and dust seals after each excursion also for excessive play or leaks, and check boot condition. This is the most likely point of failure over time off roading. I actually keep an extra set for the trail. Have fun and get crazy with it!!