No, it is patently clear that you aren't listening.its becoming clear that everyone is making purchase decisions just because their brother earl told them to do so.
No, it is patently clear that you aren't listening.its becoming clear that everyone is making purchase decisions just because their brother earl told them to do so.
Depends on the mud, clay type that sucks the lube out of the binder, good luck. Any greased joint is going to suffer.Interesting point re JJs and mud. What's your thinking on the best option for those who frequent the brown sticky stuff? We are a bit short on deserts in the UK as well
Not sure yet. Still working on figuring that out. If your not running a ton of lift (like 2" or less") and don't need adjustable, I'd stick with the stock arms.Interesting point re JJs and mud. What's your thinking on the best option for those who frequent the brown sticky stuff? We are a bit short on deserts in the UK as well
Did you read my post? I went through the joints...told you why rough country sucks...and anything else designed like RC sucks for the same reasons.I’m actually not. Im not even looking for recommendations. Im looking for the thought/decision process.
evryone says “the joints”…okay..great, what is bad about a joint from Core 4x4. And to make it a fair comparison, how does that compare to Rough Country or the similarly priced competitors, or even stock?
If driving conditons are required to answer, then assume daily driver with occasional off road. No rock crawling, but some back-country trails and needs.
Some dude who happens to have designed a large number of TJ specific parts. Before you dismiss Blaine, understand that you may not fully understand who Blaine is or all he’s designed and engineered. If there’s one person you’d be wise to listen to it would be him. I say that with all due respect. I just don’t want you to make the mistake so many others in your shoes have made.But why????? Aside from the fact that some dude on a forum said so?
Because a cheap aftermarket arm has virtually zero flex and won't allow for misalignment in rough terrain. That lack of flex frequently results in breaking the control arm mounts from the frame, but it can also break the axle tube.But why????? Aside from the fact that some dude on a forum said so?
Clearly there’s no bias.Some dude who happens to have designed a large number of TJ specific parts. Before you dismiss Blaine, understand that you may not fully understand who Blaine is or all he’s designed and engineered. If there’s one person you’d be wise to listen to it would be him. I say that with all due respect. I just don’t want you to make the mistake so many others in your shoes have made.
Youre being stupid now.Clearly there’s no bias.
I’m not arguing with Blaine at all. In fact, his posts are part of the the group that I’ve “liked”. But I do think responsible business owners should disclose their identity in forums such as this. If not, I do think there is a conflict of interest that reflects poorly on the brand that they are not disclosing.You may spend a lot of time figuring out which product you want, and pick an excellent one, and install it. And only later discover that the guy you were arguing with engineered it, even though his name isn't on it.
from a guy thats said some pretty dumb shit .....................thats some dumb shit.Im not arguing with Blaine at all. In fact, his posts part of the the group that Ive “liked”. But I do think a responsible business owners should disclose their identity in forums such as this. If not, I do think there is a conflict of interest that reflects poorly on the brand that they are not disclosing.
I own Blackmagicbrakes.com. I do not sell suspension bits other than some ancillary shit of no importance. I also do not derive any income, royalties, or licensing fees from anyone who sells suspension related parts. I don't recommend any of my products, I merely keep the clueless more informed as to how they work. The only parts I ever recommend with rare exception are OEM Mopar whenever possible for cooling systems, sensors, fuel pumps, and clutch related bits whenever funds and availability allows. Transparent enough for you?I’m not arguing with Blaine at all. In fact, his posts are part of the the group that I’ve “liked”. But I do think responsible business owners should disclose their identity in forums such as this. If not, I do think there is a conflict of interest that reflects poorly on the brand that they are not disclosing.
I have never heard of anyone needing to replace JJ on any trail anywhere.... replacement bushings are much easier to replace than rebuilding a jj on the trail.
Like most things, you can have 500,000 or more of them in very successful use and that small batch of less than 50 that got out with incorrectly machined snap ring grooves now becomes the standard by which the rest are judged. Doesn't matter that John covered every single one that was brought to his attention.I have never heard of anyone needing to replace JJ on any trail anywhere.
I've had that happen...and thought to myself, "self...don't be a dummy again. Make sure you get that ring fully seated" Never thought to blame the product...Like most things, you can have 500,000 or more of them in very successful use and that small batch of less than 50 that got out with incorrectly machined snap ring grooves now becomes the standard by which the rest are judged. Doesn't matter that John covered every single one that was brought to his attention.
That and we hear about a few that are fresh rebuilds that don't get the snap ring seated correctly and blame the joint when it pops out.
Now you're being purposefully obtuse. Just stop.Clearly there’s no bias.
Same, it happened once after a trail. I had just greased them a week or two before, so I'd have to be a moron to think it was anyone but me.I've had that happen...and thought to myself, "self...don't be a dummy again. Make sure you get that ring fully seated" Never thought to blame the product...
Currie had a local machinist do a batch of forgings to get them out of a bind. Oh hey, I tapered the outer edge to make it easier to get the snap rings in. No you idiot, that makes them pop out, stop it.I've had that happen...and thought to myself, "self...don't be a dummy again. Make sure you get that ring fully seated" Never thought to blame the product...
Currie had a local machinist do a batch of forgings to get them out of a bind. Oh hey, I tapered the outer edge to make it easier to get the snap rings in. No you idiot, that makes them pop out, stop it.