Wimpy GM 4x4 tie rods

[Gonzo 1066]

Went to a tractor truck pull last weekend and saw a new 2002 3/4 ton 4x4 Chevy gasser pull and break. He had 1200# of weights on the front bumper and near the end of the track it bounced a couple of times, and the tie rods both bent. The wheels went to the stops both steering inward and the left cv exploded. When I went to look later i was shocked by the 1/2" rod for tie rods. Both were bent like spagetti. When shopping for your new 4x4 maxipad check the front end out!!:--)

 

[nickleinonen]

... yep. . there is one guy on the dieselpage forum [penutgrwr iirc?]that broke a tie rod on his dmax. he was running c3h8 and the edge juice box and power launching in 4x4... it didn't like that. .

 

[NVR FNSH]

Yep, better chuck up some 3" OD rod and make yerself some new tie rods 'cause those factory GM pieces are just too wimpy and they'll leave you stranded at the Piggly-Wiggly after you try to hop that curb in front of LuLu.



Give me a break. Can you say exceeding the design intent by a long shot?



Brian

 

[Texas Diesel]

More reasons why I like my solid front axle

 

[rspinks]

I wouldn't be hopping the front end up and down with 1200lbs strapped to the bumper even with the Dana 60. Maybe GM's tie rods are weak but that particular situation is pretty abusive for any 4x4.

 

[work2muchplay2little]

Kudos to all the courageous (insane?) souls who throw caution and expensive trucks to the wind so the rest of us can learn