sector shaft brace

bl17z90

bl17z90

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I have been hearing about this product lately and was curious if there really is a need for one when going to 35's on the jk. I know a sector shaft break on the trail is a horrible thing to deal with (props to Eddie for telling that story) and if it is something that I will be at risk of than I really want to do whatever I can to avoid it.
 
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bl17z90 said:
I have been hearing about this product lately and was curious if there really is a need for one when going to 35's on the jk. I know a sector shaft break on the trail is a horrible thing to deal with (props to Eddie for telling that story) and if it is something that I will be at risk of than I really want to do whatever I can to avoid it.
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In spite of the break I had, I still don't run one. That should tell you a lot.
 
bl17z90

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So with a good steering shock I should be fine? The one I have is actually about to go in the trash.....Crappy Rusty's junk
 
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bl17z90 said:
So with a good steering shock I should be fine? The one I have is actually about to go in the trash.....Crappy Rusty's junk
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no, your steering stabilizer is different than steering assist. i too would like to know "when" a brace is needed or recommended.

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bl17z90

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I didn't mean they were the same. What i meant though, will a good stabalizerhelp reduce stress on the shaft?
 
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paychex.308

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no sir it wont. you should actually be able to drive your jeep sans stabilizer without issue. the brace is to help reduce pressure on the shaft and box i believe....:confused:

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and if i am not mistaken, you cant run it on EVOs dragflip anyways. it is to be ran with a drop down bracket setup.... this is what i heard

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MTG said:
At what point, if any, would you recommend it? For example, running 37s and no steering assist? :thinking:
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I should clarify that I'm not 100% convinced that they'll make a difference or even help to prevent the kind of breaks I've seen which have clearly been a twisting break. I should also note that sector shaft breaks as a whole are pretty uncommon and while I've actually seen a couple break and have even had one go on me, I personally feel they have been the exception and not the rule. Needless to say, I don't like buying things out of hype or over exaggerated fears and it is the reason why I typically do not even recommend axle sleeves. While we ran 35's, we didn't run a brace and didn't even when when running 37's without a ram assist. Yes, Rubicat has a PSC installed but, it doesn't work due to the fact that it doesn't have the pump or reservoir installed with it - we do not run a brace for it.
 
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bl17z90 said:
Wow, is it difficult turning those 37's without the assist?
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It could be easier but far from impossible. We ran Moby like that for a long time too and while it can be difficult to park in tight spots at the mall or negotiate your way around tough rock obstacles, it can be done.
 
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i have 37s on my d30 and i have no problem turning them. just gotta remember that you have to be moving a lil...:D now my km2s are lighter than nittos, but i cant imagine that 8-10 lbs per side making that much difference

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paychex.308 said:
i have 37s on my d30 and i have no problem turning them. just gotta remember that you have to be moving a lil...:D now my km2s are lighter than nittos, but i cant imagine that 8-10 lbs per side making that much difference

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LOL!! Exactly and no, 8-10 lbs per side won't make a bit of difference. Like you said, you just need to be moving a little :D
 
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Cant be nervous... just gotta put on your bigboy pants everyday and be so very gentle! I too want a PR44 but hell, I want a whole bunch of sh*t that I cant afford yet.
 
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