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Trail Fixes
Trail Repair, Almost
We got a bit of a night run at CTW this year after all.
After getting back to camp at the end of the Friday Run I found out that one of the guys rigs was left in the woods on the Rocky Uphill trail due to a steering issue. And not a minor one at that. The sector shaft (thats the one inside the steering box that the pitman arm is attached to) had broken off so there was no way to steer the rig.
Broken Brakes
Another nice day in the woods, step on the brakes to slow down for one reason and another and Nothing! Yes this happened recently to one of my friends while wheeling down in Oregon. Fortunately, no one got hurt and the rig was in a good spot.
A closer look at the rig showed us that the left rear wheel cylinder let go so there was no fluid in that part of the system.
Rusted Cone Washers
Until very recently I have never had a problem with removing the cone washers to do maintenance on the front axle. Either by slipping a small screwdriver into the slot and getting them out the FSM way or gentle tapping on the aluminum hub housing has never failed to get them out.
Broken Springs
So you are out for a nice day in the woods and the worst happens, you snap a spring…. Now what. Actually it may not be as bad as you think, at least not if you have a few things in your rig. Don’t forget that neccesity is the mother of invention.
Temporary Fixes
We have all made short term fixes but this has to be one of my best. Never thought I would see the day when I made a fix with a soup can but that is exactly what I did on my exhaust.
Anybody with a 3B knows how much they shake and this necesitates the need for some flexible exhaust tubing. If that little section isn’t there the exhaust will tear itself apart.