Thread: Anti-wrap idea
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Old 04-03-2008, 01:41 PM   #15
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Originally Posted by carwash View Post
i think the slip will fatigue and get sloppy quickly. I don't think most people realize just how much force is being exerted in the up and down direction from axle wrap. Think about the amount of force that it would take to wrap a spring... And it's just un-necessary... 1000's have been made with the shackle mount with perfect success.
I definitely realize the fatigue, broke two Yoke u-bolts and a cap on the u-joint after only about three tries on an obstacle. Probably go with the shackle design, but was going for points for originality:)
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