I think my problems are coming from my alignment mechanics, at least as far as my camber bolts go.

I torqued them down myself and went on a rough trail ride, and they stayed tight.

I took the truck to Firestone (I have lifetime alignment there) and they did a (so so) alignment. The next day (after driving 500 miles) I did some mild wheeling but no big obstacles. I notice the symptoms of a loose camber bolt and what do you know, on is loose.

I torque back to spec and continue to wheel for the next two days, abusing it on unnecessary optional lines and obstacles. Low and behold, since I touched the bolts, they stay tight and to spec.

I dont think there is a casual relationship between the balljoint flip and problems, versus tbar crank only and no problems. It doesn't take into account that people with the mod want a little extra out of the setup, and tend to be much rougher on their trucks. I cant vouch for Bretwalda, but I may be on of the hardest persons on their truck on this forum (Lloyd?).

How many people have actually ripped the steering column of their truck while wheeling. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/evil.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" />

And just for correction, I run the stock (and original) shocks up front, and monomax shocks in the rear. The factories are just about shot so that rules the stiff shock theory out for me.