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 Why Doesn't Indy4x Sell Ball Joint Spacers for 2nd Gen. Rodeo?
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12/01/06 04:26 PM
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Why doesn't Indy4x sell ball joint spacers for a 2nd Gen. Rodeo?
Last edited by mlclark; 12/03/06 02:23 AM.
99 rodeo 2wd
3"body lift
3" suspension
Aussie Locker
PROCOMP ES-9000
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Re: why dont indy4x sells ball joints spacers for 2 gen. rodeo
[Re: da_z_man]
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12/01/06 04:49 PM
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Good question...why don't you ask him?
Also, sometimes he has new products that haven't made it onto his website...
Steve Carlson - 95 Trooper LS expo rig
Serenity now!
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Re: why dont indy4x sells ball joints spacers for 2 gen. rodeo
[Re: BigSwede]
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12/01/06 04:52 PM
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IIRC, flipping the ball joint on a 2nd Gen Rodeo causes the steering to over extend and pull out (or at least there seem to be a high probability of it). That's why there are no spacers made for it; because it's not recommended. Richard <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/patriot.gif" alt="" />
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Re: why dont indy4x sells ball joints spacers for 2 gen. rodeo
[Re: Richard Saylor]
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12/01/06 04:59 PM
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I'M NOT FLIPING ANY BALL JOINTS
99 rodeo 2wd
3"body lift
3" suspension
Aussie Locker
PROCOMP ES-9000
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Re: why dont indy4x sells ball joints spacers for 2 gen. rodeo
[Re: Richard Saylor]
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12/01/06 07:32 PM
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IIRC, flipping the ball joint on a 2nd Gen Rodeo causes the steering to over extend and pull out it's not the case if you use OEM-length front shocks. The front downtravel is limited by the shocks. Unless you have longer shocks, your bottom point will be the same with BJ flipped.
Oleg
Axiom 4WD 2004: OME shocks, 32" BFG Mudders, RockSliderz, OME929+2" spacers, Stinkyfab bent RE rear links, front ARB locker, rear No-Slip locker, DOR front axle lowering kit, custom middle section skid plate, IronMan torsion bars.
Deceased Rodeo'02 4WD.
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Re: why dont indy4x sells ball joints spacers for 2 gen. rodeo
[Re: da_z_man]
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12/01/06 07:35 PM
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I'M NOT FLIPING ANY BALL JOINTS Why whould you need the spacers if your not fliping the ball joints?? <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />
89 trooper, tera low t-case gears,5.38's, 3" indy4xsus lift3"body lift,safari snorkle,warn winch,custom bull bar,custom rock sliders,warn hubs,35x13.50r15,custom rear bumper trooper pics
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Re: why dont indy4x sells ball joints spacers for 2 gen. rodeo
[Re: onebadtrooper]
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12/01/06 09:33 PM
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I'M NOT FLIPING ANY BALL JOINTS Why whould you need the spacers if your not fliping the ball joints?? <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> my understanding is that the spacers are useful (without BJ flip) when you are LOWERING your truck, to correct the angles. May be, the guy is in the low-rider truck business.
Oleg
Axiom 4WD 2004: OME shocks, 32" BFG Mudders, RockSliderz, OME929+2" spacers, Stinkyfab bent RE rear links, front ARB locker, rear No-Slip locker, DOR front axle lowering kit, custom middle section skid plate, IronMan torsion bars.
Deceased Rodeo'02 4WD.
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Re: why dont indy4x sells ball joints spacers for 2 gen. rodeo
[Re: holger]
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12/01/06 09:34 PM
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it's not the case if you use OEM-length front shocks. The front downtravel is limited by the shocks. This is true somewhat, the front shocks do have a limited amount of travel. But, the true limiting factor of the front downtravel is a piece of metal that hit's the underside of the upper a-arm. Look or feel under it and you will find it. From what I've read with hard use some people have bent this piece of metal and maybe then the shock will become the limiting factor. Joe
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98 Passport 33's, Supercharged, Calmini Bumper, rockbars, diff drops, Teralows, 4.77's, Aussie and ARB lockers, Safari snorkel, Optima red top.
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Re: why dont indy4x sells ball joints spacers for 2 gen. rodeo
[Re: onebadtrooper]
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12/01/06 09:43 PM
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I'M NOT FLIPING ANY BALL JOINTS Then you don't need spacers. The spacers are used to help correct the suspension geometry after doing a ball joint flip... No flipà No spacers required. And it's TRUE: Flipping the ball joints is not recommended on 2nd Gen Rodeos & Passports. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
Six Isuzus, so far... still have three of them.
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Re: why dont indy4x sells ball joints spacers for 2 gen. rodeo
[Re: holger]
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12/01/06 09:45 PM
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my understanding is that the spacers are useful (without BJ flip) when you are LOWERING your truck, to correct the angles. May be, the guy is in the low-rider truck business. OK, that would make sense. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
Six Isuzus, so far... still have three of them.
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