I should know this, and can't even locate in RAVE, but what is the long rod called (lowest in this picture) right behind the front diff? Took a large rock hit on the diff guard, D2 landed on the long horizontal rod, bending it upward over an inch.
http://members.cox.net/barshnik/front.jpg
I was going slowly (6 mph. or so), and another very large rock hit the rear diff guard where I came to a sudden stop - both rear wheels were off the ground with the vehicle balanced on the rear diff guard and passenger side rear radius arm.
http://members.cox.net/barshnik/rear.jpg
Had to jack up all wheels (bottle jack only), and build rock ramps to drive off of the 'problem'. Wife was worried we'd be stranded overnight, but put gloves on and chipped in with the work.
Looks like the only real damage (we drove home 150 miles today) is to the bent 'rod' (please give the proper name!) Can this be straightened, or replaced with a 'heavy duty' part? If heavy duty, will it still fit inside the front diff guard, or is the diameter larger than stock?
I learned a great deal from this experience, but would appreciate your help with the damn rod name, and replacement possibilities (or what?)
Looks like the diff guards saved a great deal of expense, and an 'overnight' in the vehicle.
Thanks,
John F
LV, NV
http://members.cox.net/barshnik/front.jpg
I was going slowly (6 mph. or so), and another very large rock hit the rear diff guard where I came to a sudden stop - both rear wheels were off the ground with the vehicle balanced on the rear diff guard and passenger side rear radius arm.
http://members.cox.net/barshnik/rear.jpg
Had to jack up all wheels (bottle jack only), and build rock ramps to drive off of the 'problem'. Wife was worried we'd be stranded overnight, but put gloves on and chipped in with the work.
Looks like the only real damage (we drove home 150 miles today) is to the bent 'rod' (please give the proper name!) Can this be straightened, or replaced with a 'heavy duty' part? If heavy duty, will it still fit inside the front diff guard, or is the diameter larger than stock?
I learned a great deal from this experience, but would appreciate your help with the damn rod name, and replacement possibilities (or what?)
Looks like the diff guards saved a great deal of expense, and an 'overnight' in the vehicle.
Thanks,
John F
LV, NV