AMC 20 owners, weld your tubes! I just learned the hard way that spun tubes are no fun. I was out playing in the rare SC snow and thought it would be fun to catch 2nd gear and sling the rear end around. Instead, I slung the rear drive shaft around. The pumpkin let go of the tubes, aiming the pinion skyward, breaking the pinion yoke, which subsequently let go of the back end of the drive shaft. Luckily, after some quick U-bolt removal, the Magnificent 7 took me home in front wheel drive without a wimper. I have read in this new group several times about the need to weld the tubes, especially with bigger tires (35") and a locker (ARB) and more HP (AMC 360) and a heavy foot (me) and a playful relationship with my Jeep (me again). I fully intended to do it one day. I just didn't intend for that day to be the result of snow day carnage. Motor on. TrailMarker.
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17 years ago