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Sky MFG
« on: January 15, 2004, 07:20:47 AM »
If Sky wants to sell these they ougta tell us they make it! :o

http://www.sky-manufacturing.com/sidekick.htm

I wonder how long the idler has been avalible?

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Re: Sky MFG
« Reply #1 on: January 15, 2004, 07:41:53 AM »
humm. i like it.  if break mine i might just buy one
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Re: Sky MFG
« Reply #2 on: January 15, 2004, 09:01:39 AM »
This look good, and tough!

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Re: Sky MFG
« Reply #3 on: January 15, 2004, 01:37:25 PM »
The only thing I see wrong with it is that it doesn't have a double shear mount...I wonder if the bolt is long enough to slip one in...ie the Calmini mount...hmmmmm
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Re: Sky MFG
« Reply #4 on: January 15, 2004, 05:17:57 PM »
no double shear, but take into consideration this has been heavily beefed up...maybe there is no need for a double shear point ???
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Re: Sky MFG
« Reply #5 on: January 16, 2004, 01:20:04 AM »
Im gonna buy one today so I will let you all know if it works with the Calmini Idler brace. Even if it is stronger Id still like the peace of mind of having the additional strength. Besides I already own the Calmini brace. :P

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Re: Sky MFG
« Reply #6 on: January 16, 2004, 01:44:46 AM »
Lets us know mike it looks like it might solve the problem.

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Re: Sky MFG
« Reply #7 on: January 16, 2004, 01:50:44 AM »
When you call them ask is they know about the bracket or not.  Maby they can make one with a longer bolt for us to use with the bracket?

Let us know because I'm interested.

I checked out the picture again and it looks like it would be easy to make the top bracket with just a bolt hole instead of the stud.  Then drill out the Calimini bracket and get a grade 8 bolt to bolt it all together.
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Re: Sky MFG
« Reply #8 on: January 16, 2004, 01:55:02 AM »
Ok, let's place bets on the next part that's going to fail now that the idler arm weak link looks like it's fixed?

- Center link
- Pitman arm
- Tie Rod
- Steering Box
- Other
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Re: Sky MFG
« Reply #9 on: January 16, 2004, 02:08:17 AM »
My money is on the centre link.

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Re: Sky MFG
« Reply #10 on: January 16, 2004, 02:10:45 AM »
I had an Idler made by a machinist last year but this wasnt really his specialty. It worked great for a while but wore out fast. It wasnt machined very smooth and basicly ground itself out so it got pretty sloppy. He didnt seem too interested in making a second one so I didnt push it.

Besides that, I had no other problems with steering components. I dont belive that we will see any other problems. I did bend a center link after hitting a dirt wall at a high rate of speed. ( I was a little further to the right that I was shooting for  :P )  Gotta keep in mind that they are tough... not indistructable.

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Re: Sky MFG
« Reply #11 on: January 16, 2004, 03:42:35 AM »
I was thinking about a custom center link made
of DOM, and eliminate the ball joints on the link
to get rid of the twisting up and down, would DOM
be strong enough ???  or a solid bar be better???
isn't the stock center link cast iron or steel ???
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Re: Sky MFG
« Reply #12 on: January 16, 2004, 03:52:17 AM »
Its steel. I do think that a new centerlink would be a good Idea. Not because its weak, but poor design for being lifted. It shouldnt rotate.

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Re: Sky MFG
« Reply #13 on: January 16, 2004, 04:00:02 AM »
Agreed, I notice alot of steering wheel play
with the 33s on, tho I might have a worn
set of Ball Joints, I think elimination of the
rotating would firm up control.
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Re: Sky MFG
« Reply #14 on: January 16, 2004, 05:41:41 AM »
Hey Mike, I know 2 years ago you had moved your tie rods from the bottom to the top of your spindles.  Did I notice right this year that you moved them back to the factory position?

If so why?
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