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ZUKIWORLD Discussion Forum => Suzuki 4x4 Forum => Topic started by: Trail_Tough on September 18, 2012, 09:03:33 AM

Title: Trail Tough New Item - Samurai T-Case Mount / Frame Repair Kit
Post by: Trail_Tough on September 18, 2012, 09:03:33 AM

Samurai Transfer Case / Frame Mount Reinforcement Kit

 This reinforcement kit is a MUST - whether before or after your frame is damaged. Our kit  will eliminate the common stress fractures that are associated with the transfer case mounts. It also repairs the wallowed out hole and bending rear frame hanger. So whether you would like avoid damage or repair - this gets it done! Another Trail Tough engineered product - Made in the USA!!

See it here:  http://www.trailtough.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=469&category_id=12&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=53&vmcchk=1&Itemid=53 (http://www.trailtough.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=469&category_id=12&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=53&vmcchk=1&Itemid=53)

Title: Re: Trail Tough New Item - Samurai T-Case Mount / Frame Repair Kit
Post by: Jonny Rash on September 18, 2012, 01:46:11 PM

Looks like a simple & lightweight kit to strengthen the Samurai frame mounts.   :)  Great work!

Title: Re: Trail Tough New Item - Samurai T-Case Mount / Frame Repair Kit
Post by: Drone637 on September 19, 2012, 01:56:15 PM

Nice and simple if you have a welder.  :)

Title: Re: Trail Tough New Item - Samurai T-Case Mount / Frame Repair Kit
Post by: Jonny Rash on September 20, 2012, 07:54:12 AM

I have two.   ;)

Title: Re: Trail Tough New Item - Samurai T-Case Mount / Frame Repair Kit
Post by: crewcabrob on September 20, 2012, 08:24:56 AM

I have none...  Might have to get one and start figuring out how to use it.

Title: Re: Trail Tough New Item - Samurai T-Case Mount / Frame Repair Kit
Post by: Jonny Rash on September 20, 2012, 09:26:09 AM

Yep, that is what I did.  Took a couple of evening vo-tech classes.  My skills have become rusty since-I plan to get back into it this winter. 

Title: Re: Trail Tough New Item - Samurai T-Case Mount / Frame Repair Kit
Post by: crewcabrob on September 20, 2012, 11:09:42 AM

So, to get back on topic.  Since I am new to the whole Sami thing, how wide spread is the issue that the new frame fix/reinforcement kit is needed?  I haven't even really started my build yet and I'm curious to know if this is something I should get now or wait until I have an issue and then get it?

Thanks,

Rob

Title: Re: Trail Tough New Item - Samurai T-Case Mount / Frame Repair Kit
Post by: Drone637 on September 20, 2012, 03:12:42 PM

I saw the oblong issue when a bushing tore on my t-case mount.  It is extra insurance though, and at the price it doesn't hurt the pocket book that much.

Title: Re: Trail Tough New Item - Samurai T-Case Mount / Frame Repair Kit
Post by: Jonny Rash on September 21, 2012, 11:11:33 AM

IMHO, it's not an issue if you run the stock OEM rubber mounts. They stretch and give before the frame bends. If you run a solid type of mounts, which includes bolts through bushings, you need to reinforce the frame mounts.