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Old Dec 20, 2007 | 07:07 PM
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wat are they do i need them im used to a strait axle not this ifs bs, wats the best
im usally real rough on my trucks , it get more drivin down a pipeline right of way more than highway
 
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Old Dec 20, 2007 | 07:16 PM
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They reinforce the tie rods that pretty much keep the wheels straight while you drive, and the tie rods bend/break in 4wd boosted launched very easily because the tie rods are the only thing keeping the front wheels from spinning them selves into the frame. they dont have very good compression strength. but the sleeves will make the tire rods alot more stronger, i just put mine on today

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its amazing how they are even able to withstand as much as they do in 4wd.

but thinking about how they fail reminds me of statics. man that class was cake
 

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Old Dec 20, 2007 | 07:26 PM
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wat brands and were to get em
 
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Old Dec 20, 2007 | 07:48 PM
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ats
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ppe
pac brake, just to name a few

just about every vendor here sells them. mine are pac brake
 
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Old Dec 20, 2007 | 09:05 PM
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How you like them Daniel?
 
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Old Dec 20, 2007 | 11:27 PM
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I have been selling and installing the Pac Brake sleeves and run them on my own truck. I have had over 50 boosted 4wd launches on this set with my t-bars turned up and never a lick of trouble. They run around a buck thirty and are well worth the price. This is definitely not a big money making product for us, but it keeps the enthusiast away from the tow truck. You might want to also look into some Cognito Braces for you truck. I have had them on two different trucks and make a world of difference with the durability of the Idler and Pitman arms. PM me if you need specific advice for your truck.
 
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Old Dec 21, 2007 | 06:21 AM
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Originally Posted by lukesdiesel
How you like them Daniel?
 
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Old Dec 21, 2007 | 06:52 AM
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They are definately a must if you plan to play a bit. I have the ATS sleeves.
 
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Old Dec 21, 2007 | 09:46 PM
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I placed my order for sleeves and braces the day I picked up my truck.
 
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Old Dec 22, 2007 | 07:32 AM
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I need to get a set of the cognito braces before summer starts.
 
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