How long would the stock tie rod ends last on a run like az run IV. I know you cant say anything for sure but a general assumption would be good. Maybe go through tie rod ends once throughout the whole run or definitley go through more than one set?

95 nissan hardbody king cab v6 4x4

I guess that would depend:

Do you drive like this...
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HAHA Mr T approved

Hey now, my CL was trashed before that, that hill just finished it off.

With good driving, they may last the whole trip and beyond. Depends on how hard you hammer the truck and how willing you may be to take a strap. Having spares along is definitely recommended though to save being stranded.


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AZ run 111 I only had one day to run so I tryed Reno pass over and 1/2 way back with all new stock parts. changing parts in 4inches of ice water was not fun. Calmini rocks one week after no more broken parts

Alright thanks. I will definitley carry spares if i do this. But now i know i can help to prevent them form breaking by not driving it too harshly (unless i have to).

95 nissan hardbody king cab v6 4x4

Or by upgrading to Calmini steering. It should be available very soon.


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2002 Xterra 4x4 still stock
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Originally posted by Desert Rat:
But how much does one of them insurance policies run for a few days? Any way to find out who would carry that type of insurance and what the cost would be for a week long event?

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Hey there...

A way to track down insurers for this is to grab the Yellow Pages and call up agents that specialize in Commercial insurance. I've found these kind of folks to usually be real helpfull in refering me on to someone else if a given kind of coverage is not something that their principles are interested in insuring.

Commercial insurance companies are geared up to measure the risk and set a premium on all sorts of weird stuff including week long offroad running around stuff!

Rob

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