What parts will likely break ?

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Pretty much every time I am out on the Rubicon I come across a broken down vehicle - at least one ! Could not help but notice that there are some common weak spots on each vehicle. To make sure my observations were accurate I checked with repair shops around the trail and they supported my notes. So, here is what is most likely to break on your vehicle when you do the Rubicon Trail - and probably on any other rough trail:

CJ, YJ "the only thing that does not break is the radiator cap" drive line U-joints front axle U-joints locking hubs rear axle shafts (especially with LockRight) steering box steering linkage spring hanger frame cracks motor mounts

Bronco front axle U-joints rear axle shafts

FJ40 front axle Birfield joints spindle/drum (pre 1975) rear pinion

TJ rear axle shafts (35C) control arm brackets front

There many other things that break - and believe me, they will ! Let me know what you think breaks most often. Here are two ways to keep your rig from breaking down Coming soon on Rubicon-Trail.com: How to upgrade your truck Available now on Rubicon-Trail.com : Rubicon driving school