Need part in nebraska, broke down out of town

[Jon Giovani]

Was recovering newly acquired m934s and the one my son in law was driving had a control arm come apart right in the middle of town he was able to get it off the road wondering if anybody in the area has any parts? I am in Beatrice Nebraska. Thanks in advance, Jon 402-651-1204

 

[infidel got me]

We had one come loose last year while turning around in a parking lot. We pried it back on/in place and rachet strapped it together to get it home. If you don't have to far to go and drive sensibly you should make it. The next day we welded big washers to the outside of the dog bones and haven't had a problem since. These are a weak link on 5 tons. GOOD LUCK!

 

[Scar59]

Jon,
Way to far to show up, Infidel's suggestion is the easiest fix. Get the dog bone back on the stud and strap it in place. Weld repair is the easiest fix. Big washer or bar stock.
Good luck
JC

 

[wheelspinner]

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?107370-Unhappy-Dogbone-thingy&highlight=

Go to post #8, good photo of my field repair for just this issue

 

[Swamp Donkey]

Use wheel chocks in front of and behind the wheel that needs to line back up. The wheel chocks will keep the axle stationary while you move the truck forward or backwards to line it back up. Get the rod back on the stud and secure it as stated above. Try to make wide turns and take it slow. I know it's a little shocking when you first look under there but it's not that bad to field fix. I had the same thing happen a while back so I know what you're going through.

 

[gimpyrobb]

The easiest way we found to move the axle (if it needs to go forward) is to run a chain to the front tire then steer that tire to the other side. Bam you have hydraulics moving the axle for you.

 

[USAFSS-ColdWarrior]

Prayers UP for your rapid repair and reset recovery mission.

Keep us posted.

John

 

[swbradley1]

Any word?

 

[DJones]

I used my winch to a snatch block and then back to a strap wrapped around my wheel and pulled it in place, worked great.

 

[infidel got me]

broke down

Any word?

I only hear crickets

 

[Scar59]

The easiest way we found to move the axle (if it needs to go forward) is to run a chain to the front tire then steer that tire to the other side. Bam you have hydraulics moving the axle for you.

Gimp.
Great idea, you need to publish a handbook with all your neat idea/fixes, "Gimp's Fixes".