Rod-Mod Wear and Tear Update?

[ChesapeakeRover]

So I was wondering as of today, April 26, 2010, if all you guys running the rod-mod could report on any issues, be they suspension faults, premature CV failure, bad tire wear etc...

And also:

How long you've been running the mod, and whether or not you've encountered any warranty problems at the dealer.


And, as always, pics of your rigs with the mod are very much appreciated

 

[blackforestham]

I've been running the rods full-time for nearly 2-1/2" years covering approx 35k miles. Yes, all the usual faults have popped up one time or another. Bad sensors, faulty harness, corroded wires, poor Dealer repairs - NONE related to a rod mod of any kind. When I had warranty work performed, I just slipped on the OEM rods and took her in. At 5mins for the swap, no big deal. Zero CV issues - think about it...how many cases of CV failure have you heard of worldwide due to increased angle? I know of ONE. Full steering lock against an obstacle with heavy throttle. It may have broke in stock form?? Yes, I also agree with the THEORY that increased CV angles can be bad. The LR3 has great angles built in and is amazingly shallow out of the box. Lower A-arm bushings replaced - not related. That's it. Pics of this last weekend -

 

[ChesapeakeRover]

Glad to hear the rods have not contributed to anything directly... Anyone else?

The goal is to get a "relatively" big sample size to see the full spectrum of how its affecting everyone's rigs over the years

 

[duckdive]

No problems with mine.

 

[drzjoint]

I have not had any issues as well. I have been running mine for almost 3yrs.
Dave how dose your rig run with the 275 tires on stock rods?

 

[ChesapeakeRover]

No problems with mine.

Duckdive,
How long have you been running the mod?

 

[duckdive]

Almost 2 years now. Averaging 1 trail run per month. So it's not like I haven't put
them to the test.

 

[blackforestham]

Dave how dose your rig run with the 275 tires on stock rods?

****! Hadn't even occurred to me to try. Stock rods...pffftttt.

 

[drzjoint]

****! Hadn't even occurred to me to try. Stock rods...pffftttt.

thought you might put the stock rods on to go visit the dealer?
what mpg are you ave. with the 275s

 

[blackforestham]

thought you might put the stock rods on to go visit the dealer?
what mpg are you ave. with the 275s

My bad. Forgot about Dealer runs. I finally hit 50k so the warranty is out. Full lock in reverse is rub-o-rama. I average 14.8mpg @ 38psi. Long highway runs @ 60psi get me up to 17.6pmg +/-. That's a fully loaded rig with winch and ARB hanging out front. My kingdom for a Diesel!!!