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General => Mr. Fix it => Topic started by: Tall Tom on Aug 19, 2009, 12:37 PM

Title: Axel Flip vs. Skid wheels
Post by: Tall Tom on Aug 19, 2009, 12:37 PM
Have been considering an axel flip on my 2009 Bayside.  Bent my rear bumper badly on this summer's trip when I had to cross a creek:eyecrazy:.  An axel flip would have prevented this, but is fairly involved and expensive.  Anyone tried skid wheels on rear bumper frame?  Interested in your thoughts, pro and con.
Thanks.
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Post by: AustinBoston on Aug 19, 2009, 01:08 PM
I have heard of people doing this, but I would not.

Skid wheels on the bumper, when they make contact with the ground, end up essentially lifting the pop-up at a point that the designers did not intend.  In addition, it is a dynamic lift, meaning there can be a lot more force than just the weight of the pop-up being applied.

Austin