Originally posted by matts6887
I noticed that last pic where it looked like part of the dogbone on the cvd and/or shock just like popped off like that.....hopefully its a easy and inexpensive fix......looks fun nontheless though......for sure
That's my Maxx, and the final damage on that rear quarter is two shocks needing a rebuild and the MIP CVD re-installed. That's the dogbone you see in the picture.
What you may not notice is the inside shock has what looks like no shaft...that is because the bottom rod end has let go and the shock shaft is fully compressed. Same on the outside shock, only the shock isn't so compressed.
Bottom line on that...looks like the springs either pushed the rod ends off the shaft or they somehow worked themselves loose. Only lost one spring retainer and one 1/2" length of fuel tubing (bump stop)...I have the other one. A little time and a little silicone to refill the shock body, and I should be right as rain.
The list of damages:
One slightly crushed and cracked body (bad day for landings, nuff said--pulled out the crushed portions, the cracks...well they remain...this body was destined for destruction, no tears shed...it still has life left in it and will be used until it disintegrates)
One set of front body posts (sheared at the shock tower--still had a couple of holes above the tower, so lowered the front end and continued the day).
One rear center line drive shaft (overtorqued just like before...the video of this letting go will be posted when I'm done with it--had Pirata's shaft from the previous bash session...the picture of me with T nose down in the Jeep is the repair).
One Motor Saver Air Filter continually popping off (I had done some work on it this past week, zip tie wasn't tight enough--new ziptie and right as rain...no damage to the Fantom)
The picture says it all (right rear quarter suspension blown away...final damage all repairable...parts needed a new bottom spring retainer)
Cost of this adventure will be under $20 for necessities, about $50 for spare parts for the next adventure