Randy

So far the failed rear wheel bearing (and limping home with a wobble) has cost me a rear bearing, hub, axle and now the last thing I found (I hope!) a rim. I went to put the wheel back on after I thought I was finished with the repair and the stud holes are veeerryyy egg shaped!! Anyone have an original equipment rear (14x8) rim to sell? I would also trade for a pair of almost new Dunestar paddles, 26-10-12 (tires only).

Kinarfi, Interesting. I stopped using AV gas from the local airport for just that reason (low lead, not unleaded). I will have to look into the Valero I get the 'Race' gas from to verify what it is. I have heard many horror stories of engines being destroyed on AV gas. Randy

The turbo was the best thing I have done. It more than compensates for the weight that the Trooper hauls around (compared to other UTV's) and it just "waits" in the background until called upon. It engages at arount 2k rpm and really pushes to the rev limit (6k). I use 100 octane race fuel (available at a few stations around here, not too difficult to obtain). Scott at Unleashed Motor Sports in Cottonwood, AZ did the install over a year ago for $2.5k. Randy

Bummer. It was worth a shot..... (Lenny - I use Dunestar steering tires in the front and paddles (26x10x12) in the rear, works very well. The sand is 'variable' depending on the weather and traffic, but mostly fine on the big dunes and coarser in the valley's. Not too much different than the larger dunes at Coral Pink.)

Are you sure you are actually overheating? I thought I had a heating problem until I had the 'fix' done on the temp guage (I think it is listed on this forum somewhere). I run a turbo at 10lbs at Glamis and have never had an issue..... just a thought. Randy

Kinarfi, Is there a 'spec' on torque somewhere? There does not seem to be anyplace to 'bottom out' the axle nut to, so how do I know when it is tight enough?

Thanks, Lenny. I did use locktite when I reassembled. I use offset wheels (2-5) for the sand which probably amplifies the problem.

Hi, I have been away from the forums for awhile, just enjoying my Trooper...... I have about 1500 miles on my '08 T2. I do not race, jump or otherwise beat it up except when it is put into extreme 'situations' (which I always manage to get into!) I have all the factory mods plus had a turbo installed by Scott at Unleashed in Cottonwood, AZ. It has been a terrific, bascially trouble-free vehicle so far. On my last trip, (lake Pleasant to Crown King) the rear wheel lugnuts loosened up, I retightened and later on, the wheel actually wobbled completly off! I guess the bearing had gone and the wobble undid the lugnuts. The issue is when I replaced my drivers side rear wheel bearing, the OEM replacement I was able to get from SilverBullet in Yuma just pushed right into the hub. I was expecting they would need to be pressed in. I am worried that perhaps the hub is 'worn' or otherwise part of the problem. I could not compare to the other side because I could not get the other axle nut off! Has anyone had some experience in this area they could pass along? Thanks Randy

Lenny, I have run a turbo at 10psi on my T2 for the last 1000 miles or so (1500 total on engine). I was very careful about cleaning and oiling the airfilter and using a prefilter (both stock), but It looks like I have been eating dirt anyway (blue/white smoke on deceleration). I have not disassembled yet, but the symtoms look very much like I may have to do a ring job. Long story short, where did you get your rings? With the factory closed, I can't seem to find a source for parts. Also, any tips or tricks you can pass on for the remove & replace?