BOONEDOX Landing gear update

[kirkdavis]

Originally Posted by makobob

The replacement struts for your Boonedox landing gear should now be in the mail, check with OEX Mission Bay for details.

Just curious, This is a pretty new product. Did they find a design flaw and are correcting it or what? Why do the struts need replaced? I have been thinking about buying a set, but haven't pulled the trigger yet. I know that I really don't like spilling all of my gear out plugging the wheels into my Outback.

[makobob]

Originally Posted by kirkdavis

Just curious, This is a pretty new product. Did they find a design flaw and are correcting it or what? Why do the struts need replaced? I have been thinking about buying a set, but haven't pulled the trigger yet. I know that I really don't like spilling all of my gear out plugging the wheels into my Outback.

They were designed for yaks, the Solo at 150 pounds PLUS motor was too much stress on the struts in soft sand. New struts are a heavier gauge of s/s tubing and will be overkill. Most of us paid $400 for the wheeleze model. They should be bullet proof now, Will post after trip to baja and really soft sand. Tight Lines amigos.

[kirkdavis]

Originally Posted by makobob

They were designed for yaks, the Solo at 150 pounds PLUS motor was too much stress on the struts in soft sand. New struts are a heavier gauge of s/s tubing and will be overkill. Most of us paid $400 for the wheeleze model. They should be bullet proof now, Will post after trip to baja and really soft sand. Tight Lines amigos.

That clears it up, and is the answer I was expecting. I will anxiously await your soft sand report. hope you have a great trip!

[makobob]

Originally Posted by kirkdavis

That clears it up, and is the answer I was expecting. I will anxiously await your soft sand report. hope you have a great trip!

Kirk are you looking at the Solo or for a Hobie?

[kirkdavis]

Originally Posted by makobob

Kirk are you looking at the Solo or for a Hobie?

I have a 2015 Outback and an older outbackesque "Mirage". I saw the other day they have SS rods to reinforce the mounting points for the Outback.

[SDROB]

These are nice! Is it possible to take the wheels off my mini wheelez and replace the standard wheels of the boondox?

[makobob]

Originally Posted by SDROB

These are nice! Is it possible to take the wheels off my mini wheelez and replace the standard wheels of the boondox?

Rob you might have to change the tire hub bearing but it is just plastic parts. easily done.
Kirk, the unit was great for outbacks and PA's before the Solo upgrade, no one was having problems. It was a combination of bth Solo weight with engine AND soft sand. Seems all problems were with our So Cal guys as we work our gear hard.