Thanks man. I'm going to order tonight. I found a dealer on eBay selling for a touch less that the 10% Auto Anything deal and I really didn't want to order from them after the stunt they pulled. Thanks for posting your install details and results...

 

Rob, did you order the Roost Shields too? I see that some guys are complaining about failures if you don't run them at least in the rear.

 

i didn't order the shields. I don't plan on taking this truck to places that would require them. I have a couple 4 wheelers to go off-roading

 

Oh, me too buddy. I'm on road only. I just figured road stones and rocks can kick up and nick the shaft. If that happens, you'll eventually have seal failure. I found them for about $33 delivered so I think I'll get them for the rears. Cheap insurance you know?

 

the shafts are hardened/ heat treated 4130 steel. I don't think a rock will chip them in my opinion.

 

Maybe not? I'm just going by the reviews I was just reading on other forums. Maybe I will call Mike and see if he thinks they are necessary for on road use...

 

I've had my SAW shocks on for 60K+ miles and the shafts are the least of my worries. Besides, how are you going to show them off if you cover them up???

 

I was thinking of painting mine black Jim...

 

For any shocks with exposed shafts, the problem isn't really the shafts themselves or potential damage to the shafts. The problem lies in the rubber seal around the shaft. Something as inoffensive as the wing of a beetle can cut a groove in the seal creating an oil leak.

 

The roost shields look like the do not protect the seal where the shaft enters the valve body. I dont see how you will be able to mount them to where the shield will be pointing towards the closest tire as well due to the larger lower shock mount on the axle. the only orientation i see available would be facing the rear drivers side roost shield towards the rear of the truck, and the rear passenger side towards the front of the truck.

 

Yeah, I'm going to skip them too Rob. I just talked to Mike again who said for on road, I'll be fine without them...