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Old 07-28-2006, 12:37 AM
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Default Re: snapping tie rod - video

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Originally Posted by marin8703
actually it should, its called a crumple zone. It is designed to absorbe the energy of the impact by incresing the time it takes for the vehicle(s) to stop. It is a very good design choice, saves many lives.
hmmm....... funny thing. people say the same thing about the tie rods. They break, like a fuse, to lessen the damage to more vital parts.
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