Up-date: After playing in the trails for 4+ hrs (7 yr. old driving) with me behind her I watched how it handled in the rough stuff- The tire wobble in full turn is a by-product of my rubber encased bushings & light wheels/tires. Got back home and doing my usual inspection (loose bolts,strange wear, leaks,ect...) I find the BMI hubs & bearings aren't going to hold up. The drivers front outside bearing was already showing signs of wear (discoloration). So now I'm going to plan B and get some heavier duty hubs & bearings. The front suspension did what it was supposed to- I rode with her for a little bit providing some technical advise and the ride was pretty smooth and she didn't have any steering issues. The turning radius is phenominal and smooth, only issue would be at full turn it takes more effort to straighten the wheels at a stand-still (typical). It bites well in turns at all speeds and she never complained about anything- that's always good.
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