I'm planning out my winter upgrades and have a few questions. So I think I should ask the people who I'm just trying to keep up with.
My plans for this winter are power steering(yea really this time),front locker, and some suspension seats.
1.POWER STEERING
I've had a scout box in the garage for about 4-5 years now. My thinking for the scout box is, my v8 is held in by an engine plate that bolts to the frount of the 350 and uses the stock engine mounts on the frame. An old Downey item I believe. The scout box mounts out far enough for shaft clearence not to be a problem, but I need some way to mount the pump up higher to clear the plate. All other options I've looked at would require making some new engine mounts and loseing the plate mount I now have.
Some have said I'd be better to go with another ps setup other than the scout, but it does seem to be the easyest for me.
So my first set of questions,
Scout Power Steering or another route?
Is there a ps pump system out there that will mount the pump up higher on a 350 chevy, and where can I get it?
Any ideas on the best for my money cross over steering set up and from where?
2.LOCKER
I have a lockrite in the back and am happy with it, noisy but works. I would love to have an ARB if I could find a used setup but don't know if there will be enough money after longs and all the other mods. So will probably go with another lunchbox set up.
Lockrite or auzy(sp?) locker and where is the cheepest price?
3.SEATS
After PYS last year it took me about 2 days before I could stand up straight and walk normal. Because of the beating on the trails,(figured I better throw that in) so I'm hopeing to put some suspension seats in before next years fun. I like the idea of mounting the seats into my rollcage, but my fuel tank is still under my pass. seat and I need to get to that so I'm leaning more toward a stand alone type of mount.
Anyone have a sugestion for a type of seat or a place to buy them?
Any tips on mounting these seats?
Just for general reference, my rig is a FJ 40 with a chevy 350,mini truck knuckles, rear discs,SM420,4" lift springs(I know SOA SOA... but I'm going to stick with this for now),rear locker, and 35's.
Any insights and opinions are welcome but just asking before I start gathering any more parts.
Mark
My plans for this winter are power steering(yea really this time),front locker, and some suspension seats.
1.POWER STEERING
I've had a scout box in the garage for about 4-5 years now. My thinking for the scout box is, my v8 is held in by an engine plate that bolts to the frount of the 350 and uses the stock engine mounts on the frame. An old Downey item I believe. The scout box mounts out far enough for shaft clearence not to be a problem, but I need some way to mount the pump up higher to clear the plate. All other options I've looked at would require making some new engine mounts and loseing the plate mount I now have.
Some have said I'd be better to go with another ps setup other than the scout, but it does seem to be the easyest for me.
So my first set of questions,
Scout Power Steering or another route?
Is there a ps pump system out there that will mount the pump up higher on a 350 chevy, and where can I get it?
Any ideas on the best for my money cross over steering set up and from where?
2.LOCKER
I have a lockrite in the back and am happy with it, noisy but works. I would love to have an ARB if I could find a used setup but don't know if there will be enough money after longs and all the other mods. So will probably go with another lunchbox set up.
Lockrite or auzy(sp?) locker and where is the cheepest price?
3.SEATS
After PYS last year it took me about 2 days before I could stand up straight and walk normal. Because of the beating on the trails,(figured I better throw that in) so I'm hopeing to put some suspension seats in before next years fun. I like the idea of mounting the seats into my rollcage, but my fuel tank is still under my pass. seat and I need to get to that so I'm leaning more toward a stand alone type of mount.
Anyone have a sugestion for a type of seat or a place to buy them?
Any tips on mounting these seats?
Just for general reference, my rig is a FJ 40 with a chevy 350,mini truck knuckles, rear discs,SM420,4" lift springs(I know SOA SOA... but I'm going to stick with this for now),rear locker, and 35's.
Any insights and opinions are welcome but just asking before I start gathering any more parts.
Mark