Mike Shull

Thanks again, @matzell and @DangerNoodle. It looks like I will be working at the chalkboard for part of the weekend.

I have 2.25" 7075 lowers in the rear and 2.50" 7075 in the front. Yes solid. I had them machine a hex on the ends so I can use a wrench to hold them. The other way is just have the put in wrench "flats" and use an adjustable. You should be...

I've used the 2" links from WOD. They work great. Way stronger, easier to use, and they look really good as well. I used 9/16 on my uppers, and 5/8 on my lowers IIRC.

The zink is more likely to seize on the bolt. Anti-seize helps but I have had to cut bolts out to get things apart. look into aluminum links, Branik makes nice ones, or Wide Open Design. The steel ones, even 2" .250 wall can easily bend...

We are talking bolt size. I am using 5/8 currently and I may stick with that instead of 3/4. I’ll make a decision this weekend. You are helping the economy! I hadn’t even considered aluminum links until now. They must be solid aluminum? What...

Ha, I usually try to get up by 6:30. I'm sometimes good at it. :rofl:

You were up early this morning!

3/4 it is. I had stainless steel misalignment spacers on my old steering, which was installed for 20 years. It looks like the Ruffstuff kits only have the option for zinc spacers. What is the drawback with using zinc spacers? Thanks for the tip!

9/16 is the size I went with.

I am getting ready to purchase my 4-link and 3-link kit. What size of misalignment bolts would you all use?

I'm using a 205 rear output mount from nwf. X2 what Matt said, you really need something.

Disregard. The inspection cover mount would be too low for my setup. Thanks for the links. I like the TMR mount.

@matzell, what are your thoughts about an inspection plate mount? https://dffabrication.com/ols/products/atlas-transfer-case-mount/v/TLS-TRN-CS-MNT-TLS-MNT

Something like this: Atlas Support Ring - https://www.wideopendesign.com/wide-open-design-atlas-support-ring or this...

Thanks for the tip, @matzell. I had planned on putting a t-case mount as well though I am reconsidering it based on guidance from AA. They told me that they have had a few Atlases come back with broken tail housings around the area where a rear...

Be sure to put a support on the back of the t-case. You will snap the back of the transmission if not. I have done it!

Transmission mount is done. Next up are the scab plates for the frame extension.

Rear floor section cut out and new getting mocked in place

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I used body hammers initially and it looked good until I noticed that I had popped the welds on the bottom of the tank. I’ll jump back on the tank before the tub goes on.

I’ve put my fuel system on hold. The tank that is in my Cruiser is from an early 90s 2-door S-10 Blazer. This tank might work for an axle in the stock configuration but it will not clear my axle as it is bigger and further back than stock. I’ve...

Floor is spot welded in and drivers side panel is getting burnt in. Almost there, ran out of time today.

Oops, my bad. I need to remember to reference your signature line. I’ll experiment a bit more tomorrow.

First test fit. The Atlas is about 1/2” away from the right frame rail when clocked at 7 degrees. @DangerNoodle, do you remember what angle that you clocked your Atlas? I will aim for the next notch tomorrow to see if I have better clearance...

@matzell, It is supposed to be but I just checked the ratios and it is actually a 5.74:1 with 2.11:1 main case ratio as noted on the case and 2.72:1 front case. The 2.11:1 ratio wasn’t an option so I’m not quite sure how that worked out but I am...