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While waiting for parts so I can put the drivetrain together and double check everything before I finalize it, I decided to dive into the hanging pedal conversion - as I know it's going to be a PITA. here's the thing every uses. I can tell...

The only thing I'm aware is the FJ45 that fabrats did - it's the only full hydro, lower links triangulated rig I know of. but ... you never get a really good look at it, and of course it's just different enough that nothing is the same.

I'll see if I can move it up. I might have interference problem with the link hitting the frame. At the very least, I can notch the frame and weld the tube in. anyway, I think I can make it work. the other alternative would be to change the...

Okay, so I fiddled the uppers a little to see how close I could them. This first option is the right height (it's close to level with the axle end) and the right length (about 32") to be 75% of the lower link. But the back hole is blind to the...

Okay, I redid all the lower links, and if it's not perfect, I'm blaming @DangerNoodle. The frame side links are as wide as I can get them while staying clear of the driveline. The transfer case might be able to clock up which would relieve some...

So, I'm working on that. the problem is if I put them at 20 degrees and 40", they land right where the front driveline is running. So, I either move them inboard some or they have to go another 6" back - which makes them very long, and way longer...

I could pull it back to 40 degrees.

Need to get one set triangulated. There's not going to be a panhard bar. I agree about the body roll. the uppers are parallel. We'll see how it drives.

Okay, fixed a few links that weren't in the right place, centered and squared the axle, got things close enough, cut the lower link on the axle free and angled to where it needed to go, and now I have lower links and a driveline mocked up. The...

So, making progress and learning. I'm using Johnny Joints in the front because I had them left over from my EV project, and now I realize that Johnny Joints require the brackets to be lined up perfectly. there is no fudge angle allowed like with...

Welcome. What did you get? Post pictures. Can we come stay with you in Costa Rica??

Okay, the last interior cross member had to go (the one at the rear of the frame is still there), 12 more rivets removed. Put a piece of pipe in to hold the frame at the right width for now. And, I had hoped to sling the entire drivetrain...

I decided that I really needed to sort the full hydro now, before the axle gets mounted under the frame, so I can be aware of any issues that come up while linking and installing the drive train. I bought a Barnes universal full hydro mount, and...

I'm trying to figure out the towers used in this video for my ORI's. I'm hoping someone recognizes the logos, which looks like crossed struts or shocks.

So, the rear links are tacked in place. Because I'm using ORI's on this project, the brackets I used for them aren't right and have to come off. I think I have some that might work. And, the towers I bought aren't right either, now that I...

Okay, springs are swapped in the rear, my math was right - I always love it when the math turns out to be right. The rear droop is gone! Also, as part of moving the charger I built a new mount for it on the plasma table. so I could rotate it up...

Okay, finally back on the EV for a bit. Cleaned up the conversion of the dash to the VO Switch so the panel closes. I'm not thrilled with how it all went, but the switches are an improvement. Got the hazard and e-brake and steering power...

3' to 4'??? Did you see any damage?

"An easy way to lift bodies off of frames with a 2 post is to make 4 stanchions that fit in the lift arms and fit on or into features under the body. I have done this with an M37 body and it worked well." That's what I had and it was a giant...

Question. In order to run full hydro, I'm going to set the caster at around 10 degrees. which on this axle means the pinon is just about flat. The drive train will be set at about 5 degrees down running back, which means the front drive flange...

One of the challenges of all these builds is the need to have the cab present to figure out fitment, and have it out of the way so you can work. the last project was not done in the bay and was an aluminum cab and I just rigged a chain hoist to...

Okay, got all the brackets off the axle and it's ready to back under and the new lower link brackets attached. That was some filthy work.

Okay, here are the trans mounts already posted when asking about the bushings. And now here is the transmission/front lower link cross member in it's first/prototype incarnation in 5/16 plate (because I had some left over from a smoker...

Okay, for completeness, here's the thing I built. Cut out of 5/16 on plasma, but it can be cut by hand. I like this style because it gives the transmission a wide base and it cushions up and down.

For completeness, this is the entire kit from AA https://www.advanceadapters.com/4296