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Ok, mine will be 1 ¾" below the bottom of the frame. What did you end up with? That's the best I can get it. I don't have time this morning but I won't forget to get you my rear driveline angle
Builds 1973 FJ 40 Build,Vortec,NV4500,Atlas,Diamond
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Ok, mine will be 1 ¾" below the bottom of the frame. What did you end up with? That's the best I can get it. I don't have time this morning but I won't forget to get you my rear driveline angle
no prob. i’m actually away for the next week so i’ll have to check when i get home. i’m going to guess i’m 3-4 inches below the bottom of the frame. i might look at your design a little closer and get a bit more clearance. wouldn’t be too tough. ill leave my overall driveline where it is though. ill build some skid plates off that crossmember too to help protect stuff
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I haven't yet trimmed the gusset side, no rush, as it might be handy for some Atlas support, or not
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It's looking pretty solid to me
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Ready to tack in the frame mounts for the X member
And getting ready to go through the frame for the front shackle hangers
And getting ready to go through the frame for the front shackle hangers
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X member tapered end and tacked in mounts yesterday
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Final fit, and tapered ends under frame
that is so clean! every time i feel like i’m going to stick with what i’ve got you convince me to redo it! i’m just worried about getting my drive line too high with a short rear drive shaft
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I ordered these, and they showed up in about 2 weeks. So I guess they are getting there stuff squared away a bit
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These extended wheel studs showed up from Nice Products in Australia. I'm surprised that I could not find any in the US, close but no cigar. They look good, about a ½" longer, and the splines are in the right place. And all other dimensions spot on in comparison to the OEM
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That’s Great! I called, left messages, and even placed an order online and never heard back. Lol
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Anyone recognize ?
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Checking fit of parts, pressed in the studs
jim land
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Trunion bearing eliminator or bearings ?
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I've got Marlins bearings. I had thought of the Eliminators, but just wasn't sure about them. Do you have any experience with them?
jim land
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No experience with this kit 
Hey 64Rotorhead, Have you looked at your clutch slave cylinder and clutch fork location? I didnt see any pics in the thread. Anyway, if you haven't mocked these up yet, I would suggest it before you get too far. My build is very similar to yours (SBC, NV4500, Atlas). Last night I found out that this is a conflict if your motor/trans is too low in the frame. I have a 1/4" clearance now between the Advanced Adapters slave cylinder and the top of frame. I can post a pic if you want. Part of the reason I have this conflict is due to the engine/trans being shifted to the drivers side by 1.5"
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I'm doing something lie this for dropping in my 4 speed to replace the three speed. Nice engineering!
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Hmmm, I'm thinking yours must be different than mine? My slave sits well above the frame. I have AA engine mounts on a Vortec. If you measure from the top of the frame to the bottom of the AA mounts, it's about 1 ⅛" as I recall. My only concern is how close the slave sits to the exhaust on drivers side. I plan to incorporate a heat shield of some kind
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Well I hope all this stuff fits and works right!
