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POPO AGIE
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I like the rollers you fabricated.
Which transfer case are you using? Is it a split transfer case with out a shift gate.?
Which transfer case are you using? Is it a split transfer case with out a shift gate.?
rossl
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The wheel rollers work great, and they are mounted to a standard set of tire skates. So, when I get tires I can unbolt and use the skates. Based it on a design I saw somewhere which was a little more generic - I just modified it for the specific lug pattern.
Yep, it's a rebuilt split case with the Advanced Adapters twin stick conversion kit on it, which eliminates the stock linkage. Gives me 2WD low if desired, and more direct engagement than stock.
Yep, it's a rebuilt split case with the Advanced Adapters twin stick conversion kit on it, which eliminates the stock linkage. Gives me 2WD low if desired, and more direct engagement than stock.
POPO AGIE
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I have a few sets of skates around the barn.
I have a split case also but they did not put a shift gate on the transmission so I have the same capability. I have lock rights in both axles and decided aginst drive flanges and put Aisin HD hubs on the front. I now have the option of unlocking a hub or using 2 low. Depending on if steering is a higher priority than traction or visa versa.
My Dad had a Jeep square back Wagoneer and a Scout 80 with twin sticks and he didn't like the rattle and wrapped them with inner tubes he cut up to keep them quiet. So I opted for the stock shifter and got a stock fat shift lever that matches the 5 speed shifter.
It is nice that we can build these with the options that we prefer.
I have a split case also but they did not put a shift gate on the transmission so I have the same capability. I have lock rights in both axles and decided aginst drive flanges and put Aisin HD hubs on the front. I now have the option of unlocking a hub or using 2 low. Depending on if steering is a higher priority than traction or visa versa.
My Dad had a Jeep square back Wagoneer and a Scout 80 with twin sticks and he didn't like the rattle and wrapped them with inner tubes he cut up to keep them quiet. So I opted for the stock shifter and got a stock fat shift lever that matches the 5 speed shifter.
It is nice that we can build these with the options that we prefer.
rossl
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Not being at all linear this week, but it just feels good to be bolting things back on. Got the side panels installed with new weatherstripping. Heater blower, gas tank, and some goodies in the dash.
Also slowly discovering some issues. Running boards don't have all the bolts line up, the rear tub repair caused one side to get out of alignment, and the replacement door is looking like it might need a little bit of tweaking. All but one body bolt is installed, now I need to figure out how to get that last one to align properly. All things that I wish the body shop had addressed due to their repairs.
At least it is starting to look like a 40 again.
Next is getting electrical, brakes, and clutch re-installed.
Also slowly discovering some issues. Running boards don't have all the bolts line up, the rear tub repair caused one side to get out of alignment, and the replacement door is looking like it might need a little bit of tweaking. All but one body bolt is installed, now I need to figure out how to get that last one to align properly. All things that I wish the body shop had addressed due to their repairs.
At least it is starting to look like a 40 again.
Next is getting electrical, brakes, and clutch re-installed.
rossl
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Continuing to try to take advantage of time off work this week by bolting more on. Doors are attached, although not aligned yet:
Disassembled the front door limiters to swap in new parts. I knew they were sloppy, but didn't realize the pin was more than half gone:
Disassembled the front door limiters to swap in new parts. I knew they were sloppy, but didn't realize the pin was more than half gone:
rossl
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Working through some issues with the @topnault replacement door. Overall, the door looks great, but definitely needs some work. Rushed replacement during paint meant I didn't do enough work on the door before paint, whoops.
Issues include:
1) bolt alignment for capture nuts on mirror and lower hinge. Since these are capture nuts I don't have much of a choice but modify the mirror and hinge. These are close enough to look great at first glance, but definitely not right. It means you can't bolt either of these down with all three bolts.
2) inner panel bend at the bottom of the window isn't at 90. This means the gap narrows at the bottom, making it hard/impossible to install the window properly. I think I can try to bend these back out. but with the door shells put together that's going to be fun. Camera lens isn't giving a fisheye effect below.
3) Door striker is off. Kilter. Badly. This is also going to need to be massaged. I think the lower bolt hole is just in the wrong spot. Again, enough to look great on the surface, and enough to make it really not right.
4) Door halves don't meet at the back. No, this isn't a camera angle trick - the inner panel isn't bent right and therefore doesn't align to the front panel. I've managed to massage this back into a better position:
5) Not pictured is the holes for the door handle. These are cut larger than OEM, but in all the wrong directions. So I'm going to need to trim the tops to get the handle to seat properly.
Overall verdict? It's an ok option. Not plug and play, not OEM. But decent. There are still quality issues to work through. We'll see if I find more as I continue going through the rest of it. I should have spent more time working the door before paint, but that's the way it goes. Sometimes you have all the time in the world, sometimes things just have to be done.
Issues include:
1) bolt alignment for capture nuts on mirror and lower hinge. Since these are capture nuts I don't have much of a choice but modify the mirror and hinge. These are close enough to look great at first glance, but definitely not right. It means you can't bolt either of these down with all three bolts.
2) inner panel bend at the bottom of the window isn't at 90. This means the gap narrows at the bottom, making it hard/impossible to install the window properly. I think I can try to bend these back out. but with the door shells put together that's going to be fun. Camera lens isn't giving a fisheye effect below.
3) Door striker is off. Kilter. Badly. This is also going to need to be massaged. I think the lower bolt hole is just in the wrong spot. Again, enough to look great on the surface, and enough to make it really not right.
4) Door halves don't meet at the back. No, this isn't a camera angle trick - the inner panel isn't bent right and therefore doesn't align to the front panel. I've managed to massage this back into a better position:
5) Not pictured is the holes for the door handle. These are cut larger than OEM, but in all the wrong directions. So I'm going to need to trim the tops to get the handle to seat properly.
Overall verdict? It's an ok option. Not plug and play, not OEM. But decent. There are still quality issues to work through. We'll see if I find more as I continue going through the rest of it. I should have spent more time working the door before paint, but that's the way it goes. Sometimes you have all the time in the world, sometimes things just have to be done.
Morning, I just received two front doors from Topnault; the passenger door appears ok, but the driver door is a complete mess, including many of the issues you discussed. I’ll be returning that one for a new one.
How did fitment come out overall? Were you able to massage them into place? Any advice?
How did fitment come out overall? Were you able to massage them into place? Any advice?
rossl
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Still getting to the point where I can fit the doors properly - including getting the roof on so I can get the top alignment correct. Overall fitment/alignment looks like I can make it work for the topnault door but won't be clear until I eliminate the other variables.
rossl
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Flipped the hard top over and started cleaning everything up. I've read part of being successful here is having an even starting surface, so I was dismayed that hiding under the old sagging headliner it looks like the PO had used a combination of hardware store adhesives to attempt to fix a failing headliner. This left an uneven surface, which meant some scraping and sanding.
And then needed to follow up with a little fiberglass repair in some weak spots:
Followed up with a little filler to even out some spots.
Another light sand and I should be ready to stick the headliner down.
And then needed to follow up with a little fiberglass repair in some weak spots:
Followed up with a little filler to even out some spots.
Another light sand and I should be ready to stick the headliner down.
rossl
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rossl
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And got the passenger door handle, lock, window glass, and new rubber and seals installed. I'm close to getting it to all align too, but not quite there yet. I wanted to get the weatherstripping installed first. I'm happy with the door mechanism. The window is still a little tight, not sure if the seals just need to seat a little bit better or what. But it feels good to have the glass back in it.
For now I plan on running CCOT's door card:
For now I plan on running CCOT's door card:
