We also reinforced the frame but mine cracked at the end of the reinforce plate.
FZJ 80 Axle Swap into 98 100 series
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We also reinforced the frame but mine cracked at the end of the reinforce plate.
We mainly used 100 series parts with the exception of the rotors, however we had to buy a new abs ring to keep all the computer happy.
YardPig
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Thank you for mentioning this, this is the information others need to be successful with the swap. Using a hone I am assuming the amount was very little? Did you compare measurements beforehand?
YardPig
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Did you straight plate it or fish mouth? No reason for it to crack if it was fish mouthed on the ends of the plate...
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day 3, I started re drilling the rear axles for the new lug pattern but half way through the drill press broke. I decided to finish chopping the front IFS off and started grinding and prepping the frame for steering and suspension. This is the not so glamorous part of this. I probably have another solid day of prep work for the frame, but it will be worth it.
nukegoat
Should have bought a Jeep
I can only imagine your booger color
YardPig
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This is getting exciting!
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Well, I decided to take yesterday off and hit it hard today. I finished prepping the frame for the reinforcement plates and I finally finished redrilling the new lug pattern or the rear. It has taken way too long. It has pushed me a little behind schedule, but I am hoping to get back on track tomorrow. Tomorrow, I am hoping to have the rear on the ground.. I think that's the 3rd time I have said that....whoops I am also planning on finishing the axle rebuild and plating the frame. I'm hoping to be doing radius arm and Panhard mounts on Wednesday and Thursday and then on to suspension and steering.
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Got the rear tire mounted to see what it looks like. The rear 6 lug conversion is almost done. I also got the axle rebuilt and frame support plates cut, I should start maching the front axle tomorrow. Also, I'm thinking I need bigger tires
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Alright its been a few days since I last updated the progress. I made a detachable cross member with radius arm brackets mounted to it in order to mount axle. The front axle is now mounted by the radius arms. I am still working on the rear lug nut conversion and I am having trouble since I didn't have time to take the axle shafts to the machine shop. I am going to go back to the rear lug conversion tomorrow and replacing brakes on another 100 as well. Now that I have the front axle mounted it is time to start working on the pan hard mount as well. It feels good to finally be putting parts back on the car.
The crossmember and radius arm mounts are completed, but will be modified later to give a more finished look.
The crossmember and radius arm mounts are completed, but will be modified later to give a more finished look.
Um, so... good job making progress!
Those radius arm mounts look awfully long & unsupported. I’m no engineer, so maybe they are fine, but might it be good to provide additional support both left & right and front to back?
Looks like things might hang up a fair amount in the rocks.
I look forward to seeing what the more finished look is if that includes this.
Ultimately, I want you to be able to enjoy it safely. As long as that can be determined with relative certainty then I can’t wait to see the wheeling photos!
Maybe someone else with more experience could recommend anything else to help you out and make sure you’re driving it for years to come.
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I appreciate the help, this is not the final product as of now just getting everything built and on the vehicle. I will then be going back and cleaning up all my mounts. The crossmember is made of 1/4 inch steel with 1/4 inch bracketry for the radius arms. I will also have a support plate on top of the crossmember for added strength. It doesnt look very pretty now, but I'm doing the best with what i have. The mounts are lower than I would like, but that's where they needed to be for caster angle and pinion angle.
nukegoat
Should have bought a Jeep
Its the shape of the bracket that worries me. Try to flow the stress in tension and compression. And remember the axle is going to try to twist them off. Boxing in the back of the bracket would help etc
hoser
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Consider doing a radius arm flip?
Quit flaming until he's done y'all.
He has installed it correctly from a geometry standpoint. He will add reinforcements and bracing to support his current design.
If you do indeed raise the mounting location you could use caster correction plates at the axle end to keep the pinion and Castor in line for now.
Carry on, great first draft and thanks for sharing!
He has installed it correctly from a geometry standpoint. He will add reinforcements and bracing to support his current design.
If you do indeed raise the mounting location you could use caster correction plates at the axle end to keep the pinion and Castor in line for now.
Carry on, great first draft and thanks for sharing!
He stated they were finished. No one is flaming but giving honest feedback. I wouldn't run that radius arm mount under my vehicle.Quit flaming until he's done y'all.
He has installed it correctly from a geometry standpoint. He will add reinforcements and bracing to support his current design.
If you do indeed raise the mounting location you could use caster correction plates at the axle end to keep the pinion and Castor in line for now.
Carry on, great first draft and thanks for sharing!
nukegoat
Should have bought a Jeep
This.
