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Happy New BJ74 owner
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Your cruiser is sick as man. Awesome looking ride.
I like the 35's
I like the 35's
LOOKING GOOD! How was the install?
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Shackle reversal DONE; Here's pictures!
Tonight we did the shackle reversal-(pictures tomorrow); it raised the front end exactly 2" higher to level out the Old Man Emu lift. We used Proffitt's Cruiser's custom spring hangers ($90) and everything went great! I did combine/move the brackets around for the front cable locker so as to give some slack where needed, and make any taughtness or tension go away, and get smoother action. We moved the axle forward 1.5", and gained the needed clearance for the 35" wheels. I recommend this as the right way to get the needed room/lift. Handles and rides like a new car.
The snorkel install was not a big deal either, hardest part is lining up the 4 screws and holes on the side of truck, as the templates are not correct in the positioning of these screws/holes so we had to keep making them a bit larger to align everything, and use fender washers to cover the holes when done and reinstalling snorkel. All in all both mods were necessary to me, and not hard at all, but these guys @ Proffitt's have been at it way longer than myself, and are PRO's.
Tonight we did the shackle reversal-(pictures tomorrow); it raised the front end exactly 2" higher to level out the Old Man Emu lift. We used Proffitt's Cruiser's custom spring hangers ($90) and everything went great! I did combine/move the brackets around for the front cable locker so as to give some slack where needed, and make any taughtness or tension go away, and get smoother action. We moved the axle forward 1.5", and gained the needed clearance for the 35" wheels. I recommend this as the right way to get the needed room/lift. Handles and rides like a new car.
The snorkel install was not a big deal either, hardest part is lining up the 4 screws and holes on the side of truck, as the templates are not correct in the positioning of these screws/holes so we had to keep making them a bit larger to align everything, and use fender washers to cover the holes when done and reinstalling snorkel. All in all both mods were necessary to me, and not hard at all, but these guys @ Proffitt's have been at it way longer than myself, and are PRO's.
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Better photos
I wanted to put these pictures here as they show better how truck sits now with shackle reversal/axle relocated 1.5" forward. The rig handles very nicely, and no rubbing anywhere, front or back.
To regear or not is next, then speedo correction, sliders powdercoated, exhuast 3 " straight pipes, body work, speedi-liner, and paint as needed...
I wanted to put these pictures here as they show better how truck sits now with shackle reversal/axle relocated 1.5" forward. The rig handles very nicely, and no rubbing anywhere, front or back.
To regear or not is next, then speedo correction, sliders powdercoated, exhuast 3 " straight pipes, body work, speedi-liner, and paint as needed...
hey good stuff mate, looks like we have the exact same plan, i just brought a 73
gonna do a soa with 60 series diffs so i can get the diffs ready with perches and high steer, then do the swap one weekend, seeing it is my daily driver,
then bigger exaust and 35's
then finaly paint it black,
keep me posted on the build mate.
Dave
Awesome rig man...and nice website
So , how are the benefits of the shackle reversal installation?
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shackle reversal
First and foremost the ride is way smoother now. The bumps ane no longer jarring and the truck does not wander anymore, due to better caster angles. Moving the axle forward also helps a lot, and the ride is like a new vehicle. I recommend doing it, and it also lifted the front end 2" to even up the raked look after the OME lift was done.
First and foremost the ride is way smoother now. The bumps ane no longer jarring and the truck does not wander anymore, due to better caster angles. Moving the axle forward also helps a lot, and the ride is like a new vehicle. I recommend doing it, and it also lifted the front end 2" to even up the raked look after the OME lift was done.
Looks great. Congrats on an awesome rig. If it were me, I'd definitely re gear.
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Whats GAS? welcome to the real world of diesel TORQUE. on My LJ77 and TROOPY I have a 3inch straight through (with a muffler following the original path) works cool. putting it out under the drivers door will drive you mad withthe noise. On MY HYbrid 13BT/14Bt, boost and pyro gauges are compulsory to prevent blowing engines up when you least want them to. I did that so I know. I run 8/39 (4.875) DIFFS and on 35's the speedo is spot on. On the track the gearing is ok LO 3rd is the most flexible gear and it will pull it ok. Remember 13B-T's run hot. I raised my TROOP only to dropit back down again I did not like the way it swayed around. I will trade the extra winching any day than risk an accident.
Get rid of the converter and start again with your own calculations before buying one.
Crikey were you going to put all that kit in such a tiny wagon - inspector gadget 4x4 when finished.
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12/24 converter installed
Got a chance to have the converter wired up, and also an outlet for both 24 volts plus 12 volts installed in rear cargo area. Fridge is hardwired with 24volts now-always hot, and cigarette lighter has 12 volts. The Samlex SDC 23 mounted above glove box hidden and out of sight. Everything works great.
Next the bumpers get fabricated, and powder-coated, to match the sliders now waiting to go on.
Got a chance to have the converter wired up, and also an outlet for both 24 volts plus 12 volts installed in rear cargo area. Fridge is hardwired with 24volts now-always hot, and cigarette lighter has 12 volts. The Samlex SDC 23 mounted above glove box hidden and out of sight. Everything works great.
Next the bumpers get fabricated, and powder-coated, to match the sliders now waiting to go on.
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PTO to ARB bull bar, and custom rear bumper fabricated/mounted
The past few days this week began the building of the rear bumper, and also fitting a new ARB bullbar to the factory PTO winch up front. I wanted to keep the factory optional PTO winch as a cool, original item, and becuase i am familiar with them from my military days, and I like them, and trust them.
At this time too, any rust issues are being cut out and replaced with new metal. The lower body line down will get E-Z liner(SpeediLiner) sprayed for rock/rust protection too. Fender Duraflares will go on soon. The custom sliders and both custom bumpers are getting powder coated, and then back on after a bigger exhaust is done, and paint is done.
Here' pictures of work being done, bumpers, and PTO.
The rear bumper was made to have a "factory" looking step built in that will serve as a small shelf as well as step, when camping, and for a MSR stove to cook, etc.
Retained the ability to use the small left-side rear door without any obstacles or moving anything to open the door, like for dog, or fridge needs. Very happy with the work, and custom builds by Jeremiah Proffitt @ Proffitt's Cruiser's.
The past few days this week began the building of the rear bumper, and also fitting a new ARB bullbar to the factory PTO winch up front. I wanted to keep the factory optional PTO winch as a cool, original item, and becuase i am familiar with them from my military days, and I like them, and trust them.
At this time too, any rust issues are being cut out and replaced with new metal. The lower body line down will get E-Z liner(SpeediLiner) sprayed for rock/rust protection too. Fender Duraflares will go on soon. The custom sliders and both custom bumpers are getting powder coated, and then back on after a bigger exhaust is done, and paint is done.
Here' pictures of work being done, bumpers, and PTO.
The rear bumper was made to have a "factory" looking step built in that will serve as a small shelf as well as step, when camping, and for a MSR stove to cook, etc.
Retained the ability to use the small left-side rear door without any obstacles or moving anything to open the door, like for dog, or fridge needs. Very happy with the work, and custom builds by Jeremiah Proffitt @ Proffitt's Cruiser's.
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More pictures
Pictures below.
Pictures below.
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pictures
more bumper pictures.
more bumper pictures.
Great Bumpers mate! 
Congrats!
Congrats!
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ARB Powdercoated bull bar
Here is the powder-coated bumper. Sliders are done, and rear is done.
Here is the powder-coated bumper. Sliders are done, and rear is done.
Can you open the ambulance doors with that full size spare mounted?
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Rear door
Yep,
the rear bumper was designed to leave access to the back, for dogs or whatever. 35x12.50x15 tire too.
Yep,
the rear bumper was designed to leave access to the back, for dogs or whatever. 35x12.50x15 tire too.
