It was the last one BTB had. Took me a lot of calling around to find one.
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Pigeaten
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Cruiser Corp has them. But $500, and they are slooow
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Early this week I got a period correct jack and handles from @Pigeaten
Powder Keg has been doing the jacks for me for the last year. One of the guys there loves doing these. He makes them like new which I guess is another of my dichotomies. I love some stuff weathered and old and some things good as new.
I also love where they go in the FJ55 and truly believe all pigs need a set under the seat.
I stuck the extra length crank handle in the spot in the FJ45 behind the seat and had mine done for this project.
Also got some nice parts that will be needed for the 2F swap from Classic Cruisers cleaned and coated as well. @Ratboy also sent a front double cardan shaft to clear the crossmember and a hard hard to find 85-87 transfer case shifter.
Powder Keg has been doing the jacks for me for the last year. One of the guys there loves doing these. He makes them like new which I guess is another of my dichotomies. I love some stuff weathered and old and some things good as new.
I also love where they go in the FJ55 and truly believe all pigs need a set under the seat.
I stuck the extra length crank handle in the spot in the FJ45 behind the seat and had mine done for this project.
Also got some nice parts that will be needed for the 2F swap from Classic Cruisers cleaned and coated as well. @Ratboy also sent a front double cardan shaft to clear the crossmember and a hard hard to find 85-87 transfer case shifter.
this looks like the tuff box i had in my jeep...... he made this?
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Cowboy is not happy to have the Limo in limbo
Season 2 of The Limo Show should start late next week. Lots of tracking info shows incoming pile-o-parts arriving Wednesday-Thursday.
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Cowboy approves
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Parts for chapter 2 are dribbling in.
4x rear FJ60 Dobinsons shocks
80 series rebuilt Redhead steering gear
4x rear FJ60 Dobinsons shocks
80 series rebuilt Redhead steering gear
The flood should happen Wednesday... rest of suspension, ceramic coated header, rear seat refurbish kit, and other misc small parts.
Did you go with the 105 sector shaft upgrade?
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No. Seems excessive for this build IMO.
Don't talk to Onur about it, he's a believer in the upgrade. It's on my list maybe still this winter. My thought with the 80 box is you really don't how it was abused before you got it. Plenty of money for sure, but I'd hate to snap a shaft somewhere on the trail. Too late for yours since it's been rebuilt, hopefully Redhead inspects the shaft for cracks, etc.
Good reading here...
forum.ih8mud.com
Good reading here...
Power Steering Gear Box 105 Series Sector Shaft/Pitman Arm Upgrade
Well, next project on the list and has been for a long time is to rebuild my very leaky gear box and while at the same time upgrade to the 105 series sector shaft and pitman arm. I was planning on doing the rebuild myself of the gear box but after talking with Robbie I decided that I'd better...
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I spoke to redhead at length about their rebuild process. It’s very legit.
I just had them do a 105 shaft in my 80 box. I can honestly say if all the 80s I’ve seen abused over the years only one has snapped a 80 shaft and they were running 40” BFG stickies.
I did it in my truck because I was sitting on a bunch of crack Patina sales money but I’m not sure it’s worth the $600 premium
I just had them do a 105 shaft in my 80 box. I can honestly say if all the 80s I’ve seen abused over the years only one has snapped a 80 shaft and they were running 40” BFG stickies.
I did it in my truck because I was sitting on a bunch of crack Patina sales money but I’m not sure it’s worth the $600 premium
Yeah, I'm way past trying to rationalize 55 purchases. I'd be the guy snapping a shaft in the middle of a Pig Party.
Where did you get the upgraded parts from?
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www.partsouq.com
you need the arm and the shaft. Nut is the same.
Are you running a late 60 box? Pattern is the same. My 84 is different. 60 only pattern
Here are the part numbers. Don’t need the seal kit if you sending it off
No, I have the 80 box, just need the shaft and rebuild kit. My problem is I need a drop arm to clear the 55 frame and the 105 pitman arm is semi straight. Ruff Stuff sells a 2 1/2" drop arm for an 80, so I either bend the 105 arm or respline the 80 drop arm to fit the 105 shaft. It's never easy. 
absolute-wits-end.com
105 Sector Shaft Upgrade for 80 Series Gearbox
105 Sector Shaft Upgrade for 80 Series Gearbox (SSU-105)
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Took me a whopping 1 hour to change it out. Buy a spare and quit overthinking it.
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bobm
WTF, WTF, WTF!!!!
Got a Redhead in my Ford and Love it
Don't talk to Onur about it, he's a believer in the upgrade. It's on my list maybe still this winter. My thought with the 80 box is you really don't how it was abused before you got it. Plenty of money for sure, but I'd hate to snap a shaft somewhere on the trail. Too late for yours since it's been rebuilt, hopefully Redhead inspects the shaft for cracks, etc.
Good reading here...
Power Steering Gear Box 105 Series Sector Shaft/Pitman Arm Upgrade
Well, next project on the list and has been for a long time is to rebuild my very leaky gear box and while at the same time upgrade to the 105 series sector shaft and pitman arm. I was planning on doing the rebuild myself of the gear box but after talking with Robbie I decided that I'd better...
I must be reading this differently than you.
