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I also got some steel cut and drilled to make the tranny crossmember.
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Switching focus for a minute. I really want to make this thing ride better. I would like to keep it leaf springs but feel links and coils are in the future.
The rear rides ok with a set of Pro Comp springs. The front Rancho s are stiff. I bought some Dobinson springs for the rear a few years ago and they are too short and spring pin is not the same. I think I am going to make a hybrid leaf pack with the main Rancho and the other Dobinson. But after looking closer, the rear may work in the front. I need to pull one to check it out compare to the rears I already have off.
Another option is the new kit from Redline....
I did order some Bilstein shocks so we will see how they ride too.
Rusty springs are Rancho. Black are Dobinson and those are Dobinson add a leafs.
The rear rides ok with a set of Pro Comp springs. The front Rancho s are stiff. I bought some Dobinson springs for the rear a few years ago and they are too short and spring pin is not the same. I think I am going to make a hybrid leaf pack with the main Rancho and the other Dobinson. But after looking closer, the rear may work in the front. I need to pull one to check it out compare to the rears I already have off.
Another option is the new kit from Redline....
I did order some Bilstein shocks so we will see how they ride too.
Rusty springs are Rancho. Black are Dobinson and those are Dobinson add a leafs.
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Taking shape. I got it welded out this am and got some paint on. I hope to bolt it back up tonight
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Paint is dry! Cleaned up the corners a little
I can’t wait to see this thing outside.
I feel like this is going to make a great driver and wheeling rig.
Makes me want to stretch mine and do the same
I’m sure the kids wouldn’t mind the extra room in the back.
I feel like this is going to make a great driver and wheeling rig.
Makes me want to stretch mine and do the same
I’m sure the kids wouldn’t mind the extra room in the back.
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He sure makes it look easy. Like he had done it beforeI can’t wait to see this thing outside.
I feel like this is going to make a great driver and wheeling rig.
Makes me want to stretch mine and do the same
This would be a 2 year project for me.
The hard top buy is a huge time saver. I really think I would choose this same option.He sure makes it look easy. Like he had done it before
This would be a 2 year project for me.
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The exhaust was beat up and leaking so I bought some mandrel bent elbows, v-bands, hangers. Straight pipe and a muffler. All new from manifolds back. I need to take it down and fully weld it out.
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I have to make a new brake line to the rear, extend the rear wire harness, fill the tranny and t-case, install skid plate, put interior back in and then it can drive outside! I plan to put the top on too
Maybe next weekend. Not sure how much time I will have this week to work on it.I still have the 4:1 gears to put in the t-case but not sure if I will do that before or after SAS. With the v-8 torque and the H55f, it will be low enough for out there. Might actually be better on those roads. I need to help a few others out to make sure their rigs are ready to go and I am behind on this project. I know at least 5 weeks to go but....
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Zipping right along!
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And muffler was a little loose
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Said muffler
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It has been close to 100 deg every afternoon. I decided to wake up early and weld out exhaust. I need to pick up some high temp paint and paint the welds.
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Slow going today knocking things out. Exhaust is back in. I decided the solder and heat shrink all ten wires in rear harness and add an extension piece. Working on some other smaller things but getting there. Bolts for tail light gaurds decided to snap when I was taking body loose so I get to drill and tap those... fun.
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It is almost cheating when you have the proper flaring tool!
I made up the new rear brake line rather than splice a section in.
I made up the new rear brake line rather than splice a section in.
Doing everything the right way is refreshing to see. Keep it up, you're on a schedule.
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I stopped for a late lunch. Brakes bleed. New Zip locker air hose installed. Rear heater delete. Seats back in. Cage bolted down. Top should be on shortly.
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Top is on...
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The alternator has been making a slight noise. Well yesterday it got a lot worse and stopped charging. Think I know why...
New one on and ready to go.
New one on and ready to go.
Do you think that Brakequip tool is much different than this Eastwood one?Eastwood Professional Brake Line and Tubing Flaring Tool - https://www.eastwood.com/professional-brake-tubing-flaring-tool.html?srsltid=AfmBOorv8upZvQUnAP4apdLoDBnI9Ssb_vVLkY7xd87pLE2951OGlnD0It is almost cheating when you have the proper flaring tool!
I made up the new rear brake line rather than splice a section in.
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I’ve tried the cheap tools, not happy with results. Even bought this Mastercool one and results weren’t as even as yours. Either rippled the flare or over flared and were too wide/thin. Not much in between. Might be bad tubing I guess, just bought a cheap roll off Amazon.
Eastwood Professional Brake Line and Tubing Flaring Tool
Create 3 kinds of precision flares, in 5 sizes of tubing
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