Build Patch's Build Thread

[cruiserpatch]

Installed a couple goodies over the weekend.
I'll be testing these suckers out to see if they're worth their metal. The pan hard bar will be a great upgrade from the bent factory one I had been running (its days were numbered).

The trailing arms are made of .25" DOM so I would imagine they might bend but we shall find out.
I became a dealer for MC just so I could test out some of their product. According to their reps they have zero interest in producing products for the 100 Series platform as its too low volume.

MetalCloak GX550 trailing arms (I did not use the provided hardware. OEM or bust)

MetalCloak 42" GX550 trackbar

My factory bar measured around 43" center-to-center and this 42" bar claims to be adjustable within 3/4"
I needed a bar that was around 42.75" so it worked out perfectly. I bet you could fudge it an extra 1/4" or more without issue.

 

[Dirt J]

So GX550 arms have same bushing width as our 100s?

 

[cruiserpatch]

So GX550 arms have same bushing width as our 100s?

These are the same but MC includes 8x "shoehorn washers" that I did not use which leads me to believe the OE GX550 bushings/clevis is/are wider

 

[ChroniclerCruiser]

Hey Patch, I'm not sure if I missed it in your build thread - what diff drop are you running, and what are your thoughts on Trail Tailor vs Dobinsons vs Ironman 4x4? I'm trying to keep my lift under 2", and the parts that are being sent to me by Terrain Tamer are spec'd for such after I get my sliders installed. Is there any specific reason for going one manufacturer over another?