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[Mace]

Where did you get that ram? Personally I would prefer to have more misalignment on that ram mount. That being said,

Two tabs integrated into the pumpkin should be fine. I would definitely make them as long as you can though. The larger distance helps distribute the stresses. To mount it to the Tie rod, I would make it adjustable. I made something like this for my 60.

BTW, if possible, you want to mount the ram as far (mechanically) from the steering box as possible. If the steering box connects to the passenger side knuckle, you want the ram to attach to the tie rod on the drivers side knuckle. That way, you are using the ram to support the tie rod instead of pushing all of your assist through the rod (easier to cause a bend and failure).

 

[2fpower]

Where did you get that ram? Personally I would prefer to have more misalignment on that ram mount. That being said,

Two tabs integrated into the pumpkin should be fine. I would definitely make them as long as you can though. The larger distance helps distribute the stresses. To mount it to the Tie rod, I would make it adjustable. I made something like this for my 60.

BTW, if possible, you want to mount the ram as far (mechanically) from the steering box as possible. If the steering box connects to the passenger side knuckle, you want the ram to attach to the tie rod on the drivers side knuckle. That way, you are using the ram to support the tie rod instead of pushing all of your assist through the rod (easier to cause a bend and failure).

Awesome.... Great info. Agree on misalignment wish.... however, this is what I have to play with now. Got it from surplus center that is always a hodge podge of stuff, but it only needed a short throw, so don't think it will matter that much.

 

[Mace]

What about welding a rod end or heim to it?

 

[2fpower]

What about welding a rod end or heim to it?

Thought about this same thing this morning. Going to go out to the pasture and see if I have some old hydraulic cylinders to steal from.

Goal is to have this rolling tonight, so out of time to ship something.

 

[2fpower]

thanks go out to @StucknKS for assistance yesterday, made big progress. Got all the brake lines made and bled out for both regular and e brake system. Thanks also to @tornadoalleycruiser for letting me borrow the brake line making machine. no pic, but got the front wheels semi alighned and thd steering shaft tacked in, with a new toyota oem tie rod end installed. Fluids in all parts of the axles.Pics

 

[2fpower]

LIst is:

Rear shocks.... may have to fab up new brackets.

Limit straps... may pass on these for this weekend. Need @kc_chevota help to make these.

Hydro assist brackets made and installed, then hoses hooked up and bled.

likely drive onto trailer for test drive.

 

[FZJ80 in KC]

LIst is:

Rear shocks.... may have to fab up new brackets.

Limit straps... may pass on these for this weekend. Need @kc_chevota help to make these.

Hydro assist brackets made and installed, then hoses hooked up and bled.

likely drive onto trailer for test drive.

Seriously, if you need anything tomorrow, let me know. Boys are most likely out so I am super flexible.

 

[2fpower]

Thanks man. Plan to stay up late tonight until she is rolling.

 

[cody c]

F#ck yeah! Post up some pictures of it!

 

[rockstate45]

Thanks man. Plan to stay up late tonight until she is rolling.

Lmk man, I’m flexible to help to. Need to pack but evening and morning is all yours.

 

[2fpower]

Oh yeah, I should think about packing too......

 

[2fpower]

Good and good and almost Greatnews First off, once again that Ih8mud and local tac community is pretty amazing. Got home and not but a few minutes later @1994pd rolled up. Didn’t wait for me to ask for help, just showed up willing to get dirty . First pick shows how we adapted the rear shock mounts up about 2 inches, to accommodate the Dobbinson long shocks.

First time the wheels have been on the ground for almost a year

So yes that’s up full 5 gallon bucket, Easley fits underneath the lowest part of the rear axle differential. And remember this is with 35 inch tires, not the 40 inch tires yet.

There’s a pick up the adapted shock mounts And the Dobinson shocks, probably should’ve angled them a little bit at the bottom, but it’ll work.

 

[2fpower]

We started working on the front axle, and ran into problems. First, the passenger side axle seal evidently had popped out at some point in time. So we had to tear it all down to put it back in place and seal the snot out of it. Then we needed to let it sit overnight, so we were not able to test drive We were able to get the steering shaft welded up, but discovered the spot that I was planning on putting the hydro assist at would interfere with the Panhard. Decide to scrap the hydro assist so put plugs in the steering box

 

[2fpower]

So, plan is to wake up in the morning slap tires on it and drive it around the yard.

 

[JeepinPete]

I'm looking forward to seeing a video or two!

 

[2fpower]

Pics. Moved under own power, even seen some daylight

 

[2fpower]

First off, recall that I deleted the ABS, so very straightforward system with proportioning valve on rear. The brakes are bled out and feel very firm when the car is not running but when I start the car and push down pedal it goes all the way to the floor. Mike came over and we bled again, found very little air. Any definitive way to diagnose?

 

[1994pd]

Looking good. Does the pedal pump back up or keep going to the floor?

 

[2fpower]

Well, blend out again, and solved the problem

 

[1994pd]

How is the axle seal holding up?