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[RMFJ78]

Ian what is the clearence between the axle and frame at full stuff and ride height and also between the tire and the frame at ride height?

Last time I was over, the rear axle was just kinda sitting there... I am looking at this photo

If you got the rear dialed in, I think there will be a contact issue, unless it is just the photo.

Also let me know if you are gonna need the notcher, I am going to be setting it up so if you need it, use it.

If the rear is the same as it was when I was there sunday there is nothing holding it in.  The rear axle was just placed under the back of the jeep with the wheels and tires being the only thing holding it up.  It didnt look completely centered either (im sure that will be fixed when the links go on.)

[Ian]

the rear is just sitting there for now.  the axle might not be centered 100% on the rear axle.

i took out the rear most body mount because of contact issues.  i'd run a spacer if i had too.




also, i'm putting this out there.  if i can buy the trailer i need for $1500 or less, i'll buy the new hobart trek 180 and bring it on all the trail rides..... (i need a trailer that is at least 81" between the wheel wells, 83"  is best)

[dips]

looking real good Ian.

[Ian]

i've (tim and i) been busy.  made the front upper axle bracket taller, moved highsteer behind axle, almost done with rear upper links, done with rear lower links, and made a bitchin' fuel cell holder.  i'll take some pics when it cools down. 

major things left to do.  build t-case cross member, back half frame (but not body), build a cage so i don't die, replace a shaft on an airshock,build a skid plate, plumb brake lines, steering and... thats just what i can remember as i step inside out of the heat.

[BiGdAdDeE]

hope you step inside oftem.....be careful out there welding guys.  Heat can kill especially when mixed with hoods, helmets, and masks.  I was welding in 87 degree weather and almost passed out a few times. 


Just cuz I care   

[Ian]

hope you step inside oftem.....be careful out there welding guys.  Heat can kill especially when mixed with hoods, helmets, and masks.  I was welding in 87 degree weather and almost passed out a few times. 


Just cuz I care   

i'm not working on my rig now, i'm working working.  i have bills to pay, parts to buy, vacations to pay for.

[BiGdAdDeE]

advise is still sound on your day off then... It ain't gettin anything but warmer during the couple of months. Sorry I thought you slowed down at work so you had some time in on the jeep today, my bad

[jps4jeep]

back half the frame...


Jacko approves

[Ian]

this is in the mail and a stick of 2x3 is on the way

[Twisty]

 

[Ian]

the week will see all sorts of parts and material making its way to me

[RMFJ78]

this thread needs a title change to include how bling this build has become. 

I think we are all growing more and more jealous of your build ian.  keep us updated

[Ian]

i got a trailer yesterday, i should probably post up a picture of that too 

remember, you can't take it with you. 

[burtonjeeplj]

i got a trailer yesterday, i should probably post up a picture of that too 

remember, you can't take it with you. 

trailer pics???

[jps4jeep]

Mike,
picture in your mind a fiarly solid open deck 16 ft dual axle car hauler with a nice brown patina hugh

looks like that.