Do you ever do something.....

[Bradman]

This banner is soooooo you Tim.












.............and thats just what you've done and continue to do.

[Twisty]

Just got in.  Ran out of wire.  I've burned through 3 lbs of wire for this little project 

I was on a roll too.     I'd still be out there if I had more 

[mika401]

I hope I make it. 

Its not "I hope" its "I will"!
Positive thinking!

[mika401]

You on the other hand....

Dam now you got me thinking!

[Twisty]

1.) New shackle boxes...done. 
2.) Bumper/hitch tie-ins to frame....done. 
3.) Passenger rear fender trimmed. 
4.) 6* pinion angle shim and new spring centering pins installed.  U-bolts finger tight around axle. 
5.) Shock mounts welded on, and shocks connected. 


Tomorrow I have to:
1.) Mount my hydro reservoir, and possibly bleed the system. 
2.) Hook up the brake lines, and maybe bleed them. 
3.) Make rear drive shaft.
4.) Trim driver's fender.
5.) Trim front bumper and fenders.
6.) Mount spare tire.


Will it be ready???    HHHHMMMMMM

[Bradman]

Will it be ready???    HHHHMMMMMM

magic 8 ball says....you betcha

[RMFJ78]

1.) New shackle boxes...done. 
2.) Bumper/hitch tie-ins to frame....done. 
3.) Passenger rear fender trimmed. 
4.) 6* pinion angle shim and new spring centering pins installed.  U-bolts finger tight around axle. 
5.) Shock mounts welded on, and shocks connected. 


Tomorrow I have to:
1.) Mount my hydro reservoir, and possibly bleed the system. 
2.) Hook up the brake lines, and maybe bleed them. 
3.) Make rear drive shaft.
4.) Trim driver's fender.
5.) Trim front bumper and fenders.
6.) Mount spare tire.


Will it be ready???    HHHHMMMMMM

7.) tighten u bolts

dont want to forget that step, you wont be a happy camper if you wheel with loose u bolts

[mika401]

Get R Done !!!

[Twisty]

So upon reassembly and construction of my driveshaft I ran into a rather serious problem.  The 1310 u-joint was at its maximum angle at ride height.  After much thinking and stewing, I decided to remove a leaf from the leaf spring packs, and grind the slip yoke.  Removing a leaf spring worked beautifully, and the MJ now sits rather level.  The grinding of the yoke also proved fruitful and with the combination of the two I will have at least some down travel.  The driveshaft is cooling now, but in a few minutes I will go out and install it, and measure for shock travel.  My plan is to use the shocks to limit down travel so I won't over extend the u-joint.  God I need limiting straps.

[jeepgod]

So upon reassembly and construction of my driveshaft I ran into a rather serious problem.  The 1310 u-joint was at its maximum angle at ride height.  After much thinking and stewing, I decided to remove a leaf from the leaf spring packs, and grind the slip yoke.  Removing a leaf spring worked beautifully, and the MJ now sits rather level.  The grinding of the yoke also proved fruitful and with the combination of the two I will have at least some down travel.  The driveshaft is cooling now, but in a few minutes I will go out and install it, and measure for shock travel.  My plan is to use the shocks to limit down travel so I won't over extend the u-joint.  God I need limiting straps.

go to tractor supply and get axle straps. the type you use to secure a vehicle to a trailer if using ractchet straps instead of chain. i use them all the time for limiting straps, very strong, easy to mount, cheap

get it done twisty

[Twisty]

I like that idea. 


Today I got the steering reassembled, and bled.  The driveshaft is in, and the shock mounts are re-re-re-welded.  Axle u-bolts are tight.

1.) Mount my hydro reservoir, and possibly bleed the system.
2.) Hook up the brake lines, and maybe bleed them.
3.) Make rear drive shaft.
4.) Trim driver's fender.
5.) Trim front bumper and fenders.
6.) Mount spare tire.

[Bradman]

skipping the first minute or so and the message fits you Twisty
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJ0TZ2Tsg44

[Twisty]

I'd say that this "modification" has more benefit and practicality than the 1 ton swap.  Much easier to fit between trees, and much less tree contact.  Wheel base is a great number, and the truck looks more uniqe.

I am a happy camper.

[Axle]

good job Twisty.

[jason m]

I'd say that this "modification" has more benefit and practicality than the 1 ton swap.  Much easier to fit between trees, and much less tree contact.  Wheel base is a great number, and the truck looks more uniqe.

I am a happy camper.

i figured you were going to like it are you keeping these numbers are going shorter if you 4-link it.

jason.