i guess my tube was a little longer than that one.
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i guess my tube was a little longer than that one.
I saw yours and couldn't figure out what to do to make mine work. If I was just using regular drop hitches, I could have just redrilled them to match. But the Warn D-ring mount doesn't have any extra meat on the end to redrill.
I like the tube filler idea...I'll check it out.
I've got to get the axles back together if I'm gonna move, so I've been doing so planning...
I remember Flem or Fred (or both) at one point told me that my TBI computer, even though my trans is not electronic, still needs a speed signal to operate a little more properly. So since my Isuzu D44 already has a VSS built in with tone ring on the carrier, I was going to find a way to use this. I'm wondering though, if I'm not using an electronic trans or care about a speedo, does it matter that the tone ring on the Isuzu is not going to give the same number of pulses per mile as the chevy VSS would? All the computer really needs is a signal to tell it if the vehicle is moving/stationary/speeding up/slowing down, right?
Now I'm thinking what would be the best way to accomplish this. I could sell my current 4.56 gearset and pick up a set of thick 4.56 so that I can use the stock carrier. Problem with this is thick 4.56 gears are expensive new and pretty much non-existant used. So my other idea is use the stock thick 4.10 gears for the D44, then pick up a set of used 4.10 gears for the FJ front...which are a little easier to come by. This would save me from having to set up the pita Dana axle, and instead set up the easy FJ third.
I'm planning on running ~36" tires. With the TH350/D300 and 4.10s I still have a lower ratio than the TH350/NP205 w/ 4.56s. I'm also planning a 231 crawl box, so really the 4.10s shouldn't be an issue.
Any thoughts?
Custom tone rings can be made to make the VSS happy, but I think its a PITA. What year is your TBI puter? Chevy didnt start using VSS until 1991 so you might be able to use a different puter. Another option is to reprogram it to eliminate the VSS. I dont have the slightest clue how this works but I had it removed on my 8.1 and it runs like a raped ape so take that for what its worth.
engine is a 92, computer is an 87 or 88 (the typical xxxx7747 computer). I have the computer for the 92, which is what I want to run since the mismatched computer may be part of the problem...but I need to get the vats removed.
bdr randys r&P had dana 44 thick gear sets for like 150 new that doesnt seem to bad to me.
my blazer is a 90 and it has vss, after i swapped the transfer case out i havent figured out a way to plug it back in, because of this my transmission doesnt shift right(it holds first and second gear to long and i dont think i have ever made it to third), other than that every thing seems to work findQuote:
Originally Posted by afroman006
Ya, the USA Standard brand. I haven't found much information anywhere about them. The information I have found sounds like they are hit or miss. I'd like to go with the Yukons since they've been pretty reliable all around, but a set of those from Randy's is $219.Quote:
Originally Posted by stx4wheeler
Ok, change of direction.:D
Karl delivered a sweet piece of Klogger history yesterday...the Ford 9". Plans are to narrow it to 57" wms, swap to 4.56 gears, weld it, and some sort of disk brakes. I'll need an e-brake, so I'm thinking since I already have the d44 disk parts I might see about making an adapter bracket. If they won't work I may look more into the Ford 8.8 disk brake swap. I can do that when I narrow it because the 8.8 brackets supposedly require the Torino ends.
Built the shackle hangers this weekend. Picked up the sleeves and bushings from Coop and Scott on saturday. I kinda messed up cause I made the hangers centered, and after I had already drilled the holes for the sleeve remembered they need to be offset. I'll just trim the end off that hangs past the bumper. Also had to make a couple extra trips to Lowes. I drove out there when I realized that the YJ bushings take 9/16" bolts. Came back and got to working, then realized I need a 9/16" drill bit to make 9/16" holes for 9/16" bolts through the shackles...so I went back.:rolleyes::laughing:
I'm not sure about the shackle angle. I figured since I'm using the stock springs, I should mount the hangers the same distance apart. At that distance the shackle seemed like it leaned too far forward, so I moved the hanger 1" closer. What do yall think?
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I also finished the caps on the backside of the bumper.
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Spring hangers done. I'll make some nicer shackles once I get it back on its wheels and figure out how long they need to be.
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Almost done shaving the front axle. I used the "bucket method" pointed out in the ford 9" thread to mark the housing.:p
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With some cleaning up and the old drain plug hole filled.
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3/8" plate for the new skid. I don't think I'm gaining a whole lot of clearance, but the skid will be nice for sliding over rocks. Looking back, I don't think I should have extended the cut into the front cover, but should have stopped where the cover meets the housing. It's going to be a bit difficult to get a nice transition from the cover to the plate without a lip. Should be ok though.
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super nice work! Should be easy to drag onto the trailer next time you have to move all your crap :flipoff2:
Finally an update! :D
Skid welded in
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I picked up some ring gear armor. It was made for the 8" pickup axle but with a little massaging fit just right. Butting it up to the skid also smooths out the transition.
Guard tacked up
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I had to make some small filler plates at the corners of the skid
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Everything welded up and smoothed out
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Picked up a Marlin knuckle gusset kit. The upper one seems a bit overkill but it also serves as the shock mount.
Lower tacked up
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Upper tacked up
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All welded up. I left the end of the upper near the knuckle bearing unwelded because it will probably need to be ground some to clear the knuckle felts/wipers.
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I decided to relocate the fill plug a little higher. With the pinion rotated up I lose a bit of oil capacity. I started to put it near the top of the cover where it would face up but decided not to. For one the high steer would be in the way when I go to fill it, also I would need to make some sort of dipstick to check the oil level. I used a Ballistic weld in bung.
I cut the old plug out with a hole saw then filled it
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New bung installed
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You can see the difference from the inside
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Looks good! I need some shackles also. :)
Couple more pics of everything cleaned up
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This should be it for the fab work on the front axle. Only thing left to do will be to fab up a truss/brackets to mount the hydro assist. I probably won't do that till later in the build.
I've got about 99% of the parts I need to put this axle back together. I need to source some hardware for the steering arms. I need to start cleaning things up for assembly...somehow I've got to figure out how to make an axle out of all this crap...:laughing:
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I've also been working on the Ford 9" swap. I was going to use the housing I originally picked up, but after cleaning it up a bit found a lot of pitting. I feel if I'm putting so much time into this thing I should get a housing that doesn't look all pitted after it's cleaned up and painted. I've been through a couple other housings since then that just didn't work out...seems I've got a bit of a Ford 9 graveyard going. :laughing:
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looks like you need to put the potting soil down and get to work :flipoff2:
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Picked up the last of the hardware for the steering arms yesterday. Still gotta pick up some moly grease, a few wheel studs, and some ospho. Got the day off Friday...should have a complete axle by Sunday!:beer:
Sounds like a wiener to me there Mr. Red Adaire...
Well, hadn't made it quite as far as I hoped. Spent a lot of time last weekend with the new house deal.
Last weekend I got everything in that pile a few posts back organized and started cleaning things up. Took a wirewheel and a stripping disk and got the housing down to bare metal. I installed the knuckles to figure out where I need to trim the marlin gussets. Came out to about 1/2" from the edge of the upper race. They still make contact at full turn, I need to grind the "point" off and make a straight edge from the weld to the upper radius.
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I also fabbed up the steering stops using the plates included in the marlin gusset kit and some 3/4" x 1/8" strap.
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We close on the new house August 31st...so I guess I better get cookin':D
lookin good BDR
nothin' like a new garage(s) to get a guy motivated!
EDIT: forgot you gots twooz of dem now!!!
need any of this?
http://dallas.craigslist.org/sdf/pts/1294120122.html
No, but thanks!
Did you read that he has used headers available?!
Yes. He's also got four boggers, two axles, two half doors, a 6 point cage, a tcase, and a partridge in a pear tree.
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Originally Posted by uglyota
I'm only interested in used racing slicks at this point.
as promisedQuote:
Originally Posted by uglyota
http://dallas.craigslist.org/sdf/pts/1294138318.html
It still exists...:D
so does tates bronco :flipoff2:Quote:
Originally Posted by mudtoy67
Mister...that's low.:(Quote:
Originally Posted by J Cooper
I'll start the bidding at $50 Bob.Quote:
Originally Posted by mudtoy67
You're gonna have to do better than that. My friend Luis has already offered $500 to see it crushed at the monster truck show.:laughing:
Damn this thing must have some resale value if faggie wants it!Quote:
Originally Posted by FJAggie07
Nice Jeep :flipoff2:Quote:
Originally Posted by mudtoy67
A few more hours and you may be able to say that for real.;)Quote:
Originally Posted by KrazyKarl02
i cant believe you're seriously going to put a 4.0 in that cruiser:rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by mudtoy67
You can find lots of spare parts at the junkyard!Quote:
Originally Posted by jerryg79
do you still need that cherokee manifold? if not i'm throwing it out.