Only reason I can think of for using the slip-joint style is if space is tight and it's the only thing that'll fit. I made mine shackle style and it rocks. Set it up so that you have to lift the truck an inch or two to get the shackle bolt in, that kind of preloads it and keeps it from clanging. Don't we have a thread about this somewhere?
Originally Posted by Shaggy
Feller did the slip style on the 4-runner, he's got some threads or posts about it somewhere. Also 4runnerrick on pirate did it on his samurai if you want to search through 1000 pages of his buildup
If you are going to run bushings at all three points, then I would recommend the slip shaft like mine. When you go to flexing, it's going to put alot of strain on that single bushing especially if you have to keep it real short.
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Oh I missed your drawing of the shackle style. The heim should be on the ladder bar side, not the crossmember side. It will destroy the bushing/shackle otherwise. A 1" OD tubing insert (with 5/8" threads) should fit that 1.25 sch 80 with just a little notch. That's how I made mine
antiwrap bar. 1.5 sch 80 with johnny joint-1.25" shank, 9/16" bolt.
Came out nice. Have you tested it on the rti ramp yet?
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did that crossbrace on the axle bracket come with the kit or did you make it?
no i made that, the only pieces that came with the kit are pictured on the previous page. I did that cause i had heard of the two separate brackets separating under severe stress.
Last edited by 85cj7; 10-14-2008 at 08:16 PM.
i drove it up the ramp today, nothing broke and I still ramped over 1000. So i'm
Last edited by 85cj7; 10-20-2008 at 09:29 PM.
I think I need new motor mounts, I have no idea how long the drivers side has been like this. I ordered M.O.R.E's bullet proof motor mounts today.
Last edited by 85cj7; 01-02-2009 at 12:56 AM.
Rubicon Express 1.5" SOA rear leaf packs. And new transmission torque arm bracket, the original developed a 45 degree bend in it. The stock arm was 5/32" (0.15625") thick the new replacement is 15/64" (0.234375")thick. 50% thicker, hopefully this one won't bend.
Last edited by 85cj7; 11-20-2008 at 12:22 AM.
needs bigger tires. ill haul those off for you.
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2000 Suburban DD
1995 F150 SAS - Needs more work to sell
1998 GMC pickup - sold
2003 Yukon XL - wrecked/motor donor
1975 Scout - TBD
1976 Scout - parts truck
1972 IH 1310 dually - TBD
196? Scout 800 - 302 roller
biggest i'm going to go is 36"s on those axles. Once the 60s go under it, i'm not sure where i'll stop. . . 37"s maybe 39.5"s.
I also fixed the brake problem. "New" (to me) proportioning valve and some new flared fittings made it good as new, no leaks.
New engine mounts, damn those old mounts were scary, and the finished new transmission mount/torque arm.
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