Lynda's "CJ" Buildup Progress

**agjohn02** · 02-20-2007, 07:40 PM

how do those fittings work?

**redcagepatrol** · 02-20-2007, 07:45 PM

Originally Posted by agjohn02

how do those fittings work?

the ones on the engine are a compression fitting (3/8" and a 5/16 tube) to 6AN. I got them from Summit for like $6 ea.

**agjohn02** · 02-20-2007, 08:15 PM

yeah, ive got compression fittings on my LT1. im referrring to the barb end. theres no collar over them?

**redcagepatrol** · 02-20-2007, 08:24 PM

nope, no ugly collar - they are the fittings for the non-braided hose. I think they look better too. They are barbed and the hose locks on - it's a tight fit, I bought a heat gun...

**agjohn02** · 02-20-2007, 08:29 PM

never seen them before. so they are for high pressure and they just push on? im not referring to worm clamps when i say collars. heat gun, for...?

**sasquatch** · 02-20-2007, 09:23 PM

push lock fittings? like DOT air line uses?

**Fredo** · 02-21-2007, 12:20 AM

no, not like push locks. The hose has an inner liner that the barb really grips to...they are a ***** to get apart. PSC uses them on their low pressure fittings on their steering stuff. A fuel system sees a lot less pressure than the high side of a steering system, so I'm guessing they are safe for the high side of the engine. Fuel sytem looks good scott. How close is it to firing up?

**agjohn02** · 02-21-2007, 02:09 AM

Originally Posted by Fredo

How close is it to firing up?

im gonna guess a ways... oh wait, you bought a stand alone harness and a comp reprogram didnt you? maybe not then.

**redcagepatrol** · 02-21-2007, 02:36 AM

Originally Posted by agjohn02

im gonna guess a ways... oh wait, you bought a stand alone harness and a comp reprogram didnt you? maybe not then.

true - but it won't be till after paint and all wiring. So - at least a month or so...

**redcagepatrol** · 02-23-2007, 12:55 PM

what steering arms???
should I get the type of steering arms that don't use the spring?
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=533659
http://www.partsmike.com/old/springless_60_arm_kit.htm
http://ballisticfabrication.3dcartst...p_19-1246.html

or use a normal style arm that uses the spring?
http://www.wfoconcepts.com/Steering/Dana60/Kingpin.html
http://www.mad4wd.com/tek9.asp
http://www.northwestfab.com/dana60steeringarm.html
http://www.polyperformance.com/shop/...cat=558&page=1
http://www.rockstomper.com/catalog/s.../highsteer.htm

Please keep in mind that I have to put my steering behind the axle and need the 5th hole in front (for my Debenbar knuckles). I plan on running a single ended ram with TRE's on the tie-rod.

**Sharpe** · 02-23-2007, 01:32 PM

I like the WFO arms the best, its what I plan on using when I get new arms and move the tierod behind the axle. I dont really like the idea of the no-spring arms, just doesnt seem right to me.

**redcagepatrol** · 02-28-2007, 08:18 PM

all of the plumbing is done except for the stuff that will be near the steering, tube fenders here - some custom fab is needed, tires and wheels here. Pick up cage tube tomorrow...

**BMFScout** · 02-28-2007, 08:24 PM

That's body filler over the welds right? Just wanted to make sure it wasn't RTV, because then I would laugh at you for a long time.

Looks good!

**redcagepatrol** · 02-28-2007, 08:34 PM

Originally Posted by BMFScout

That's body filler over the welds right? Just wanted to make sure it wasn't RTV, because then I would laugh at you for a long time.

Looks good!

yes - Lynda is in charge of the Bondo work over the welds

**sasquatch** · 02-28-2007, 09:42 PM

nice work on the brake lines

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