EricT
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Post by EricT on Feb 3, 2003 8:07:16 GMT -5
So, I am slowly getting the jeep ready for the trek out west. I installed 6* shims under the rear axle to get my pinion pointed more at the t-case than the front axle on saturday morning. Sunday after finishing my brothers exhaust on his vw, I pulled the jeep back in the garage to lift the front 3/4" and ream out my UCA axle bushings to 7/16" since the 3/8" bolts moved a little more than I liked. Also to rotate the front axle pinion a little skyward. I had forgotten what a PITA it is to remove those coils and ended up taking most of the suspension apart. I saw a few places that I should have clearanced before I finally got it all back together too. Oh well, maybe next time, if I do that again  |
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Post by EricT on Feb 3, 2003 8:15:54 GMT -5
I forgot to add: All I have left to do is: Install my 1" lift shackles in the rear get my front bumper winch basket fabbed (tomorrow) get paid and order the RE drop brackets and lube/rebuild driveshafts I think that is it  |
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Post by Lyle on Feb 3, 2003 18:44:24 GMT -5
I forgot to add: get my front bumper winch basket fabbed (tomorrow) Hi Eric, Curious... what does that mean? What are you having made?  |
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Post by jpnut on Feb 3, 2003 21:31:17 GMT -5
Hi Eric, Curious... what does that mean? What are you having made? I think I have seen the design. Eric is really getting ready for his trip across the country. His new bumper design resembles a cow catcher that you would see on an old steam train. It kills the approach angle but it sure can plow some ground.  |
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Post by EricT on Feb 4, 2003 8:38:00 GMT -5
That's funny, I'll have to remember to have that option built in  |
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Post by EricT on Feb 4, 2003 8:52:50 GMT -5
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Post by jpnut on Feb 4, 2003 8:53:15 GMT -5
Well I could have used that option last night on the way home from work. Counted 24 deer, 1 cat and 1 rabbit and didn't hit a one of them but it wasn't so good for the brakes with the panic stops. Came around one corner to find 9 deer in the road. And they say not to make sudden and sharp turns in a Wrangler.
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Post by jpnut on Feb 4, 2003 9:05:33 GMT -5
actually it is more like what Paul has on his MJ. A cross between these two. Well it should keep critters out of the radiator. |
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Post by Lyle on Feb 4, 2003 9:32:45 GMT -5
Eric, That looks pretty trick - I imagine it would take a good hit! You're having someone locally weld it up for you to your specs? Edit: Just a side note... you've probably already thought of it, but you might want something on there to mount your front license plate. |
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Post by EricT on Feb 4, 2003 10:02:43 GMT -5
Eric, That looks pretty trick - I imagine it would take a good hit! You're having someone locally weld it up for you to your specs? Edit: Just a side note... you've probably already thought of it, but you might want something on there to mount your front license plate. A buddy of mine is doing a favor for me to weld it up. I'll have a TIG, stick and plasma cutter at my disposal. Along with some milling machines and lathe. ;D I should have brought my camera with me to take some pictures. Also, as for the plate, that is what zip ties are for |
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Post by bensredyj on Feb 4, 2003 10:13:42 GMT -5
just bring extras zippys for the trail or cut them so you don't loose your plate  Thats cool When will it be completed? |
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Post by EricT on Feb 4, 2003 10:39:55 GMT -5
hopefully we will have the basket for the winch done today. The round tubing can wait till after this weekend, unless Sonny has some more time this week and I can get a hold of Pauls tubing bender.
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Post by EricT on Feb 4, 2003 21:24:57 GMT -5
basket is done, i'll take some pictures tomorrow. tubing will be bent and added next week |
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Post by EricT on Feb 6, 2003 0:44:28 GMT -5
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Post by EricT on Feb 10, 2003 7:39:21 GMT -5
more pictures are up
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Thats cool