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Post by Jim63 on Sept 25, 2005 21:21:54 GMT -5
That was some cool video!!
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Post by BESRK on Feb 27, 2006 19:51:39 GMT -5
Okay... I'm still hacking away at the CJ.. went 3 link/coilover up front.. moved front axle forward about 8-9 inches and am installing full hydro steering.. that should take care of the approach angle... wheelbase is now 108".... that's Scott's YJ in the background.. it's a beast!   |
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Post by Chele on Feb 27, 2006 20:23:54 GMT -5
That is just the coolest Jeep EVER!! I love it...must be nice to wheel with the confidence that you can fix whatever you mess up  |
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Post by BESRK on Feb 27, 2006 22:27:12 GMT -5
That is just the coolest Jeep EVER!! I love it...must be nice to wheel with the confidence that you can fix whatever you mess up Thanks Chele!! I'm hoping they'll both be up for Crozet soon. We measured for new front driveshafts so as soon as the income tax check gets here I'll be calling High Angle and cha chinging for a new shaft. I don't know about confindence.. it's more like credit card debt ;D |
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Post by What It Was on Feb 27, 2006 23:11:26 GMT -5
Hey BESRK... If you wouldn't mind could you or would you be able to post a few shots of your suspension... I'm trying to get a few Ideas for future references... (After asking for Ideas and advice from a few people and reading up on Coils-Vs-Leafs I think that I'm going to go with coils on my 82 and leafs on my 84). But, if you wouldn't mind posting a few pics of the suspension that would be highly appreciated....
Thanks:
Rich
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Post by Chele on Feb 28, 2006 5:56:53 GMT -5
I don't know about confindence.. it's more like credit card debt ;D I'm with you there my friend...I hope to get a chance to check her out up close. I've seen video and watched it like this  I'm sure when Jeep made the 5...they never envisioned yours!!  |
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Post by BESRK on Feb 28, 2006 18:40:02 GMT -5
Hey BESRK... If you wouldn't mind could you or would you be able to post a few shots of your suspension... I'm trying to get a few Ideas for future references... (After asking for Ideas and advice from a few people and reading up on Coils-Vs-Leafs I think that I'm going to go with coils on my 82 and leafs on my 84). But, if you wouldn't mind posting a few pics of the suspension that would be highly appreciated.... Thanks: Rich Rich..no sweat.. I'll put some new batteries in the camera this weekend. Still gotta sort out spring rates, ride height, bump stops.. etc. I'll get some pics of what I've done so far.. |
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Post by What It Was on Feb 28, 2006 19:00:58 GMT -5
Hey, thanks man...
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Post by BESRK on Mar 13, 2006 22:24:05 GMT -5
Been a busy winter.. on the last run I made with Big Lime I sheared off the rear of the tranny, bent a front leaf spring (RE 1.5 SOA) and twisted my front long spline driveshaft.. So, figured that was as good a time as any to do some more upgrades. Replaced the tranny (Turbo 350), picked up a winch, made my own shifter, moved my seat back, pulled the steering column out a little, did a front 3 link coilover, converted to full hydro steering and ordered a 1350 front shaft.... New wheelbase is 108"   Full Hydro.. yeah baby!  Driver's side Y link..  Working out my M10000 mounting...  Decent Approach Angle..  New Homemade Shifter..  New Steering Column Mount.. lots of comfy room!  |
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Post by XJames on Mar 13, 2006 23:23:35 GMT -5
Love the vid.!!!!
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Post by What It Was on Mar 13, 2006 23:52:28 GMT -5
Awesome pics!!!! Great looking rig..
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Post by BESRK on Mar 19, 2006 20:58:59 GMT -5
Front 3 link done!  |
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Post by jeeepxj on Mar 19, 2006 21:09:57 GMT -5
How's come that rear susp. is moving more freely than the front?
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Post by BESRK on Mar 20, 2006 5:27:55 GMT -5
I set the front up a little bit stiffer 175/300 pound springs and the rear uses 175/250 pounders. We're still messing with primary and secondary rates to get 'em dialed in. The pic is a little deceiving, it actually is fairly balanced. I also have 16" shocks in the rear and 14" shocks up front so I can afford to have the rear flex a little bit more...
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Post by What It Was on Mar 20, 2006 9:31:28 GMT -5
Looks good (front looks to be a little stiff)... I'm jealous!!!!
I gotta a question.. I have the chance to buy a Hydro assisted steering system... is it worth it?... It says it's good up to 40" tires using the stock pump. The guy is only asking $350 for it. (Gear box, actuator?, lines etc) Only thing stock is the pump like I said.
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