Scorpion

The Terra system is nice but it doesn't, like you commented, solve the bump-steer issue. The reason for this is that the drag-link connects to the upper part of the knuckle and the trac bar can't get any further out (towards that knuckle) than the inside of the passenger's side coil spring mount. Ideally the trac-bar would run in the drag-link's shadow keeping their arcs exactly the same. With the terra flexx arm it's not possible to accomplish this. Don't get me wrong though, it's an extremely nice piece and would be prefect for a triangulated 4 link which didn't require a trac-bar or a coil-over application setup to allow the trac-bar to be mounted to the diff as close to the passenger's side knuckle as possible. When it comes down to it, a coil sprung vehicle really just has too much junk on the diff to make things easy on all of us on our narrow wheel-based rigs. It seems like there's always something in the way and makes everything more complicated. Move up to a full width HP D60 or D44 and it changes everything. Matt Matt

Steering: This one's been a killer. Our intent was to provide a steering solution that would completely correct the steering geometry for those 6" and up but we ran into some problems...namely cost. They were extremely nice pieces cut from 3" x 2" blocks and required 3 different fixtures to make them happen. As sweet as they were, they were also gonna end up costing more than anyone would pay for them. The new version I'm working on right now is a tamer version that will be affordable. We've got some bugs to work out but it is still in the works. I'm hoping to have something before the first of the year if everything goes well. In the work for MJ's: We're currently working on stiffeners, sliders for the LWB's and SWB's, and a rear bumper (pre-runner style - to go with the front bumper we currently offer). I do have a few more things up my sleeve which I won't expose until they're ready to go - aka somewhat original products that we don't want to let out of the bag yet. 87manch: we do need test mules from time to time. I'll pop up a thread when we can use some help. You wouldn't happen to have a 2 wheel drive would you? Regarding your rear bumper issue...I'm glad you brought it up (not having the stock rear mounts anymore). I had one like that years ago and couldn't find a rear bumper to work so I had to make something. I'm thinking that we'll have to come out with a replacement brace for those that either have damaged rear bumper mounts or don't have them anylonger. They would have helped me back then. Good idea. Matt

You guys got it nailed...the UBE's aren't what we consider a complex part by any means but ours are CNC cut/drilled to help take some of the guess work out. If you have the tools, by all means, build them! It's a part we've been making for years for various projects and after needing (like previously mentioned) a little more lift while wanting to ditch those u-bolts, it was a no-brainer. Our UBE's do have a middle rib which prevents the collapse of the UBE when abused...so it's a little different than a piece of boxed tube - but you could do that too. We've been working on complete solutions for the MJ (bumpers, stiffeners, sliders, etc) and the UBE's were a part of the plan from the get-go. The UBE's are not application specific and for those of you looking to get some new spring pirches (and are looking to buy instead of build), we believe they're a viable option and worth consideration. The benefits of the UBE's are as follows: 1) You ditch those u-bolts so you have nothing below axle centerline 2) You can gain a small but safe amount of lift to compliment rear springs with less arch - less arch results in better flex 3) The upper plate has accomodations for the stock located bump-stop 4) You can stretch/shrink your wheelbase 1 or 1.5" 5) They will integrate with our soon to be released rear differential truss As for the Y-Link issues with the MJ's, there was a time where we were cautiously concerned about the transmission mounts. We had learned the hard way that the XJ's weren't all the same and we didn't want to ship a part that wasn't right so we did ask a few questions. If we had access to a larger number of MJ's at the time we might have made an educated guess but we don't like operating like that because we know how frustrating it is to get something that doesn't fit. At this time we do now offer an MJ only belly pan that ships will all accomodations for an MJ. There are a few differences from the XJ kit and since they've been ironed out, we're confident in the application. If you have questions, feel free to give us a call at the shop. :) Matt -----------

Might want to consider U-Bolt Eliminators. A new product from T&T Customs that addes up to 1 1/2" of lift and removes the need to use u-bolts anymore effectively moving everything out from below the centerline of your axle tubes. The upper plate has a built in bump-stop pad and they also have an integrated 1" or 1 1/2" spring pin offset built into them if you need it. Prevents the need for huge arch or custom built packs if you only need an inch to level out or so. http://www.tntcustoms.com/webV3/ubolteliminators.asp Matt