akamcbird Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 my rear... fold down from an amc eagle But if the need is there, how much would it be worth to you to make another? thats a tuf question cause i have to factor shipping to ak... i was looking into the tomken tow plate,http://www.quadratec.com/products/76045_801.htm for $115 and $90 shipping :ack: but yours is more hidden which i like but i think i can get one made for that price... or buy a welder, the list is sooo long Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neohic Posted January 8, 2010 Author Share Posted January 8, 2010 thats a tuf question cause i have to factor shipping to ak... i was looking into the tomken tow plate,http://www.quadratec.com/products/76045_801.htmfor $115 and $90 shipping :ack: but yours is more hidden which i like but i think i can get one made for that price... or buy a welder, the list is sooo long ... and the issue of time to do it on my part. I'm already hoping to finish my truck before spring... and that's almost a long shot! Maybe come time when it gets warmer here we could figure something out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akamcbird Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 finish your project first, i hate missn out on spring melt :yes: , mabe ill get one built before then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowboard3r411 Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 good job man i really want a 4.6l that would be so nice in Colorado with all these passes lol :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neohic Posted January 9, 2010 Author Share Posted January 9, 2010 Big progress today... I got the 8.25" mounted! I've got a Dakota rubber line to go in and new hard lines to go out to each wheel. The rusted rotors are just for mocking up... getting those turned before it's back on the road. Gave it all a good coat of black hammered paint too: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakjeep93 Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 man i wish my work was that pretty. you do some nice work. but the trucks coming along good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
500 MJ Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 I've got the same Grand Cherokee brakes on my XJ D44. They work great! You're gonna love 'em! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neohic Posted January 15, 2010 Author Share Posted January 15, 2010 Now moving on to make the front match the rear: I got the ball joints out (that have always been bad since I swapped in that axle four years ago...) and the carrier with a set of 4.10s to go in. I've got a truss template made up and I'll box in the control arm mount while I'm at it... making up a diff cover to match the rear too. I'm also kicking around the idea of using WJ control arms for now as I only have about four inches of lift (probably more lift and long arms in the future). The plan as of now is to get the axle built up for future stronger internals as money allows. I'm calling this "phase three". Phase one was the original lift and 4wd swap, phase two was the engine, phase three is goint back through the suspension and refining everything, and phase four will be the bodywork and paint. ... gotta have the "cool guy holes" too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
500 MJ Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 ... gotta have the "cool guy holes" too! Yah, they are great but I would not make them that big. Also I'd put them somewhere else than where the tube goes into the cast center section...that's the spot that you want the most strength to be at! :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neohic Posted January 16, 2010 Author Share Posted January 16, 2010 Yah, they are great but I would not make them that big. Also I'd put them somewhere else than where the tube goes into the cast center section...that's the spot that you want the most strength to be at! :thumbsup: Totally not making them that big... even I don't think I'm cool enough to pull off that big of "cool guy holes"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neohic Posted January 16, 2010 Author Share Posted January 16, 2010 Small change of plans as far as the control arms are concerned... no longer going with the WJ arms. I found these locally: Rubicon Express fixed lowers and adjustable uppers both with rebuildable joints at the frame... brand new for $250! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neohic Posted January 22, 2010 Author Share Posted January 22, 2010 Big day... got the axle back in after the new control arms. Made up my truss and control arm plate and got those on too. Finished it up with some hammered black paint to match the rear. Hoping to get the coils and calipers back under it tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Posted January 23, 2010 Share Posted January 23, 2010 That looks really good. How did you get the plate made for the passenger upper? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neohic Posted January 23, 2010 Author Share Posted January 23, 2010 That looks really good. How did you get the plate made for the passenger upper? Thanks, kid! I cut out the basic shape out of 3/16" plate and then I just clamped it to my work bench and bent it a little... reclamp about a half an inch forward and bent... reclamp, bend... and so on. Then I did something similar for the bend on the face of it. I got the coils and the track bar back in today... finally for the first time my truck has coils that don't look like macaroni noodles! Before: After: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neohic Posted January 30, 2010 Author Share Posted January 30, 2010 Got some YJ brake lines for the front... didn't take pictures. Making up some new steering as well. Still moving forward, though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neohic Posted February 5, 2010 Author Share Posted February 5, 2010 Just about got the steering done... it helps working at a technical college: This weeks assignment for the Machine Tool Department? My drag link and tie rod! A little paint and it's ready to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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neohic Posted February 8, 2010 Author Share Posted February 8, 2010 Happy to have it back on all fours again... it's been way too close too the south wall in my shop for weeks! :wall: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neohic Posted February 17, 2010 Author Share Posted February 17, 2010 Going to get my "new" box this Friday... fingers crossed for good box sides! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oizarod115 Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 nice build! i love how far a can of spray paint goes towards making a wheel opening look good :clapping: good upgrades goin on here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neohic Posted February 19, 2010 Author Share Posted February 19, 2010 what model hitch do yo have on the front? That's a custom unit made of 1/4" stainless. It's going to be in the way when the winch bumper goes on though... so it's gonna go on the shelf for now. Also, gotta wait for getting the new-to-me box. My trailer is held up for a few weeks with my YJ buddy... that's what I get for being "that guy with the trailer". :shake: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oizarod115 Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 what model hitch do yo have on the front? That's a custom unit made of 1/4" stainless. It's going to be in the way when the winch bumper goes on though... so it's gonna go on the shelf for now. Also, gotta wait for getting the new-to-me box. My trailer is held up for a few weeks with my YJ buddy... that's what I get for being "that guy with the trailer". :shake: thanks, i just read the rest of the thread and revised that post a minute ago lol. i think I'm gonna go with the drawtite one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neohic Posted February 19, 2010 Author Share Posted February 19, 2010 Thanks for reading! :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87Chief Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 Nice, nice build! Getting an MJ in about August for my DD.. I have a 98 TJ right now.. :waving: but I can't wait until I have that MJ... It will be free too :) used to be my grandpas but went to my Uncle then it's going to me to fix up and stuff What do you teach? Auto Mechanics I guess right? haha I'm going to school for that too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squeegy410 Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 Wonderfull build man i love it. I have a neighbor who works at a technical school in nashville. He always has them working on one if his tractors or something haha. Right now he has them working on our bull dozer, but they think it's his haha. Great gig though people get to learn how to do things and other people get things done for free. win win. But anyway i love the truck its gorgeous :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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