james750 Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 I was bored today, and have the itch to go out and wheel but couldn't. So I flexed the MJ in the driveway. Brake lines still have plenty of room out back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNT Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 It looks like its time for adjustable upper control arms to locate the axle correctly. :roll: Some control arm drop brackets shoud also be used. It also needs about 4" of rear bumpstop extentions and about 3" of bumpstop extentions up front. :shake: The front bumper mounts need to extend back end be held on by more bolts for it to be a safe pull point. :nuts: You need the XJ Front Unibody Tie-In Bracket fron JCR Offroad to be safe... It also shouldn't be driven with the upper end off the brake hose dangling by the line and not attached to the body.... :fool: So it sits 3.5" higher in the back then the front... :rotf: How tight are the emergency brake cables when flexed??? It's probably time to deal with the steering angles by upgrading to a better steering design. At this time IMHO it's not safe to drive on the road or trail... :no: Keep it in the driveway. :ack: BTW. Nice tiny tires.. :hmm: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james750 Posted April 11, 2009 Author Share Posted April 11, 2009 I do have frame tie ins, they are installed. You can even see them in the pics, they extend past the Steering box and even touch the swaybar when disconnected. :thumbsup: I have Adjustable Uppers, they need to be installed. I have a rounded off bolt keeping me from doing that until I have the time to deal with it. Steering angles are actually alright with how it sits now, but I do plan on upgrading when money permits. I haven't had any problems yet as far as control arm angles are concerned, this rig is daily driven. Also, drop brackets will get hung up on rocks, Ill take the worse angle over the lowering brackets getting caught up on the rocks. And yes, I do plan on attaching the brake lines to the body as soon as I fabricate a bracket to do so. . A tech helped me do the axle swap/suspension setup and seems to think that it is safe for the road and trail. Not sure what to do about the height difference at this point w/o going to Long arms. So for now it will stay. :smart: As for the tires, If I could afford bigger, I would get bigger. Not easy to do with no current job and just spending 1k on the axle swap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comanche County Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 Dude, PM me, Come over sometime next week, we'll take the sawzall to that UCA bolt, it'll take 30 min....and I'm getting an extra pair of 33's on Monday, we'll slap em on and try em out at Slaughterhouse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Sam Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 Still waiting for the flex. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpdocdave Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 you guys are brutal :smart: :clapping: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Sam Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 you guys are brutal :smart: :clapping: Be careful, or I'll spay and neuter you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 Dude, PM me, Come over sometime next week, we'll take the sawzall to that UCA bolt, it'll take 30 min....and I'm getting an extra pair of 33's on Monday, we'll slap em on and try em out at Slaughterhouse. Slaughterhouse is awesome! two thumbs up. :thumbsup: :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpdocdave Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 you guys are brutal :smart: :clapping: Be careful, or I'll spay and neuter you. :rotf: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Sam Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 you guys are brutal :smart: :clapping: Be careful, or I'll spay and neuter you. :rotf: Glad someone got it, last time I made a joke like that I was called "sick and twisted" or something akin to that. :doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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