jbain Posted September 3, 2014 Author Posted September 3, 2014 Thanks hornbrod, guess I'll raise the rear also.... should have kept that cowl hood I built back at the beginning of my build.
jbain Posted September 4, 2014 Author Posted September 4, 2014 So the Brown truck dropped off my RCV's last night..... it felt like Christmas in September....
jbain Posted September 6, 2014 Author Posted September 6, 2014 Spent the day setting up the gears ….. I always feel better when this is done and everything falls inside tolerances…..
jbain Posted September 12, 2014 Author Posted September 12, 2014 Got some grooving done today.... two down... two to go...
SW86 Posted September 12, 2014 Posted September 12, 2014 Man I haven't seen this thread in awhile. Nice! I've been debating upgrading the axles (even tho I just built up the 30) and going larger tires. Don't really need it considering I run the hard stuff as is and keep up, but it would be nice to go into buggy territory and make it out the other side lol
jbain Posted September 12, 2014 Author Posted September 12, 2014 After I broke my second Dana 30 Ring and Pinion in less than a year.....and several axles and joints, I decided I wasn't going to spend the money to set another one up. It cost me the last 6 months stuck at home and a trip to the bank but in the long run I think it's gonna be worth it.
jbain Posted September 13, 2014 Author Posted September 13, 2014 Finally finished up grooving my tires….. I also cleaned up my front hubs and rotors as well as put a fresh coat of paint on my tube doors.
88whitemanche Posted September 14, 2014 Posted September 14, 2014 Sweet! I wish I can have tube doors but too many people who see an open vehicle instantly thinks to steal
jbain Posted September 14, 2014 Author Posted September 14, 2014 Thanks man.... I'm not sure I'm loving the inside bars on the doors but for 100.00 I couldn't pass them up. That truck of yours is really starting to take shape....
jbain Posted September 16, 2014 Author Posted September 16, 2014 I picked up this CO2 tank and mount at a local swap meet for 40 bucks last weekend. Got it painted up and installed today….. I also got my new rear adapters installed and a fresh set of pads. That finishes up the rear, now I just have to finish up the front.
jbain Posted September 22, 2014 Author Posted September 22, 2014 Finished up adding 2 inches of front and rear lift (added an XJ leaf to the rear) I also had the new anti-coning rings welded on the beadlocks so hopefully that will allow me to finish those up this week. While I was at it I drilled and tapped the new Dakota steering box for hydro assist...... I'm glad that is over.... nothing worse than junking a new steering box....
jbain Posted September 22, 2014 Author Posted September 22, 2014 Here’s a pic of my Dakota Steering Box drilled and tapped…. I really like how the anti-coning ring turned out, hope they help… Here’s a pic of what the truss looks like now that it’s pretty much finished, just need to do a little grinding And I found a good use for one of the RCV decals they sent me….. ;)
reson46 Posted September 22, 2014 Posted September 22, 2014 Finally finished up grooving my tires….. I also cleaned up my front hubs and rotors as well as put a fresh coat of paint on my tube doors. What are you using for a latch? Thanks, Willy
jbain Posted September 23, 2014 Author Posted September 23, 2014 Stock XJ door latch mounted on the inside of the bracket..... This was just after I put a coat of paint on them..... I'll post up pics of the latches when I get them on.
jbain Posted September 25, 2014 Author Posted September 25, 2014 Finally got the beadlocks finished up and the rear of the truck back on the ground. I still have to get the front axle in but it’s nice to have at least half of it finished up.
jbain Posted September 29, 2014 Author Posted September 29, 2014 With the new front axle going in I decided it would be a good idea to remove the arms, trackbar and steering for cleaning, inspection and some much need rust protection.Also my new Trackbar bracket arrived and I immediately started carving on it to ensure it didn't limit my drop.
jbain Posted September 29, 2014 Author Posted September 29, 2014 My Axle finally found its way home last night, now the only thing left is to throw it under the MJ so we can set the location for the UCA’s. Here are a few pics…..
88whitemanche Posted September 30, 2014 Posted September 30, 2014 Nice! Bulky! Can't wait for wheeling pics after install!
jbain Posted September 30, 2014 Author Posted September 30, 2014 Thanks man.... As bulky as it looks I can still move it around by myself. It has gotten much heavier though..... we have a big 2 day ride scheduled for October 24-25 in IVY so I gotta keep up the momentum. :thumbsup:
jbain Posted October 5, 2014 Author Posted October 5, 2014 Got a little work done over the weekend…. Here’s a few pics of the progress.
jbain Posted October 9, 2014 Author Posted October 9, 2014 Been a long day but Ole Chief finally moved for the first time in 6 months…. :)
SW86 Posted October 10, 2014 Posted October 10, 2014 I bet your happy.. I remember waiting 3 months once and it was rough as hell. Lots of long hours of sitting and just, looking haha
88whitemanche Posted October 10, 2014 Posted October 10, 2014 It's been that long? I can imagine...mines been down 2 weeks and I can't wait to drive it again... Congrats!!! Can't wait for wheeling pics...
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