dustyinthedirt Posted May 21, 2019 Author Share Posted May 21, 2019 It’s resting on jack stands but only barely you can see how straight the coil is now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 that is much better indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustyinthedirt Posted June 3, 2019 Author Share Posted June 3, 2019 Got the upper link burned in. Had to knot h the frame to more easily access the upper link. I am considering welding in the cross member since middle drops out so I can remove the trans. The idea of two bolts holding the control arms, trans and tcase doesn’t seem safe to me The opening for the control arm but was to small for a nylock nut. A carbide endmill makes quick work of that Also used the stock superduty shock mounts for mine just cut and altered them to be welded on instead of u bolted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustyinthedirt Posted June 3, 2019 Author Share Posted June 3, 2019 Installed the advanced adapters SYE. The instructions for it made it super easy to follow. It took longer to get the tcase in and out of the truck then to do the swap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustyinthedirt Posted June 3, 2019 Author Share Posted June 3, 2019 Well it’s sitting on its own weight, with 37” swampers (more like 36”) i haven’t trimmed anything yet cause I wanna flex it out once I get driveshafts in. it sits a little nose down but the body lines are also nose down and the frame is flat across the bottom 22” from ground to crossmember (lowest point on frame) 25” from ground to frame 114” wheelbase 71” rotor face to rotor face (I should have measured hub to hub but my arms are to short) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustyinthedirt Posted June 16, 2019 Author Share Posted June 16, 2019 The stock box leaked fluid so as I was replacing the seals I went ahead and tapped it for hydro assist. Much easier to tap then expected. I did have to pull the box apart twice to make it work correctly made a double sheer steering setup yesterday. All out of .25 and got the tie rod up above the bottom of the axle. I’ve gotta make real spacers now to space it up My driveshafts arrived! Adams gave me great service and a good price with two new yokes. Took a week to arrive after I ordered. Now I’m just waiting on brakes and the company I ordered them from is giving me the run around Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 2 hours ago, dustyinthedirt said: made a double sheer steering setup yesterday. All out of .25 and got the tie rod up above the bottom of the axle. I’ve gotta make real spacers now to space it up that is art. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustyinthedirt Posted June 17, 2019 Author Share Posted June 17, 2019 11 hours ago, Pete M said: that is art. Thank you Pete! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All around mj Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 Nice work. I’ve got to ask, how much lift did you get out of the back with your swap? I’ve some Super Duty axles that I’m trying to work on and wasn’t quite sure how much I’ll have to lift the front. Keep up the nice work. I’m looking forward to seeing your progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustyinthedirt Posted June 19, 2019 Author Share Posted June 19, 2019 3 hours ago, All around mj said: Nice work. I’ve got to ask, how much lift did you get out of the back with your swap? I’ve some Super Duty axles that I’m trying to work on and wasn’t quite sure how much I’ll have to lift the front. Keep up the nice work. I’m looking forward to seeing your progress. I am not sure on exact measurements. I can measure though. The truck sits nose down a little with a 6” Old Man Emu lift up front. And the Artec truss is supposed to add 2”. So 8” overall upfront. In the rear the shackles are 1.5” longer then the stock ones. I’m also using a set of u bolt eliminators which also add 3/4” to a 1”. With a stock shackle and a regular ubolt kit it would sit level with a 6” lift in the front if you did just a SOA And thanks man! Hoping to paint it before I take it out of the garage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustyinthedirt Posted June 19, 2019 Author Share Posted June 19, 2019 mocked up the draglink with some conduit and then cut it in half and slipped a piece of a wind-chime to make a slip joint. So I can make small adjustments and dial in the fitment before making it out of 1.5” .25 wall dom. I don’t have full lock to on the axle. I’m guessing the pitman arm is not making a big enough arc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustyinthedirt Posted July 10, 2019 Author Share Posted July 10, 2019 Axles are fully welded now. Starting the re assemble and tying up loose ends. I didn’t like the way the crossmember was mounted and wanted to keep it removable. so I drilled and sleeved the frame for a 3/4 bolt. I made cut some pieces of .125 wall tubing and welded it in looks really good. A coat of paint and it looks factory. Next was making the crossmember braces/skid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatslug87 Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 15 hours ago, dustyinthedirt said: That's a pretty weld Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustyinthedirt Posted July 12, 2019 Author Share Posted July 12, 2019 On 7/10/2019 at 2:28 PM, fiatslug87 said: That's a pretty weld I have a friend who does fab work for a living. Way better then me at welding... I’m more of a grinder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustyinthedirt Posted July 18, 2019 Author Share Posted July 18, 2019 The crossmember/tcase skid is complete. All the bolt heads are recessed into the plate so it will be decently flat across the bottom with nothing to snag on. also the tcase output housing is the same size as a 3/4ton outer axle shaft seal if you cut the ears off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustyinthedirt Posted August 6, 2019 Author Share Posted August 6, 2019 I deleted the load valve by following Hornbrods post. Spent the better part of 20 minutes under the truck flaring lines that I kept cutting crooked and splitting the side out of. I finally got it right after 4 try’s checked the time and it 9:40 pm. Then proceeded to pour in brake fluid to see if I had any leaks before calling it a night, pumped the brakes twice *splat* I walked to the back of the truck to see the mess I just made. Also to realize I had hooked up the wrong line... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustyinthedirt Posted August 8, 2019 Author Share Posted August 8, 2019 First drive was a success!! Getting it out of the garage Was tedious because it was so tall. I had to switch the front two wheels for some with no tires to be able to pull it out. after a few miles around the neighborhood, the suspension settle about an 1.5” or so and now I’m able to drive it and and out of the garage which is nice. I was wanting to try and keep my COG pretty low. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustyinthedirt Posted August 8, 2019 Author Share Posted August 8, 2019 I drilled and tapped my steering box while I had it apart to replace the seals. They are a lot simpler on the inside then I thought it would be. I had to take it apart twice because I didn’t get the balls back into it correctly the first time. i didnt wanna talk about redoing the box till I made sure it works properly. I have all the pics to do a complete write up. It works like it should with little play and no leaks. i was worried the holes for the hydro would leak with the plugs in them. I haven’t got a ram yet but hopefully will order one soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89 MJ Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 I feel like this should be over in Epic because of the axles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 indeed it should. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesertRat1991 Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 This is great. I love how this build started with "my wife asked for a dependable winter vehicle" and ended up long armed, on super duty axles and 37's. OP -- has your old lady caught on yet...?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustyinthedirt Posted August 9, 2019 Author Share Posted August 9, 2019 8 hours ago, DesertRat1991 said: This is great. I love how this build started with "my wife asked for dependable winter vehicle" and ended up long armed, on super duty axles and 37's. OP -- has your old lady caught on yet...?? I’ve got her fooled into thinking we need all this stuff 18 hours ago, 89 MJ said: I feel like this should be over in Epic because of the axles. I appreciate that man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustyinthedirt Posted August 9, 2019 Author Share Posted August 9, 2019 Got my mall crawl pose on today...country style. It needs longer shocks In The front and a good trim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89 MJ Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 3 minutes ago, dustyinthedirt said: I’ve got her fooled into thinking we need all this stuff You do need all of that stuff for the winter! It makes it easier to driver throught the snow (maybe), but it also is theft protection. What thief would try to steal a Comanche on 37s?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barimpact Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 55 minutes ago, 89 MJ said: You do need all of that stuff for the winter! It makes it easier to driver throught the snow (maybe), but it also is theft protection. What thief would try to steal a Comanche on 37s?!? Nobody will be able to find it, the whole back end is camo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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