Comanche SS Posted March 25 Author Share Posted March 25 Well, not many updates in terms of the adapters and wheels at the machine shop….So I took on some busy work. Got the front diff stripped down and cleaned, it had legitimiate mud and dirt in there. Luckily, I won't be using any of the old internals, mainly only the housing. The center section is now cleaned out and has a base coat on it just for rust prevention. When the whole front end build is wrapped up everything will get a fresh coat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89 MJ Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 Did that front diff sit in a swap or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comanche SS Posted March 25 Author Share Posted March 25 12 hours ago, 89 MJ said: Did that front diff sit in a swap or something? It must have lol, it was pretty rough for sure. Will be like new before it goes into my MJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comanche SS Posted March 27 Author Share Posted March 27 More cleaning and prepping front end parts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comanche SS Posted March 28 Author Share Posted March 28 It always amazes me how well gas cleans…it’s the ultimate degreaser. That nasty diff section spent 2 minutes in the gas bath, with no scrubbing or cleaning of any sort it looks totally usable (although I won’t be) D264B530-2C90-4F8B-9A3E-48837289C95C.mov Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comanche SS Posted March 30 Author Share Posted March 30 Patiently waiting for the Wheels & Adapters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comanche SS Posted March 30 Author Share Posted March 30 iPad dash mount Just some 16GA Stainless wrapped in a cloth, couple bends and push fastened to the bezel. Will be good for gauges, maps, and tunes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89 MJ Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 Saw this on FaceSpace: I’m excited to see how yours turns out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comanche SS Posted April 1 Author Share Posted April 1 10 hours ago, 89 MJ said: Saw this on FaceSpace: I’m excited to see how yours turns out. Yep, I have been helping Marc out with his questions throughout his build, he found me awhile back before starting his whole build to get insight…It’s going to be a sweet build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comanche SS Posted April 1 Author Share Posted April 1 Well, it looks good, going to be stuck inside for the remainder of the week it sounds like waiting on the parts still. That’s alright, the weather will suck here for the next week anyways so I am not complaining..too much lol. here's a photo in the meantime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comanche SS Posted April 3 Author Share Posted April 3 Amazing what 4 years has done to this jeep. Stock drivetrain, in a small 2 car garage….To Long travel, LS3, Beams, Full float 9’’ rear in a custom workshop. Hoping the next 4 years are just as strong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiNi Beast Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 Another 4 years building or perhaps 4 years of enjoying..? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comanche SS Posted April 5 Author Share Posted April 5 7 hours ago, MiNi Beast said: Another 4 years building or perhaps 4 years of enjoying..? Yes and yes lol, it’ll need a cage after the 4x4 is done, but I’ll definitely be enjoying it in the meantime now that it runs well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comanche SS Posted April 29 Author Share Posted April 29 Finally got some updates, will break into two posts. The spacers and wheels are nearly done, spacers are done just needs the studs pressed in. They are beefy! The wheels are on the mill as we speak getting bored and re-drilled. The way I designed it, I will have optionality to run 5x4.5 or 5x5.5 with these wheels, no real reason why, just a why not thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comanche SS Posted April 29 Author Share Posted April 29 Other update, I have begun working on the TTB beams, mainly bracing them up and getting them prepped to go in the truck. Really want to take my time with getting these in, I hastily put the I-beams in previously and here we are taking them out due to dissatisfaction lol. Will be making a cover plate for the truss, and dimple die it. One of the holes won't be dimple died, as it is for the fill plug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-man930 Posted April 29 Share Posted April 29 All the dimple dies. Always. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comanche SS Posted April 29 Author Share Posted April 29 13 minutes ago, A-man930 said: All the dimple dies. Always. That’s the way I’m leaning too lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89 MJ Posted April 29 Share Posted April 29 I’d be worried about the dimple dies letting dirt get in there and make it hard to get it out, but it would look good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comanche SS Posted April 29 Author Share Posted April 29 Just now, 89 MJ said: I’d be worried about the dimple dies letting dirt get in there and make it hard to get it out, but it would look good. It’s going to get drain holes whether dimple dies are there or not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89 MJ Posted April 29 Share Posted April 29 I say run dimples then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-man930 Posted April 29 Share Posted April 29 1 hour ago, 89 MJ said: I’d be worried about the dimple dies letting dirt get in there and make it hard to get it out, but it would look good. I've embraced the reality that moisture (and dirt) will almost always find it's way into places like this. Might as well reduce the weight, strengthen the part, and enhance the sexy factor with a dimple Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comanche SS Posted April 29 Author Share Posted April 29 Got my glue gun out…sure haven’t used it in awhile, definitely a little rusty with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comanche SS Posted April 30 Author Share Posted April 30 Half done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comanche SS Posted April 30 Author Share Posted April 30 95% done with this one…just needs some finish sanding and cleanup a couple porosity holes. Then Ill prime it and move onto the other beam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle_SX4 Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 Great job on the truss. If that axle doesn't have a drain plug I would suggest adding one while you have it all torn apart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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