derf Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 So I picked up a new to me project rig. It is going to replace my previous project. It's @MeanLemons old project that came to me via @Smokeyyank. It has a lot of work done already that I was going to do with my other project. Mostly the frame stiffeners and long arms. I'm going to take this one several steps further. I have a Dana 60/80 combo to replace the 44s. I'm going to 4 link the rear and probably bob it further. Not sure about engine and trans yet. More to come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neohic Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 I love these types of projects that get passed around and have more hands on them than a yearbook! 1 hour ago, derf said: … and probably bob it further. Suppose you won’t be needing those rear bumper brackets then, eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derf Posted January 24, 2023 Author Share Posted January 24, 2023 49 minutes ago, neohic said: I love these types of projects that get passed around and have more hands on them than a yearbook! Suppose you won’t be needing those rear bumper brackets then, eh? Oh, I'll still need them for my other Comanche. I have an idea for it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokeyyank Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 Looking forward to seeing it come along! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derf Posted May 15, 2023 Author Share Posted May 15, 2023 Got some work done on the axles I'm building. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_Mark Posted May 15, 2023 Share Posted May 15, 2023 Are you going full 35 spline or 40 spline on them axles? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derf Posted May 15, 2023 Author Share Posted May 15, 2023 35 spline. It's not going to have enough horsepower to need 40 spline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derf Posted June 5, 2023 Author Share Posted June 5, 2023 Some progress on the axles. I didn't grab a picture but the truss is on the front Dana 60 and it's ready for final install on the gears. Still have to weld the crossover steering bits to the knuckles. The Dana 80 has all of the brackets cleaned off and the 5.38 gears and ARB locker installed. That took some bigger tools than a regear of a 30 or 44. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derf Posted June 7, 2023 Author Share Posted June 7, 2023 Got a shot of the front 60. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derf Posted June 12, 2023 Author Share Posted June 12, 2023 Some progress this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derf Posted June 12, 2023 Author Share Posted June 12, 2023 Also, we're going to be documenting the build as it goes. https://m.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMg2a90IIU_DuEh62E70dJBLhUA6klrOC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derf Posted June 18, 2023 Author Share Posted June 18, 2023 Paint on the knuckles with the Artec steering kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derf Posted June 20, 2023 Author Share Posted June 20, 2023 Baby steps as I get chances to clean up parts and put things together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derf Posted June 23, 2023 Author Share Posted June 23, 2023 More slow progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derf Posted June 29, 2023 Author Share Posted June 29, 2023 Last of the brake parts came in for the rear. So it's together and ready to go. I'll get a few more parts on the front 60 and stow it for the time being. But before I get much further it's time to address an old nemesis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted June 30, 2023 Share Posted June 30, 2023 oh right, that's still there. I was distracted by all the new shiny bits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87 MJ Chief Posted June 30, 2023 Share Posted June 30, 2023 Really Ugly Standard Trim By default, we all have it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derf Posted June 30, 2023 Author Share Posted June 30, 2023 7 hours ago, Pete M said: oh right, that's still there. I was distracted by all the new shiny bits. New shiny bits inbound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derf Posted August 21, 2023 Author Share Posted August 21, 2023 Videos of the axle builds are coming out after a brief delay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derf Posted August 30, 2023 Author Share Posted August 30, 2023 Short video of the first fit of the truss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derf Posted September 10, 2023 Author Share Posted September 10, 2023 Some cutting and welding fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derf Posted October 9, 2023 Author Share Posted October 9, 2023 Video took a while to get released but welding fun in this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derf Posted October 13, 2023 Author Share Posted October 13, 2023 Welding high steer knuckles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derf Posted October 14, 2023 Author Share Posted October 14, 2023 9 hours ago, saveevryjp1998 said: I'm looking forward to the cage part of the build I'm assuming is eventually on the way with those amazing diffs. I hope you guys do even more videos of the cage work. I don't care how boring some may think it of the tiny details. All of it's good resources here. I'll be having good dreams tonight after watching these videos. Yeah, it's on the way. I have to pull the drivetrain and do some body work. Then paint. Then the cage will probably be done. This is a slow project but I will have videos of most of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derf Posted October 17, 2023 Author Share Posted October 17, 2023 Last axle video for a bit. I'm going to move on to body work next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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