'83 AMC Eagle SX4

[Eagle_SX4]

I got the clutch working yesterday with a line and adapters from Advance Adapters.

 

I got the 4.0 starter wired up to the H.O. power distribution block with the factory H.O. wiring spliced into the Eagle wiring.

 

It now starts and has a working clutch.

 

I also picked up some driveshafts from Tom Woods. 

 

I am still working on mounting the rear axle and hopefully will have the axle finished tomorrow.

[Eagle_SX4]

The 44 is finally installed. I need to get some new longer u bolts but everything thing is fitted and in place.

 

I had to make some custom shock mounts to mount them center of the axle tube with the amount of lift I have running factory spec shocks.

 

[Eagle_SX4]

After finally getting new u-bolts in the mail it is back on the road. It is driving great. Next up will be adapting an XJ transfer case shifter to the Eagle transmission tunnel. I also need to figure out how to change the pinion angle on the front axle.

[Eagle_SX4]

On the first adventure with the new drivetrain. 4WD was not needed but felt good to drive it again.

 

I also modded an XJ transfercase shifter to fit the Eagle transmission tunnel and cut a big hole out for it to fit. I think it came out good. I need to get a different handle figured out as the XJ one would have hit the dash. Ignore the poor welds it is strong enough for what it is. Also welding through the zinc coating didn't help anything.

 

 

I still need to figure out the front pinion angle before I install the front drive shaft.

[89 MJ]

A grinder and paint makes me the welder I ain’t! Probably will have to modify the diff mounts for the pinion angle. Why does the pinion angle need to change?

[Eagle_SX4]

2 minutes ago, 89 MJ said:

Why does the pinion angle need to change?

Not sure but with my angle finder it is about 7 degrees above parallel with the transfer case. I had thought I had a front drive line vibration before but wasn't sure why.