Nice work so far, and I look forward to following.
And the color...best part of the rig!
And the color...best part of the rig!
Mid-arm LJ Rubicon
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Hahah thanks! The yellow has grown on me!Nice work so far, and I look forward to following.
And the color...best part of the rig!
I was checking out your build. Awesome set up you have. I was shocked to see you blew the 60 ring and pinion
While you have the front axle out, you might want to consider adding the black magic brakes sway bar link brackets and do a tie rod flip.
Haha man we are on the same page!
That and some lower control arm mini skids are on the to do list while the front axle is out.
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Nice welds, looks like pulsating setting. Is your welder is a ESAB product or what brand/model ?
Thank you! I do take pride in my welding as it’s a skill I’ve spend a lot of time developing.
The welder is an ESAB Rebel EMP 205ic AC/DC
Wicked little multiprocess welder.
All these welds were done on the standard MIG process. Although the welder is capable of pulsating tig process.Anyone looking into a welder I highly recommend looking deeper into this ESAB.
Would there had been any benefit to turning the pinion up more when welding the brackets on? Pinion looks low, but could just be the camera angle.
The savvy rear truss comes with a plate that bolts to the diff cover that locates the truss on top of the diff. I’m going completely off what they are recommending.
The adjustable links are set to the recommended install length.
You are correct pinion seems a touch low. The adjustable links will easily take care of the issue. When I get the front done, I plan on going over all the link length and angles again. Along with another cycle of the suspension to dial everything in.
More work on the Jeep! Progress slowed with Christmas. But I was able to get a good amount of work done the following weekend. All factory brackets were cut of the frame. (The frame is now free of all unneeded factory suspension brackets!) The front axle was also prepped for the truss. I got everything welded and painted. Turned out awesome.
The front ring and pinion fought me a bit last night. I had it apart and back together a total of 6 times finally happy with my results.
hopefully by this weekend it will be back on its tires and all that will be left is the details!
The front ring and pinion fought me a bit last night. I had it apart and back together a total of 6 times
finally happy with my results.hopefully by this weekend it will be back on its tires and all that will be left is the details!
Put the joints on the front links and got the front axle back under the Jeep! Excited for more time this long weekend to get everything dialed in!
First day of 2021 and the Jeep is back on its wheels! Couldn’t be happier with how it sits. Few more small details to button up before a shake down run.
You knocked that out quickly! Either I need to stop by, or you need to drive it down here to my place so I can see it in real life!
Thanks Chris!!Looks awesome man! Time for a new front bumper
I think that's the only thing I'd change.
I know...the chopped front bumper is bringing down the looks. Unfortunately the Jeep budget is thin. The wife said no more parts until I finish our basement
Anytime! Shoot me a text or message. I took it for a drive around town today. Everything seems pretty solid. I may need a quick trip to west mountain for a close and quick first run.
I hear ya! We’ve all been in this boat before. The good news is that your progress so far is awesome!Thanks Chris!!
I know...the chopped front bumper is bringing down the looks. Unfortunately the Jeep budget is thin. The wife said no more parts until I finish our basement
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