Will you run high boost on that thing similar how the LS guys dump boost on 4.8's compared to the higher cubic inch LS guys ?
And yeah that is one huge beast to make that block look small and tiny
Jezza's Turbo LJ
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Will you run high boost on that thing similar how the LS guys dump boost on 4.8's compared to the higher cubic inch LS guys ?
And yeah that is one huge beast to make that block look small and tiny
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Will you run high boost on that thing similar how the LS guys dump boost on 4.8's compared to the higher cubic inch LS guys ?
And yeah that is one huge beast to make that block look small and tiny
Honestly, anything over 15 psi is scary to drive. The whole chassis torqes over and it's hard to steer.
Short wheel base and squishy solid axle type suspension in addition to a twisty frame/chassis. Big power is not practical in a TJ. Fun, yes, but practical, no. I'd be happy with with a somewhat laggy 4-450whp turbo setup, but no more. I can already pull a front wheel off the ground from a dig. I don't need to pull both of them. Don't NEED to
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Just got back from a trip down to Big Bend National Park here in Texas. Got to do some light wheeling and heavy hiking. Overall, I would highly recommend.
Hell yeah that's good man
Just looked and that place is 8 hours from me,it's a ways out to say the least !
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Hell yeah that's good man
Just looked and that place is 8 hours from me,it's a ways out to say the least !
It took me just over 10 with the RV and trailer. Defiantly not a weekend trip.
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I'm not sure there were many spots where a boat could even launch. Most of the river is ankle deep right now.
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I have a couple of semi-finalized designs for the tailgate hinge. The first one is a heavy-duty version with a slot and threaded holes for accessories. It's more utilitarian and is designed to hold extra weight and be super solid. I used a 7/16" stainless steel pin in the design which is 10% larger than the OEM and more material around the pin area. The base flanges are also thicker and have a slightly larger footprint. I will probably do some chamfering and material removal ion a few spots yet, but it's a chunk. The second design is a lightweight version of the same hinge that has had most of the material removed in the non-critical areas. The lightweight hinge would be more suited to just hold on the tailgate, and not support a tire or accessories. I will probably run it with an aluminum pivot pin, and possibly even aluminum hardware at some point. Thoughts?
I may be interested in the lightweight version, really like the idea. I'd like something better looking than factory but have zero plans of hanging anything on the back of my jeep.
I don't know the exact forces placed on the hinges, but I'd probably run stainless or 7068 for the pivot pin and fasteners.
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I defiantly will for the utility hinge. The lightweight hinge I may do some experimenting with. The hinge pin is tight tolerance and double shear. I think it would take quite a bit to break it. Currently I am running a lightweight set on the LJ that are 3d printed in PLA, pin and all as a test. So far they are holding up to my daily driving anyways.
I love the lightweight design on how it looks,they both would look great with the added chamfering you said,helps with looks and paint/powdercoat ,Both don't like sharp edges !
Just another idea to add
How would the strength be affected to add some "flare" to the HD version, By adding some sort of groove in the center where the 3 holes are at ? And adding the 2 holes that are on the mount where it bolts to the body on the top just like the light version ?
I know this isn't what you would probably use on a cnc machine for metal, but I hope you get what I mean,but back to what i was saying. Using something like that to add said groove throughout the whole hinge piece while maintaining the 3 holes
Just a quick thought I had on that
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I love the lightweight design on how it looks,they both would look great with the added chamfering you said,helps with looks and paint/powdercoat ,Both don't like sharp edges !
Just another idea to add
How would the strength be affected to add some "flare" to the HD version, By adding some sort of groove in the center where the 3 holes are at ? And adding the 2 holes that are on the mount where it bolts to the body on the top just like the light version ?
I know this isn't what you would probably use on a cnc machine for metal, but I hope you get what I mean,but back to what i was saying. Using something like that to add said groove throughout the whole hinge piece while maintaining the 3 holes
Just a quick thought I had on that
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I will probably either chamfer or radius the outside for sure. The three holes on the arm are to be threaded for bolting accessories, so the areas around them need to be flat for clamping. The tub bracket could be modified, but modifications on the bracket effect the strength considerably.
Gotcha,yeah I didn't process that completely lol
about the 3 holes Well we're happy to see what you make
Also any update on material for the water pump drives? I'd like to go to you this week or next week before Wednesday since i plan on having my jeep running by then
If anything I'll scoop a set of the studs&washers kit for the intake/exhaust manifold and possibly the fuel rail !
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Gotcha,yeah I didn't process that completely lol
Well we're happy to see what you make
Also any update on material for the water pump drives? I'd like to go to you this week or next week before Wednesday since i plan on having my jeep running by then
If anything I'll scoop a set of the studs&washers kit for the intake/exhaust manifold and possibly the fuel rail !
I have the material here. I just need to wait for a machine to free up. I should be able to start on them late today or tomorrow.
Perfect,well in that case I'll see you Thursday ! So if you see a young big guy walking to your shop that'll be me
-Dylan
I'd be interested in a set of the HD version ones... And as always you make some awesome stuff.
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May have to pick up a set one day, since my hinges are cracked at the welds on the mount that goes to the body....
How did that happen? Well spare tire leveraged the tailgate when i came down off an obstacle, What saved me from ripping my tailgate off was from me airing down the spare !
So no more spare since that's deleted
