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I'll have to start one I'll need some advice in the fine tuning.
TNT Ford Dana 44 high pinion truss
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I'll have to start one I'll need some advice in the fine tuning.
You'll get some help & advice... Look forward to watching it. And will try to help where I can.
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https://wranglertjforum.com/threads/98-tj-build-log.75065/
Good idea from WildMan to start a build page for anyone interested. Thinking about it I have more then just a question or two so I'll try to post there with problems or things that come up.
Good idea from WildMan to start a build page for anyone interested. Thinking about it I have more then just a question or two so I'll try to post there with problems or things that come up.
Rubicon Express is owned by Tranamerica, which also owns 4WheelParts, ProComp, Poison Spyder and Smittybilt. So, cream of the crop of the bottom of the barrel group of companies.
Knowing what you know and what you did for yours, what would you advise others to look for a criteria when selecting or building a front three link?
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Biggest thing for me is if you are using a V-8 try to have one that has a starter on the passenger side or if possible move the think to the side without the starter. That has been my biggest issue. I moved the axle far enough forward to not interfere with the crank pulley. And triple check your clearances when figuring your bumps. Since I haven't had mine on the trail yet I can't say what else might pop up but hopefully in the next month or two I'll finally get it out on the trail and verify everything is working as planned.
With my setup trying to fit the steering and trackbar was harder than if I'd had coils or coilovers. But I knew this going into it also.
I’d almost trade my Hemi’s starter location for a couple hundred ponies…
…but not quite.
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And that's why I'm just working with the 4.0 it took so much brain power to put all this together it gives me a headache thinking about putting a different engine in it. Although if I ever did it would just be a little diesel or the biggest baddest V8 I could easily manage.
Nope, If I'd known when I had my tranny built that I was going to do a 3 link I could have gotten a Jeep 46RE which has the starter on the passenger side. Of if I'd used a different kit I could have moved the upper link to the passenger side.
There are work arounds but you have to have the whole plan laid out first. And since I didn't I've had to make adjustments for that.
I’d almost trade my Hemi’s starter location for a couple hundred ponies…
…but not quite.
Hehehe you need to go out and hug your Jeep now..
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Meh not much cold weather makes me lazy and it took me far to long to realize my knuckles are set up for high steering on opposite sides so I just shipped the passenger side off to wfo to be milled. I should pick back up more as the weather gets nicer and will post updates of the truss as I get it welded in.
Out the side is not easy or even possible with a stretched TJ. If you had an Unlimited, then you could do this.
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That looks good!, unfortunately sound like I wouldn't be able to do that. Would you know if out of there rear is even a possibility for that tank or if just has to turn down somewhere before the rear axle. A good amount of information on this tank except exhaust methods. At least when I've searched through forums and Facebook groups.
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very nice, but yeah id be in that group. ill leave tig welding aluminum to the prosIt is possible but most won't cut up a perfectly good tank to pull it off.
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very nice, but yeah id be in that group. ill leave tig welding aluminum to the pros
Thats hilarious you added emojis to blaines post. More people should spice up his matter of fact tidbits
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Thats hilarious you added emojis to blaines post. More people should spice up his matter of fact tidbits
That was a mistake but I'm sure that's the face he's making.
The best way to know when I'm making that face is when you don't see any suggestions from me about possible solutions that don't look like complete dog crap.