04 TJR “While I'm at it” Mid-Arm Build
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I didn’t take any pictures today, plumbing and misc is pretty boring. I will take some finished pictures tomorrow! My friend has been time lapsing the whole job. I’ll post that up in its entirety when it’s done.
Here’s the outboard time lapse though, we though it was cool seeing the articulation checks.
Here’s the outboard time lapse though, we though it was cool seeing the articulation checks.
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Took it for a drive today, handles amazing! Love how it feels soft on bumps but tight? Hard to describe but i'm loving it! I'm really excited to try it out on the trails!. I'm trying to go to Uwharrie in a couple weeks. Just have to relocate the locker pumps, properly wind the winch, and install the sliders.
@mrblaine That caliper flip kit is really slick, very clever design. After driving it I will definitely be moving a Black Magic big brake kit to the top of the future mods list. Also, thanks for the rear brake line idea, worked great. @Alex01 provided me the full parts list of all the fittings and hardware. Much appreciated!
@mrblaine That caliper flip kit is really slick, very clever design. After driving it I will definitely be moving a Black Magic big brake kit to the top of the future mods list. Also, thanks for the rear brake line idea, worked great. @Alex01 provided me the full parts list of all the fittings and hardware. Much appreciated!
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You're welcome. The problem with building stuff on a lift is you miss stuff that happens at ride height. Nice to see you moved the clamp on the tie rod straight down.
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If you're able to use a grinder you can install a midarm. The hardest part is the prep. By the time you get to brackets you could have a mobil welder burn them in place on the frame and axle. (Fixed location) The kit is really well made and @mrblaine did a fantastic job making sure the fit and finish is top notch.
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Yea, I’ll post more when I take some. I’m actually going to ditch the Acos and bring the front down an inch. I installed it because the front end of my last TJ sagged too low with the same springs, this one did not and is a bit too high.
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I noticed that, the first video worked ok but the second one didn’t? When I get them all stitched together I’ll post a link to it. It will be too big to attach here. Thanks!
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Took the Acos spacers out today. Stance is much better, feels better on the road too. Just need to install the sliders and it is Uwharrie ready!
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Thought I posted these but I don’t see them in here...
Jeep did great at Uwharrie! Did a day trip. It’s a bit under a 1.5 hour trip. Drove it there, wheeled all day, and drove back. It did all the trails no problem! Can’t wait to plan some more trips!
Jeep did great at Uwharrie! Did a day trip. It’s a bit under a 1.5 hour trip. Drove it there, wheeled all day, and drove back. It did all the trails no problem! Can’t wait to plan some more trips!
Whoa. A bit late to the party, but you packed a bunch of great work into a few short days. Nicely done.
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