Picking up where I left off

[Chris]

At the second little hill climb we did, I almost rolled a TJ on 35's and short arms about 1/3 the way up where the first little small ledge is (you didn't even notice it). We were driving up it like in yours, back started spinning out and moving over to the low side, pushed in the clutch and grabbed 4 high, still was sliding over, had to get it into 4 low and lock it to pull out of it. Yours didn't even spin a tire.

You’re right, I didn’t even notice that. I expected to, but it was almost as if it wasn’t even there.

 

[mrblaine]

You’re right, I didn’t even notice that. I expected to, but it was almost as if it wasn’t even there.

That hill is a bit deceptive. It looks steep and then the rig starts going up with no problem in 2wd at street pressure and you think it isn't really that steep. Then you start paying more attention and realize there are places where all you can see is sky.

 

[Chris]

That hill is a bit deceptive. It looks steep and then the rig starts going up with no problem in 2wd at street pressure and you think it isn't really that steep. Then you start paying more attention and realize there are places where all you can see is sky.

I also saw several places where if you took the wrong line, you might actually manage to roll it right down the hill.

I guess that's pretty neat that you have a proving ground of sorts right up the road.

 

[mrblaine]

12” shocks in 11” housings basically. Same thing @jjvw did with his in terms of machining the body to fit in a smaller package.

Sort of. You can't fit a 12 in an 11" housing. The reason we can shorten the 12's is that is the length they start putting a spacer inside of under the piston so the shaft can't tip over sideways. All that is done is the spacer is removed and then the body and shaft are shortened by the length of the spacer.

 

[mrblaine]

I also saw several places where if you took the wrong line, you might actually manage to roll it right down the hill.

I guess that's pretty neat that you have a proving ground of sorts right up the road.

I'd have a better one if I wasn't a peasant.

 

[psrivats]

Very nice work as always @mrblaine. As they say the devil is in the details and you conquer them all.

 

[WSS]

We should of sneak attacked and taken him to Big Bear to run John Bull or dishpan.

Anyone up for a Big Bear weekend before summer?? I might be able to sneak out during the week.

 

[Midnight LJR]

Here's photos of some of the work done.

Front shocks:

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Rear shocks:

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Nicely done rear exhaust hanger (this thing doesn't rattle at all, you can't even move it):

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The exhaust underneath was completely redone:

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Here's the PRP seats which I absolutely love (very comfortable):

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New Mopar soft top and soft uppers:

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Setrab transmission cooler:

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Barnett diff cover (the old Currie one was getting in the way of things):

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PSC cylinder:

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Flipped tie-rod and raised saw bar mounts:

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What shocks are you running?

 

[Chris]

What shocks are you running?

The Fox 2.0 smooth bodies with LSC adjusters. 12" front and rear.

 

[Midnight LJR]

The Fox 2.0 smooth bodies with LSC adjusters. 12" front and rear.

Did you have to get those custom made? I didn’t think they sold those.

 

[Chris]

Did you have to get those custom made? I didn’t think they sold those.

Nope, they are a thing:

https://accutuneoffroad.com/product...haft-lsc-adjuster-remote-reservoir-12-travel/
That's where I got them from.

 

[Jorge Bolivar]

What’s your lift size again, @Chris ?

 

[Chris]

What’s your lift size again, @Chris ?

5.25" total

 

[Jorge Bolivar]

5.25" total

Nice!

 

[Jorge Bolivar]

Chris was nice enough to post a pic of the side I cut the inner fender in two and not the side my helper cut.
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Is the shock tower changed to accommodate the bar pin style shock mount or to raise the shock?

 

[mrblaine]

Is the shock tower changed to accommodate the bar pin style shock mount or to raise the shock?

Spherical bearing style and to allow a longer shock. Same mounts are used at both ends.

 

[Jorge Bolivar]

Spherical bearing style and to allow a longer shock. Same mounts are used at both ends.

Got it, Thanks.

 

[Midnight LJR]

Nope, they are a thing:

https://accutuneoffroad.com/product...haft-lsc-adjuster-remote-reservoir-12-travel/
That's where I got them from.

Fancy.

Are those considered an upgrade over the ones people typically use, or just provide a knob for us to screw up the tune?

 

[Chris]

Fancy.

Are those considered an upgrade over the ones people typically use, or just provide a knob for us to screw up the tune?

They allow a level of adjustability and fine tuning of the shocks for low speed compression. At Blaine’s I played around with them on the firmest and softest settings. It is definitely noticeable and IMHO a worthwhile addition.

 

[jjvw]

Fancy.

Are those considered an upgrade over the ones people typically use, or just provide a knob for us to screw up the tune?

The adjuster is a lego part. It can be added to any 2.0 reservoir.