I’m planning on doing this as well. I saw a random build thread that I cant remember the name of in here with a good idea for it. Saved the pic. Mines currently self clearanced
My very first set of brake lines. They are pretty ok.
They get connected to this...
They get connected to this...
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Straight piping until we can get more time for mufflers, but it drives again! A few follow up items:
* I need a longer brake line - 34" is just a little shy so getting a 38" line.
* Straight pipes are fun, but I want to get some muffler(s) in.
* Alignment
* Need to extend/replace some breather lines / air supplies for my lockers
A few other things done:
* Threaded the steering skid bumper bolts
* Replaced the heims on the swayloc
* I need a longer brake line - 34" is just a little shy so getting a 38" line.
* Straight pipes are fun, but I want to get some muffler(s) in.
* Alignment
* Need to extend/replace some breather lines / air supplies for my lockers
A few other things done:
* Threaded the steering skid bumper bolts
* Replaced the heims on the swayloc
We initially planned to run the brake T here, but the stock sway bar hits it. So it moved where you can see above (adding some of that needed length).
Now to put sliders on so it looks less stupid.
I put trail tail lights on my jeep a few years ago as a consolation prize to the mostly unobtainable black Savvy tail lights - and just never really felt like they quite fit. Over the years I have considered buying used (usually missing them) or considering others. However, I never really liked any other housing as much as the mostly OEM feeling Savvy.
Fast forward a bit - Blaine put together a great taillight that is the brightest and cleanest I have seen to date (including phenomenal reverse lights), however my mind has still been on something close to that Savvy shape (it makes me think of a clean and low profile version of an OEM tail light). He was generous enough to let me buy some of the components a-la-carte to play with and didn't mind that I had a different style in mind.
Another year or so later, I finally have the bandwidth and growing CAD skill to play with some designs - so that project starts today. My intent is to 3d print low profile housings using Blaine's awesome lenses. For now, I am not including the markers into any design plans yet - only so I can focus on getting the correct shape for the lens, screw holes, tub mount, and cable access. Once I figure that out, I will adjust the design to work in some type of marker lights. Initial prints will be in PLA since it's cheap to test with (something like $2 a print or less as I print single features instead of full housings) working up to ASA which will roughly cost me about $4.25 a side.
Most people likely don't care what color wire does what, since Blaine includes a pigtail that works and you just match them up - but in case you get curious like me:
Running:
Braking (the exposure really doesn't do this justice - notice how the table is way darker):
Reverse Only:
Braking + Reverse:
Fast forward a bit - Blaine put together a great taillight that is the brightest and cleanest I have seen to date (including phenomenal reverse lights), however my mind has still been on something close to that Savvy shape (it makes me think of a clean and low profile version of an OEM tail light). He was generous enough to let me buy some of the components a-la-carte to play with and didn't mind that I had a different style in mind.
Another year or so later, I finally have the bandwidth and growing CAD skill to play with some designs - so that project starts today. My intent is to 3d print low profile housings using Blaine's awesome lenses. For now, I am not including the markers into any design plans yet - only so I can focus on getting the correct shape for the lens, screw holes, tub mount, and cable access. Once I figure that out, I will adjust the design to work in some type of marker lights. Initial prints will be in PLA since it's cheap to test with (something like $2 a print or less as I print single features instead of full housings) working up to ASA which will roughly cost me about $4.25 a side.
Most people likely don't care what color wire does what, since Blaine includes a pigtail that works and you just match them up - but in case you get curious like me:
- White -> Ground
- Black -> Running/Parking Lights
- Red -> Brake light (bright)
- Yellow -> Reverse
Running:
Braking (the exposure really doesn't do this justice - notice how the table is way darker):
Reverse Only:
Braking + Reverse:
Cool idea to print them exactly how you want them.
Minor changes up front, new fairlead and swapping the hooks for the limited edition black anodized soft shackle recovery points. I just need to get some resistance and spool back up.
I forgot to share a few more pictures Mike took while I had to work and he was in his happy place doing work for me.
First the front left spring perch trimmed and cleaned up to clear the frame side of the track bar's Johnny Joint.
Next how far back the axle is pushed.
And finally the transmission mount welded down the sides where it could otherwise have bent and cracked over time.
There were a lot of little things that went into this that all add up to big improvements.
First the front left spring perch trimmed and cleaned up to clear the frame side of the track bar's Johnny Joint.
Next how far back the axle is pushed.
And finally the transmission mount welded down the sides where it could otherwise have bent and cracked over time.
There were a lot of little things that went into this that all add up to big improvements.
A lot of mid arms happening in the Colorado crew this winter.Did you guys decide to install them before savvyzzz goes tit's up?
I had mine sitting on the shelf for a couple years.
That's a nice problem to have!
That was my reason for buying; before any major redesign and/or price gouge.
I was considering buying just the bracket kit for the same reason. Building the arms wouldn’t be a problem.
Same. I have the mid arm on a shelf even though I won’t get to it until next fall/winter (I hope).
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