We have adjustable uppers and lowers (JKS J-AXIS), I set the lengths to what is recommended by Curry for their 4" lift arm lengths. I thought this was just what you got with a 4" short arm lift? Is it expected that the axle can be centered better with adjustable control arms with a 4" short arm lift?
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We have adjustable uppers and lowers (JKS J-AXIS), I set the lengths to what is recommended by Curry for their 4" lift arm lengths. I thought this was just what you got with a 4" short arm lift? Is it expected that the axle can be centered better with adjustable control arms with a 4" short arm lift?
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That's first class. Thanks for sharing.
Are those smoked out lenses on the marker lights? Where can I get some
Said many times but truly awesome work and documentation. come on spring right, enjoy it...life long memories for sure. I bet his buddies think different now about the process and outcome.
Thanks. We’ve been out for a few quick rides. So far, it has been great. We adjusted the control arms to improve the rear pinion angle and front caster. Haven’t had it up to highway speeds to see if the front shaft is vibrating at all. We’ll see.
When you primed your oil pump did you have your valve cover off? I have my valve cover off and I'm priming the pump but I have one rocker not getting any oil out of the push rod. Just curious how much oil is supposed to come out. Steady stream, squirt out etc...??
So our Jeep is pretty much done (and I guess this build thread is done as well). It has been an awesome project. Thanks to everyone for all of your help. Now if we could only get it registered...
Coronavirus, I think they are only doing commercial registrations right now, and I don't want to go hang out in the registry for hours in this climate... It can wait a bit, not like we have anywhere to go in it anyways
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I really dig those CJ-style Kentrol mirrors. I am considering a pair of these for my own Jeep. How do you like them so far?
Any problems?
We have not had them up to highway speeds, so can't comment on noise or how the move or vibrate. I did change the securing bolt for the arm to a cap screw from the thumb knob that they come with (to be able to tighten them down better). And the doors will hit them at full swing so shorter straps are needed...
So it looks like our build thread will live on now that my son has found a new "accessory" for his Jeep.
1947 Bantam T3-C Civilian 1/4 Ton trailer. My wife's uncle had it sitting behind his barn. Gave it to us to save...
Bantam built many of the Military Jeep 1/4 Ton trailers for WWII. When the war was over, they built the civilian version for a few years with left over parts.
1947 Bantam T3-C Civilian 1/4 Ton trailer. My wife's uncle had it sitting behind his barn. Gave it to us to save...
Bantam built many of the Military Jeep 1/4 Ton trailers for WWII. When the war was over, they built the civilian version for a few years with left over parts.
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The tubs were welded on with some stitch welds around the edges and under the floor, we cut them to get the tub off to be able to get the frame repaired/refinished. We decided that every bolt should be replaced, so they were all cut off leaving a pile of parts to be de-crusted and refinished...
He is doing all the cutting. weld repair, and grinding himself. Keeping him busy in the shut down:
the sheet metal floor was pretty much toast so we made this frame to:
1. attach a marine plywood floor to
2. make the tub bolt on (tub sides will be welded to this frame, then this frame will be bolted to the real frame)
1. attach a marine plywood floor to
2. make the tub bolt on (tub sides will be welded to this frame, then this frame will be bolted to the real frame)
Bearings regreased, new hub seals,leaf springs, shackles, u-bolts and everything coated in POR:
