OP
I'm learning as I go. Will check some of the local stores and see if anyone carries blasting media. What do you use?
Wildman's TJ is getting a face lift
- Thread starter Wildman
- Start date
OP
Soda was the big mistake. They sell a 40/70 grit mix glass bead I think I'll try.
I think you’ll be happy. We would remove mill scale with it on raw steel for nice results.
OP
This is pure 
sexyness......
They either really cleaned up the old box or sent me a new one.
And I had to get a new assist cylinder because my model was discontinued.
The only bad part is that they sent the wrong reservoir cap back. So now I have to get the right one. Or send them my spare to have modified because they lost the first one I sent.
sexyness......They either really cleaned up the old box or sent me a new one.
And I had to get a new assist cylinder because my model was discontinued.
The only bad part is that they sent the wrong reservoir cap back. So now I have to get the right one. Or send them my spare to have modified because they lost the first one I sent.
Cut the gate out between 2-3. That way when you are creeping up something in 1st and things turn brown, you can slam reverse and save it.This is pure
View attachment 163466
View attachment 163467
They either really cleaned up the old box or sent me a new one.
View attachment 163469
And I had to get a new assist cylinder because my model was discontinued.
View attachment 163470
The only bad part is that they sent the wrong reservoir cap back. So now I have to get the right one. Or send them my spare to have modified because they lost the first one I sent.
OP
Thanks. I wish they made one like that but it shouldn't be too hard to cut it out.
Tox has shipped the tubing so can I bug you for some pictures of how you do the cut on the frame where the mid arm brackets go? Also do you have any pictures of what you did with the rear to raise the frame when you are cutting at the bend?
Again thanks for all your help.
I won't buy HF media again. I picked up 50 lbs of glass a little bit ago and it broke down REALLY fast. I've used "one time use" coal slag more successfully. Honestly, for the castings and steel you're cleaning up, just run down to the farm store and pick up 50 lbs of black diamond coal slag for 10 bucks and be done with it. You'll save SO much time, especially if you're trying to use soda!
https://www.blackdiamondabrasives.com/products/black-diamond-coal-slag
OP
OP
@mrblaine who's lower shock mounts on the front axle do you use? Are they a custom item made for you or are they from a vendor? Borrowed from @Midnight LJR (Awesome work all of you did)
OP
Been trying to mockup how the transmission shifter linkage is going to layout.
I think I have a plan but won't know until I get it under the Jeep
I think I have a plan but won't know until I get it under the Jeep
OP
@mrblaine you can tell me I'm fucked up like soup sandwich 
but I'd like your input on how to mount the swaybar mounts.
Do I need to make the triangle brace fit tighter to the C?
In the picture on your website it appears that the C doesn't curve as much as mine. Don't want to screw this up.
but I'd like your input on how to mount the swaybar mounts. Do I need to make the triangle brace fit tighter to the C?
In the picture on your website it appears that the C doesn't curve as much as mine. Don't want to screw this up.
You're just gonna have to make them fit since they are for a TJ inner C.@mrblaine you can tell me I'm fucked up like soup sandwich
View attachment 163692
View attachment 163693
View attachment 163694
View attachment 163695
View attachment 163692
Do I need to make the triangle brace fit tighter to the C?
In the picture on your website it appears that the C doesn't curve as much as mine. Don't want to screw this up.
I remember learning that trick a few years ago from UTV guys (who probably got it from the Jeep guys).
The less I think in terms of the stock drivetrain the more I realize that the 42RLE is not the answer the further I build.
It also hates being shifted between D and R quickly, I hear that makes them blow up fast.
OP
The one nice thing about having a 46RE transmission. It's from a full size truck so my Jeep even as a pig
isn't near what a Ram 2500 weighs. And this transmission was built to handle the added power of the 408.
OP
Ok just checking. Don't want to screw them up. I knew some fab work would be required.