Since I did the M.O.R.E. shackle reverse THEN decided to slide new D44's under the CJI had to remake the brackets. I wanted to keep them removable so I fabbed and drilled everything with that in mind.
I needed to move 1.87" each side outboard and swapping sides would have been just over 3" each side, so I decided to make a new plate, weld to the existing (bling) mounts and then stiffen the outter plate. This is what I came up with - - - and how I got there.
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Nice job....MORE should hire you
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OK,
Here's ansince I've finally been able to get back to work on the CJ, SOA project.
Rear perch welded in, but not braced
I think I may have a problem here?? The tie rod is only ~1/4 in above the spring on the P-side, but about 1" on the drivers side? And I need a new drop pittman that will fit the 3/4" Heim joint
WOOHOO! FINALLY SITTING ON RUBBER!!!
(but I had to take the left front back off or I couldn't get in/out of the shop)
HI-steer setup drivers-side (not bolted down)
HI-steer setup pssngr-side (not bolted down)
Me and the Jeep in my Way to small shop
Closer-up proof of the dastardly deed, done dirt cheap...
OK, time for lunch - then, it's back to the shop with me ...
Mudrat
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"'The trouble with our liberal friends is not that they're ignorant; it's just that they know so much that isn't so.' "
-Ronald Reagan
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The Jeep is looking good Mudrat.
SAWEET!
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OMG! Is that an actual bulltear shakle?? I don't believe it! What's the temp over at satan's house? Did he turn the air on?Anywho, man that rig looks great Mud! I need to get my rear in gear and come out there to help you take it out for the maiden voyage! So should I bring the bottle of champagne to break on her bumper.....oh wait, better make that a bottle of Natural Light-we are all red necks you know!
Keep the pics coming!!
Jack
Oh, and btw, whey you're done, feel free to finish up my engine for me!
Jack, Jack, Jack ...Originally Posted by Lifted79CJ7
OMG! Is that an actual bulltear shakle?? ...
Anywho, man that rig looks great Mud!
So should I bring the bottle of champagne to break on her bumper.....oh wait, better make that a bottle of Natural Light-we are all red necks you know!
Jack
Oh, and btw, whey you're done, feel free to finish up my engine for me!
First; YES it is a BT shackle - Actually I have 2 complete sets 1 for the CJ and 1 for the YJ.
Second; You bring 'diet beer' and your sleeping in the shop instead of the couch!!! It's dark or nothing (though your homebrew wasn't bad for a pilsner)
Three; I've offered you my bench and air tools so you can port and polish - anything bigger will have to wait
Mudrat
" “It is said that men go mad in herds, and only come to their senses slowly, and one by one.." -Charles MacKay
"'The trouble with our liberal friends is not that they're ignorant; it's just that they know so much that isn't so.' "
-Ronald Reagan
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Jack is an hour away and I am 5 minutes; I need to get myself over there for some hard cider. I will be getting under way in a few days and won't be around for a few months.l
Yeah yeah - Going around the Horn, with stops in various South American ports in several countries - tough lifeBut jsut because your going through the Straight of Magellan dosen't get you the Certicicate of Magellion - you have to circumnavigate the GLOBE for that.
And I don't hae any cider leftI MAY have some Amber Bock though
You're always welcome Rob. But that 5 mins seems like DAYS sometimes
Mudrat
Golden Shellback, Order of Magellian, Order of the Ditch, Blue Nose, Royal Blue Nose (North Pole), and a few others
" “It is said that men go mad in herds, and only come to their senses slowly, and one by one.." -Charles MacKay
"'The trouble with our liberal friends is not that they're ignorant; it's just that they know so much that isn't so.' "
-Ronald Reagan
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I might have to take you up on the head work. I still need to get a valve spring compressor to get my old valves out first. Anyone know of a good place to pick up some replacement valves and locks as a set? Anywho, good work and can't wait to see all the new goodies you picked up today!
Jack
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