Rock STew/

[inVERt'D]

I found ya great deal David,

http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/pts/3460429419.html

Oh that's a beauty! Do you know what I really see there? Goodbye Cherry Bomb, it's mini-stacks straight through the hood!

[Toolman]

Update, I started getting into the front end and replaced the ball joints, the currie steering was on it's way out so I bought the Teraflex high steer knuckle set up ($100 more than currectlync) and have been exercising the suspension a lot.
Painted the boat sides with some oil base paint and the color isn't right. I wasn't going for the galvanized look so it will get re shot while on the rig sealing all the hardware.






I used some rubber flooring to seal of the interior to the exterior to keep things from falling out while driving. I have punched some vent holes in the kick panel also for air movement. (Pics later)


Took it to the next level and flipped the drag link and Tie rod to the top on the knuckles for more clearance.


I used the old track bar for parts, I chopped off the ends and re welded them accordingly. I had an extra RE end so no more worn out rubber bushing on the axle side. The RE track bar was TWEAKED !!


I use a microphone stand as another set of hands to hold stuff while I'm sleeping under the jeep.


Battery, and fuse box


old bumper were air tanks so I found this in the sanford pile and got it mounted and plumbed.


Ran into a slight problem. The TJ went in the garage with no top and 35's scraping the roll bar on garage door. Now with 37's and no weight it's actually about an 1" higher now. I swapped the rear coils for some 3.5" and it still won't roll out, so I need to air down to get it out until new garage door goes in.

It's on to the sway bar mounts if the track bar doesn't hit anything at full compression, if anyone has done this mod chime in with some pics on how you did the link mounts.

[dirtman13]

Ran into a slight problem. The TJ went in the garage with no top and 35's scraping the roll bar on garage door. Now with 37's and no weight it's actually about an 1" higher now. I swapped the rear coils for some 3.5" and it still won't roll out, so I need to air down to get it out until new garage door goes in.

Looks great. When I did my build I actually measured the garage door opening and used it as a maximum height for the Jeep. Kept me low to the ground and don't need to air down each time.

[Toolman]

It'll be fine with a roll up garage door, problem is the old style door eat's up about 5"- 6" of clearance. I had to make a choice when I spent the money, cheap garage door now or Jeep parts . choice was clear, I'll buy a nicer garage door later when Jeep is finished. I am keeping in mind the max height with soft top on so that I can drive right in and out. I was actually surprised and very happy it fit, I thought I'd have to replace garage door immediately. There are some structural issues that need to be addressed for a new door to look and fit proper. No biggy I just need a little time to get it done, and I'm sure the 2nd time I have to air down to get it in will be enough motivation.

[aw12345]

You have been a busy boy Mike, nice progress

[inVERt'D]

It's on to the sway bar mounts if the track bar doesn't hit anything at full compression, if anyone has done this mod chime in with some pics on how you did the link mounts.

I haven't used them or done exactly what you're doing, but since you're going high-steer and keeping your coils(?) you might check out Teraflex's sway bar relocators. They used to be about $100 a pair, but you could make your own.

[inVERt'D]

Correction: I guess "Sway Bar Link Mounts" is a better description and what Teraflex calls them.

http://www.quadratec.com/products/16191_101X_PG.htm

[curtis]

I got my Sway bar link mounts here.
http://blackmagicbrakes.com/Jeep_Co-Op.php

[inVERt'D]

I got my Sway bar link mounts here.
http://blackmagicbrakes.com/Jeep_Co-Op.php

That's an interesting option. Price is definitely more reasonable. The Teraflex style mounts to spring perch and swoops around outboard. Really the only other way to do it is off the inner C like those you've got. It's almost enough to make a guy want coilovers.

[Toolman]

those are nice and easier to make than the teraflex, I was looking for some redneck engineering.

[1 Bad F N Z]

Looks great. When I did my build I actually measured the garage door opening and used it as a maximum height for the Jeep. Kept me low to the ground and don't need to air down each time.

Well take the rear tires off and roll it out on jacks. Kevin

[Tumbleweed13]

Look'n good Mike. When are we go'n wheel'n?

[Toolman]

Look'n good Mike. When are we go'n wheel'n?

Next weekend, I'm sick of the garage.

[Toolman]

It runs and drives now tomorrow I will test it





I need to get it aligned and balance the tires somehow.

[aw12345]

Looking sweet