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Post by oltmann on Jul 1, 2015 8:16:51 GMT -8
Looks solid. You might want to watch for crack propagation in the corner of your gusset/bracket junction. Tri-axial stress from welding.
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Post by petee on Dec 4, 2015 18:56:33 GMT -8
Quick update. More to come. Found cracks in the frame so I decided to cut it off at the motor mounts and rebuild it. Using 2x2" box and some fish plates to tie back to the factory frame. Mocked up the Dana 60 with some leafs I had but switched gears after Daryl offered his take off Rubicon express rear arms he just replaced on the Lj I mocked up this front end tube work and I'm letting it marinate in the garage to make sure I like it. That's it for now. Still have more parts to buy and head scratching but I hope to have this dialed for February.
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Post by petee on Dec 13, 2015 20:50:41 GMT -8
Worked on the pan hard bar mounts and trying to line up the steering. Made a new steering gear mount so I can put it anywhere I need. Also torched out the lower axle link mounts but still need to grind them smooth. The lower frame link mounts are tacked up I just need to take then to work and weld them with a big welder. Soon I'll mock up the control arms and get to start flexing it out for clearances.
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Post by petee on Dec 20, 2015 16:51:50 GMT -8
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pack it in, pack it out
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Post by ODJeepster on Dec 21, 2015 18:20:26 GMT -8
Coming together nicely!!! Can't wait to see front cycle.
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Post by petee on Dec 31, 2015 20:15:32 GMT -8
More bracket making. Started on the truss it will later be skinned with 3/16 or something. Upper frame mount Upper axle mount and rear view of truss. Front view Bump stop pad that matches the OEM spring perch I will use for the other side bump stop pad.
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Post by ODJeepster on Dec 31, 2015 22:27:56 GMT -8
It would look trick to break out the Hougen and mag drill a pattern of 1-1/2" holes on the side plates before you weld them on. Also, you gonna add a small gusset to the bolt plate?
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Post by petee on Dec 31, 2015 23:26:59 GMT -8
I plan on speed holes for sure. And yes I'll probably gusset that area and probably weld it to the cast just for fun. But wanted to utilize the free bolt holes and keep the flat spot beyond it for the bump stop pad
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Post by petee on Jan 1, 2016 19:04:08 GMT -8
Ok got a few hours. I welded up the upper axle bracket. Then found it's home.... Hopefully. Third times a charm. Don't mind the diamond plate it's just a temporary frame jig. The old one was in the way. Getting the starter out someday might suck. It's pretty tight but everything clears with 4" of up travel at my current ride height. I might raise ride height up an inch in the future. This is the limit of up travel. The oil filter. If I bought a relocation kit I could gain an other inch. Maybe.
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Post by ljdude on Jan 2, 2016 22:21:38 GMT -8
Your moving along nicely.
Speed holes are cool.
You might want to do the relocation of the oil filter. Even if you dont go for more travel, with clearances that close you will end up with a control arm into it. Just my drunkin thoughts.... And oddly enough they are usually correct.
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Post by petee on Jan 3, 2016 7:57:38 GMT -8
It's definitely making me a little nervous. It would be a quick way to end a day in a messy way
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Post by petee on Jan 4, 2016 18:09:35 GMT -8
Started on some of the plating on the frame. This one is under the upper frame end link. Tried some bump stops I got at pick and pull but they are too long and too squishy. I decided that these little shorties would work since I can dial the air shocks in so they slow everything down before the hit. Air shocks naturally have a very progressive spring rate. So these are to stops the upper from taking out the oil filter. Then I cut some steel out of the upper bracket to make starter pulling easier someday.
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Post by ExCabSwap on Jan 7, 2016 2:33:15 GMT -8
Looks like really awesome progress! I've got some reinforcement I need to do on my frame as well... is there a recommended thickness to use for the plates? Or does it differ depending on the need of reinforcement?
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Post by petee on Jan 8, 2016 7:27:07 GMT -8
It kinda differs. Toyota's have a fairly thick material I would think 1/8" would be fine
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Post by petee on Jan 9, 2016 20:39:30 GMT -8
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