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Post by cousinmike on Apr 7, 2013 23:44:51 GMT -5
Here's the rear brackets I fabricated from a set of front D44's. I dropped them down so I can run 15's.   |
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Post by cousinmike on Apr 14, 2013 8:27:28 GMT -5
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Post by cousinmike on Apr 14, 2013 9:37:31 GMT -5
Finally found the front tires I've been looking for. Grip-Spur's.  |
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Post by cousinmike on Apr 14, 2013 23:06:17 GMT -5
Rear end is in. Just need to install the driveline and fill the fluids.   |
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Post by cousinmike on Apr 16, 2013 10:10:08 GMT -5
Think I found the colors for the Jeep. Black and orange.
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Post by cousinmike on Apr 19, 2013 22:30:13 GMT -5
Should springs on coilover gas shocks be this hard or does anyone know if these are the wrong springs for these shocks. The spring stack is quite a bit taller than the shock and I cannot install the springs by hand. The spring rates are 400 and 125. I am looking at putting these on the rear of the Jeep. Maybe connect them further back on a lower control arm on a four link setup. These shocks only have 8 inches of travel, so I figure I can make up wheel travel with the location and angle of the shock.  |
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Post by cousinmike on Apr 19, 2013 22:35:30 GMT -5
With this spring rate I figure it will take 687.5 pounds to compress the springs enough to get them on.
Spring rate 125 per inch x 5.5 inches. Ug...need to go back to the gym.
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Post by cousinmike on Apr 26, 2013 11:42:53 GMT -5
No one? Is there an easy way to get the springs on, or do I need to get a spring compressor?
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Post by Rock Dawg on Apr 26, 2013 11:59:04 GMT -5
No one? Is there an easy way to get the springs on, or do I need to get a spring compressor? I'm guessing you will need a spring compressor, or take it to someone. I know a guy if you need a number. |
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Post by WILLYNILLY on Apr 27, 2013 8:00:51 GMT -5
That is a really stiff spring, my race truck runs a 275lb rate. I want to say most of the guys I know run a 150-200 upper and 250 lower. The springs do look a little long but a spring compressor should do it. I think you can borrow them from most auto parts stores.
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Post by poorboy1 on Apr 27, 2013 9:38:36 GMT -5
My pig of a truck only runs 250/200. My springs completely relaxed are no longer than the shock either. The tender spring is 2" longer than the main spring as well if I remember right. I would have to look it up. Go to FOAs sight and read about how they calculate spring rate. It shouldnt matter what shock your running the idea should be the same.
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Post by cousinmike on May 5, 2013 8:58:15 GMT -5
I called King and the springs for these shocks are suppose to be 8 inch over 10 inch. These springs are both 12 inch. That makes more sense.
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Post by poorboy1 on Jun 11, 2013 23:18:49 GMT -5
What exactly did you do with the rear brakes? Looks like you cut down D44 backing plates for brackets. But you lowered them. What rotor are you running with the lowered brackets? I assume still using Chevy calipers. 1/2 ton calipers or 3/4 ton? I hope not 1/2 ton cause I just scraped my 1/2 ton stuff.
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Post by cousinmike on Jun 12, 2013 7:34:24 GMT -5
The rotor, caliper bracket/backing plate, calipers and brake hoses came from a 1974 Chevy 3/4 ton Suburban. I cut down the brackets and welded tubing spacers to the back for the back spacing instead of welding them to the spindle. What I meant by lowering them is I cut and bent down the top outer ends and re-welded, and ground the inner tabs so the calipers would fit again. so they would clear 15 inch wheels. The bracket center hole is the fit perfectly over the spindle, but I had to drill new mounting holes to bolt them to the D60 flange.
I used mid 70's Chevy 3/4 ton calipers. I think either 1/2 or 3/4 ton caliper will work.
I know I said on FB that I would lean towards using the 14 bolt, but thinking about it later I would go with the D60. I've been pounding on mine for over 3 years and haven't had a problem, and I've been trying to shave any extra weight that I can.
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Post by cousinmike on Jul 16, 2013 9:24:40 GMT -5
Finally finished the grill, but not sure about the color.  |
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