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1947 CJ20A
Oct 22, 2013 14:37:16 GMT -5
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Post by cousinmike on Oct 22, 2013 14:37:16 GMT -5
lol may be the muddiest its been but it was for a good cause was entreating to watch you buggy guys in the mud pit It was fun not hiding behind closed doors. Lol I'm sure this will not be the last time it get this muddy. |
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Post by ramboy1990 on Oct 22, 2013 23:56:27 GMT -5
lol may be the muddiest its been but it was for a good cause was entreating to watch you buggy guys in the mud pit It was fun not hiding behind closed doors. Lol I'm sure this will not be the last time it get this muddy. you guys going to make it to the turkey day run I hope my jeeps ready by then the dodge is not going back into bens mudhole lol |
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Post by cousinmike on Oct 23, 2013 13:05:04 GMT -5
It was fun not hiding behind closed doors. Lol I'm sure this will not be the last time it get this muddy. you guys going to make it to the turkey day run I hope my jeeps ready by then the dodge is not going back into bens mudhole lol I'd like to. Have to see for sure when it gets closer. |
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Post by cousinmike on Jan 13, 2014 12:45:11 GMT -5
I relocated the motor, trany, T-case back four more inches and down about two inches. The motor is now about 8 inches further back from stock position. Dropping it down puts it back at stock height so I'll have a better driveline angle with the four-link setup because it'll have more down travel and a shorter driveline. Hopefully this weight transfer will make it handle a little better on the track as well.  |
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Post by cousinmike on Feb 18, 2014 13:55:24 GMT -5
Got the link brackets cutout and tacked on the rear. Made from 3x3x3/16 tube steel. I need to get started on the top link mount now.   |
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Post by cousinmike on Feb 24, 2014 15:08:01 GMT -5
Just about done with the horrizontal top link truss mount. I think it looks a little wierd with the offset pinion, but the links centered. Just need to clearance the lower link brackets and drill the link bolt holes.    |
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Post by cousinmike on Mar 13, 2014 22:51:33 GMT -5
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Post by cousinmike on Mar 13, 2014 22:54:20 GMT -5
Scored another set of paddles. 16.50x15's. Just need to swap the wheels over to 8 lug wheels. Paddles on all 4?  |
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Post by The Scout That Could on Mar 14, 2014 14:22:50 GMT -5
BADASS!! Love your build. How hard was figuring out the geometry for the links? What did you consider when you build them? i.e. Travel, flex, wheelbase.
Thanks, Nick
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Post by cousinmike on Mar 14, 2014 23:33:45 GMT -5
Thanks Here's where I come up with my design: www.therangerstation.com/Magazine/winter2007/4_link_tech.htm The main purpose of my build is obstacle racing, but I like to just play around as well. This makes it tough building an all around rig. You need the rig to have travel with limited body role on the track and sand dunes, but flexible offroading. At this point it's going to be more of a test and tune/trial and error kind of thing. |
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Post by The Scout That Could on Mar 15, 2014 21:06:09 GMT -5
Great link! I've been wanting to wrap my head around linked suspensions for awhile. Keep up the good work!
Nick
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Post by cousinmike on Mar 16, 2014 10:39:21 GMT -5
Upper Wishbone Link  Adjustable Link brackets  |
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Post by cousinmike on Mar 16, 2014 23:56:04 GMT -5
Lower link brackets done  Upper link brackets done  |
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Post by cousinmike on Mar 17, 2014 17:16:53 GMT -5
The way the adjustable brackets are set up I should be able to lift the Jeep 4 1/2 inches (if i ever decide to) and still maintain the same link angles.
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Post by The Scout That Could on Mar 17, 2014 23:53:18 GMT -5
KOOL!!!
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