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1947 CJ20A
Mar 19, 2014 23:50:59 GMT -5
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Post by stefanh on Mar 19, 2014 23:50:59 GMT -5
Comin along good man. Looks good
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Post by cousinmike on Apr 23, 2014 14:36:14 GMT -5
Here's as far as I got last month before I tried to cut my thumb off. I got the upper coilover mount mocked up. Now I need to get the lower mount to the axle done and put it all back together. I get the pin pulled out of my thumb tomorrow so hopefully I can get this thing finished soon.  |
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Post by The Scout That Could on Apr 23, 2014 23:59:13 GMT -5
Solid!  |
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Post by cousinmike on May 4, 2014 23:11:59 GMT -5
Got a little more done with some new parts. Not sure if it would be better to mount these struts vertical or angle them down to the front.  |
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Post by poorboy1 on May 5, 2014 22:52:04 GMT -5
At the very least I would angle them forward enough that when the axle is in full droop they are vertical.
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Post by cousinmike on May 6, 2014 12:37:35 GMT -5
Good point. I'm going to angle them to the front enough to weld the molunting tabs on the bottom of the tube like in this pic. Figure it'll give me abount one more inch of travel.  |
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Post by cousinmike on May 11, 2014 16:25:05 GMT -5
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Post by cousinmike on Jun 2, 2014 23:01:58 GMT -5
Well that sucked. I had to shorten the lower links about an inch to correct the pinion angle. Messed up one joint so had to order another one and a bung. The heim threaded right in about half way no problem then bound and had to mess up the threads getting it out.  |
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Post by poorboy1 on Jun 3, 2014 16:30:58 GMT -5
If you have an old worn out chromoly heim you can cut grooves in the thread and make a chaser out of it for cleaning up and future bungs.
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Post by cousinmike on Jun 3, 2014 21:52:32 GMT -5
If you have an old worn out chromoly heim you can cut grooves in the thread and make a chaser out of it for cleaning up and future bungs. Ah good idea. I think what happened is I cut into the bug a little when cutting it of the link and it must have melted or deformed the threads when welding it back on. I used antiseize on the second link but still had a hard time working the heim on. I picked up a Lincoln 135 mig welder that buns a little hotter than my miller so I'm still getting used to the settings. |
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Post by poorboy1 on Jun 3, 2014 22:17:38 GMT -5
That heim is probably salvageable. Just grind the first few threads off. As for the chaser idea I cant claim it, I heard it from ruff stuff on pirate who heard it from someone else.
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Post by cousinmike on Jun 5, 2014 13:51:51 GMT -5
Ordered the new hiem and bung from Barnes 4wd standard shipping and it go here in 3 day. They seem to be on the ball and have good prices as well.
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Post by cousinmike on Jun 5, 2014 13:53:31 GMT -5
That heim is probably salvageable. Just grind the first few threads off. As for the chaser idea I cant claim it, I heard it from ruff stuff on pirate who heard it from someone else. Wasn't giving credit. Just saying.  |
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Post by cousinmike on Jun 24, 2014 14:38:12 GMT -5
Getting more done. I broke my foot so things are taking a little longer than I had hoped. Rear brake line is done. Had NAPA make up a braided steel line to run along the upper link. Found a "T" and other fittings at Ace Hardware in Saint Helens. They have a good assortment of brake fittings in their plumbing department. Welded in a tube cross member at the "B" pillar. This will be part of the structural support when I get around to cutting out the back half of the frame and tubing it.  ORI struts are installed and now working on the floor pans. Welded on new header collectors. When I moved the drivetrain back the collectors were running into the roll cage where it's welded to the frame. Rear drive line is now cut down and rewelded.  Hopefully I can get the rest of this together this weekend. |
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Post by Rock Dawg on Jun 24, 2014 17:04:01 GMT -5
Looking good Mike! Best of luck getting it done this weekend!
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