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Post by iwonajeep on Jan 8, 2011 23:11:13 GMT -4
This is going to be more of a re-build than a new project, I have dismantled my JK/TJ hybrid 44 to widen it to match the rear and reduce coil-over bind at full flex by widening my stance on the axle also upgrading to flat-tops and lock-outs at the same time. So the same ole drill, 76 Chevy knuckles Spindles & brakes, Ford Hubs and rotors, I will re-use the JK Rubicon selectable diff and go with RCV's for 4 reasons, 1: need to mis-match my axles, f-150 inners, chevy outer to match the chevy spindle/brake combo. 2: if I'm going to not cheap out and go chrome-moly I can't get ford inners and chevy outers as a kit to achieve the 65" width, would cost a bundle to order individual but RCV's can be ordered that way. 3:Lifetime warranty.... I want to be able to cut-er and pin it, might try the mud pit at Jam. 4: chicks dig-em
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Post by smith on Jan 8, 2011 23:28:53 GMT -4
I was reading about this on ROF... good way to beef up the Rubi outers. Especially with the tire size you run Are you going to make links for the high steer? or is there something you can bolt on?
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Post by iwonajeep on Jan 9, 2011 8:49:14 GMT -4
Alan is machiening the right knuckle and building the right steering arm, I only plan on running the drag link off of it to eliminate any posibility of play found in the traditional steering setup. I'm not worried about the tierod I will be sporting a Just-a-flex with larger TRE's which already sit on top of the existing steering arms so I will have the same clearance I was used to with my previous high-steer setup and run my stabalizer off of that.
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Post by 90bronco on Jan 9, 2011 8:50:28 GMT -4
Very interesting parts list . So the chevy knuckles are for your hi-steer and the inner f150 spline match the 44 in front but why switch to a ford rotor and hub? I thought the chevy and ford spindels were different .
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Post by dan on Jan 9, 2011 14:16:06 GMT -4
possibly, Allen, for the 5-on-5.5 pattern to match his rear f-150 8.8. wouldn't the chev be 6-bolt?
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Post by 90bronco on Jan 9, 2011 16:00:22 GMT -4
possibly, Allen, for the 5-on-5.5 pattern to match his rear f-150 8.8. wouldn't the chev be 6-bolt? that's what i mean . I thought the chevy stuff ie spindels were different that the ford ones ...different size bearings they not ?? I guess not ,i'm sure Tracy has done his homework or even done this before,just curious.
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Post by iwonajeep on Jan 9, 2011 16:14:39 GMT -4
Not a great feeling tearing apart a perfectly good working front end but electric lockers are pricey. The spindles on the early-mid 70's chevy and fords take the same bearings, and ford has the 5.5" bolt circle I need and stronger hub setup than Jeep/scout.
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Post by 90bronco on Jan 9, 2011 16:31:57 GMT -4
Right on ,i just found it on Mr . N's Danna Bible lol
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Post by Creepy on Jan 9, 2011 18:02:35 GMT -4
Love the mish-mash of parts, little bit of old iron mixed in with the latest and greatest.
Neat-o! lol
What kind of street milage is this rig seeing these days? Depending on the answer to that....
Q: Is there a point to having locking hubs with a selectable locker? Why not just drive flanges?
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Post by 90bronco on Jan 9, 2011 19:53:21 GMT -4
Less turning parts and better manner's when it does get pavement use?
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Post by rue on Jan 9, 2011 20:42:37 GMT -4
Nice pile of parts.hopefully you'll have them at your place at when I make it down to get my parts.
how did you go about getting the tubes out of the center?
Rue
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Post by iwonajeep on Jan 9, 2011 21:26:45 GMT -4
Less turning parts and better manner's when it does get pavement use? You nailed it, an Escalade on the 101 and an Amstrong built buggy in the woods......or as close to those as I can get. how did you go about getting the tubes out of the center? Rue Just cut as close to the case as I could get, blow out the weld in plugs, grind untill I saw a line then press out from inside. I don't drive it in the winter at all Jan, It's been sitting since Valley Crawl waiting for this mod. I really only needed to widen the front and change the bolt circle to 5.5" , Lock-outs are a bonus.
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Post by justajeep on Jan 14, 2011 16:11:33 GMT -4
Here's some of the machine work for this build. He's using Chev knuckles, spindles, and brakes with Ford hubs and rotors. The Chev spindle is on the left, Ford on the right. Ford hub isn't going to fit on Chev spindle... ...but with some turning in the lathe... ... and it will. Facing off the pass side flat top knuckle in the mill. Drilling the holes, and tapping them. Here's a shot just for Jan
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Post by Creepy on Jan 14, 2011 18:20:37 GMT -4
Heh heh, lovin it! I'm keeping that pic for a phone screensaver.
Really nice vice there too, man! Makes that setup a hell of a lot easier.
that is the horz. mill from the Navy ship?
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Post by justajeep on Jan 14, 2011 18:29:25 GMT -4
Yes, that's the one, 1946 Milwaukee. I've been meaning to take a pic of that speed for a while.
That vice is very handy, use it a lot making aircraft parts.
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