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Post by bdmontero on Aug 4, 2016 17:40:12 GMT -5
Ya I was double checking. Crap. Lol
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Post by pinstryper on Aug 4, 2016 18:02:11 GMT -5
The pig fits right in if you're going to change R&P? ? but the Pig and the splines yeah you can pull it and use it if it's the ratio you want. front and rear.
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Post by pinstryper on Aug 4, 2016 18:03:07 GMT -5
But I've only done it twice... YMMV
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Post by pinstryper on Aug 4, 2016 18:05:25 GMT -5
Ya I told them I have the cash just need to set a date. Every person I called on 5-6 people and no one returns my calls. Tired of it. Even with the tire carrier. I'm seriously fixing to sell this thing and get something more aftermarket friendly. You call trying to find aftermarket for any of these things And they act like you're a redheaded stepchild
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Post by jkdv8 on Aug 4, 2016 18:23:14 GMT -5
Well, I don't know how they do things in Colorado but you would be hard pressed to find someone to do that type of work where I'm at. There isn't a state on the mainland where there are no shops that will do stuff like this. EVEN CA. 'Illegal' or not. Including Georgia. Which makes you wonder how the shops in these socialist states get away with installing completely new suspensions under Jeeps. And Toys. etc. Or Jeep. Because its cheap and easy. And because 'new' and 'different' is scary. This was already discussed. You are beating a dead horse. Edward I don't recall ever seeing or hearing about modifications like this on a daily driver until reading it on this site. There is way too much aftermarket support for the domestics to ever consider anything like this and it's also not cost effective. All those lifts and aftermarket suspensions setups use the existing mounting points. The more extensively modded ones are towed on flatbed trailers to the site. It was mentioned awhile back. Refresher course isn't a bad thing. You have your politics mixed up as well.
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Post by ES_97Sport on Aug 4, 2016 18:34:21 GMT -5
... I don't recall ever seeing or hearing about modifications like this on a daily driver until reading it on this site. There is way too much aftermarket support for the domestics to ever consider anything like this and it's also not cost effective. All those lifts and aftermarket suspensions setups use the existing mounting points. The more extensively modded ones are towed on flatbed trailers to the site. It was mentioned awhile back. Refresher course isn't a bad thing. Mentioned like what, two weeks ago? That is because you don't wheel. Obviously. Very obviously. Edward
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Post by jkdv8 on Aug 4, 2016 19:16:46 GMT -5
Nah it's been longer than two weeks.
If you have pics or a link of a screwed and chopped daily driven jeep or a truck from the big 3 please do share.
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Post by bdmontero on Aug 5, 2016 9:41:07 GMT -5
Anywhew back to topic, so I spoke with the shop that did my snorkel install, can't believe I forgot about him. Dean said he'd do a IFS lift but the SAS would need to be scheduled waaaaaaaaay in advance. So I'll run with an IFS for a year and start buying parts for an SAS until then. He is a ceritifed technician and has a laser alignment system.
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Post by jkdv8 on Aug 5, 2016 14:16:47 GMT -5
To be on the safe side I would run it by the insurance company. Some have limitations on suspension modifications (nothing over 4") and some won't cover it all. Something like this however would fall under the custom car/truck classification where it would need to be inspected before being tagged and insured. Something to consider as you don't want to find out the hard way. Carry on.
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Post by bdmontero on Aug 5, 2016 18:13:53 GMT -5
As I said I'm in the process of an umbrella policy. Plus Oklahoma is probably the most laxed on road laws we don't even have inspections. I'm not saying the previous sentence is a good thing. I wouldn't be doing the work my Tech Dean would. He's done about a thousand of them he said and has yet one problem and does really good work. But yes an umbrella policy is in the works.
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Post by ES_97Sport on Aug 5, 2016 18:28:51 GMT -5
Anywhew back to topic, so I spoke with the shop that did my snorkel install, can't believe I forgot about him. Dean said he'd do a IFS lift but the SAS would need to be scheduled waaaaaaaaay in advance. So I'll run with an IFS for a year and start buying parts for an SAS until then. He is a ceritifed technician and has a laser alignment system. Ok. THAT doesn't surprise me. I have always had to schedule during off-season. That's normal. The shops are slammed pretty much from March to October. I've been waiting for three months and it'll be another two before I can get the big Sport in for the hydraulic assist. Uh, which BTW, is another piece. They have to be able to weld. And do math. Well, at least use a ruler. The welding is very important. I would want to see some examples of his welding work - snap pics and post them. I'm no kidding serious - most of the work I've seen is well designed and even well put together, but the welds are CRAP. There isn't a hell of a lot of welding involved. Track bar brackets, the brackets for the radius arms, the axle wedges if its Ford arms, the reinforcing plates for the engine bay frame segments, the tubes for relocating the steering box and the axle brackets for the ram if you do hydraulic assist. But, these are all critical pieces, so.... Mmmmm. That's probably not such a bad thing. That's time for me to get my duckies in a row and for you to get parts. Most of the axle companies are anywhere from 6 to 8 weeks to three months depending on the time of year. Edward
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Post by ES_97Sport on Aug 5, 2016 18:31:38 GMT -5
... He's done about a thousand of them he said and has yet one problem and does really good work. .... Solid axle swaps? Edward
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Post by bdmontero on Aug 5, 2016 18:33:51 GMT -5
(Face palm) I'm sorry I forgot that part. Lol been a busy week. Lol. No he said of the IFS lifts. He has done about 4-5 axle swaps on Chevy's. He knows imports the best though. He ran an Isuzu for along time. Yes I'll definitely get some welding examples.
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Post by ES_97Sport on Aug 5, 2016 19:14:05 GMT -5
(Face palm) I'm sorry I forgot that part. Lol been a busy week. Lol. No he said of the IFS lifts. He has done about 4-5 axle swaps on Chevy's. He knows imports the best though. He ran an Isuzu for along time. Yes I'll definitely get some welding examples. Ok. Yea, when you said that I was wondering. AFAIKT anyone doing that kind of work on that scale seems to be on Pirate and I kinda keep track so I wondered if it was someone I might know. Chevy? Most likely leafs or links. Ask him if he's worked on the radius arm suspension on the Land Cruiser and Ford Bronco. If he's worked on the old Broncos or Rangers with the radius arms then he knows everything there is to know there. If hes done lifts on the LC's he might have some useful ideas or opinions. In fact, if hes worked on both, tell him we're considering the LC arms instead of Ford and see what he thinks. It sounds like he has a good range of experience. Find out if he's familiar with the old AW4 Cherokee transmission and the NP231 transfer cases. Those are the other two major pieces that he'll need to monkey with. Edward
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Post by bdmontero on Aug 5, 2016 19:17:22 GMT -5
Will do man. I haven't even thought of asking him about the np231! Good idea!
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