Here's your opportunity to help.

We're looking for discussion topics worthy of being a TOTW.

General welding info.

I know a ton can be found in a search, but with all this cage and axle talk, some reminders on how to weld cast, prepare metal, cutting...etc... might come in handy.

Anything on electrical, i.e. ALT swaps, gauges, lighting, batteries..not too hardcore, but stuff that makes the rigs go:)

Well Im looking around for a complete 4.3 with all the computers and such but untill then I need to know how to get the max perfomance out of my carb off road.

I have heard of off road kits and such, I dont know if there would be enough out there to make it a TOTW but I do know many wheelers like myslef do not have the funds for electronic injection just yet and we need to know what to do to our carbs in the mean time.

Perhaps for those of us with older rusting rigs, a TOTW regarding body work and rust repair.

Eric

stretching the wheelbase

grooving or siping tires

Originally posted by aaronlosey
stretching the wheelbase

This could be good.

Between different springs, body and frame mods, and what is a good WB to streach to could be a good topic.

Ooooh, how 'bout whether pipe is good for cages or not? :flipoff2: :flipoff2: :flipoff2:

Originally posted by aaronlosey
stretching the wheelbase

I'll second that! Maybe a discussion on what is the "ultimate" wheelbase. (WHoa! Now that's a loaded question! :flipoff2: )

Don't you know that you can use pipe for a cage if you design it right? :flipoff2: :rolleyes: :D

How about all the info for trany and transfercase swaps, this could include gearing options, auto, manual, adapters, total lengths, strength, .............

I second the welding info. How to tell if you're getting good penetration, the purpose of multiple passes and how to do them, different patterns, techniques for welding out of position, etc.

i agree with TOTW on siping and grooving, what heat guns are needed, how much is too much, and what works on what tires

Online tool sources, with links for the not-so common stuff.

Or good retail places in the greater Sacramento area :flipoff2:

Originally posted by Dan-H
Online tool sources, with links for the not-so common stuff.

Or good retail places in the greater Sacramento area :flipoff2:

Which Northern Tool should I stop at tonight, the one by work, or the one by my house, or stop by my buddy's house, go to the one next to him, then go grab a :beer:

:flipoff2: :flipoff2:

another vote for stretching the wheelbase!

putting TBI on something that didn't have TBI before...

rear disc brake conversions using off the shelf parts

different drivetrain combo lenghts

How about an on-board air topic. Which tanks to buy and where they fit. What compressor to use etc.

welding VOTE!

Cast metal welding requires a high nickle content wire, (using a wirefeed) this has more flex where as a normal flux core or not wire would crack from the heat expansion and contraction. A few part numbers would be nice cuase I dont currently have any.

Also Arc welding rods, there are different types, some work good on non clean areas, some have less splatter, some are stronger for BIG frame size welds, I dont know the difference but there is a difference.

VERY IMPORTANT stuff...

Yes, more on welding. Difference in metals, how to I.D. them. Techniques for stick. Wire/stick recommendations for different materials and thickness.

proper spotting technique could be good

How about a how to trail repairs or min required trail spare equipment......

I would have to recommend the wheel base stretching also. In the last year this has been a large topic. You could have a few of them members of this board that have done alot of this to throw in a article.

Hell, do em all. We have time. :D

I'm a newbie, so I'm not sure what I've missed in the past
my votes are for wheelbase stretching......
maybe something on shocks.... locations, angles etc.
...perhaps bumper, nerf fabrication..

Hey newbie....SEARCH:D look for TOTW:flipoff2:


Another vote for lengthening wheelbase. There is already quite a bit of info on this though.;)

how to swap out your dana 30 so i dont have to see another dana 30 question! :flipoff2:

FABRICATING, so people can use there imagination instead of needing everything spelled out in black and white. stuff like welding, tube notching with a holesaw, homemade tube benders stuff like that to get the ball rolling.:D

Stretching the wheelbase.
Building tube-base fenders and rocker panels (that have lots more clearance)

I like giving up all the welding knowledge I have hoping that it just might be the guy in front of me on the trail. If he did what we told him to do and not just what looks good then maybe his rig will stay together and not need to be rewelded in the middle of the trail. Almost every trip I have someone ask me to weld something.

So welding is a good one and another one that could help us all out since it is the beginnig of the season is a good parts/tools list to bring. Less is more when it comes to bringing parts so lets list some of the must brings because there seems to be 2 types on the trail, the ones who tow thier roll-a-way, and the ones that say their sh!t never brakes so they don't come prepaired.

One other good one would be the onboard shower.

Stretching the wheelbase and welding on the trail. Field repairs can sometimes be challenging verses working on it in your shop.

Tire mods, and repairs would be interesting. I plan on not running a spare from now on :eek: so Id like to see some tire repair tech. What is a tire Boot, sewing up the side wall, plugs, patches, gluing the bead, stopping small leaks, big leaks, how to prevent weather checking, ect.

How to build a custom Adapter! DYI.

For Tranny to T-case or running dual Tranny's, Dual T-case or what ever.

I'd like to know about Jeep stretching. When I finish college I wana stretch it about 10 inches. The whole body and frame, not just the wheelbase like people have been doing along with avalanch corners.

1. The ultimae combo of wheelbase/tire size/axel width... Is there a ultimate combination? What should we shoot for when building our rigs?

2. Custom rear disc brakes using off the shelf parts....I got the plans for the corp 14 rear disc brackets would this be usefull to anyone?

3. Front and Rear diff welding..............instead of buying lockers. I've heard alot of people say lately that they prefer the predictivness of a welded diff rather than the unpredictability of a detroit. Comments?

4. List custom mods done to jeeps like tips and tricks stuff such as removable windshield, custom CJ style dash in a YJ, seat swaps, tube fenders.......Anything that works........

Originally posted by the TJ kid
1. The ultimae combo of wheelbase/tire size/axel width... Is there a ultimate combination? What should we shoot for when building our rigs?

2. Custom rear disc brakes using off the shelf parts....I got the plans for the corp 14 rear disc brackets would this be usefull to anyone?

3. Front and Rear diff welding..............instead of buying lockers. I've heard alot of people say lately that they prefer the predictivness of a welded diff rather than the unpredictability of a detroit. Comments?

4. List custom mods done to jeeps like tips and tricks stuff such as removable windshield, custom CJ style dash in a YJ, seat swaps, tube fenders.......Anything that works........

In reguards to #3 lincon locker,

Yes it adds more stress on the axle shafts, so
Im a newbie getting info on this hardcore page, WHEN I lincon lock my POS d35 will It brake when driving around town. Rock crawling would be most stressfull, driving on pavement taking fast turns would be second, and driving on dirt roads would have the least stress on the axle.

SO with Cheezie little 32in tires will the d35 lincon locked brake around town if I refraine from doing donuts in paved parkinglots? :barf:

Another good TOTW:
Im looking into buildign my suspension arms, Ive read through the TOTW on suspension but Im more intrested in JOINTS.

Spherical joints (HEIM) Vs Rubber joints?
I dont like my ruber becuase is gets bent out of shape from repeated flexing, And Ive had repeated feedback that Spherical joints "form avalanche engineering" flex well and have good strength, but have a short life for on road drivers.

How many miles can you get out of a good spherical suspension joint? What causes them to fail (vibrations/impact, not flex)?

My plan is to run rubber at my axle mounts to soften the blow to my spherical joints at the frame mount of the arm. I will be doing a 4link radius arm style on my front axle (cherokee) so will have only one spherical joint per side.

I have an excel file for different distributors of spherical gearing joints, prices, specks... how do i attach it to this posting? I can email it.

Originally posted by FULLSIZE
how to swap out your dana 30 so i dont have to see another dana 30 question! :flipoff2:



:laughing: :laughing: :laughing: we could ad 35's, etc, etc.

Originally posted by 66CJdean
I like giving up all the welding knowledge I have hoping that it just might be the guy in front of me on the trail. If he did what we told him to do and not just what looks good then maybe his rig will stay together and not need to be rewelded in the middle of the trail. Almost every trip I have someone ask me to weld something.

So welding is a good one and another one that could help us all out since it is the beginnig of the season is a good parts/tools list to bring. Less is more when it comes to bringing parts so lets list some of the must brings because there seems to be 2 types on the trail, the ones who tow thier roll-a-way, and the ones that say their sh!t never brakes so they don't come prepaired.

One other good one would be the onboard shower.

How about those of us that seldom break, but wind up fixing others crap. Oh ya and bringing spare parts for stuff you upgraded but know someone else hasn't. :rolleyes:

Another vote for stretching the wheelbase and trail repairs.

If trail repairs becomes a topic I could do a on trail starter rebuild write-up for the topic, and or alt. They are pretty simple, but I imagine lots of people don't dig into 'em much.

I like the welding ideas, the tube fenders, the suspension links, coil vs. coil overs, on trail welding, vortec v6 swap, onboard air, body stretching, and maybe where you can find the old TOTWs in search. It stops after like two months or less!

Shaving an axle housing for high clearance.
A spec sheet of sorts regarding spring lengths, rates and offsets.
Could be helpful with streatching wheelbase topic.

I am supprised that more people arn't interested in making an onboard shower?

well since we all have to work on our heeps :D at one time or another how about Shop design and Layout. I know its not totally 4x4 and jeep related but its something that could be discussed (and give people a chance to show off their shops so we can all drool over em)

Originally posted by 66CJdean
I am supprised that more people arn't interested in making an onboard shower?

Most of the country just runs trails from a campground or trail-head...we usually aren't living out of our rig for a weekend, like you guys do on the Con....

I still think it would be a good topic, though.

How about what is the best blinker fluid to use in your TJ? http://www.stopstart.fsnet.co.uk/smilie/lolup.gif

I'd like to see some TOTW on DIY high hoods, as well as DIY flares. The issues to me are how to not get a ticket when your tires are way out there.

Originally posted by ChadLloyd
I'd like to see some TOTW on DIY high hoods, as well as DIY flares. The issues to me are how to not get a ticket when your tires are way out there.

I'll vote for that, good topic.

yeah, a "how to keep your crawler street legal"

Brake information. Drum to disk conversions, general brake knowledge, etc...

i would like to see a major topic on custom frames... alot of us that have cj's and other project vehicles need a solution to all the custom built suspensions and such but often rack our brains at what to do about the frame.

ive been following cj's 2.5 ton tj and i like what he did for a frame but i dont know what else will work

doing it cheap.

this could be coevered all in one week or you could split it up into different parts for different weeks. like one week axles. what have people done to have a good, beefy set of axles cheap. or motor swaps, or complete build ups.

also there could be:

R&P install
body work (body work in general. plus cutting, bobing, etc.)
coils vs. coil overs vs. 1/4 eliptic.
a do's and don'ts issue
do it yourself diff cover beef
link setups
what tools, spares and recovery gear to take on the trail
tools the adverage joe
can buy to start doing his own fab work (basically shop/garage setup)
which name brand tools to buy and which to stay away from
cheap ulitimate setups

there is always going to be something out there. also after a year or so repetition is not a bad thing. as we all know things are always changing. people are always figureing out new/better ways to do things. anyway these are just some of my ideas.

good ideas high 5. nobodys made of money. doing it on the cheap would be a good topic. :D

Swing away tire carrier build-up's and ideas.

The frame stretching wouldn't work on my XJ, but it is still a very good topic, wish that I still had my '49 3A.
Here is my list.

#1 welding, A very essential trail repair.

#2 Trail essentials, foods, parts, tools, first aid and safety equipment.

#3 onboard air, we all can use this one.

I'm sure some of this has already been covered here and there. Just casting in my votes.:D

TOTW suggestion. Here's one that I'm sure a few wheelers are concerned with.

How about having members from each state/country chiming in on their lift laws or regulations, emissions requirements on their swaps. This does come up frequent enough to warrant a topic all its own, especially for those who travel via Interstate to their destinations.

(just a thought)

coils vs. coil overs vs. 1/4 eliptic.

I'd like to see this
:D

I'd like to see some more on what people have done as far as upgrading their masters or boosters to cope w/ 4 wheel discs and larger tires. It seems to be an avoided question on this board.

Originally posted by Mugsy
I'd like to see some more on what people have done as far as upgrading their masters or boosters to cope w/ 4 wheel discs and larger tires. It seems to be an avoided question on this board.

hydro-boost!!!!!!!

I know there is alot about this, but I would like to have a TOTW that would tell what I would need to buy for a 350 TBI swap from a junkyard.

i also think FABRICATION SKILLS, basic and advanced, would be a good TOTW. go over basic layout tools, tricks, and helpful advice.

matt

I am putting in a vote for the Metal Fabrication and I also like the idea of tire Modifications and good on trail tire fixes. ( I also dont plan on always running a spare.)
Another topic I would like to see is rebuilding and modifying the 4.0 and 4.2 engins. I know most people swap in a v-8 but I would like to keep my little 6 banger for shits and giggles.

Originally posted by bigjeepinYJ
I know there is alot about this, but I would like to have a TOTW that would tell what I would need to buy for a 350 TBI swap from a junkyard. http://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/forumdisplay.php?forumid=17

this is probably just a good general 4x4 thing but if people posted weights and demensions of all sorts like the weight of atlas (110 lbs) and the weights of different tires... some of this can be found on the serch button but a goood compiled list would help some folks

either i missed it in this post or missed it the week it was done but high steer seems like it needs to be done. maybe adding a cam and lifters) just did this thats why it came to mind. id like to see all the rollcage designs people are using also. also like to know all the diff radiators people are using for diff motors in there jeeps

simple list
1 high steer
2 cam and lifters
3 rollcage designs
4 radiators

Radiators,
that is a good topic.
1-Some people swear by 3 and 4 core, while others swear by single cored with ripples. (baffles)
2-Optimum size radiators for which rig/engine.
(my general rule of thumb is one sq. in. radiator surface to each engine cu. in.)
3-crossflow vs. downflow.

Ok a lot of people know what shocks do but do they know how they do it and the differences between the kinds of shocks that are available???? My suggestion is.............SHOCK TECH. 101

I have a suggestion, but not for a TOTW Topic.

My suggestion is to create a sticky where you can put a link to all of the TOTW threads. A TOTW Table of Contents Thread if you will.

Yea, I know I can do a search :flipoff2: and find it, but last night I was trying to find an old TOTW and AOhelL kept crashing everytime I did a search.

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How about brake up grades?
There is a sea of information out there, but it sure would be nice to have it all in one thread.

Originally posted by Grandpa Jeep
How about an on-board air topic. Which tanks to buy and where they fit. What compressor to use etc. We just did that one didn't we:confused: I'd like to do one on steering, hi-steer, manual to power, upgrading from pick and pull parts that will bolt up with very little fabbing

My vote in order:
1. Fabrication
2. Wheelbase stretching
3. Coils vs. coil overs vs. 1/4 elliptic vs. double shackled semi elliptic
4. Welding
5. Transmission and transfer case swaps
6. Grooving and sipping

TOTW suggestion
What about one on night wheeling. Not the kind that uses zero lights, but the kind that has rigs with so many lights its like daytime out. How would the electrial/charging/battery be setup for all those lights. etc.

Few more: perfect trails for Jeeps, The BFH when where and why, tricks to eliminate common problems like the vibes or axle-wrap, Atlas install, tips on collecting holding and handling your waste on the trail, best axles for CJ TJ YJ XJ, Lockers vs. welding or spools, tips on how to align a lifted Jeep, spotting techniques or why or why not to have a spotter, cool little shortcuts to use when working on the rig(comealong.bottlejack.magnets), max cooling efficiency, getting the most flex with springs, homemade anything