I have the stringers at my house and Joe will bring over the front hoop!

you fawkers with benders :flipoff:







:D

soon, I shall have a full cage as well.... an S&N unit as a mater a fact.....

just got to scrape up some more $$, damn weddings....

Originally posted by JoshC
I have the stringers at my house and Joe will bring over the front hoop!

To the right is the C&D Sorta-Extreme, built in the driveway cage kit for Josh. We busted out the cage for Josh in under 1.5 hour.

Originally posted by RustoleumWhite
you fawkers with benders :flipoff:

soon, I shall have a full cage as well.... an S&N unit as a mater a fact.....

just got to scrape up some more $$, damn weddings....

You other fawkers with access to cheap tube! :flipoff2:

Have Bender, Need Tube... well, and time...

All I got to say











:flipoff2::flipoff2: :flipoff2: :flipoff2: :flipoff2:

I'm just happy to see that the bender is getting a workout finally

Originally posted by Monkeyboy
I'm just happy to see that the bender is getting a workout finally

Hell yah, we owe you a few :beer: for the use of it.

So, where's the weld-a-thon going to be held? We have 2 weeks to get them done and I'm gone next weekend (my 20th aniversary:))

Originally posted by Rubicrawler
So, where's the weld-a-thon going to be held? We have 2 weeks to get them done and I'm gone next weekend (my 20th aniversary:))

You got time this week? I'd like to pull the tranny ASAP, thus the Scout won't be mobile once I do that. Wed maybe?

You guys don't owe me anything.
As long as Josh and Amy keep feeding me food whenever I drop by uninvited :D

Josh I Didn't gewt a chance to pull the Pitman arm yet I was trying to keep my Chickens caged all weekend. I want to be able to have a disfunctional wrenching day soon.

I will pull the arm tonight and bring it over.

Originally posted by jdjanda


Hell yah, we owe you a few :beer: for the use of it.

Originally posted by jdjanda


You got time this week? I'd like to pull the tranny ASAP, thus the Scout won't be mobile once I do that. Wed maybe?

Ok, Wednesday it is :) I'll supply pizza and beer!

Josh, Todd, Mike, Bob- you're all welcome to drop by to "supervise":flipoff2:

Wednesday?!? maybe I'll pop over ;) depends on how many boxes still occupy my garage.

Originally posted by mike
Wednesday?!? maybe I'll pop over ;) depends on how many boxes still occupy my garage.

Cool! Let me know if you need directions :)

Just PM me with an address :) Or I can follow Todd

Nothing makes me happier that the symmetry of a disfunctional get together!

See you guys Wednesday evening.

Mike,
Any chance you can bring over the Pla... Pla... Plasma cutter! :D

Todd,
Pitman arm Wednesday? Or any other time you are hungry! Can you bring the puller too?

I just placed the order for my steering linkage! :)
Still haven't received my wheels though. :(

Now I'm freaking out cus I just might have to pony up for the big bucks front driveline :( . That sucks because I wanted to spend that money on the rear. Now I have to just get an adapter for the rear.

Originally posted by JoshC
Nothing makes me happier that the symmetry of a disfunctional get together!

See you guys Wednesday evening.

Now I'm freaking out cus I just might have to pony up for the big bucks front driveline :( . That sucks because I wanted to spend that money on the rear. Now I have to just get an adapter for the rear.

Josh- Can we make a front shaft? Square?

I already told you Josh that I have a Square shaft ready to be cut down and put under your junk.

Originally posted by Rubicrawler


Josh- Can we make a front shaft? Square?

Todd already offered me his and Joe swares we can clearance it. My problem is I can't point the pinion up. The angles at the t-case and the pinion are way too steep with all the lift I have.

Joe was able to clearance his, but he has nowhere near the angle I do.

Josh remember your junk is sitting at full droop right now.
Well at least it was when I last saw it up on Jackstands.

I imagine we can mess around with the spring packs and the sawzalss to get the driveline angle and tire clearance you need. :D

Have you seen the front shaft on Amanda's junk? Now, that an angle! I was able to clearance it enough to work. Let's take a look on Wednesday.

Originally posted by JoshC


Todd already offered me his and Joe swares we can clearance it. My problem is I can't point the pinion up. The angles at the t-case and the pinion are way too steep with all the lift I have.

Joe was able to clearance his, but he has nowhere near the angle I do.

Stop being a pussy, I told you get it close, friction will take care of the rest. :flipoff2:

Fine!

Todd,
Please bring the square shaft with you too. :D

Originally posted by JoshC

My problem is I can't point the pinion up. The angles at the t-case and the pinion are way too steep with all the lift I have.

Joe was able to clearance his, but he has nowhere near the angle I do.

What's keeping you from pointing the pinion up?

How much lift do you have that the angle is "that bad"?

I run SOA with stock springs - and had an RS that tipped the pinion down into the dirt, and still managed to make a stock style front DS (well, this one was long-travel) work after I clearanced it and removed the zerk fittings.

And yes, I go to full droop when the springs stop drooping while mid-air and use all 14" of the front shocks. :D

Originally posted by tsm1mt


What's keeping you from pointing the pinion up?

How much lift do you have that the angle is "that bad"?



SOA on lift springs.

The perch is in the diff and it's a Dodge front end with studs. Not that that's the problem. I have to run in two weeks and have very limited time. I'd have to...

1)Grind the new perch into the diff and move the other side perch.
2)Twist the knuckles
3)move the springs outboard an inch on either side.

I'll probably do this next Month... After I run the entire Con in 2wd! :flipoff2:

Originally posted by JoshC


SOA on lift springs.


Kinda tall, ain't it? Should be good for looking down into low-riders while cruising at the mall.. bird's eye view of things... :D


1)Grind the new perch into the diff and move the other side perch.
2)Twist the knuckles
3)move the springs outboard an inch on either side.


No no no.

Buy steel shims (Fleckster will happilly sell you some).

Install.

There, done.

Who needs caster? Practice your white-knuckle deathgrip.. better yet, put the thing on the trailer and tow it to the Con. :flipoff2:

Originally posted by tsm1mt

, put the thing on the trailer and tow it to the Con. :flipoff2:

Not going to work this trip, go in one side, out another. You've got to drive it there, through, and home.

Originally posted by tsm1mt


Kinda tall, ain't it? Should be good for looking down into low-riders while cruising at the mall.. bird's eye view of things... :D



No no no.

Buy steel shims (Fleckster will happilly sell you some).

Install.

There, done.

Who needs caster? Practice your white-knuckle deathgrip.. better yet, put the thing on the trailer and tow it to the Con. :flipoff2:

Trust me... I finished off a six-pack pondering my options. I can't use shims because my high-steer tie-rod will hit the springs.

I have 1/4 inch spacers for the steering arms :flipoff2:

Originally posted by JoshC


Trust me... I finished off a six-pack pondering my options. I can't use shims because my high-steer tie-rod will hit the springs.

I had to change out my draglink so it would clear the springs + shims after I corrected my pinion droop..

Neglected to correct the driveshaft-now-too-long problem though. :D Gotta measure again tonight and go have a little more trimmed off tomorrow.

Put the tie-rod back to the stock location. :)

Originally posted by Monkeyboy
I have 1/4 inch spacers for the steering arms :flipoff2:

Why don't I just finish that CJ for you and take it. :flipoff2:

Let's just go ahead and make the SQ Shaft work. Thanks

Originally posted by tsm1mt
Put the tie-rod back to the stock location. :)

Thought of that too.
My d-link comes off of the TRE on the Tie-rod. I'd have to move the entire assembly to the stock location.

Getting the plasma for wednesday is sketchy. Im still way in boxes, and dont think I'd have the time to go get the thing and show up on weds. As far as your angle problem. Shim it and deal with it till after the run.. or... gouge out the welds on the knuckles and rotate them ;)

Originally posted by mike
Getting the plasma for wednesday is sketchy. Im still way in boxes, and dont think I'd have the time to go get the thing and show up on weds. As far as your angle problem. Shim it and deal with it till after the run.. or... gouge out the welds on the knuckles and rotate them ;)

Cool. How's the family liking the new place? You are going to have a house warming party when you're all moved in right? :D

Family's liking it much I think. Seems like it at least. Course the 10 yr old just wants to sit on her duff and watch that fancy satellite thing we got hooked up with (not sure wether to thank the friend that hooked us up or not ;) ) Other than that my garage is still nothing but boxes, so is the front room. It's crazy, but it'll get there and yep, I got both grills moved over and setup and rarin to go once the rest of the boxes disappear :D

Originally posted by mike
Family's liking it much I think. Seems like it at least. Course the 10 yr old just wants to sit on her duff and watch that fancy satellite thing we got hooked up with (not sure wether to thank the friend that hooked us up or not ;) ) Other than that my garage is still nothing but boxes, so is the front room. It's crazy, but it'll get there and yep, I got both grills moved over and setup and rarin to go once the rest of the boxes disappear :D

The very first thing you took care of was the satt TV. :beer:
You must get them good chanels!:girly: :clown2: :girly:

Had to, to get the free install etc had to have it hooked up before the 3rd. So it was hooked up on the 1st. My wife had the appt setup way ahead of time. As for those channels... ;)

Originally posted by JoshC
Let's just go ahead and make the SQ Shaft work. Thanks

Update:
Just got a quote for $447.00 for a custom, multi, double cardon d-shaft. :eek:

I now have no choice but to make the square shaft work. I don't have the money for the workaround or the time to do it right.

Josh, I think I need to see this situation you have.

Originally posted by JoshC


Update:
Just got a quote for $447.00 for a custom, multi, double cardon d-shaft. :eek:

I now have no choice but to make the square shaft work. I don't have the money for the workaround or the time to do it right.


Damn, $447.00 :eek: :eek: I was quoted $255 for a front shaft for Amanda's junk!

Come awn! PnP waggy shaft 30.00 full price or 15.00 on 1/2 price day!

Originally posted by Old Scout
Come awn! PnP waggy shaft 30.00 full price or 15.00 on 1/2 price day!

The quote wasn't unreasonable for a CV at both ends.

I should however get two of those PnP Waggy lines and fab a new Square shaft with the 2 CV's!

now why on earth do you need 2 cvs? this is a front shaft right? DO you have weight on the front axle while you're looking at this ? Man, maybe I'll just come on over for a couple minutes and look at this thing

Originally posted by JoshC


The quote wasn't unreasonable for a CV at both ends.




CV at both ends?? Why??

Let me just restate for the record


Originally posted by jdjanda

Stop being a pussy, I told you get it close, friction will take care of the rest. :flipoff2:

HAHAHAHAH you can do the most of it in 2wd low anyway ;)

Am I keeping you all entertained today :flipoff2: I feel like a geek in a carnaval.

My rig IS on jackstands HOWEVER there is weight on it when I put a jack under the axle to check fitment for my driveline!

Joe has my angle finder, but it looks like I'm at about 35 degrees at full droop and 30 degrees just sitting. That's at both ends... The pinion end and the t-case end.

Originally posted by Rubicrawler


CV at both ends?? Why??

My TV is bigger than yours. My Truck is bigger than yours. My new free 12k lb winch is bigger than yours. And my shaft is bigger than yours! :flipoff2:

Originally posted by JoshC
Am I keeping you all entertained today :flipoff2: I feel like a geek in a carnaval.

My rig IS on jackstands HOWEVER there is weight on it when I put a jack under the axle to check fitment for my driveline!

Joe has my angle finder, but it looks like I'm at about 35 degrees at full droop and 30 degrees just sitting. That's at both ends... The pinion end and the t-case end.


Thats with FULL weight on it?

Yes, and thank you :flipoff2:

But really, I'm sure we can come up with a quick fix that might turn out permanent :)

Originally posted by mike



Thats with FULL weight on it?

I have never laughed so much in my life. For what ever reason, I'm really enjoying this.

I lifted till the frame came off the jackstand.

Originally posted by JoshC


My TV is bigger than yours. My Truck is bigger than yours. My new free 12k lb winch is bigger than yours. And my shaft is bigger than yours! :flipoff2:

Yeah, but my junk runs and has been to the 'Con twice this year :flipoff2:

Don't forget, the front axle is full time, so if you go square you'll have to unbolt for the trip up and home. Sounds like fun :flipoff2:

This is going to be a long three days, someone will loose an eye, I'm sure

Set the tractor on the ground and then check the drive line angles.

Dysfunctional wheeling at it's best

Mark,
My junk is definately more junky than yours too!

Stop the madness. I WILL MAKE TODD'S SQUARE DRIVELINE WORK. Please do not offer any more suggestions... Unless you want to do the real fix for me while I am at work.

outboard springs, twist knuckles, etc...

Originally posted by Monkeyboy
Set the tractor on the ground and then check the drive line angles.

Step away from the tractor and nobody gets hurt.

Originally posted by jdjanda
Don't forget, the front axle is full time, so if you go square you'll have to unbolt for the trip up and home. Sounds like fun :flipoff2:

This is going to be a long three days, someone will loose an eye, I'm sure

Twin Stick :flipoff2:

Originally posted by JoshC
Mark,
My junk is definately more junky than yours too!

Stop the madness. I WILL MAKE TODD'S SQUARE DRIVELINE WORK. Please do not offer any more suggestions... Unless you want to do the real fix for me while I am at work.

outboard springs, twist knuckles, etc...

OUtboarding the springs? you prep it I can do it in 2 hours :p next?

I can see that this rubicon trip is gonna be a blast.

How much beer should I bring.

I can make a 30 packof beer and a 12 pack disapear in one weekend trip to the little sluice.

How much beer is necessary for a run all the way through the Rubicon?

It's really too bad I cant go :( I'd love to watch this

You got that new satelite Tv crap maybe you can catch us all on Pay per view:flipoff2:

HAHAHA :flipoff2: I'll still be unpackin. And I cant say much I busted my junk in my driveway :rolleyes:

Originally posted by Monkeyboy


Twin Stick :flipoff2:

Ain't going to work, no lock outs on the axle, if the tires turn the drive shaft turns. Hehehe, now who's bragg'n about their 35 spline outer axles :flipoff2:

Originally posted by mike
HAHAHA :flipoff2: I'll still be unpackin. And I cant say much I busted my junk in my driveway :rolleyes:

Pack your sheet and hitch a ride, Todd has a 3 door (one don't open) :D

quoted by JoshC
SOA on lift springs.

What lift ya running? My shit looks way up there & I have the Metric 33's on it now. Im gonna have to reconsider either goin to stock leaves or trading these for 2in leaves. :( Id really like to keep the Skyjackers tho. I do need to drop the 1in shackle back to stock height too tho. 13.5in of wheel well clearance, but not much weight on the rear at the moment. These are not new springs.

Originally posted by REDDMANIAC
quoted by JoshC


What lift ya running? My shit looks way up there & I have the Metric 33's on it now. Im gonna have to reconsider either goin to stock leaves or trading these for 2in leaves. :( Id really like to keep the Skyjackers tho. I do need to drop the 1in shackle back to stock height too tho. 13.5in of wheel well clearance, but not much weight on the rear at the moment. These are not new springs.

I used a stock leaf pak less the main leaf with Skyjacker main leaves! Got me about 2" and a whole lotta droop!

see http://mediaservice.photoisland.com/auction/Jul/2002784206504984258199.jpg

Tom,

I found i can get DOM tube for about $2.30 a foot and HREW for about $1.45 a foot. Let me know and i could get you some after the roundup on Monday or Tuesday.

Yea Josh Shim it (i need gas cash for RMIHR:D )
I got da steel shims.

Josh I'v got 2 steel shims you can have. They are six deg. Let me Know.

No thanks guys. I'm sure I'll be fine without the shims.

Originally posted by The Fleckster
Tom,

I found i can get DOM tube for about $2.30 a foot and HREW for about $1.45 a foot. Let me know and i could get you some after the roundup on Monday or Tuesday.


I like those prices. :D

Too bad I'm having a radiator recored and getting hit for some of the bright-work for the new Travelette front end.. :-(

So much for play money.. *sigh*