so I basically started with this I had a HP 44 and a 44 rear,

sure enough it only takes one mishap to get a buggy started

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http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/644096/thumbnail/AROCKALYPSE.wmv


and as I was told the 44 and 37's didnt hold up well for my West Coast terrain

so mayby if it lost some weight
and got boatsided


http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/672967/fullsize/picture-068.jpg
got me through a lot of runs




but the front dana 44 ball joints were going to be a problem
if anyone has ever blow a axle/ball joint you know what I mean here
:eek:
axles were weak..for anything bigger than 35's


I dedcided to cut it up
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/691398/fullsize/julliespics-007.jpg

and pony up for some one tons
got a ford 89 and a 14 bolt
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/678293/fullsize/front-axle-view.jpg

Hell yea man! Just 1 tons or you revamping the hole rig? I can see the body's gone...what in store for it?

14 bolt rear..revamp the 3 link..hydro assist , high steer,,241OR 4:1, full cage,gonna keep the rear seat for now, H1 beadlocks, 39's---

basically just the 1 ton swap for now , and the three link, cage

DREAM MODE ON
COIL OVERS
FOUR LINK REAR
ALLOYS AND CTMS
SLUGS
ATLAS



DREAM MODE OFF

i notched the fender wells so the tube would sit semi flush with the hood line
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/673401/fullsize/julliespics-088.jpg
and then some stiching
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/691456/fullsize/stich-tube.jpg

some more tube
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/672926/thumbnail/Image000.jpg

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/691454/fullsize/partial-2.jpg
not sure how to finish this up??
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/691395/fullsize/picture-144.jpg
then I cut the floor up for the 3 link upper..(yes its been welded up and gusseted :homer:
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/691396/fullsize/picture-130.jpg

more three link
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/682731/fullsize/3link-fr-mount-frt-view.jpg

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/682731/fullsize/3link-fr-mount-frt-view.jpg

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/678294/fullsize/side-view-lowers-(1).jpg

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/672970/fullsize/image004.jpg

some more tube work
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/672926/fullsize/image000.jpg

everyone helps at my house

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/691457/fullsize/jess-help.jpg

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/691458/fullsize/picture-141.jpg

got some H1 beadlocks and recentered em..cut sown the run flats
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/691459/fullsize/picture-038.jpg

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/691460/fullsize/picture-037.jpg

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/691461/fullsize/picture-016.jpg

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/691464/fullsize/picture-020.jpg

shaved and bolted up the 14 bolt
still need to do the disk conversion

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/691400/fullsize/picture-180.jpg

and finished up the links up front..looks like Im gonna have to redo the tie rod and draglink..
the track bar will end up moved over in fornt of the coils but for now

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/691466/fullsize/picture-146.jpg


EDIT
uggggg that first mock up was just ASSSSSSSS
i think this is better for now
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most of the tube work is done ..,just need some side bars.
not sure how to ttrainglulate the rear?? I dont think an x will be feasible since I want to raise the tank

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/672929/fullsize/julliespics-090.jpg

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/691467/fullsize/picture-178.jpg

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/691471/fullsize/picture-179.jpg

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/691472/fullsize/picture-176.jpg

I have to shorten up the track bar about 3/4" to get this centered

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/691470/fullsize/picture-173.jpg

and thats pretty much where it sits..........

Good start. :)

That ram looks pretty exposed.......

Good start. :)

That ram looks pretty exposed.......

I agree.. I have a nice piece of 3/8 plate I am going to use to remedy that :D

Cage
On the B hoop to C hoop roof braces rather then one center tube you could triangulate it to continue an X across the roof.

Ram
I mounted mine line that way on my first setup, My diff cover bolts would come loose and fall out. I always had trouble with that. Locktight them as best you can.

Rims
If you didnt do them all yet, you can set the outer rim on the studs with a spacer,I use left over spacers that came with my old shocks. With the outer rim spaced like 1/2in off the rim you can use that as a guide to get a cleaner cut. Its a toxic paint, when cutting grinding, or welding to it dont breath in the fumes. Most H1 rims have a paint on them to resist bio weapons.

If you ever plan to run water in your front tires Id do some 1/4in drill holes all the way around like ever 3in on the frotn and back side of the rim.
I didnt cut my mags that far down, you do need to cut the run flat but the little ribs that go acrossed the rim wont hurt your tire and make the insert stronger. It looks like you used a grider to flatten down the ribs, Magnisium in dust form is dangerious it can instany flash and will burn your and your eyes. I cut mine with a sawzall where it made large shavings, and did it out side not near where I was welding and cutting my rims. dust is bad.

Cage
On the B hoop to C hoop roof braces rather then one center tube you could triangulate it to continue an X across the roof.


I i WAS THINKING SOMETHING ALONG THOSE LINES



Ram
I mounted mine line that way on my first setup, My diff cover bolts would come loose and fall out. I always had trouble with that. Locktight them as best you can.


i WAS HOPING TO MOUNT IT ANOTHER WAY BUT THIS WAS EASIER..I WILL KEEP AN EYE ON IT




Rims
If you didn't do them all yet, you can set the outer rim on the studs with a spacer,I use left over spacers that came with my old shocks. With the outer rim spaced like 1/2in off the rim you can use that as a guide to get a cleaner cut. Its a toxic paint, when cutting grinding, or welding to it dont breath in the fumes. Most H1 rims have a paint on them to resist bio weapons.

If you ever plan to run water in your front tires Id do some 1/4in drill holes all the way around like ever 3in on the frotn and back side of the rim.
I didnt cut my mags that far down, you do need to cut the run flat but the little ribs that go acrossed the rim wont hurt your tire and make the insert stronger. It looks like you used a grider to flatten down the ribs, Magnisium in dust form is dangerious it can instany flash and will burn your and your eyes. I cut mine with a sawzall where it made large shavings, and did it out side not near where I was welding and cutting my rims. dust is bad.

WHAT A PAIN IN THE ASS..NO DOUBT ABOUT THE PAINT !!!..i HOPING TO PICK UP A PLASMA BY THE END OF THE SUMMER AND CLEAN EM UP A BIT

What did you use for coil buckets on the axle end?

What did you use for coil buckets on the axle end?


Timken coil buckets
ugly but cheap

kinda like me:D

wait thats ugly and cheap

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/682737/fullsize/timken-coil-mount.jpg

it crazy how far a stick of 2 x3 tube and some 3/16 plate will go

You attachments dont work. And the guy in the black Nike's has a shoe un-tied.


EDIT: What the crap? Did you delete your last post?

as it sits now





stayed tuned !!!!:D

Why did you make your door bar on the passenger side higher than the driver side?

Might want to reconsider your seat mounts. Looks like the seats are still tied into whats left of the sheetmetal and the belts are tied into the cage.

nice booger welds.

Why did you make your door bar on the passenger side higher than the driver side?

cus Im old and dont like having to wiggle my ass in there

nice booger welds.

thanx

:flipoff2:

HAHA Booger welds good old bubble gum gob and splatter. (wonder if supernatural can weld???):flipoff2:

(Wonder if 9Cherokee8 can check the date on the last post???):flipoff2:

Haha

Noob lesson #1: Don't attract attention to yourself :flipoff2:


Welcome to Pirate, bitch.

thouight id post up some pic sseeing as i started this disaster,,:D

finally ended up getting the rock trac together:D
..went through it seems like it needed the help :eek:

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finally got the front of the case off :barf:
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ouch :shaking:

ended up breakin the whole rocktrack dwon cleaned it all out ,
replaced the end yoke and balancer with 1310 yokes from high angle
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decided to take a look at the suspenssion
ran these rustys 4.5" coils bought used and then slapped on 2" lift pucks , got a good 8 runs on em ,had about a one inch lean to the left..

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so then i had to turn back to the wheel tire issue,,first i started with a crappys et of bajas 39.5
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found a smolin deal on some 42's

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but after much thought of having to upgrade to alloy and ctms i decided to pass them on

grabbed ups some38.5 swampers on usa doublebeadlicks with pvc inserts

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9so the on to the suspesoin,,the old coils sucked and were total toast..




the front upper arm mount only being about 7" form center line of the axle so i ordered up a ballitic tower with 9" of seperation.. that should get the upper arm parralell
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got the limit straps perfect looks like for down travel

ordered ups some urethan coil inserts for bumps..should have em in soon..trying to get up to SPEED as it were
shake down run is in a weeks or so

thanks to cherokee builds that kept me motivated

I like the bead locks. Who makes them?

I like the bead locks. Who makes them?

as far as im told they are USA 6x6 beadlocks.. they guy i picked em up from said they had been in storage for a couple years,,,,research seems they went out of business or somethin like that,,idk..:p

the boggesrs werent what i had planned.:(

but for those wheels and tires mounted and aired up.... i had a cant turn that down type of deal :eek: :smokin: :flipoff2: