My Jeep's done (w/ pics) - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

bigdude · 05-09-2002, 08:39 AM

Just in case you don't venture to gen 4x4 often, here's the link to my post.

thanks to everyone from this board who helped

gen4x4 post

The Rockslut · 05-09-2002, 08:44 AM

Looks good man.

How did you like how those 44044 springs came out?

bigdude · 05-09-2002, 08:58 AM

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How did you like how those 44044 springs came out?

They're TALL, but I like it. Definitely LOVE the added wheelbase with the extra height and width, it feels very stable. they actually ride really sweet too, not stiff at all. I can't wait to get them broke in, I can tell they'll flex like a sonofab!tch. Last night I got one tire about 40" in the air but I could tell they needed to be broke in to really flex well (like any leaf spring).

As it stands now I'm 84" tall and 84" wide, with about a 100" wheelbase.

The Rockslut · 05-09-2002, 09:01 AM

What backspacing did you go with?

I had a full width 44 with 38.5" SX's and 3 5/8" BS and was 85" wide.

Now with full width 60 2.5" BS and 39.5" TSL's I am 89"

Those springs will loosen up some after a few trips.

Jonathan M · 05-09-2002, 09:28 AM

Looks sweet man! Now I'm jealous........I gotta get mine done asap.......The 44044's really gave you some lift...WOW
Anything else added for lift? How much longer are your shackles?
AWESOME!!!!! Congrats!!!

bigdude · 05-09-2002, 09:51 AM

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What backspacing did you go with?

I had a full width 44 with 38.5" SX's and 3 5/8" BS and was 85" wide.

Now with full width 60 2.5" BS and 39.5" TSL's I am 89"

I have 3.5" backspacing and 38x12.5 TSLs. I'm sure that with 38.5x14.5 SXs I'd be very close to 85-6" due to the sidewall buldge

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The 44044's really gave you some lift...WOW
Anything else added for lift? How much longer are your shackles?

I still have a 2" BL that I'm too lazy to remove (after spending 3 month in the garage working I want to stop

) My shackle are 5.75" hole to hole to allow for a 20 degree shackle angle.

BrewCrew · 05-09-2002, 12:27 PM

Nice

laredo · 05-09-2002, 01:39 PM

love the wb
love the width
but i think your steering sucks. why dont you change your pitman?

laredo

Kensoffroad · 05-09-2002, 01:50 PM

Looks good!

TJ CHick

Jeepmangled87 · 05-09-2002, 02:03 PM

looks good but its way to tall lower that thing a little, or get 42's either way your to tall your gonna roll even with full widths.

B.A.R.K · 05-09-2002, 02:31 PM

its nice to see sum big wheelers out there with the old 4-banger

doctor_G · 05-09-2002, 06:18 PM

Man, I need to get busy.
Looks good Bigdude, nice work.

fenix · 05-09-2002, 06:38 PM

nice

bigdude · 05-09-2002, 07:50 PM

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looks good but its way to tall lower that thing a little

To that I say

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I still have a 2" BL that I'm too lazy to remove (after spending 3 month in the garage working I want to stop

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but i think your steering sucks. why dont you change your pitman?

Thanks you bitch ass little newbie. You have your own rig or do you just ride the coat tails of others dumbf@ck

.

I used a wagoneer pitman arm for the extra length over a YJ. The angle isn't that bad at all. I could get a waggie drop pitman for looks (drag link angle) but I'll see how this works out first. Is that OK with you? By the way it turns lock to lock and also turns well while flexed, so why does it suck considering it performs properly

05-09-2002, 08:39 AM	#1 (permalink)
bigdude Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Jul 2001 Member # 6007 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 4,410	My Jeep's done (w/ pics) Just in case you don't venture to gen 4x4 often, here's the link to my post. thanks to everyone from this board who helped gen4x4 post __________________ 4-Seats of Fury LS1, 700r4, Atlas 3.0, 2.5 SAWs, Reds Lead Foot Syndicate

05-09-2002, 08:44 AM	#2 (permalink)
The Rockslut Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Member # 5021 Location: Lincoln, CA Posts: 5,967	Looks good man. How did you like how those 44044 springs came out? __________________ Don't be "THAT GUY" on the trail. www.voodoowax.com

05-09-2002, 09:01 AM	#4 (permalink)
The Rockslut Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Member # 5021 Location: Lincoln, CA Posts: 5,967	What backspacing did you go with? I had a full width 44 with 38.5" SX's and 3 5/8" BS and was 85" wide. Now with full width 60 2.5" BS and 39.5" TSL's I am 89" Those springs will loosen up some after a few trips. __________________ Don't be "THAT GUY" on the trail. www.voodoowax.com

05-09-2002, 09:28 AM	#5 (permalink)
Jonathan M Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Member # 5393 Location: Canada Posts: 137	Looks sweet man! Now I'm jealous........I gotta get mine done asap.......The 44044's really gave you some lift...WOW Anything else added for lift? How much longer are your shackles? AWESOME!!!!! Congrats!!! __________________ 89 YJ in pieces............42's w/ rockstomper beadlocks, CJ front clip & dash, 60/14, 350 with GM TBI, RV cam, and 305 heads 700R4, dana 300, F-150 springs on all 4 corners and 105" wheelbase......

05-09-2002, 01:39 PM	#8 (permalink)
laredo Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Member # 8072 Location: israel Posts: 68	love it but love the wb love the width but i think your steering sucks. why dont you change your pitman? laredo __________________ laredo all the way - except the mods..

05-09-2002, 12:27 PM	#7 (permalink)
BrewCrew Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Member # 8728 Location: Colorado Posts: 180	Nice

05-09-2002, 01:50 PM	#9 (permalink)
Kensoffroad Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Member # 5558 Location: Washington Posts: 2,400	Looks good! TJ CHick

05-09-2002, 02:03 PM	#10 (permalink)
Jeepmangled87 ROCK & ROLL OFFROAD Join Date: Mar 2001 Member # 3906 Location: ROCK AND ROLL OFFROAD Dallas/Ft.Worth Tx. Posts: 6,130	looks good but its way to tall lower that thing a little, or get 42's either way your to tall your gonna roll even with full widths.

05-09-2002, 02:31 PM	#11 (permalink)
B.A.R.K Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Dec 2001 Member # 8540 Location: Lafayette, LA Posts: 3,321	its nice to see sum big wheelers out there with the old 4-banger

05-09-2002, 06:18 PM	#12 (permalink)
doctor_G Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Member # 3013 Location: Clarion,PA USA Posts: 1,562	Man, I need to get busy. Looks good Bigdude, nice work. __________________ "Instead of being a trail guide, you should put on a clown suit and give pony rides at kids' birthday parties" 94 YJ. 5.0 HO, NP435, NP-203 W/3.2:1/NP-205 WMS doubler, Bilstein/Alcan suspension, 104" WB. 60's front and rear.

05-09-2002, 06:38 PM	#13 (permalink)
fenix Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Member # 1358 Location: Fort Worth Texas Posts: 205	nice __________________ MMMMmmmMMMMmm YUP !

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