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wngrog · 08-19-2001, 07:38 AM

You know how all the rock competition guys unlock the rear of their rigs with their twin stick transfer cases, smash the rear brakes and pivot around a corner in 4 low/Front 2wd?

Well, it works AWESOME! You can turn on a DIME!

I forgot one thing.....

BIRFIELD!!! <IMG SRC="smilies/mad.gif" border="0">

Oh Well....It was fun up until then:

Check out the shots http://albums.photopoint.com/j/Album...a=13651198&f=0

<IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0">

Jettech · 08-19-2001, 09:28 AM

Birfeilds? <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0">

I'm birf free now <IMG SRC="smilies/thefinger.gif" border="0">

You will be soon also, right?

Rob

fj40tom · 08-19-2001, 11:21 AM

Looks like your tie rod took a beating too???

Sucks to be you <IMG SRC="smilies/clown.gif" border="0">

Tom

rustyb · 08-19-2001, 01:11 PM

Nolen, did you screw up the tie rod I sent you? I thought you were out of order with the rear third member.

wngrog · 08-19-2001, 03:56 PM

Yeah,
Rebuilt it to the tune of $300 just to wheel a couple more times before my new axles are ready.

Hell, can't pass up all the fun can I? <IMG SRC="smilies/jeep1.gif" border="0">

Nanuk · 08-19-2001, 05:55 PM

Yep, birfs are for kids.
Hopefully in a few months I will no longer be a kid.
At least on one of the Toys.
Cool pics.

BJ On Roids · 08-19-2001, 08:18 PM

<IMG SRC="smilies/maggie.gif" border="0">

whats wrong with birfields?
i was looking to buy a redline borf eliminator set, as soon as i have the $$$ <IMG SRC="smilies/question.gif" border="0">

DCruiser138 · 08-19-2001, 08:33 PM

well i still have birfs and a stock axle, but unless you have lots of money invested in your axel i.i. - arb, histeer stuff liike that, wouldnt it be easier to go with a 44 swapped in? thats a whole different post though....so back to the rockcrawlin championship driving teqniques....

Land Crusher · 08-20-2001, 01:28 AM

wow interesting set up a lifted front
staying s/u whith double shackels in the front.

questions

how much lift?
did you rotate axel?
how does it work on the trail?
how does it work on the road?

ps try the new fields.

wngrog · 08-20-2001, 04:37 AM

Ha!

They are Newfields! Trust me, that is not the answer to 100:1 and 38.5 Swampers.

As for the lift, it is a single large shackle (3" over stock in front/2" in rear) and 7" Alcan Springs with 2 leaves pulled out.

As for on the trail, I have NO complaints. I don't like the long shackles messing with my approach angle, put that only happens occasionally.

On the road it is fine. I am trail only 95% of the time.

08-19-2001, 07:38 AM	#1 (permalink)
wngrog Moderating Midget Join Date: Jun 2000 Member # 1154 Location: Canton, MS Posts: 22,057 Blog Entries: 4	Good Concept/Bad Idea You know how all the rock competition guys unlock the rear of their rigs with their twin stick transfer cases, smash the rear brakes and pivot around a corner in 4 low/Front 2wd? Well, it works AWESOME! You can turn on a DIME! I forgot one thing..... BIRFIELD!!! <IMG SRC="smilies/mad.gif" border="0"> Oh Well....It was fun up until then: Check out the shots http://albums.photopoint.com/j/Album...a=13651198&f=0 <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0"> __________________ Nolen Grogan 1997 FZJ-80 Land Cruiser, 37's 2010 RZR-4 www.cottonlandcruisers.com www.rockmidgetphotography.com USAF Veteran 1988-1998 GOD Bless America

08-19-2001, 09:28 AM	#2 (permalink)
Jettech Registered User Join Date: Aug 2000 Member # 1475 Location: Aurora CO Posts: 1,471	Birfeilds? <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0"> I'm birf free now <IMG SRC="smilies/thefinger.gif" border="0"> You will be soon also, right? Rob __________________ "Common sense is not too common" -------------------------

08-19-2001, 11:21 AM	#3 (permalink)
fj40tom Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Member # 4818 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 276	Looks like your tie rod took a beating too??? Sucks to be you <IMG SRC="smilies/clown.gif" border="0"> Tom __________________ www.tompenningtonphoto.com

08-19-2001, 01:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
rustyb Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Member # 1357 Location: St. Francisville, La. Posts: 599	Nolen, did you screw up the tie rod I sent you? I thought you were out of order with the rear third member. __________________ 77 FJ40, 5.7L vortec, soa, shaved 14 bolt rear, stock front housing loaded with some good stuff, and a lot of f***ing dents and rust.

08-19-2001, 03:56 PM	#5 (permalink)
wngrog Moderating Midget Join Date: Jun 2000 Member # 1154 Location: Canton, MS Posts: 22,057 Blog Entries: 4	Yeah, Rebuilt it to the tune of $300 just to wheel a couple more times before my new axles are ready. Hell, can't pass up all the fun can I? <IMG SRC="smilies/jeep1.gif" border="0"> __________________ Nolen Grogan 1997 FZJ-80 Land Cruiser, 37's 2010 RZR-4 www.cottonlandcruisers.com www.rockmidgetphotography.com USAF Veteran 1988-1998 GOD Bless America

08-19-2001, 05:55 PM	#6 (permalink)
Nanuk Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Member # 1998 Location: Colorado Posts: 400	Yep, birfs are for kids. Hopefully in a few months I will no longer be a kid. At least on one of the Toys. Cool pics. __________________ 75fj40-SO,TBI,465,ARB's, 35"Boggers and BFG's 64fj40 project Rokcruiser

08-19-2001, 08:18 PM	#7 (permalink)
BJ On Roids Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Member # 6588 Location: 'Straya....mate Posts: 7,434	<IMG SRC="smilies/maggie.gif" border="0"> whats wrong with birfields? i was looking to buy a redline borf eliminator set, as soon as i have the $$$ <IMG SRC="smilies/question.gif" border="0"> __________________ [COLOR=yellow]Bj on Roids 1970FJ45, Quad Cam V8, Auto, Broken T-case, H-TEC (traction control and cutting brakes) 42 TSLs.[/COLOR] [COLOR=green][URL=http://www.outerlimits4x4.com]Aussie Wheelers Bulletin Board[/URL] [/COLOR]

08-19-2001, 08:33 PM	#8 (permalink)
DCruiser138 Rock God Join Date: Dec 2000 Member # 2619 Location: kings beach, CA Posts: 1,716	well i still have birfs and a stock axle, but unless you have lots of money invested in your axel i.i. - arb, histeer stuff liike that, wouldnt it be easier to go with a 44 swapped in? thats a whole different post though....so back to the rockcrawlin championship driving teqniques.... __________________ Dustin Crawford --- OPEN DIFF DEUSH'

08-20-2001, 01:28 AM	#9 (permalink)
Land Crusher Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 256 Location: seattle wa Posts: 1,285	wow interesting set up a lifted front staying s/u whith double shackels in the front. questions how much lift? did you rotate axel? how does it work on the trail? how does it work on the road? ps try the new fields. __________________ Light travels faster than sound. That is why some peopple appear brighter than they are before they speak.

08-20-2001, 04:37 AM	#10 (permalink)
wngrog Moderating Midget Join Date: Jun 2000 Member # 1154 Location: Canton, MS Posts: 22,057 Blog Entries: 4	Ha! They are Newfields! Trust me, that is not the answer to 100:1 and 38.5 Swampers. As for the lift, it is a single large shackle (3" over stock in front/2" in rear) and 7" Alcan Springs with 2 leaves pulled out. As for on the trail, I have NO complaints. I don't like the long shackles messing with my approach angle, put that only happens occasionally. On the road it is fine. I am trail only 95% of the time. __________________ Nolen Grogan 1997 FZJ-80 Land Cruiser, 37's 2010 RZR-4 www.cottonlandcruisers.com www.rockmidgetphotography.com USAF Veteran 1988-1998 GOD Bless America

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