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Norcal69's Common Sense Build.

Discussion in 'Builds and Fabricators Forum' started by Norcal69, Sep 11, 2014.

  1. May 28, 2020
    Maddevill

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    ...along with all the other stuff you're going to show me that needs fixing on my 59....


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  2. May 28, 2020
    Steve's 70-5

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    No, he is talking about this Steve
     
  3. May 28, 2020
    Norcal69

    Norcal69 Out of the box thinker 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

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    I still need to make a run up the hill and check your jeep out. Steve is going to need a post roll over shake down...... Maybe in a couple weekends.....
     
  4. May 29, 2020
    Norcal69

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    While the paint was drying on the Bluetooth speaker mount, I started on more cage spreader bar storage.
    I have had issues in the past with my wallet and cell phone getting soaked in the Jeep. In the last couple months I’ve been out in some pretty crazy thunderstorms. We’re talking about the kinda storms where the inside of the window gets wet with the bikini top on. Big hogs gotta die no matter the weather.... :shrug:

    This will be up between the cage spreader bars... near the window frame. HIGH AND DRY!!!

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  5. May 29, 2020
    Maddevill

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    No problem. I've got a lot of stuff to get straightened out in the garage anyway. I'll be up there on June 5-7. Only 1 month until it's full time..Whoo hoo!

    Mad
     
  6. May 30, 2020
    Norcal69

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  7. May 30, 2020
    Norcal69

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    Overhead storage for phone/wallet is done for now. This should keep them high and dry in thunder storms. We’re headed out this evening..... 100% chance of showers..... hogs will be going crazy!

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  8. May 30, 2020
    homersdog

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    Where did you get those sun visors?
     
  9. May 30, 2020
    Norcal69

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  10. May 30, 2020
    givemethewillys

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    Is the top just open on your tray? I really like your design!
     
  11. May 30, 2020
    Norcal69

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    For now it’s just open. I have an idea for a lid.... but it’s rare that I don’t have some sort of top on the Jeep.

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  12. May 31, 2020
    Norcal69

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    More tidbits getting finished up. I’ve had several instances where I needed a flashlight and it was either dead from getting clicked on...... or missing all together. :censored:
    I picked up the clip from McMaster Carr. 1400 lumen led flashlight. Wanted a stream light but couldn’t justify the $$$. This light is way bright, 3 levels and strobe for emergencies.

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  13. Jun 6, 2020
    Norcal69

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    The final piece to the shelf finally arrived. The cargo net is sized for a hitch carrier. Fits the trail shelf perfect!

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  14. Jun 8, 2020
    Norcal69

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    XJ bump stops added to the rear. May end up shaving a little bit off of them after forklift test this evening.

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  15. Jun 8, 2020
    Buildflycrash

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    I need to borrow your Fork lift as well. Added the same bumps last week. ....


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  16. Jun 8, 2020
    givemethewillys

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    Do they match the stock holes? It looks a bit bigger from the picture, but can't quite tell.
     
  17. Jun 8, 2020
    Buildflycrash

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    Not a match. I did use one of the stock holes on mine. Had to drill the other.
     
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  18. Jun 8, 2020
    Norcal69

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    I did the same thing. Used one hole and drilled a fresh one. It’s important to remember to locate the bump stop slightly behind the axle centerline. As the spring compresses the axle moves rearward.
     
  19. Jun 8, 2020
    ITLKSEZ

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    Use caution before trimming. They are very flexible. Impact resistance is different than slow flex resistance.
     
  20. Jun 9, 2020
    Norcal69

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    Last night I threw wheel spacers on and did a little flex testing. The front spacers are 1.5" and the rear are 2". I was concerned that the new 33's would contact the rear quarters. Currently they clear by 1/2" or so....... but the forklift flexing does not recreate the side loading or shock loading that you get in real life. I am going to build some bolt on contact pads for the top of the axle so the bump stop will be more effective.


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