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Greenies getting 1 tons

Discussion in 'Builds and Fabricators Forum' started by cj5 buggy, Nov 18, 2007.

  1. Nov 18, 2007
    cj5 buggy

    cj5 buggy Member

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    started on the swap today... here are a couple pics... was going to push the rear back and 4-link, but the funds aren't their... so lets just swap them in for now, and deal with the stretch later...

    axles..
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    out with the old 14 bolt...
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    in with the new...
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    can't for get about the hounds....
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    then starting on the front, then where the track bar was welded to the frame, rust = time to repair...
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    the fronts is in at least...
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    list of things to get/do

    need new bushings for Springs and Shakles...
    hydro assist kit...
    high steer arms...
    front drive shaft shortend up about 2"...
    Rear needs a new 1350 end put on...
    longer front brake lines...
    all new U-bolts, using the old ones to set angles...
    rear disk brake kit...

    plus box the frame where it's not feeling well...

    and of course all the little things that may pop up.
     
  2. Nov 18, 2007
    coby61

    coby61 Stupidiotic Member

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    Coool!!!!!!!!
     
  3. Nov 19, 2007
    97XJ_95YJ

    97XJ_95YJ I hate torx bolts

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    what are those out of?
     
  4. Nov 19, 2007
    neptco19

    neptco19 That guy....

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    There from a mid 80s CUCV military truck....I thought about something else last night, is it gonna fit on the trailer since its gonna be a couple inches wider now?
     
  5. Nov 19, 2007
    DanStew

    DanStew Preowned Merkin salesman Staff Member

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    Who is that ugly blonde guy hiding behind the jeep ;)


    Jason does have a good question Frank, i was scared when iwas going to put waggie axles under my trailer since it was smaller. Hope it does fit :)
     
  6. Nov 19, 2007
    cj5 buggy

    cj5 buggy Member

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    all i need is a 1/4 tread on the trailer and it'll be good to go... :)

    it should fit fine.
     
  7. Nov 25, 2007
    cj5 buggy

    cj5 buggy Member

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    what do ya'll think?

    cause of the old 44 was narrower than the 60 my tires now stick out further up front. should i run it or get new rims and fix it?

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    also measured the trailer and it's 80" deck and the outside tire measurement is 92" so i should have at least 3/4 of the tire on the trailer... which is plenty right?
     
  8. Nov 25, 2007
    mb82

    mb82 I feel great!

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    Personally I would get new rims. But thats just me since you don't seem to have the Dan problem.
     
  9. Nov 25, 2007
    DanStew

    DanStew Preowned Merkin salesman Staff Member

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    Give him time :twisted::twisted::twisted::twisted::twisted:
     
  10. Nov 25, 2007
    cj5 buggy

    cj5 buggy Member

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    guess i'll keep the wider stance then...

    R) R)
     
  11. Nov 25, 2007
    neptco19

    neptco19 That guy....

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    We need to find ya some wheels...
     
  12. Dec 16, 2007
    cj5 buggy

    cj5 buggy Member

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    WFO High Steer arms... they are going behind the axle... so i had to cut off the stock shock mounts and grind them down... couple phone pics...
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  13. Dec 16, 2007
    Brian P

    Brian P Member

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    She will be like a stealthy jungle cat, If the wiskers fit she can get through the hole!
     
  14. Dec 16, 2007
    cj5 buggy

    cj5 buggy Member

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    i like the jungle cat aspect, but i'm afraid the stealthy is out of the question.

    R)
     
  15. Dec 16, 2007
    neptco19

    neptco19 That guy....

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    Did you work on it today??
     
  16. Dec 16, 2007
    cj5 buggy

    cj5 buggy Member

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    nope, i installed the wood stove, so when ya come over and help it'll be toasty in the shop... gotta keep the help happy right?

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  17. Dec 16, 2007
    neptco19

    neptco19 That guy....

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    Nice!!! I was going to try and ride out today but Ive been laying on the couch all day watching tv :D Had a late/rough night last night :beer:
     
  18. Dec 16, 2007
    DanStew

    DanStew Preowned Merkin salesman Staff Member

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    Nice stove :) I see you got a hot poker, remind me not to drink alot over there and pass out in front of you guys ;)

    You got the monkeys Jason? I think i tried to drink all of Columbia under the table last night ;)
     
  19. Dec 16, 2007
    sammy

    sammy Coca-Cola?

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    Frank... Why is there a machete against the wall there...? :)
     
  20. Dec 17, 2007
    cj5 buggy

    cj5 buggy Member

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    doesn't everyone have a Machete leaning against the wall in the shop?

    R) R)

    i was actually using it to slinner off some little pieces for the stove.
     
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