Cage construction

[Jump This]

At this pace, I'll have it done sometime next summer...
:flamemad:

I'm still waiting for control arms...

 

[corbinafly]

What are you using for links?

By the way, it's looking like next summer for me too.

 

[corbinafly]

At this pace, I'll have it done sometime next summer...
:flamemad:

I'm still waiting for control arms...

Do you have fans for the rad yet? If not I might have something you may want.

 

[scottmcneal]

Rick i think you need a bigger piece of wood under your gas tank, i could be wrong:roflmao:. They call me a redneck..LOL..:moon:

 

[Jump This]

As far as the fans go, I'm thinking about the set up that JeeperJohn is using.
FF Engineering? Triple fans.

Scott, its the new 'greener' me. I'm using recycled construction debris where I can...



I'm not giving up on getting it out to the KOH event though.

 

[David Taylor]

then I get a call from Taylor...he's on his way out to JV with Paul and Andy....I'm learning to hate all of them!

:cheers:

Missed a great trip. Get that junk finished.

 

[Jes]

Got links yet?

I do...

:wave:

 

[-96JeepSpeed-]

As far as the fans go, I'm thinking about the set up that JeeperJohn is using.
FF Engineering? Triple fans.

FF dynamics.

 

[GSequoia]

Aren't you done yet?

 

[Jump This]

Links showed up yesturday.
Now where the hell are my tabs and mounts?

 

[Jump This]

1k worth of......
the big ones are 1.5" the smaller ones 3/4".

 

[corbinafly]

1k worth of......
the big ones are 1.5" the smaller ones 3/4".

Nice. What diameter links? 7075? Where from?

 

[Paul S]

Those guys are assholes.

I've heard a lot of shit about those guys but not that, definitely elitists.

P

 

[Paul S]

Yes

Save yourself some grief & get 12's for the front.

Paul

 

[Jump This]

Nice. What diameter links? 7075? Where from?

2" from Branik.
I'm thinking about finding a supplier for the tube.
A friend has a full size lathe...

 

[Jump This]

Save yourself some grief & get 12's for the front.

Paul

I'm not sure grief is the word here. Both mounts (upper and lower) will be custom located (that is to say I gotta' build the damn things anyway) and
I'd like the upper mount to sit above the engine. There will be tie ins there going across the engine bay.
Any reason to stick to 12" travel shocks?

 

[Jump This]

I've heard a lot of shit about those guys but not that, definitely elitists.

P

You normally have your back turned when the really mean things are said!

 

[corbinafly]

2" from Branik.
I'm thinking about finding a supplier for the tube.
A friend has a full size lathe...

about $225 for 6' of 2" 7075 rod from McMaster Carr. I'm sure you could get it cheaper though. Then it's just a matter of having/buying/borrowing the right taps, and presto,..links!

 

[Paul S]

I'm not sure grief is the word here. Both mounts (upper and lower) will be custom located (that is to say I gotta' build the damn things anyway) and
I'd like the upper mount to sit above the engine. There will be tie ins there going across the engine bay.
Any reason to stick to 12" travel shocks?

Assuming you’re building within the same box as most of us, you’ll be limited to 5-6” Comp travel with a 23-34” belly height, at least with your steering junk (ram/tierod) above the axle.
With 12’s this puts you right in the sweet spot with 6-7” droop, I doubt that you want 7-8” droop... I even run limit straps with my 12’s.

+, I have spent a whole lot of time tuning my 12’s/14’s, which could help to save you a wasted weekend or two with the wrong valving/oil level.

That’s the way it looks from here.

P

 

[Jes]

1k worth of......
the big ones are 1.5" the smaller ones 3/4".

Damn, and I thought the $98 I spent on my lowers was pricey.