BRIANHO13
<- Yum Chocolate
- Location
- Spring, TX
I just left mine alone and Jim is still beating the piss out of it til this day, they weren't quite that deep though. Weld the tubes to the pumpkin for sure.
John D Super Slo-Mo Rebuild
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John D
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- Rockford, Mi
Thanks Brian. I figured this was at least somewhat normal for these, especially here in Michigan. I should have said the reason I was considering filling these areas in and grinding smooth isn't for strength, it's because I'm concerned the u-bolts could loosen up due to being uneven.
Definitely planning to weld the tubes to the center.
Definitely planning to weld the tubes to the center.
kmanxj5050
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- Location
- Reed City Michigan
Woulnd't your U-bolts be inboard more? I'd assume the spring perch width is narrower than the ol chevy it came out of
John D
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- Rockford, Mi
Good point. I'm retarded so that's why I need you smart guys. I'll measure today.
kmanxj5050
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- Reed City Michigan
Also if you are starting from scratch I'd look into Ubolt eliminators. I put them on my 8.8 and like them.
Smash Hole
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- Smash HQ
I wouldn't weld it. You will warp the tubes
John D
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- Rockford, Mi
Surprisingly the width is close to the XJ, maybe 2" difference. However, that will be enough to position the u-bolts in a different spot so it should be fine. I will set it up like it is and deal with it as it comes. Thanks for the input.
GREASYHANDS
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- mi
Gosh this thing is still saw wheat!!!!!
John D
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- Rockford, Mi
I found another housing, it's a SRW housing in good condition and I transferred my C&C hubs/axles onto it so I still have the 63" WMS. The guy I plan to buy my brake kit from offers a "SRW housing and C&C hub" bracket so brakes will be easy too.
Doing more research it seems the corrosion is common with the C&C housing due to using a weird clamping system to attach the axle to the leaf spring. Anyway, I should be getting started on this soon. Just want to squeeze a few more miles out of it before the weather turns.
Doing more research it seems the corrosion is common with the C&C housing due to using a weird clamping system to attach the axle to the leaf spring. Anyway, I should be getting started on this soon. Just want to squeeze a few more miles out of it before the weather turns.
John D
NAXJA Member # 788
- Location
- Rockford, Mi
And the next phase begins...
- Location
- Michigan
Hover Jeep!!
John D
NAXJA Member # 788
- Location
- Rockford, Mi
It will be hovering for a while, lol.
John D
NAXJA Member # 788
- Location
- Rockford, Mi
BRIANHO13
<- Yum Chocolate
- Location
- Spring, TX
He just ordered a bunch of cool Barnes4wd parts....
- Location
- 29°58'28.9"N 99°15'15.5"W
Who did he buy them through?
VAhasnoWAVES
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Lake City, Mi
Keep me posted. We should do a shakedown like you said.
Heard about that... Exciting stuff
John D
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- Location
- Rockford, Mi
Ordered lots of stuff today, it's going to be an early Christmas!!!
Brian - Thanks for the help.
Walt - I would say, let's race to see who's ready first, but you have an unfair advantage. LOL
John D
NAXJA Member # 788
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- Rockford, Mi
It's almost like Christmas morning in here, and more stuff on the way. Can't wait to get started.
John D
NAXJA Member # 788
- Location
- Rockford, Mi
I am in search of someone near Rockford (within and hour drive) that has a 2" die for a tubing bender. I would like to rent it if possible to make a couple small bends. If you can help me out please message me.
Thanks,
John
Thanks,
John
