Knucklehead's blog

[crazymoose1990]

Dam Tim that thing is looking really crazy, since I saw it lastl.

 

[Jeep450r]

Did you run any numbers on the 3 link or just have at it?

 

[knucklehead 61]

after breaking the rear output shaft in the d-300 t-case last weekend in hollister i decided it is time to tear this p.o.s. apart for the winter.
pulled both t-cases & took them apart to determine what all i destroyed. looks like it was just the rear output shaft. now i need to decide if i want to just fix the d-300 or sell it & the 231 doubler & buy a 4 speed atlas. i am looking at a few options.
i removed all the rear suspension today to sell & cut off all the mounts off the rear 14 bolt axle to get it ready for the 4 links & new truss. i ordered up a shave kit that is worth 2" more ground clearance. still need to order up a detroit locker for it though.
i need to pull the gas tank out tomorrow & start the relocation mounting.

 

[hiimmred]

This thing is going to be a monster Tim, can't wait to see it.

 

[srmitchell]

Booty fab man.

You need an upgrade. There's probably some good holiday sales on a new welding unit. I've seen your tools. Scary stuff.

Maybe one like this-

 

[knucklehead 61]

Booty fab man.

You need an upgrade. There's probably some good holiday sales on a new welding unit. I've seen your tools. Scary stuff.

Maybe one like this-

i don't have the mad skillz it takes to operate that type of fancypants machinery. :dunce:

 

[94xjstud]

If you end up needing an extra wrench i could lend a hand on the weekends.

 

[knucklehead 61]

If you end up needing an extra wrench i could lend a hand on the weekends.

now you tell me! :roflmao:
j/k, all the hard dirty work is pretty much done now.
rear end is stripped of all the old craptastic mounting brackets & getto fab truss. i cut off the caliper mounts since they were welded on crooked. i need to order a detroit locker for it monday to replace the welded carrier.

i just pulled the fuel tank but can't figure out how to drain the last few gallons out. my siphon tube doesn't want to get to the bottom. is there a trick or do i just hang it upsidown & dump the gas on the ground? :skull1:

 

[the_weirdo]

i just pulled the fuel tank but can't figure out how to drain the last few gallons out. my siphon tube doesn't want to get to the bottom. is there a trick or do i just hang it upsidown & dump the gas on the ground? :skull1:

Open the tank and look inside using a couple of matches for a light source. The gas will be gone in seconds. Then find a way to reattach your eyebrows. Continue as normal.

 

[JOSEJALAPENO]

Dam Tim that thing is looking really crazy, since I saw it lastl.

That thing is sexy in person..

 

[srmitchell]

Open the tank and look inside using a couple of matches for a light source. The gas will be gone in seconds. Then find a way to reattach your eyebrows. Continue as normal.

I lol'd

 

[knucklehead 61]

Open the tank and look inside using a couple of matches for a light source. The gas will be gone in seconds. Then find a way to reattach your eyebrows. Continue as normal.

ok, i woke up this morning & i seem to be in the burn ward at a mental hospital. :fuse:

as soon as i heal & am released i need to do 2 things.
1) do this !!!1 to the_weirdo for his bright ideas.
2) figure a better way to empty a gas tank that does not involve an open flame. :gee:

 

[knucklehead 61]

i just ordered a new 4 speed atlas for the red p.o.s.
advanced adapters has a killer sale that ends at 4:00 today, so i got my order in just in time!
now i need to patiently wait for 6 weeks until brown santa plops that package on my doorstep.
arty:arty:arty:arty:

 

[american_zero]

Madness! It never stops! Only the best for the Red P.O.S. :dunce:

 

[Alex E]

i just ordered a new 4 speed atlas for the red p.o.s.
advanced adapters has a killer sale that ends at 4:00 today, so i got my order in just in time!
now i need to patiently wait for 6 weeks until brown santa plops that package on my doorstep.
arty:arty:arty:arty:

Ok, DON'T break this one! :nono:

 

[the_weirdo]

How much are you asking for the NP231/D300 with busted output shaft?

 

[knucklehead 61]

How much are you asking for the NP231/D300 with busted output shaft?

the box for rocks kit is $500 for the parts to convert a 231 into a front doubler then you gotta cut it apart, machine it, & weld it back together.
a D300 seems to be worth between $300 to $500 for a good core.
i machined the shifter casting to maximize ground clearance & modified the front shift rail to allow front only 2 high drive.
mine has a northwest fab 3 stick cable shifter with new cables.
the insides are fine (it's all apart right now) & only needs a new output shaft.
oem shafts are on ebay for under $250 or you could upgrade to a 32 spline output from advanced adapters for around $400 shipped. (i got a quote on pirate today).
you end up with 1.1, 2.63, 2.72, & 7.15 gear ratios with this combo,
along with the triple stick setup so you can do front digs.
so, i am thinking around $1k complete with the shifters would be a good deal.
hey, that's less than 1/3 of a new atlas 4 speed! :rof:

 

[knucklehead 61]

ordered up a artec rear truss for the 14 bolt today. another cyber monday deal!
also got some steel today to build a set of rocker replacement sliders for mini-boatsides.
should get the new gas tank skid metal from my friends fab shop tomorrow so i can start fitting it as well. the tank is now sitting inside the heep & the bottom will be flush with the bottom of the frame so i think i picked up about 8" of ground clearance.
i think i need another job to pay for all this crap!

 

[srmitchell]

You're a good driver!

 

[Goose_XJ88]

hey i ran into you way back sept 2010 in Hollister, took some pics of you guys at mini Rubicon... basically just joined , came across your thread and thought that rig looks familiar.

i was wheeling this POS at the time with my buddies in the maroon FJ and the 2WD Taco