MiNi Beast
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lancey3 said:
Why not just take a look at my build up, then maybe make a comment or suggestion!:doh:
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Why not just take a look at my build up, then maybe make a comment or suggestion!:doh:
lancey3
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Ok I'm an idiot.
MiNi Beast
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Well got my tube inserts yesterday and my heim joints today, my stock I'm getting this weekend, 1 1/2 x .25" wall, this going to be for my new steering upgrade.
Rusty's tube inserts...
RT075-RH 3/4 - 16 Right Hand Thread Insert $12.00
RT075-LH 3/4 - 16 Left Hand Thread Insert $12.00
http://rustysoffroad.com/mm5/mercha...Code=rustys&Product_Code=RT&Category_Code=cus
Heim Joints and misalignment washers from Midwest Control Products...
MXM-12 3/4-16
MXML-12 3/4-16 LH
HMBZC-10-8
http://www.midwestcontrol.com/catdisplay_short.php?pg=214
Will pick up lock nuts and bolts at the hardware store, then when get my stock, will be getting it measured up and welded and put on. :woot:
Rusty's tube inserts...
RT075-RH 3/4 - 16 Right Hand Thread Insert $12.00
RT075-LH 3/4 - 16 Left Hand Thread Insert $12.00
http://rustysoffroad.com/mm5/mercha...Code=rustys&Product_Code=RT&Category_Code=cus
Heim Joints and misalignment washers from Midwest Control Products...
MXM-12 3/4-16
MXML-12 3/4-16 LH
HMBZC-10-8
http://www.midwestcontrol.com/catdisplay_short.php?pg=214
Will pick up lock nuts and bolts at the hardware store, then when get my stock, will be getting it measured up and welded and put on. :woot:
MiNi Beast
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Got my new clutch in and the new filler neck, much better.
Well got the bolts for the joints and the tube ends are being welded up to the stock and should have it back tomorrow. Then the steering should be on by this weekend.
My catback system I picked up for $40.
My master install kit came today from 4wd... http://www.4wd.com/productdetails.aspx?partID=11650
And fixed my crooked ash tray, that falls out at every bump, to much change I think.
Well got the bolts for the joints and the tube ends are being welded up to the stock and should have it back tomorrow. Then the steering should be on by this weekend.
My catback system I picked up for $40.
My master install kit came today from 4wd... http://www.4wd.com/productdetails.aspx?partID=11650
And fixed my crooked ash tray, that falls out at every bump, to much change I think.
MiNi Beast
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Got my CB hooked up but I need to adjust the Freq. to use it. Got CB from Wal-Mart, but need to upgrade later.. http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=4642484
Then Trail Fanatic helped me and made a make shift air box to help keep the water out of my intake due to the last trail ride adventure with a couple little mud holes. Post pics of it tomorrow.
Then Trail Fanatic helped me and made a make shift air box to help keep the water out of my intake due to the last trail ride adventure with a couple little mud holes. Post pics of it tomorrow.
MiNi Beast
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The air Box that Trail Fanatic and I came up with to help keep water getting sucked up in the intake. Better than cardboard..
Got my stock, 1 1/2" x .25 wall dom ($41 for 8ft stick), back and cut down for my steering. Just need the tube ends welded up..
Got my stock, 1 1/2" x .25 wall dom ($41 for 8ft stick), back and cut down for my steering. Just need the tube ends welded up..
MiNi Beast
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Well, my jeep rocked in the dunes. Forgot my digital camera so had to get a quick snap one, so will get that developed and get pics up. But the jeep did great for only 2wd. Just hammered the gas and she went.
Got my carrier today so good to go on re-gearing the D30. :rock on: :rock on:
So got my steering on today still working out a few kinks being the trac bar bushing is shot so I'm making due. But she is great as far as the steering. Way nicer than stock. Should be getting it pulled together tomorrow. Paint too!
Got my carrier today so good to go on re-gearing the D30. :rock on: :rock on:
So got my steering on today still working out a few kinks being the trac bar bushing is shot so I'm making due. But she is great as far as the steering. Way nicer than stock. Should be getting it pulled together tomorrow. Paint too!
MiNi Beast
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Forgot digital camera so just got these pics with a quick snap. But it shows the proof that I made it to the top of tes hill in 2wd :stan: Met up with 89eliminator and his old man with his Willy, they came over from Wisconsion on the ferry. Was a good time and even met some guys from the Dirty Minds Jeep club.
MiNi Beast
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lancey3
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I love silverlake.
MiNi Beast
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Gears installed I have 4wd now party1:
Gear install went smooth, got it right the first time so no redoing it a few times to get good pattern.
So watch out, if I couldn't be stopped in 2wd then I won't be in 4wd. :repair:
And thanks to the person who helped me out, I'd post a pic but he's to damn ugly for the net
:doh: Alright only snapped a couple pics here they are...
Gear install went smooth, got it right the first time so no redoing it a few times to get good pattern.
So watch out, if I couldn't be stopped in 2wd then I won't be in 4wd. :repair:
And thanks to the person who helped me out, I'd post a pic but he's to damn ugly for the net
:doh: Alright only snapped a couple pics here they are...
MiNi Beast
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Also some spec on the steering...
I was planning on posting them up once I got it all fined tuned. Had to cut one back down an 1" to allow for adjustments. Carpentry skills in play there, they were measured to a tight fit.
Tie rod is - 43 1/4" (tube end to tube end)
Draglink- 33 1/2" (tube end to tube end)
I ran a LH thread on the end of the stock on the left side of jeep and RH thread joints on the right hand side. This is what allow you to adjust your steering, then use lock nuts to secure them in place.
As far as the track bar I'm thinking of running a double ended heim joint stright bar over the axle. Was thinking a bushing on the axle and joint at the frame. but using the same size stock being 1 1/2" x .25 wall and get tube ends to insert then my joints.
I was planning on posting them up once I got it all fined tuned. Had to cut one back down an 1" to allow for adjustments. Carpentry skills in play there, they were measured to a tight fit.
Tie rod is - 43 1/4" (tube end to tube end)
Draglink- 33 1/2" (tube end to tube end)
I ran a LH thread on the end of the stock on the left side of jeep and RH thread joints on the right hand side. This is what allow you to adjust your steering, then use lock nuts to secure them in place.
As far as the track bar I'm thinking of running a double ended heim joint stright bar over the axle. Was thinking a bushing on the axle and joint at the frame. but using the same size stock being 1 1/2" x .25 wall and get tube ends to insert then my joints.
MiNi Beast
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Well made up to Silver again, it rocked with 4wd. I even manged to find a little hole in watering hole. I love water, even ankle deep in the cab. :roll:
Cheap A/C I told the girl
Was up there with buddy and his wife, who works with my girl, they were rocking the purple Camero... :brows:
link to more pics here... http://s302.photobucket.com/albums/nn91/MiNiBeast93/Jeep/Silver%20Lake%20July%204th/
Cheap A/C I told the girl
Was up there with buddy and his wife, who works with my girl, they were rocking the purple Camero... :brows:
link to more pics here... http://s302.photobucket.com/albums/nn91/MiNiBeast93/Jeep/Silver%20Lake%20July%204th/
MiNi Beast
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MiNi Beast
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MiNi Beast
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- Fruitport, MI
trimmed up the fenders to make some room. I think I like it flare less, anybody need some black flares:naughty:
MiNi Beast
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Alright well you know you love jeeps and are broke when you change your own tires manually... :twak:
Well I got the 35's on, a free set of bald ones, but I want to see how she goes before I go and get a a good set to put on there. If I no likely then going to keep running 33's.
Well I saved $40 that I didn't have and changed my own tires. Took all day and the way I fell now I do not recommend it to anyone. "Work smarter not harder", has never met so much until now. But their on. :rock on:
As well as got my Co2 tank for my trail spare air tank, just have to get the necessities to go with it now. Thinking I may just go through here for my needs... http://www.redrock4x4.com/shop/categories/82_400.html
Then made some adjustments to my steering due to the taper in the knuckle, just put in a misalignment spacer in on the bottom side of the knuckle to fill the knuckle in and keep the bolt from see-sawing and working it self loose and causing my loose steering.
Well I got the 35's on, a free set of bald ones, but I want to see how she goes before I go and get a a good set to put on there. If I no likely then going to keep running 33's.
Well I saved $40 that I didn't have and changed my own tires. Took all day and the way I fell now I do not recommend it to anyone. "Work smarter not harder", has never met so much until now. But their on. :rock on:
As well as got my Co2 tank for my trail spare air tank, just have to get the necessities to go with it now. Thinking I may just go through here for my needs... http://www.redrock4x4.com/shop/categories/82_400.html
Then made some adjustments to my steering due to the taper in the knuckle, just put in a misalignment spacer in on the bottom side of the knuckle to fill the knuckle in and keep the bolt from see-sawing and working it self loose and causing my loose steering.
MiNi Beast
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Well finally had my first roll on sat..... looking for a new body..
lancey3
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holy shit.
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dayum, sorry dude
