I have all the parts to build a high steer, aussie locked, 5 on 5.5 waggy front d44 for my XJ and need to get this project done. I currently have a Rusty's longarm system on the rig, and I have a spare D30 diff with control arms attached for using as a template.
I am looking to build something similar to the tnt truss. I can weld decently but for this I will tack on the goods and have them burned in by a pro.
My plan is to build a jig using the 'spare D30' as a template. I'll weld up a framework to hold the D30 in position having the proper pinion angle for my lift, then weld up brackets to lock the control arms into place there. Remove the d30 and put the D44 housing in place and fab the brackets so that the link bolt holes are in the proper place to bolt up to the locked control arms. I am thinking that it should not matter if the frame side of the control arms are not in the 'proper' place for the jig, because the relationship of the centres of the axle side bolt holes never change, regardless of the position of the control arms.
does this make sense? am I overcomplicating or overlooking something?
I am looking to build something similar to the tnt truss. I can weld decently but for this I will tack on the goods and have them burned in by a pro.
My plan is to build a jig using the 'spare D30' as a template. I'll weld up a framework to hold the D30 in position having the proper pinion angle for my lift, then weld up brackets to lock the control arms into place there. Remove the d30 and put the D44 housing in place and fab the brackets so that the link bolt holes are in the proper place to bolt up to the locked control arms. I am thinking that it should not matter if the frame side of the control arms are not in the 'proper' place for the jig, because the relationship of the centres of the axle side bolt holes never change, regardless of the position of the control arms.
does this make sense? am I overcomplicating or overlooking something?