THe NAC Lots-O-BFG KO2 Thread

[MoparManiac]

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I'm going to continue to use mine as a learning platform to learn as much as I can about suspensions (rear 4 link, shock valving, etc.). I've already learned a bunch about even dumb stuff such as wiring, plumbing, engine tuning, axles, etc. The front spring rate on mine feels beautiful along with the revalving I did, but it's tough to dial it in any further with the rear bouncing everywhere from the super awesome leaf springs.

I'd love to use one of those new tremec 4WD transmissions in a Line Mtn buggy. Real close ratio 6 speed. In order to still be able to rock crawl though, you'd need a 4:1 crawlbox to an NP205 to have a useable low range since the trans ratios are so tall. I'd just be afraid of ruining the damn thing.

 

[5spd_xj]

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do it. I'll donate a dollar to replacing it if it gets ruined

 

[Olympus Off Road]

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I'm going to continue to use mine as a learning platform to learn as much as I can about suspensions (rear 4 link, shock valving, etc.). I've already learned a bunch about even dumb stuff such as wiring, plumbing, engine tuning, axles, etc. The front spring rate on mine feels beautiful along with the revalving I did, but it's tough to dial it in any further with the rear bouncing everywhere from the super awesome leaf springs.

I'd love to use one of those new tremec 4WD transmissions in a Line Mtn buggy. Real close ratio 6 speed. In order to still be able to rock crawl though, you'd need a 4:1 crawlbox to an NP205 to have a useable low range since the trans ratios are so tall. I'd just be afraid of ruining the damn thing.

Trailing arms. Coilovers attatched to the uppers. Because it looks cool.

I might do it if I still have my j10 8 years from now.

 

[MoparManiac]

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With the current limitations of my MJ, I don't think trailing arms would do much for me.

Plus you can still win Line Mtn/RCRocs with a single shock at the axle. Been done plenty of times.

I'd rather upgrade my steering than sink more money into trailing arms.

 

[5spd_xj]

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just do both, slacker

 

[kastein]

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Chris is the only guy who would be turned down in the red light district

Pretty sure I would too, I just don't post stories lol. Fortunately red light districts don't really interest me :gee:

 

[MoparManiac]

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I'm just going to start with bumping up my return line to either a -8 or -10 and getting an appropriately sized cooler with a fan like my oil cooler.

Maybe bump the feed to -12 too. That should already help a bunch.

I'd love to step up to a quicker orbital and sell mine too...

I wish I had money.

 

[RCman]

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I think they're postponing that NEA snow run.

called it didn't I?

With the current limitations of my MJ, I don't think trailing arms would do much for me.

Plus you can still win Line Mtn/RCRocs with a single shock at the axle. Been done plenty of times.

I'd rather upgrade my steering than sink more money into trailing arms.

so extra gumby-strength high steer arms?

Pretty sure I would too, I just don't post stories lol. Fortunately red light districts don't really interest me :gee:

Careful Ken, this could be taken two different ways...

 

[5spd_xj]

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I'm one of the few people who bothered to come to work today....I haven't done anything, and don't plan to either. But man it's gonna be boring.

 

[MoparManiac]

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I don't know, I still enjoy the fact that my high steer arms are the fuse when I rail a tree :laugh:

Rather than bending a spindle, ****ing up a hub, or whatever.

 

[Olympus Off Road]

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Who cares if its worth it? Looks badass is why I wanna do it.

Opinions: Weld washers for 1/4" control arm brackets or don't bother?

 

[MoparManiac]

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Who cares if its worth it? Looks badass is why I wanna do it.

Opinions: Weld washers for 1/4" control arm brackets or don't bother?

Because homeowner.

**** yes if you plan on racing. I bought some for my 5/16" brackets after seeing that they're already starting to wallow out a bit.

Just buy the axle side brackets from Timmay. 4130 brackets with TIG welded washers. Because racecar.

 

[autoboy454]

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Who cares if its worth it? Looks badass is why I wanna do it.

Opinions: Weld washers for 1/4" control arm brackets or don't bother?

If it's worth doing, it's worth overdoing...

 

[Olympus Off Road]

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Already have all my brackets. Because ruffstuff sale impulse buy.

 

[MoparManiac]

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I always fall for those.

 

[Olympus Off Road]

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Every time for the past few months I have. I have a table full of cool brackets and heim joints next to a naked Dana 60 right now. And as of a minute ago even more is on its way.

 

[MoparManiac]

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Awesome.

Are you going to be able to wheel this year you think?

Are you still coming to NACfest?

 

[ROBZ95Xj]

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Waiting on the next ruffstufff sale to buy bungs for for my new tie rod

 

[ROBZ95Xj]

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Having lots of very unaproprate conversations at work

 

[autoboy454]

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Waiting on the next ruffstufff sale to buy bungs for for my new tie rod

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