XBoBJ
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Re: THe NAC Lots-O-Post Thread
anyone have the rubicon express controll arm joint tool i can borrow?
anyone have the rubicon express controll arm joint tool i can borrow?
THe NAC Lots-O-BFG KO2 Thread
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themangeraaad
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Thanks again on that link. I think that the only thing that wasn't explained perfectly well in that page was the years/widths for narrow track FSJ D44's. Or maybe I am just being dumb (or wishing the WMS-WMS values were filled in
)
I THINK I now know what I need: If I want to shorten a HP44 and run high-steer I would need to pick up a 73-77 F150 axle (or through 79 if it came from a supercab) along with the inners/outers/knuckles/hubs/etc from probably a late 80s grand wagoneer.
I hope that's right. I will read more later :gee:
Thanks again on that link. I think that the only thing that wasn't explained perfectly well in that page was the years/widths for narrow track FSJ D44's. Or maybe I am just being dumb (or wishing the WMS-WMS values were filled in
)I THINK I now know what I need: If I want to shorten a HP44 and run high-steer I would need to pick up a 73-77 F150 axle (or through 79 if it came from a supercab) along with the inners/outers/knuckles/hubs/etc from probably a late 80s grand wagoneer.
I hope that's right. I will read more later :gee:
5spd_xj
<<the good ol days
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right, but if you want to use a 5 on 5.5 bolt pattern you need to also use the ford's hub and rotor
Thanks again on that link. I think that the only thing that wasn't explained perfectly well in that page was the years/widths for narrow track FSJ D44's. Or maybe I am just being dumb (or wishing the WMS-WMS values were filled in
I THINK I now know what I need: If I want to shorten a HP44 and run high-steer I would need to pick up a 73-77 F150 axle (or through 79 if it came from a supercab) along with the inners/outers/knuckles/hubs/etc from probably a late 80s grand wagoneer.
I hope that's right. I will read more later :gee:
right, but if you want to use a 5 on 5.5 bolt pattern you need to also use the ford's hub and rotor
MoparManiac
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And you need small bearing spindles. 80s wagoneers will have big bearing spindles.
And you need small bearing spindles. 80s wagoneers will have big bearing spindles.
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theve held up to a year of severe abuse by me and are still great
theve held up to a year of severe abuse by me and are still great
themangeraaad
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No matter what I do I will need to buy new wheels and spacers, so it doesn't matter either way. I have the 9" from Billy so that will need a spacer/adaptor from 5x4.5 to whatever I end up with in front. So I figure I might as well just pick up a grand wagoneer axle and a HP44 and do the swap keeping the 6 lug pattern. Anyone have any specific company they recommend for a 5x4.5 to 6x5.5 adapter?
I don't care what lug pattern I run so it doesn't matter to me. I was actually just thinking about if there is any benefit to a 6 lug vs a 5 lug pattern.right, but if you want to use a 5 on 5.5 bolt pattern you need to also use the ford's hub and rotor
No matter what I do I will need to buy new wheels and spacers, so it doesn't matter either way. I have the 9" from Billy so that will need a spacer/adaptor from 5x4.5 to whatever I end up with in front. So I figure I might as well just pick up a grand wagoneer axle and a HP44 and do the swap keeping the 6 lug pattern. Anyone have any specific company they recommend for a 5x4.5 to 6x5.5 adapter?
themangeraaad
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Oh god, now I have to think about spindles? :rof: I was thinking I might be able to (hoping to be able to) just be able to run the shafts, kuckles, spindles, and all from the waggy. son-of-a
Re: THe NAC Lots-O-Post Thread
i hope you talking about removing the hub from the knuckle and not the shaft from the hub, you can do joints with the hubs still on
ken drive shaft ujoints are easy once you get the hang of it, i use a vice, a socket and 2 nuts, i can do both joints in like 10 mins if i wanted too, now axle joints i use a hammer and a vice and those ive gotten down pretty quick too
i hope you talking about removing the hub from the knuckle and not the shaft from the hub, you can do joints with the hubs still on
ken drive shaft ujoints are easy once you get the hang of it, i use a vice, a socket and 2 nuts, i can do both joints in like 10 mins if i wanted too, now axle joints i use a hammer and a vice and those ive gotten down pretty quick too
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Ken, once you do a set of u-joints you'll understand how easy they really are. Don't sweat them.
On another note, I know this isn't a for sale thread, but I will throw this out as I don't think it really warrants it's own thread in the for sale section.
I've got some e-brake cables from a disc brake ZJ. Decent shape. I ended up not needing them when I did the disc swap on our '99 so they are up for grabs is anyone wants 'em. A "holiday five pack" works for trade if you're kind.
Glad they have!
Ken, once you do a set of u-joints you'll understand how easy they really are. Don't sweat them.
On another note, I know this isn't a for sale thread, but I will throw this out as I don't think it really warrants it's own thread in the for sale section.
I've got some e-brake cables from a disc brake ZJ. Decent shape. I ended up not needing them when I did the disc swap on our '99 so they are up for grabs is anyone wants 'em. A "holiday five pack" works for trade if you're kind.
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so i worked 7 hrs at work today, first 3 hrs consisted of sitting in a supervisor/managers meeting, after that worked for 1/2 hr the o took my lunch break, then after that i spent 2 hrs putting all the napkins and condiments back on the tables, what a easy day
so i worked 7 hrs at work today, first 3 hrs consisted of sitting in a supervisor/managers meeting, after that worked for 1/2 hr the o took my lunch break, then after that i spent 2 hrs putting all the napkins and condiments back on the tables, what a easy day
asp
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mmm steak. for 24hrs i marinated some sirloin tips in italian dressing, worcestshire sauce, and i threw in some montreal steak seasoning just for good measure... it's yummy.
mmm steak. for 24hrs i marinated some sirloin tips in italian dressing, worcestshire sauce, and i threw in some montreal steak seasoning just for good measure... it's yummy.
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sweet deal for someone looking for a trailer to tow there rig
http://nh.craigslist.org/pts/1546225473.html
sweet deal for someone looking for a trailer to tow there rig
http://nh.craigslist.org/pts/1546225473.html
XBoBJ
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so to keep the 5 on 5.5, all i have to do is narrow the long side and use a waggy inner. then the rest will stay the same unless i change to flat top knuckles, then i will have to get a different spindle?
right, but if you want to use a 5 on 5.5 bolt pattern you need to also use the ford's hub and rotor
so to keep the 5 on 5.5, all i have to do is narrow the long side and use a waggy inner. then the rest will stay the same unless i change to flat top knuckles, then i will have to get a different spindle?
MoparManiac
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For 5x5.5 AND flat top knuckles...
- Your choice of flat tops (except F250s)
- Small bearing spindle (early chevys or FSJs have these)
- Ford Hub/Rotor
- FSJ/Chevy stub shaft
- FSJ/Chevy caliper
For 5x5.5 you can use all ford outers, the above is only if you want to go high steer.
For 5x5.5 AND flat top knuckles...
- Your choice of flat tops (except F250s)
- Small bearing spindle (early chevys or FSJs have these)
- Ford Hub/Rotor
- FSJ/Chevy stub shaft
- FSJ/Chevy caliper
For 5x5.5 you can use all ford outers, the above is only if you want to go high steer.
5spd_xj
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Since it's in Keene... wanna go look at it and see if it's up to snuff? :kissyou:
Since it's in Keene... wanna go look at it and see if it's up to snuff? :kissyou:
5spd_xj
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XBoBJ
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the only reason im going d44 is ill never run anything bigger than a 35 on this xj, its currently on 33's
PIA finding all that?
the only reason im going d44 is ill never run anything bigger than a 35 on this xj, its currently on 33's
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i get out after dark so its kinda hard to see if shit is good in the dark
i get out after dark so its kinda hard to see if shit is good in the dark
5spd_xj
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yeah. for that much it's probably not that good. plus now that I think of it, if it's homemade (probably) it's a pain in the ass to get it on the road in MA for anything over 3,000 lbs. So no worries Butttt, if it happens to be registered for over 3k (6 or 7? :dunno and not a pile of crap, lemme know
yeah. for that much it's probably not that good. plus now that I think of it, if it's homemade (probably) it's a pain in the ass to get it on the road in MA for anything over 3,000 lbs. So no worries
Butttt, if it happens to be registered for over 3k (6 or 7? :dunno and not a pile of crap, lemme know Re: THe NAC Lots-O-Post Thread
i never looked into it as its a foot to narrow for my fat ass jeep
yeah. for that much it's probably not that good. plus now that I think of it, if it's homemade (probably) it's a pain in the ass to get it on the road in MA for anything over 3,000 lbs. So no worries
i never looked into it as its a foot to narrow for my fat ass jeep
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