THe NAC Lots-O-BFG KO2 Thread

[asp]

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Wheel bearings? Wow, I thought you had a LOT of other things to buy before you even needed to think about those. :laugh:

I want to be able to bolt the rims and tires I don't currently own onto something when it comes time.

What else do I need to buy before that? The only thing I can think of as a maybe is 4-link hardware.

If you had said that I had a lot to do before I had to worry about bolting on rims and tires, I'd agree. But as far as things left to buy...

 

[MoparManiac]

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I want to be able to bolt the rims and tires I don't currently own onto something when it comes time.

What's wrong with your old hubs/bearings etc.?

I hate having all new stuff for mockup. I'm worried about getting dust/dirt/grime in the brand new bearings everytime I want to work on stuff.

 

[kastein]

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Ken needs a book on Project Management as well.

How many projects do you have going right now?

lots. So many I forget about some until I find the box of parts for them.

I can't wait to be living at the house with a whole room for electronics projects and a whole back yard and basement for jeep projects.

 

[redneckboarder]

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500 for a running SHO??? hell i'll buy it and drive it.

haha i was just gonna say that


i have a build update. propane LS1 with 400+ hp, MSD 6al box. awesome super simple fuel system on a wicked awesome SBC engine.

 

[RCman]

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I want to be able to bolt the rims and tires I don't currently own onto something when it comes time.

What else do I need to buy before that? The only thing I can think of as a maybe is 4-link hardware.

What is wrong with cleaned up old bearings for mockup? Heck I didn't purchase or install my bearings (and I'm sure Colin isn't either) until the absolute final assembly of the axles. Wasn't worth risking damaging $100 in bearings taking them off and on a hundred times.

What do you need?
Steel, bender, wheels, tires, tube, seats, harnesses, random engine parts, gears, paint, axle shafts, radiator, joints, doubler hardware, shifters, steering parts, bolts, nuts, etc, etc, etc.

 

[vetteboy]

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Oh and Chris, per Carmelo:

"Tell that guy chris, $500 for a 65,000 mile 94 Ford Taurus with an automatic, running and driving."

He believe's it's a SHO will double check.

94 with an automatic would be perfect.

If it's an SHO I'm down. Could probably come up this weekend and get it.

 

[MoparManiac]

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EDIT: Nevermind, he effed up. He said it's just a 3.0L not a SHO.

:laugh:

 

[asp]

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There's nothing wrong with using what I've got for mock up (other than the fact that I already took it all apart and the races are out of the hubs), but why am I going to need to assemble the axle more than once? What's so bad about assembling it all up, sealing it, and letting it be?

 

[vetteboy]

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Oh well.

 

[MoparManiac]

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It's just more weight to shuffle around in my mind.

I don't even get why you pulled all the kingpins or anything out already.

I'd hate to worry about destroying the bearings or kingpins or anything too.

You're going to be moving that axle around a lot since you're not using any factory mounts anywhere.

 

[asp]

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It's just more weight to shuffle around in my mind.

I don't even get why you pulled all the kingpins or anything out already.

I'd hate to worry about destroying the bearings or kingpins or anything too.

You're going to be moving that axle around a lot since you're not using any factory mounts anywhere.

I got the axle completely disassembled except for the kingpins and pinion, it's not like I tore it down completely. (I did do that to the D70 though...)

I'm sure I'll figure something out.

i have a build update. propane LS1 with 400+ hp, MSD 6al box. awesome super simple fuel system on a wicked awesome SBC engine.

So you've got most of the parts now? Sweet.

 

[MoparManiac]

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I got the axle completely disassembled except for the kingpins and pinion, it's not like I tore it down completely. (I did do that to the D70 though...)

Wait...I thought you pulled out the upper kingpin already...?

Weren't you calling people XXXXXXs for saying it was hard or something...?

 

[asp]

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Wait...I thought you pulled out the upper kingpin already...?

Weren't you calling people XXXXXXs for saying it was hard or something...?

I did pull them out, but it's not like I had to take the axle apart to get to them. I could always put them back in temporarily and just not tighten them down to a billiondy foot lbs.

And yes I did say that. The pinion nut on the D70 was more of a PITA than the kingpins.

 

[MoparManiac]

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I don't understand why you did ANY of that.

It's like you're avoiding fabwork.

 

[foxwar71]

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I'm copying Chris's front setup when it comes time for that. Out back will be mega long soft line to the axle since I have leaves.

Im thinking of instead of having a gaint soft line, I might run the rear line down my traction bar similar to how everyone does it on the front upper link.

10 gauge was just a thickness I threw out. It's thicker than 1/8", but not as thick as 3/16".

Yeah I'd agree. The 14ga I used for my rear wheel wells is pretty damn stiff, but I wouldn't trust it for anything more than what I used it for.

You shoulda made you tubs outta 5/16" sheet metal :dunce:

Tomorrow I'll be pissing away ~$2750 on gears/axles/lockers/etc.

:thumbup:

Hopefully, Im gunna drop around a grand on the remaining axle pieces I need very soon.

all girls are batshit

FIFY

Those are flat top knuckles machined by Lucas Murphy HIMSELF. That motherXXXXer races his shit, therefore those are racing knuckles, therefore you want to give me a dana 60 for this shit!

:shocked: DEAL!!!!

What do you need?
Steel, bender, wheels, tires, tube, seats, harnesses, random engine parts, gears, paint, axle shafts, radiator, joints, doubler hardware, shifters, steering parts, bolts, nuts, etc, etc, etc.

:woohoo: I got at least half that already!!

Wait...I thought you pulled out the upper kingpin already...?

Weren't you calling people XXXXXXs for saying it was hard or something...?

:dunno: I just bought an axle that had good KP's.

 

[foxwar71]

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It's like you're avoiding fabwork.

More time for him to realize he needs a new jeep body, DUH.

 

[mini=man]

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Guess what Ross. You're not wheeling your black jeep at NACfest.

 

[asp]

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I don't understand why you did ANY of that.

It's like you're avoiding fabwork.

:dunno:

It's all gotta get done. I'm not avoiding fabrication, but some nights I'd rather just deal with nuts and bolts or something.

 

[MoparManiac]

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Guess what Ross. You're not wheeling your black jeep at NACfest.

OWNED!

:dunno:

It's all gotta get done. I'm not avoiding fabrication, but some nights I'd rather just deal with nuts and bolts or something.

Hey Anthony...

Buy the kit.

They usually just involve nuts and bolts.

 

[asp]

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Guess what Ross. You're not wheeling your black jeep at NACfest.

probably 2012, but I'd be shocked if he made 2011