THe NAC Lots-O-BFG KO2 Thread

[billyjp2]

Re: THe NAC Lots-O-Post Thread

ill still sell the parts. just wish i was 100% on running a 8.25. i still have to gear it, so i think im going to grab a 8.8 with 410s and be done.

when are we wheelin?

 

[kastein]

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those would look great on a long bed MJ

You read my mind sir.

If I can get them I am definitely interested. If I can't I am probably still interested just need to figure out what I'm doing for a rear axle.

 

[MoparManiac]

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when are we wheelin?

Did you pull the trans yet?

Turns out the Ford pilot bearing is a 0.673" ID, whereas the Jeep one you probably had in there is a 0.750" ID. So yeah...probably should change that out.

 

[ktm racer 419]

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this just seems like a terrible idea

when they unload the guys axle must drop like 5 feet

 

[MoparManiac]

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I like how the guy used a top lock nut with a bolt that doesn't engage the defomed threads.

 

[billyjp2]

Re: THe NAC Lots-O-Post Thread

Did you pull the trans yet?

Turns out the Ford pilot bearing is a 0.673" ID, whereas the Jeep one you probably had in there is a 0.750" ID. So yeah...probably should change that out.

GFY

 

[ktm racer 419]

Re: THe NAC Lots-O-Post Thread

i wonder how this works

 

[billyjp2]

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so you think i should try removing the one from your old motor carefully? I can only order a new one from novak right?

 

[MoparManiac]

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You can try, I've never removed one before though.

New one is $20 after shipping.

 

[ktm racer 419]

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ok serious time.

im making shackles for my xj to lower it in the back like an inch maybe a titch more.

what do you fellas think if i do these?

i can already flex a lot. i just dont like how much my main leaf twists when completely drooping.im going to add some tighter leaf clamps i think.

i will be running maybe 3" up travel and 7" down (at the shocks)

 

[XBoBJ]

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when are we wheelin?

hopfully sooner then later. Just did the clutch fly wheel SYE and chain in the case. my drivetrain is allset, just need to find a 4.10 8.8 and lift the jeep. I also geared my d30, still running that lock rite i got off you lol.

 

[vetteboy]

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i wonder how this works

Of course it works awesome, that's why GM has been building rear suspensions that way for almost 50 years.

 

[ktm racer 419]

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Of course it works awesome, that's why GM has been building rear suspensions that way for almost 50 years.

everyone knows corvettes are the kings of the offroad world.

 

[MoparManiac]

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Sam I haven't read anything about that setup.

Seems like it could be cool, though I'd think your axle would swing side to side as it droops/compresses opposing sides? I doubt that affects anything other than tire clearance.

Run it and report back.

 

[vetteboy]

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You can try, I've never removed one before though.

New one is $20 after shipping.

Stuff a bunch of wet newspaper down through the pilot bearing, find a drift or even a wood dowel of the right diameter, and knock that bitch out hydraulically.

Heavy grease works well too but it's a bit messier.

 

[ktm racer 419]

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Sam I haven't read anything about that setup.

Seems like it could be cool, though I'd think your axle would swing side to side as it droops/compresses opposing sides? I doubt that affects anything other than tire clearance.

Run it and report back.

thats what i was thinking. id rather run the joint in the leaf spring eye however, thats not as simple of a task as doing it on the body side.

i probably wont do it ,just thinking out loud.

 

[kastein]

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Id just swap the motor too, screw pilot bearings, way better to spend hours swapping the motor

 

[vetteboy]

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everyone knows corvettes are the kings of the offroad world.

Have you seen my screen name?

I didn't become internet famous by being a pompous, condescending, vertically-challenged asshole to forum newbs.

Everyone knows independent suspension is the old new hotness anyway.

 

[foxwar71]

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thats what i was thinking. id rather run the joint in the leaf spring eye however, thats not as simple of a task as doing it on the body side.

i probably wont do it ,just thinking out loud.

I think its a decent idea, I believe trail gear or something like that sells them to replace the bushings in the leaf itself. Now that you mention it, I could probably use something like that too. My leafs/shackles seem like they bind up or something when flexing.

 

[XJLI]

I think its a decent idea, I believe trail gear or something like that sells them to replace the bushings in the leaf itself. Now that you mention it, I could probably use something like that too. My leafs/shackles seem like they bind up or something when flexing.

Pretty sure Alcan or national does too.. The Nissan guys I used to wheel with talked about this a lot.