brokenparts
1/2 ton status
Oh geez, just went back a page and saw the news about the pup... very sorry to hear that. RIP
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I didn't have too many options on the front shaft since my operating angle was around 22 degrees (t-case flange) at ride height plus the slip I needed. Obviously links with a high pinion axle would have avoided all of this.....
I hear ya on the heat, I had to invest in a couple more fans for the garage to make it bearable. Suppose to be under a 100 this weekend finally. I'm ready for some cooler weather.
I'd love to make it up to Oregon sometime, thanks for the invite.
brokenparts
1/2 ton status
My operating angle is going to be awful... Pretty sure I'll be in the same boat but even worse. If you get a chance (or maybe you already have the numbers) would you mind sharing the distances between your axle yokes and xfer case front/rear?
Can't see you being any worse up front than me, I'm clocked flat with a low pinion axle,same trans, similar length cases and lift. The rear however will be shorter since I'm at about 119.5" wheelbase. My front was around 40.125", rear was 42.875 at ride height. At some point I'll switch my rear to 1410 so I can carry one extra shaft.
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brokenparts
1/2 ton status
Thank you! I just wanted to get an idea of where I'd be. My xfer case(s) are clocked down a bit but I'm pretty sure my ride height is a bit taller. I pushed my front axle all the way forward on the b-52s and 1" back on the rear. I'm worried that my rear shaft is going to be really short. Both of my axle yokes are 1410 and haven't decided on xfer yokes yet... probably will be flanges as well.
I run pro comp 52" (PN#13311) 289/520 lbs./in. spring rate, 2-4" lift springs up front without the overloads. These springs have offset pins so I'm pushed forward 2-3" with the front eye in the forward most hole in the A-Bomb. That's why I say my truck lift is similar to yours, geometry is probably very close considering you're not clocked flat. If your engine was in I would tell you to get a measurement from the top of the D60 hub to the bottom of the fender.
Hey Skunked, you making BB?
yes I am.
Might just be me, but...
I'm excited to see your truck there.
I'm excited to see your truck there.
I'm looking forward to the adventure, meeting some CK5 crew and seeing the rigs.
should be a really good time.
should be a really good time.
you're not going to break your rig before I get to see it run.....again, are you? who breaks their S on the driveway to the Rubicon?
In order to make this Rubicon Trip a reality I need a few things done to the truck. It's suppose to drop under a 100 degrees starting tomorrow and the wife is gone for 10 days so my thrash will consist of (in no particular order but all important):
That should keep me busy this weekend.
- yokes and driveshaft installed. I ordered a 250lb torque wrench that should be here tomorrow. I'm concerned about clearances with the crossmember and passenger side exhaust downpipe, this could end up being a bigger project.
- Skid plates- I'm buying a sheet of 1/4" tomorrow, I'll need to brace and add tabs to the belly skid, the gas tank skid just needs to be cut and drill some holes.
- Rocksliders- Been going back and forth whether I should install my old TG sliders or fab up some 2x4 .188" with 2x2 .250" frame tie ins. I'm leaning toward just making my own which isn't really any more work.....
- Rear Brakes- Those bastards are loud in reverse, they groan like a beached wale. I don't know what the problem is and I think it must have something to do with the smaller 3/16" line or the lack of a residual valve. I'm going to stop by Ruffstuff and grab a disc kit.
- Wire the Trans fan (just needs power) and my USB port for auxiliary in cab power
- Wire the winch- I have a breaker, just need to hook it up to the battery.
- Shim rear axle- Had a little driveline vibration at 50+mph, need to point the yoke up a few degrees.
- Shifter Cable- Need to replace the crawl box cable that I cooked. I had an issue with the crawl box going into neutral a couple times at 45+ mph and I think it's because the cable is cooked. I could "pull" it back into high but there was no pushing it into low because the sleeve was cooked. I now have a slide over heat sleeve on the cable and I'm going to wrap the exhaust pipe where the cable is near.
- Heat barrier- Picked up some heat barrier for the floor under my feet where the exhaust pipes are.
- Tail pipe- Ned to add a 90 off the muffler, I cooked the shit out my rear driver side shock
That should keep me busy this weekend.
I know it may be too late, but I've had the best results with heat shielding applied to the underside of the cab.
The first year we took the crew cab to Blazer Bash I hadn't made provisions for a phone charger. The first night off the trail I was wiring something up for a charger. Didn't realize how important it would be. Should have know because I use my phone for speedometer and route finding on the trail.
The first year we took the crew cab to Blazer Bash I hadn't made provisions for a phone charger. The first night off the trail I was wiring something up for a charger. Didn't realize how important it would be. Should have know because I use my phone for speedometer and route finding on the trail.
That's what I bought, a few stick on Summit brand self adhesive 12x24" pieces. That whole section under the cab floor from my pedals back will get it. The pipes also wrapped with header wrap so it doesn't cook my trans and trans cable linkage.
I want the charger for the same reason, I don't have a speedo. What app do you use? I need to download one......
Ulysses Speedometer. Used it for years, finally paid for the Pro version just because I figured I had gotten enough value out of it. It has elevation and trip odometer. I don't remember for sure if the free version has the overlays, but I can have the topo map or Google Maps going and have the speed overlayed in a little circle. I also overlay trip and elevation. You can choose which apps get overlayed, how big the overlays are and where they are on each app.
Then don't scrap those wheels. Those are the good 16.5" wheels with the factory safety bead.
Martin
good to know, I never paid much attention. I actually have 6 of them, bought them with tires for $60 as rollers.
went by ruffstuff and picked up the disk brake kit. It's Dan's Birthday so I saved 20%, can beat that!
I want to shoot some paint on all these parts but it's 107 out. Might do it anyway....
I want to shoot some paint on all these parts but it's 107 out. Might do it anyway....
