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'86 Jimmy 4in Lift, 40’s, tons, 8.1 Swap- 700r4 said PNNNNN
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This is not a dedicated trail rig, but does trailer to the destination usually. I am currently in the planning phase of doing a 52/56" spring swap, and getting back to being more road worthy.
Lol. Yeah.
I'm trying to keep it as low as possible, and getting rid of the drag link will help that.
No, I never flipped the overloads, I just left them in their stock location. Yeah, I have the 4+1...in fact, my current front 52's and rear 56's are out of @mrk5's old K5 (the general). So these springs are pretty well used by now. The 56's are just fine as they were out of a mid 80's 3/4 ton burb, but the 52's are starting to wear out and one is starting to flatten out. But what's nice about the junkyard 52 swap, is 52's can be found very easily for cheap. I already have an extra set sitting in my garage from an 89 K5...I'm getting close to installing my NWF titan/205 tcase setup, and I'm thinking at the same time I'll swap in the newer springs too and hold on to the ones in my current truck just for emergency.
Thanks for the info!
No worries. These 52's have been through A LOT of wheeling, so I can't complain about how much use I got out of these suckers
Haha thanks. Yeah, it's been a rough ride. You always look back at things you could have done better.
I've still got it and always will. Too many memories to sell it.
Headed out to a local ORV park the 20th of May, then it's going under the knife for some much needed suspension upgrades. I'll finally get to use all four Fox Shox on this thing
Done yet?
Lol, no. I'm going to make some cheap front shackles for the 20th. And maybe spend a little time tuning. Other than that, it doesn't need any other work really.
Made these up real quick tonight to replace my wet noodle factory shackles. These are very temporary due to my spring swap that is happening shortly. These are just to get me by for next weekend.
1/4" thick. Factory 4" hole spacing.
And these are from our last outing back in November.
I shall be putting them on in the next day or so.
1/4" thick. Factory 4" hole spacing.
And these are from our last outing back in November.
I shall be putting them on in the next day or so.
Yeah, those definitely needed replaced.
Moved this onto the operating table tonight after swapping a wheel bearing on the wife's Tahoe. Everything looks good underneath besides the bent shackles. Bolts were loose on the tierod for the 14th time since I installed them. Tightened them up and everything feels nice and tight now. Also need to swap on my new Diy4x cover before this weekend as well.
That's on the rear.
That looks better. All buttoned up. Finished it up tonight. Boys played in the driveway and were plenty helpful while mom was out at the Royals game. All that's left is to throw on the new diff cover if I have time.
And yes, I know I didn't paint them. Didn't feel it was necessary due to the short time span they'll be on there.
And yes, I know I didn't paint them. Didn't feel it was necessary due to the short time span they'll be on there.
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SHARP CORNERS!!!! My head would be drawn to those like a magnet.
Yeah, I thought about that. If for some crazy reason they stay on too long, they will get rounded and painted.SHARP CORNERS!!!! My head would be drawn to those like a magnet.
I can feel myself being pulled towards my screen... 
