Going coils in the rear. *link pics up*

[Deuling]

I'll get some later. Just finished it up and nothing is painted. soo after paint.

And the end of the links look haggard from cutting with a torch.

Dude... I dont give a crap what they look like haha, i just wanna see it!! Lol. Your a beast for how fast you did this btw

 

[big dan]

I would like to see some pics of the links at ride height as well. Sounds like it works good for you.

Ive seen lots of people do 1-link/grader ball setups on jeeps around here but never on a fullsize rig and Ive never seen one that worked that great. Seems like they always want to catapult you into the windshield when you get on the gas

 

[CherryK5]

Dude... I dont give a crap what they look like haha, i just wanna see it!! Lol. Your a beast for how fast you did this btw

Lol, alright. Give me a bit. Skyping with the girl at the moment.

 

[CherryK5]

I would like to see some pics of the links at ride height as well. Sounds like it works good for you.

Ive seen lots of people do 1-link/grader ball setups on jeeps around here but never on a fullsize rig and Ive never seen one that worked that great. Seems like they always want to catapult you into the windshield when you get on the gas

Nope. Nice long and flat. barely any anti squat. Panhard could be a little flatter but its still pretty good.

 

[CherryK5]

Pics as promised. Kept it nice and low. flat as possible As you can see its currently on bumps. I have some steel, the old leaves, a we;der, and the plasma cutter in the back. But i may raise the bumps up two inches and keep the ride height, i like how it sits.

 

[big dan]

Looks good, probably one of the best one link setups Ive seen

One thing you might check though. You may have already tried but if you can I would turn the bolts that hold the grader ball together the other way so the nuts are up. Wouldnt want them getting caught on stuff.

I like it though, will be interested in how you like it on the trail.

 

[CherryK5]

Looks good, probably one of the best one link setups Ive seen

One thing you might check though. You may have already tried but if you can I would turn the bolts that hold the grader ball together the other way so the nuts are up. Wouldnt want them getting caught on stuff.

I like it though, will be interested in how you like it on the trail.

Planning on it. And the grease zerk.

And im super excited to enjoy 0the axle wrap. Trails should be way more enjoyable.

 

[blazinzuk]

Couple of thoughts, with the link only being mounted on top of the axle and with u bolts that is going to put a tremendous amount of stress on the mounting points. I think the u bolts can take it but I would make sure to check them often for the first little while.

You might want to box in where the bar sits on the axle, with that stress I could see that starting to collapse on itself, enough to at least loosen the u bolts, then if you don't catch it, your losing your link going down the road.

The other thing is the panhard mounted on the link.

I have my hydro assist mounted on one side to my u bolt plate. I have to tighten those u bolts every now and again and I can see the amount of stress it creates is substantial. I actually just replace those u bolts every couple of years.

Not saying that what you have won't work just watch all the u bolts closely right now and box in those for lack of a better word perches.

 

[CherryK5]

Couple of thoughts, with the link only being mounted on top of the axle and with u bolts that is going to put a tremendous amount of stress on the mounting points. I think the u bolts can take it but I would make sure to check them often for the first little while.

You might want to box in where the bar sits on the axle, with that stress I could see that starting to collapse on itself, enough to at least loosen the u bolts, then if you don't catch it, your losing your link going down the road.

The other thing is the panhard mounted on the link.

I have my hydro assist mounted on one side to my u bolt plate. I have to tighten thos u bolts every now and again and I can see the amount of stress itchin creates is substantial. I actually just replace those u bolts every couple of years.
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Not saying that what you have won't work just watch all the u bolts closely right now and box in those for lack of a better word perches.

I actually thought about boxing them. I'll make sure to keep an eye on them. And the bolts are kind of redundant. The link is welded, with a spring pin and ubolts. The back is welded and about an inch on each side. Easy enough to cut the welds to relocate my axle and nice and strong.

 

[496truck]

That's some pretty sweet back yard engineering right there.

I really think it could benefit from a lower arm running from under the axle tube to the link arm. One on each side. That would take some of the force off the spring perches and the u-bolts. They (the u-bolts and leaf perches) wouldn't have to counteract the axle twisting force just hold it in place. Would look kinda like a radius arm style set up, just connected at the front with the one link.

 

[CherryK5]

That's some pretty sweet back yard engineering right there.

I really think it could benefit from a lower arm running from under the axle tube to the link arm. One on each side. That would take some of the force off the spring perches and the u-bolts. They (the u-bolts and leaf perches) wouldn't have to counteract the axle twisting force just hold it in place. Would look kinda like a radius arm style set up, just connected at the front with the one link.

If/when i rebuild it, i'm setting it up with rubber bushings exactly like a radius arm. But not until i figure out what size tire im buying next and set my wheelbase so i can have a permanent (lol) setup

 

[CherryK5]

Pulled out my bump stops and it rides mo better now.
So i'll move them up 2-3 inches and relocate my shock mounts as well.

How much shock should i leave exposed when at full stuff? i was thinking 1/2"

Using stock bumps stops fwiw

 

[CherryK5]

Cutting off the upper mounts and making new, simple ones. After a day of no bump stops the springs sagged a little more. So i'll build the mounts to be three inches lower than my current ones.

Its what I should have done it to begin with but I was in a rush.

Also ordering some daystar bumpstops.

 

[blazinzuk]

Those JK springs might be a little light, and that might cause them to collapse.

It has happened a couple times on some trucks I have worked on, used Cherokee springs on a full size truck and until we got some lift springs from superlift ( heaviest spring rate) he was destroying coil springs.

The stiffer rate prevented them from collapsing.

I would have thought the JK springs would have been alright cause JKs are so freakin heavy but its possible they don't have enough spring rate. In which case they will fatigue to the point where they have no boing left i.e. they will completely collapse.

Just something to think about

 

[CherryK5]

Those JK springs might be a little light, and that might cause them to collapse.

It has happened a couple times on some trucks I have worked on, used Cherokee springs on a full size truck and until we got some lift springs from superlift ( heaviest spring rate) he was destroying coil springs.

The stiffer rate prevented them from collapsing.

I would have thought the JK springs would have been alright cause JKs are so freakin heavy but its possible they don't have enough spring rate. In which case they will fatigue to the point where they have no boing left i.e. they will completely collapse.

Just something to think about

According to a calculator I used they're 175ish. So I expect them to collapse. But then after thinking about it. I have not top or tailgate. So I don't know. But these springs sat on a lot. Then made the short trip from the dealership to the local shop and had lift springs put on. So im going ~1" taller than what I want it to eventually ride at. And when I make these mounts ill allow provisions for a 1.5" spacer.

And if they sag more than that I'll have some made for my truck.

 

[blazinzuk]

According to a calculator I used they're 175ish. So I expect them to collapse. But then after thinking about it. I have not top or tailgate. So I don't know. But these springs sat on a lot. Then made the short trip from the dealership to the local shop and had lift springs put on. So im going ~1" taller than what I want it to eventually ride at. And when I make these mounts ill allow provisions for a 1.5" spacer.

And if they sag more than that I'll have some made for my truck.

so they still have some settling to do.

Sounds good interested to see how they work overall, I happen to have 2 sets of stock JK springs kickin around

And a terribly rough riding Jimmy thats needs some fixin

 

[Deuling]

And a terribly rough riding Jimmy thats needs some fixin

You leave that poor jimmy alone Eric!! Gawd DA****T you leave it the **** ALONE!!!!

 

[CherryK5]

so they still have some settling to do.

Sounds good interested to see how they work overall, I happen to have 2 sets of stock JK springs kickin around

And a terribly rough riding Jimmy thats needs some fixin

So far its been worth it, it floats over railroad tracks and potholes like they arent there, unless you hit a real good one and it bottoms out with out bumpstops. that isnt fun. But after i get done with these new mounts it should be gravy. Especially when i get the new bump stops.

I'm getting these btw, if anyone was wondering.

 

[blazinzuk]

Bitchin those work good dude!

 

[CherryK5]

Bitchin those work good dude!

i'm hoping so, im excited to have something that i dont have to putt around in on the trails. AND!! It's so ****ing stable!! i had 2 leaves removed on my 52's, and that was so scary. With these, they ride better and my body roll feels like it did before i lifted it. so sweet, you dont even know