pma4x4
AKA Yankeeroad
I actually measure 3.5"+ but I would call it 3.5" If you want exact it was like 3-5/8" on the inside.
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Project MULE - Expedition build on a 1991 1500 4x4 Suburban
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I actually measure 3.5"+ but I would call it 3.5" If you want exact it was like 3-5/8" on the inside.
pma4x4
AKA Yankeeroad
Removed the steering shaft this afternoon. Looks like the XJ shaft I have might be for the 97+ XJs I am stopping by my friends XJ shop tomorrow anyways so I will see if I can verify which is which.
Gear box is out. I hope to starter cleaning the frame up for the weld in kit tomorrow.
Gear box is out. I hope to starter cleaning the frame up for the weld in kit tomorrow.
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Making progress man, awesome. I grabbed two different XJ shafts from the junk yard when I got mine to make sure I had the right one. What did you paint your grille/bezels with? What kinda prep work did it need to paint over the chrome? It looks really good.
pma4x4
AKA Yankeeroad
I just scuffed up the chrome with some 180 grit and painted with rustoleum epoxy appliance paint gloss black. You can find it at HD. No primer needed. Just make sure surface is clean and paint in the open. This paint grabs on to everything and is a pita to remove. When I painted the roof rack the entire shop and everything in it got a slight dusting on it. And it's not like other paints that dust if this stuff sticks
Ok... You need a index for this build thread. You've done so many cool things I want look at again for ideas and we are up to 81 pages lol! =)
pma4x4
AKA Yankeeroad
Not a bad idea but then I have to go thru all 81 pages and index those post links. 
Maybe I will see if i can get to that this weekend.
Maybe I will see if i can get to that this weekend.
pma4x4
AKA Yankeeroad
Those have got to be some long ass pages!
Not a bad idea but then I have to go thru all 81 pages and index those post links.
Maybe I will see if i can get to that this weekend.
pffft... 81.. easier than ryoken doing an index!!!!!!
pma4x4
AKA Yankeeroad
pffft... 81.. easier than ryoken doing an index!!!!!!
Yeah my build is still small fish compared to some others in build threads.
Yep. I think it's 50ea.
Yeah my build is still small fish compared to some others in build threads.
Don't discredit your build man. Your suburban is an inspiration for me. Yours is what "phase 2" of mine will be, or try to be anyway.
pma4x4
AKA Yankeeroad
I was just trying to hunt down the pics of your roofrack fab and how you made the mounts inside and out. And not to mention a bunch of other mods with great pics youve done
pma4x4
AKA Yankeeroad
To the manufactures of this weld in plate. Would it kill you to take 30 seconds to deburr the edges left over from the stamping process? I think I lost about a pint of blood from a fountain gash.
Plate kit can be found here
First step in beating it into submission
I am pretty sure others have done it but I used 4 bolts to pull the plate down while heating it up. plus I also knew the holes would still line up.
Side Plate welded in
Wife likes to catch in the process.
Bottom plate all welded up. This part of the project is done.
Plate kit can be found here
First step in beating it into submission
I am pretty sure others have done it but I used 4 bolts to pull the plate down while heating it up. plus I also knew the holes would still line up.
Side Plate welded in
Wife likes to catch in the process.
Bottom plate all welded up. This part of the project is done.
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mine was a little rough around the edges, sorry to hear you cut ourself. looks like you got it burned in pretty well.
pma4x4
AKA Yankeeroad
Some updates
Plan "B" for mounting sliders directly to the frame. Just had these made up and finally had a reason to use my bender!
Nice coating of epoxy paint on the frame
ORD order came in
Plan "B" for mounting sliders directly to the frame. Just had these made up and finally had a reason to use my bender!
Nice coating of epoxy paint on the frame
ORD order came in
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pma4x4
AKA Yankeeroad
OK am I missing something? What do I need to drill on the bottom of the frame for?
pma4x4
AKA Yankeeroad
Kind of but not right now
