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Bill's 1 Ton TJ Build
Mr Rock:
That's pretty good! With the beef of the "13" bolt you'll crush rocks better than my 8.8 does now!
Bill3753:
I'd post pictures up now, but its 2:30 in the morning so they'll have to wait for another time.
Just happy with my progress over the last few days and thought I'd share.
Anyways, the rig is now painted from the fire wall back including the frame rails, the belly skid is installed and painted, transmission mount is installed and painted, transfer case is installed, the shift linkage issues are now gone (took the drop links out and put back to stock, then adjusted as needed), and the 14 bolt is installed with the 4 link set up sitting at ride height.
To finish up the rear I need to paint the rear springs, paint the diff cover and truss support, build rear bump cans, install the shocks, and put the hubs on and it'll be ready to bolt on a set of wheels. Should be able to get to this point tomorrow. I'm also going to try to paint some other odds and ends then start gearing the front axle. If I can get that much done, Wendsday the front axle should get installed.
Bill3753:
So anyways, like I said the rear is done. Its been a while since I posted anything new pictures wise, so here ya go. As a side note, they axle IS NOT at ride hieght in these. I have the axle being supported by jack stands and additional jack stands on the frame. I did have the suspension supporting the total weight of the rear though and it set level. I just feel more comfortable crawling around under it with the stands on the frame and addition support to the axle. Once I get the front in I'll feel better. Is just a little scary climbing under it with nothing to catch the front if it were to fall of the stands, so I am being safe about it with extra stands.
So thats about it for now. I had some problems getting the rear disc brake conversion to line up and also in converting the axle to a SRW set up, but other then that it went together very well. Everything cycles perfect and the bump stops are right where they need to be. Also, I ordered the rear drive shaft and it should be here Friday.
Anyways, the last two days have been spent on the front. I am working on the gearing and locker install and its giving me a heck of a time. I'm thinking I'm going to have to order a clam shell bearing puller and start focusing my efforts else where until it gets here. Theres enough left to do it shouldn't hold me up, but it still sucks. All I need to do to install the front is finish the gears and paint the axle.
I'll probably work on installing the fuel cell and corners today. Maybe run a few brake lines and finish welding the front track bar bracket. If I can get that done over the next few days I'll start the front high line. That will just leave the front end install and steering set up left to finish it all up.
Bill3753:
More pictures from today's work.
Pulled the old bumper, painted the rear frame cross member, and installed the new rear bumper:
Its actually really nice how it works. It wraps around the original cross member with 3/16" plate, ties into the body mounts and then sandwiches the same cross member with an additional piece of 3/16" plate. Then, it all ties into the frame with a two additional brackets to gusset everything to another area of the frame.
Best part is when its done its nearly flush to the rear of the tub.
It also makes the lower mounting location for the flip down tie carrier I am using.
After getting that all together, I started on the fuel cell. It is really nice.
Here is one with the sending unit and fuel lines fully installed and ready to go. I actually got all the lines hooked up as well and plugged in the sending unit, but I didn't get it fully bolted in and installed. I'll finish it up tomorrow after which I'll start mounting up the corner armor.
Bill3753:
Corner armor is on with the help of James, Fuel tank is just about done (need to drill two holes for final mounting), and I got the bearing puller today which works like a charm. Now that I have it, I am working on gearing the 60 again. Just need to finalize the shims for bearing preload on the carrier and I'll be ready to start checking pinion depth and backlash along with getting an initial contact pattern.
If everything goes right, tomorrow the gears and locker will be done. I should also be able to paint the front axle, knuckles, spindles and other associated brackets to install the front. Making good progress toward completion.
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