YJ Progress

[calvynandhobbs]

My rear axle has lower shock mounts, but the front one does not. Should I weld the mounts onto the side of the axle tube (so they do not hang below) or should I go to the spring plates? With the SOA I think there's 4-5" in shock length so I'm thinking I'd be better off going to the axle tube to keep the shocks longer. What do ya'll say?

[Big Chuck]

I say keep it simple and stay on the plate.

[Mreecew]

I'd say stay on the plate and see if works for you. If it doesn't, it isn't hard to change them down the road.

[Mr Rock]

I'd say stay on the plate and see if works for you. If it doesn't, it isn't hard to change them down the road.

What he said, but if you have to buy shocks then I would set it up they way you want ( 4" up & 8" down travel?) and set the mounts where they work best. you may not have enough room to mount then on the tube so you may have to raise the upper mount...

[calvynandhobbs]

Not spending much time in the barn on the YJ, but I did manage to pick up a bumper and winch plate for it today.

[calvynandhobbs]

I spent two hours last night removing the two broken bolts from where the cage ties in behind the seats. The inside ones that sit directly above the frame. There is no easy way to get those suckers out. That does mean I can put the cage back into the Jeep and get the seats put in. Trying to get things off the floor and onto the Jeep before I tear into the F250 next week.

[DirtyJeep92]

These bolts broke a while back right? Did you end up getting them out?

[calvynandhobbs]

Yes, I took the original cage out over a year and a half ago. I got them out with the 3" pneumatic cut off wheel, 4.5" cutting wheel, nut cracker, air hammer and hacksaw. I need a plasma cutter or torches. Would have made the job much easier, but I did get them out.

[calvynandhobbs]

Inside front area is now bedlined and ready for the cage to be dropped in tomorrow night. Windshield is primed on one side and finish painted on the other. I plan to flip it and paint the other side tomorrow night. I also got the metal sleeve out of the rear shocks so they will fit now. I hope to get the shocks on and the rear tires on in the next night or two as well as the seats installed. I got the driver front fender on tonight, but the passenger one isn't lining up correctly. I'm thinking the guy that built the flatfenders may have messed that side up. I'll look at it again.

Finally making progress.

[Mr Rock]

WooHoo! keep plugging away!

[kirksjeep]

Finally making progress.

The closer you get the more motivated you will get! 

[DirtyJeep92]

Awesome. Sounds like your truck needs to break down more to make you get the jeep done

[calvynandhobbs]

Does anybody have a stock pitman arm I can borrow to size trial? I forgot that I had sold my 4" drop pitman arm with the roughcountry lift that was on my YJ when I bought it. My steering is OTK and I'm not sure if I can go with a stock YJ pitman or if I need to go to a flat one like a wagoner.   Thanks

[Big Chuck]

I might have one Roger I will take a look for it and let you know.

[Mr Rock]

I found one in my garage but forgot it at home!