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CheapThrillB2 · July 15th, 2019, 07:44 PM

Agreed, a lot of oem are mounted in a similar orientation.

Ryanw10 · July 15th, 2019, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Plato2k5

I wouldn't think the trans cooler was the cause of failure. I use to have a remote cooler on the back of my YJ above the rear seats mounted on the cage. Ran it like that for a few years and never had any issues. Probably just due to a worn trans with miles on it.

Did you mess with the transmission calibration at all?? Or is it not computer controlled?

All shift points were moved a touch higher, line pressure is bumped slightly higher than stock. I rebuilt this trans 3ish years ago. Went back to my instructions for the cooler and they clearly stated do not mount it like I did, although my fluid really wasnt burnt when i drained it. Was full throttle second gear when it let go so I'm thinking it was something mechanical like the sprag. Probably time for a 4l80e but with another freshly built 4l60e already in the barn and the limited amount of free time I have the 60 will do for now.

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BLZR · July 16th, 2019, 07:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ryanw10

All shift points were moved a touch higher, line pressure is bumped slightly higher than stock. I rebuilt this trans 3ish years ago. Went back to my instructions for the cooler and they clearly stated do not mount it like I did, although my fluid really wasnt burnt when i drained it. Was full throttle second gear when it let go so I'm thinking it was something mechanical like the sprag. Probably time for a 4l80e but with another freshly built 4l60e already in the barn and the limited amount of free time I have the 60 will do for now.

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That's what I tried to do with 4L60E's too... went through 6 of them. Will never touch another in my own vehicles! 80E all the way

feva4u · July 16th, 2019, 08:52 AM

Strange, 2nd gear in a 60e then 4 neutrals

Mine's due as well. It's when not if

Ryanw10 · July 16th, 2019, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by feva4u

Strange, 2nd gear in a 60e then 4 neutrals

Mine's due as well. It's when not if

Had a buddy send me this after I broke it haha

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Ryanw10 · July 16th, 2019, 09:34 AM

And this one

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Toyfish · July 16th, 2019, 09:59 AM

Heres another one for you

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CheapThrillB2 · July 16th, 2019, 10:10 AM

I'm working on installing a new cooler in my marauder, it's designed to have the inlet/outlet facing the ground. Fwiw.

Ryanw10 · July 29th, 2019, 10:28 PM

The Jeep has to take over DD duty soon while my truck is at the body shop, so I decided it was time to finally paint some of the bare steel.

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sterlingfire · August 7th, 2019, 10:18 AM

Looks good Ryan!

Ryanw10 · August 7th, 2019, 10:24 AM

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Looks good Ryan!

Thanks!!

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Ryanw10 · August 10th, 2019, 10:41 AM

Been putting some street miles on it and getting used to the full hydro steering. After I got an air bubble worked out it has been tracking nice and straight, still takes a little getting used to though compared to the mechanical set up.

It takes corners extremely well with basically no body roll, and I haven't even installed my anti rock back on yet. Pretty excited about that.

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Ryanw10 · August 23rd, 2019, 11:07 AM

Logged about 150 miles over the course of 8 days while my truck was in the body shop with no issues. Felt good to be driving it a lot. Now time to fix the leaky rear axle and transfercase, and figure out why my driver side axle shaft didnt seal worth a crap on the front 9". My barn floor has been successfully oil stained all over the place

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Kyle M. · August 23rd, 2019, 11:20 AM

Oil stains and leaks are the worst

#makingbuildthreadsgreatagain

Ryanw10 · August 23rd, 2019, 11:45 AM

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Oil stains and leaks are the worst

#makingbuildthreadsgreatagain

Yep, and I wasnt smart enough to coat my floor after I had it poured...

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feva4u · August 26th, 2019, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Kyle M.

Oil stains and leaks are the worst

#makingbuildthreadsgreatagain

Meh, they're like scars, reminders that you've lived.

Ryanw10 · August 26th, 2019, 12:39 PM

Scored a set of 14" fox coilovers to replace my air shocks in the back. Now I need to decide if I back half the frame or just notch it to fit the coilovers.

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Ryanw10 · August 27th, 2019, 09:37 AM

Stared at the jeep for a while last night and this morning trying to figure out what I want to do. Based on the dimensions off my front coilovers I should be able use the current shock hoop, laser cut 4 new tabs for each side, notch the frame and I can make the coilovers fit in place of the air shocks still with 6-7" of up travel. My worry is how much I need to notch the frame to keep the coilover away from the tire. I'm going to pursue this route first, but if something comes up that is going to make it too much work to fit I will back half the frame.

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Kyle M. · August 27th, 2019, 11:36 AM

Notch it or French in a new shock tower

Ryanw10 · August 27th, 2019, 11:44 AM

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Notch it or French in a new shock tower

My shock hoop is already tied nicely into the cage so ideally that stays put and I can notch the frame out to clear the coil. Worst case I could add some wheel spacers to keep the coil away from the tire but I would really like to avoid that.

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July 16th, 2019, 08:52 AM	#1424
feva4u LCG Join Date: 04-01-07 Location: Caledonia, MI Posts: 10,904 iTrader: (12) Mentioned: 22 Post(s)	Strange, 2nd gear in a 60e then 4 neutrals Mine's due as well. It's when not if __________________ My Jeep

July 29th, 2019, 10:28 PM	#1429
Ryanw10 Senior Member Join Date: 10-08-12 Location: Holland Posts: 2,033 iTrader: (3) Mentioned: 33 Post(s)	The Jeep has to take over DD duty soon while my truck is at the body shop, so I decided it was time to finally paint some of the bare steel. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk Last edited by Ryanw10; July 29th, 2019 at 10:35 PM.

August 10th, 2019, 10:41 AM	#1432
Ryanw10 Senior Member Join Date: 10-08-12 Location: Holland Posts: 2,033 iTrader: (3) Mentioned: 33 Post(s)	Been putting some street miles on it and getting used to the full hydro steering. After I got an air bubble worked out it has been tracking nice and straight, still takes a little getting used to though compared to the mechanical set up. It takes corners extremely well with basically no body roll, and I haven't even installed my anti rock back on yet. Pretty excited about that. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk Last edited by Ryanw10; August 10th, 2019 at 10:51 AM.

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July 15th, 2019, 07:44 PM	#1421
CheapThrillB2 FAWK YEAH!! Join Date: 09-06-06 Location: Middleville, MI Posts: 36,068 iTrader: (67) Mentioned: 80 Post(s)	Agreed, a lot of oem are mounted in a similar orientation.

July 16th, 2019, 09:34 AM	#1426
Ryanw10 Senior Member Join Date: 10-08-12 Location: Holland Posts: 2,033 iTrader: (3) Mentioned: 33 Post(s)	And this one Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk

July 16th, 2019, 09:59 AM	#1427
Toyfish Senior Member Join Date: 02-05-10 Location: lapeer, MI Posts: 3,769 iTrader: (36) Mentioned: 89 Post(s)	Heres another one for you Sent from my VS988 using Tapatalk

July 16th, 2019, 10:10 AM	#1428
CheapThrillB2 FAWK YEAH!! Join Date: 09-06-06 Location: Middleville, MI Posts: 36,068 iTrader: (67) Mentioned: 80 Post(s)	I'm working on installing a new cooler in my marauder, it's designed to have the inlet/outlet facing the ground. Fwiw.

August 7th, 2019, 10:18 AM	#1430
sterlingfire Senior Member Join Date: 08-11-14 Location: sterling, not sterling heights... Posts: 694 iTrader: (3) Mentioned: 3 Post(s)	Looks good Ryan!

August 23rd, 2019, 11:07 AM	#1433
Ryanw10 Senior Member Join Date: 10-08-12 Location: Holland Posts: 2,033 iTrader: (3) Mentioned: 33 Post(s)	Logged about 150 miles over the course of 8 days while my truck was in the body shop with no issues. Felt good to be driving it a lot. Now time to fix the leaky rear axle and transfercase, and figure out why my driver side axle shaft didnt seal worth a crap on the front 9". My barn floor has been successfully oil stained all over the place Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk

August 23rd, 2019, 11:20 AM	#1434
Kyle M. MetroFab Customs Join Date: 10-24-10 Location: Sand Lake, MI Posts: 9,542 iTrader: (20) Mentioned: 79 Post(s)	Oil stains and leaks are the worst #makingbuildthreadsgreatagain

August 26th, 2019, 12:39 PM	#1437
Ryanw10 Senior Member Join Date: 10-08-12 Location: Holland Posts: 2,033 iTrader: (3) Mentioned: 33 Post(s)	Scored a set of 14" fox coilovers to replace my air shocks in the back. Now I need to decide if I back half the frame or just notch it to fit the coilovers. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk

August 27th, 2019, 09:37 AM	#1438
Ryanw10 Senior Member Join Date: 10-08-12 Location: Holland Posts: 2,033 iTrader: (3) Mentioned: 33 Post(s)	Stared at the jeep for a while last night and this morning trying to figure out what I want to do. Based on the dimensions off my front coilovers I should be able use the current shock hoop, laser cut 4 new tabs for each side, notch the frame and I can make the coilovers fit in place of the air shocks still with 6-7" of up travel. My worry is how much I need to notch the frame to keep the coilover away from the tire. I'm going to pursue this route first, but if something comes up that is going to make it too much work to fit I will back half the frame. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk

August 27th, 2019, 11:36 AM	#1439
Kyle M. MetroFab Customs Join Date: 10-24-10 Location: Sand Lake, MI Posts: 9,542 iTrader: (20) Mentioned: 79 Post(s)	Notch it or French in a new shock tower