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thrill20 · March 25th, 2013, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by big86inthestixx

Tell me when n where!! Any day but tomorrow..lol gotta make sure my kid is pointed the right direction to come out da shoot!

Sent from dis stoopid fone..

pm'd ya!

Kyle M. · March 26th, 2013, 07:43 PM

Picked up some link goodies today for murph

Kyle M. · April 3rd, 2013, 06:07 PM

Built some lower links for my front 3 link

They are 36" long, adjustable with bushings on both ends

I made some threaded tube adaptors, used 1.250 fine threaded rod and put them together, still need a jam nut

nd4spd71 · April 3rd, 2013, 06:20 PM

Nice. Should have you build some for my xj.

feva4u · April 3rd, 2013, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kyle M.

Built some lower links for my front 3 link

They are 36" long, adjustable with bushings on both ends

I made some threaded tube adaptors, used 1.250 fine threaded rod and put them together, still need a jam nut

You need to jam nut both sides of each arm to put the threads in tension. You'll yank them out eventually if you don't have them in tension. I'd get rid of the weak link and not deal with trying to keep jam nuts tight personally.

Kyle M. · April 3rd, 2013, 08:00 PM

The one side has 2.125" of thread engagement, and is welded on the backside of the insert. Jam nut won't do me any good on that side. If it pulls out, I have bigger things to worry about.

Weak link or not, I'm secure with what I did.

The adjustability will be nice if I need it.

feva4u · April 3rd, 2013, 08:15 PM

I didn't know you welded one side......carry on

Grassman · April 3rd, 2013, 08:28 PM

lookin good, i bet those work like a charm

Windsorf350 · April 3rd, 2013, 08:31 PM

how much adjustment do they have in them?

Kyle M. · April 3rd, 2013, 08:43 PM

I would say about an inch. There is 3" of threaded rod.

CheapThrillB2 · April 3rd, 2013, 08:51 PM

I should have some more parts for you this weekend.

Deuling · April 3rd, 2013, 09:08 PM

Keep up the work. Maybe ill get mine back out one day and have some fun. Im gonna need a good trail beater rig with what im doing to my k5, no more trails for that.

feva4u · April 3rd, 2013, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deuling

Keep up the work. Maybe ill get mine back out one day and have some fun. Im gonna need a good trail beater rig with what im doing to my k5, no more trails for that.

Cool story bro

Kyle M. · April 3rd, 2013, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CheapThrillB2

I should have some more parts for you this weekend.

I'm thinking I might swing out Sunday, I'm going to bring stuff for Gary.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deuling

Keep up the work. Maybe ill get mine back out one day and have some fun. Im gonna need a good trail beater rig with what im doing to my k5, no more trails for that.

I will do my best

Quote:

Originally Posted by feva4u

Cool story bro

Lolz

Kyle M. · April 6th, 2013, 07:51 PM

Got the front stripped, axle positioned

Built the start of my 3 link, transmission crossmember, the center is removable for the trans

Set the wheel base at 100", pushed the front to the limits I think with the factory steering box.

Shot of the tire in the wheel well

Once I get the body lift out I think it will be a nice height too.

RDK_YJ88 · April 6th, 2013, 08:01 PM

I like those lower links

Nice work on the cross member too.

Kyle M. · April 6th, 2013, 08:17 PM

Thanks! Hope they all work out like I plan lol

Kyle M. · April 7th, 2013, 08:36 PM

While setting up the axle yesterday I set the driverside to negative 5* caster and noticed the passenger side didn't match. Look like it is twisted forward almost 10*

You can see it looking at how the tierod mounts line up

Debating on how to fix it. My first thought is wondering how it twisted, thinking at the pig, so I was thinking I should try and twist it back and then truss it. Second thought is to just truss it, build it, mount it up, then cut the welds at the c and twist that back and weld it back up.

Thoughts?

Grassman · April 7th, 2013, 08:40 PM

Isn't That Your Old Axle?

Kyle M. · April 7th, 2013, 08:46 PM

No, its a 02 dodge Dana 60. Came out of a driven truck, so I'm not sure why it is turned.

April 3rd, 2013, 08:15 PM	#87
feva4u LCG Join Date: 04-01-07 Location: Caledonia, MI Posts: 10,904 iTrader: (12) Mentioned: 22 Post(s)	I didn't know you welded one side......carry on __________________ My Jeep

April 3rd, 2013, 08:28 PM	#88
Grassman 2jz specialist Join Date: 01-10-08 Location: Belmont, Mi Posts: 20,056 iTrader: (19) Mentioned: 118 Post(s)	lookin good, i bet those work like a charm __________________ when you say "someday" remember its just code for "never"

April 6th, 2013, 07:51 PM	#95
Kyle M. MetroFab Customs Join Date: 10-24-10 Location: Sand Lake, MI Posts: 9,544 iTrader: (20) Mentioned: 79 Post(s)	Got the front stripped, axle positioned Built the start of my 3 link, transmission crossmember, the center is removable for the trans Set the wheel base at 100", pushed the front to the limits I think with the factory steering box. Shot of the tire in the wheel well Once I get the body lift out I think it will be a nice height too. Last edited by Kyle M.; April 6th, 2013 at 08:05 PM.

April 7th, 2013, 08:40 PM	#99
Grassman 2jz specialist Join Date: 01-10-08 Location: Belmont, Mi Posts: 20,056 iTrader: (19) Mentioned: 118 Post(s)	Isn't That Your Old Axle? __________________ when you say "someday" remember its just code for "never"

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March 26th, 2013, 07:43 PM	#82
Kyle M. MetroFab Customs Join Date: 10-24-10 Location: Sand Lake, MI Posts: 9,544 iTrader: (20) Mentioned: 79 Post(s)	Picked up some link goodies today for murph

April 3rd, 2013, 06:07 PM	#83
Kyle M. MetroFab Customs Join Date: 10-24-10 Location: Sand Lake, MI Posts: 9,544 iTrader: (20) Mentioned: 79 Post(s)	Built some lower links for my front 3 link They are 36" long, adjustable with bushings on both ends I made some threaded tube adaptors, used 1.250 fine threaded rod and put them together, still need a jam nut

April 3rd, 2013, 06:20 PM	#84
nd4spd71 Senior Member Join Date: 10-27-06 Location: Battle Creek, MI Posts: 5,055 iTrader: (10) Mentioned: 13 Post(s)	Nice. Should have you build some for my xj.

April 3rd, 2013, 08:00 PM	#86
Kyle M. MetroFab Customs Join Date: 10-24-10 Location: Sand Lake, MI Posts: 9,544 iTrader: (20) Mentioned: 79 Post(s)	The one side has 2.125" of thread engagement, and is welded on the backside of the insert. Jam nut won't do me any good on that side. If it pulls out, I have bigger things to worry about. Weak link or not, I'm secure with what I did. The adjustability will be nice if I need it.

April 3rd, 2013, 08:31 PM	#89
Windsorf350 Rusty Racing Join Date: 07-07-10 Location: Muskegon/Holton Michigan Posts: 367 iTrader: (3) Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	how much adjustment do they have in them?

April 3rd, 2013, 08:43 PM	#90
Kyle M. MetroFab Customs Join Date: 10-24-10 Location: Sand Lake, MI Posts: 9,544 iTrader: (20) Mentioned: 79 Post(s)	I would say about an inch. There is 3" of threaded rod.

April 3rd, 2013, 08:51 PM	#91
CheapThrillB2 FAWK YEAH!! Join Date: 09-06-06 Location: Middleville, MI Posts: 36,068 iTrader: (67) Mentioned: 80 Post(s)	I should have some more parts for you this weekend.

April 3rd, 2013, 09:08 PM	#92
Deuling Sand Slut Join Date: 01-22-13 Location: Muskegon MI Posts: 1,522 iTrader: (0) Mentioned: 17 Post(s)	Keep up the work. Maybe ill get mine back out one day and have some fun. Im gonna need a good trail beater rig with what im doing to my k5, no more trails for that.

April 6th, 2013, 08:01 PM	#96
RDK_YJ88 589 Fabrication Join Date: 06-16-06 Location: Fenton, MI Posts: 3,518 iTrader: (43) Mentioned: 40 Post(s)	I like those lower links Nice work on the cross member too.

April 6th, 2013, 08:17 PM	#97
Kyle M. MetroFab Customs Join Date: 10-24-10 Location: Sand Lake, MI Posts: 9,544 iTrader: (20) Mentioned: 79 Post(s)	Thanks! Hope they all work out like I plan lol

April 7th, 2013, 08:36 PM	#98
Kyle M. MetroFab Customs Join Date: 10-24-10 Location: Sand Lake, MI Posts: 9,544 iTrader: (20) Mentioned: 79 Post(s)	While setting up the axle yesterday I set the driverside to negative 5* caster and noticed the passenger side didn't match. Look like it is twisted forward almost 10* You can see it looking at how the tierod mounts line up Debating on how to fix it. My first thought is wondering how it twisted, thinking at the pig, so I was thinking I should try and twist it back and then truss it. Second thought is to just truss it, build it, mount it up, then cut the welds at the c and twist that back and weld it back up. Thoughts?

April 7th, 2013, 08:46 PM	#100
Kyle M. MetroFab Customs Join Date: 10-24-10 Location: Sand Lake, MI Posts: 9,544 iTrader: (20) Mentioned: 79 Post(s)	No, its a 02 dodge Dana 60. Came out of a driven truck, so I'm not sure why it is turned.

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