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01-17-2012, 05:43 PM
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I got the front coilover towers cut to fit and tacked in tonight. I was going to make the lower axle tabs but decided to use 3/8 plate and didn't have enough.
These brackets will attach the lower control arm and coilover to the axle tube so I'm making them out of 3/8" plate. They will be bashed hard on the rocks.
These brackets will attach the lower control arm and coilover to the axle tube so I'm making them out of 3/8" plate. They will be bashed hard on the rocks.
01-17-2012, 06:09 PM
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If you make it to Moab, I'll see you there - it would be great to run some trails with you. I doubt my suspension will be done by then, but hopefully I will be Hemi-powered.
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01-17-2012, 06:11 PM
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I got the front coilover towers cut to fit and tacked in tonight. I was going to make the lower axle tabs but decided to use 3/8 plate and didn't have enough. These brackets will attach the lower control arm and coilover to the axle tube so I'm making them out of 3/8" plate. They will be bashed hard on the rocks.
01-17-2012, 06:59 PM
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Originally Posted by CALIJK
Sorry, I'm lazy and don't want to read back through the thread - what size King shocks are you using?
Kings are 2" diameter, 14" travel FR and RR.
01-20-2012, 06:45 AM
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I got the front lca/lower coilover mount done lastnight on the driver side. Almost got the passenger side done.
Everything Fabbed from 3/8 and 1/4" plate. I'll have the tires on this w end.
I may have to make some taller c/o towers to get the amount of uptravel and ride height I want. If I do it's gonna b a pita. I'll have to relocate accessories in the engine compartment.
I'll post some pics this w end when I can roll it out of the garage.
Everything Fabbed from 3/8 and 1/4" plate. I'll have the tires on this w end.
I may have to make some taller c/o towers to get the amount of uptravel and ride height I want. If I do it's gonna b a pita. I'll have to relocate accessories in the engine compartment.
I'll post some pics this w end when I can roll it out of the garage.
01-20-2012, 11:11 AM
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I got the front lca/lower coilover mount done lastnight on the driver side. Almost got the passenger side done. Everything Fabbed from 3/8 and 1/4" plate. I'll have the tires on this w end.
I may have to make some taller c/o towers to get the amount of uptravel and ride height I want. If I do it's gonna b a pita. I'll have to relocate accessories in the engine compartment.
I'll post some pics this w end when I can roll it out of the garage.
I may have to make some taller c/o towers to get the amount of uptravel and ride height I want. If I do it's gonna b a pita. I'll have to relocate accessories in the engine compartment.
I'll post some pics this w end when I can roll it out of the garage.
01-20-2012, 05:49 PM
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Got the front done. I will have to move the towers up. I had to mount my coilovers on top of the axle tube because the driver side doesn't have very much room to work with. I lost around 2". If you mount the c/o half way down the axle tube I think u will be fine, I just didn't have space.
I just want my ride height lower than how it sits.
I just want my ride height lower than how it sits.
01-21-2012, 01:46 PM
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I couldn't get ride height as low as I wanted so it was time to start cutting.
I had to remove the ESP box on driver side. Had to get rid of airbox and relocate fuse panel on passenger side.
I didn't want to mess with all that stuff but couldn't get my ride height on 42's where I wanted it.
I had to remove the ESP box on driver side. Had to get rid of airbox and relocate fuse panel on passenger side.
I didn't want to mess with all that stuff but couldn't get my ride height on 42's where I wanted it.