real body leaf sprung jk
06-04-2009, 07:11 AM
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This build is really coming along...I'm sure it will RTI just fine...might get some axle wrap......
I would have done the 9.75 from a 99-up super duty so you could have the rear disc brakes..my last crawler had one it is was unbreakable lol.
I love the looks fo this monster and agree a turbo would sure kick it in the pants.
Can't wait to see the finished product...
Or your heading down to wally world to get you sum milk!
I would have done the 9.75 from a 99-up super duty so you could have the rear disc brakes..my last crawler had one it is was unbreakable lol.
I love the looks fo this monster and agree a turbo would sure kick it in the pants.
Can't wait to see the finished product...
Or your heading down to wally world to get you sum milk!
06-21-2009, 06:07 AM
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Realistically dude, the Sterling in no way is a step down in strength. Depending on what kind of D70 he had it could have very well been a step up in strength. I have a friend that beats the snot out of his desiel, it has 46s and 600 ft lbs of torque. That rear axle has yet to complain. I don't even think it would know it had a JK on top of it.
Nice build! I like seeing something different. You can get a ton of travel out of leaf springs. There are certain tricks of the trade to make sure you get the most of of them. I'm impressed.
Nice build! I like seeing something different. You can get a ton of travel out of leaf springs. There are certain tricks of the trade to make sure you get the most of of them. I'm impressed.
06-22-2009, 09:31 PM
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Bullet proof build for sure. I don't see a broken axle in your future, ever. I love the fact that you may bypass the computer and keep it "crude" for a matter of speaking. Though crude it is not. The mind of a man who has the imagination, knowhow, and skill to put something like this together will never cease to amaze me. I just don't have it and never will. Probably the best thread I've read. I'll be sad for the finish.
