Ok that make more sense I thought the rear U/L we kindof short, but that number fall right in line with my front upper link.
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| Author: | crawlercreations [ Mon Feb 19, 2018 12:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Crawlercreations 60-9 front axle build thread |
| Author: | crawlercreations [ Mon Feb 19, 2018 12:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Crawlercreations 60-9 front axle build and install threa |
Productive weekend! Still going today. Might be driving it tomorrow! Gotta get a new front driveshaft but that is easy. Currently about an inch high. Counting on coil settle to bring it to the right height. 20180218_181405.jpg 20180218_141802.jpg Still have about 6" more droop but didn't want to lift it any higher for safety. 20180218_150509.jpg Gonna be cutting the front a little more but not too bad considering they're 40s. 20180218_150447.jpg Clearances are really tight. I had to sacrifice the hydro bumps for the right link placement. I've got shaft mounted bumps on their way. Cut the cross member off a bit for clearance even. 20180218_100821.jpg |
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| Author: | Justin [ Mon Feb 19, 2018 10:50 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Crawlercreations 60-9 front axle build and install threa |
Looks awesome! Bummer about the hydro bumps. Mine make the giant speed bumps in my neighborhood disappear, but I suspect your numbers are way better what I can get on radius arms. |
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| Author: | Dirtheadz [ Tue Feb 20, 2018 8:05 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Crawlercreations 60-9 front axle build and install threa |
Like it!!! |
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| Author: | landshark [ Tue Feb 20, 2018 8:06 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Crawlercreations 60-9 front axle build and install threa |
If you end up not wanting the fox bumps and cans iam interested |
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| Author: | crawlercreations [ Tue Feb 20, 2018 8:20 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Crawlercreations 60-9 front axle build and install threa |
| Author: | landshark [ Tue Feb 20, 2018 8:31 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Crawlercreations 60-9 front axle build and install threa |
| Author: | crawlercreations [ Tue Feb 20, 2018 11:46 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Crawlercreations 60-9 front axle build thread |
| Author: | Jesus_man [ Tue Feb 20, 2018 3:44 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Crawlercreations 60-9 front axle build and install threa |
Thanks! At first, it looked like your lower link mounts were internal of the frame. But I see now it was the upper link. I am sure it'll work out wonderfully!! |
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| Author: | Strike2 [ Tue Feb 20, 2018 9:14 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Crawlercreations 60-9 front axle build and install threa |
Looks awesome! Once you stretch the rear wont the U/L links length change? Or is the 37” 23” you target length. |
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| Author: | crawlercreations [ Tue Feb 20, 2018 10:40 pm ] |
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| Author: | Strike2 [ Wed Feb 21, 2018 8:50 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Crawlercreations 60-9 front axle build and install threa |
| Ok that make more sense I thought the rear U/L we kindof short, but that number fall right in line with my front upper link.
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| Author: | crawlercreations [ Sat Feb 24, 2018 6:13 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Crawlercreations 60-9 front axle build and install threa |
I drove it today! Was waiting on limit straps, bump stops and grade 9 bolts. It all came in last night or this morning so I installed it all. It feels very soft and different to drive. I need different springs to get my ride height where I want it with preload. It flexes really well! The limit straps are perfect and allow just the right amount of travel. I've got an inch of coilover shaft still in the body at full limit and the driveshaft has about 1.5" left of droop before it would bind. I'm pretty ecstatic! I might be looking to do a snow bashing trip in it as soon as I get comfortable driving it on the street. I'm still about .5" high on the suspension but it's close. Total lift is sitting just under 6" here on 40s. Once I get the right springs it'll be right about 5.5" of lift. 5" of coilover shaft at ride height. 20180224_151842.jpg 20180224_151857.jpg 42" under that back tire with a little more to go. 20180224_152938.jpg 20180224_152945.jpg 20180224_152931.jpg Even at this height I still fit in a normal garage with about 2" to spare! |
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| Author: | Strike2 [ Sat Feb 24, 2018 9:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Crawlercreations 60-9 front axle build and install threa |
That is awesome!! Congrats on getting it on the road that is one bad ass flexing Bronco . |
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| Author: | ZOSO [ Sat Feb 24, 2018 9:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Crawlercreations 60-9 front axle build and install threa |
That looks awesome. |
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| Author: | Kinder [ Sun Feb 25, 2018 9:18 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Crawlercreations 60-9 front axle build and install threa |
It looks great, and you accomplished it in record time. If you go snow wheeling in a 33” tire friendly spot I’d like to get Willem’s bronco out on the trail and give his new setup a thrashing. |
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| Author: | crawlercreations [ Sun Feb 25, 2018 2:49 pm ] |
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| Author: | Kinder [ Sun Feb 25, 2018 5:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Crawlercreations 60-9 front axle build and install threa |
Cool, he’s running lockers front & rear w/ a winch. |
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| Author: | ZOSO [ Sun Feb 25, 2018 7:41 pm ] |
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| Author: | Jesus_man [ Mon Feb 26, 2018 9:31 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Crawlercreations 60-9 front axle build and install threa |
That turned out amazing!! You have built an awesome rig!! How high is that wheel off the ground? Looks to be pretty near 40"! I hope to get on the trail with you someday to watch this thing in action! |
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| Author: | crawlercreations [ Mon Feb 26, 2018 10:43 am ] |
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| Author: | crawlercreations [ Mon Mar 05, 2018 10:28 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Crawlercreations 60-9 front axle build and install threa |
My coilover springs are much closer now. Still not exactly what I'm after but close. One more change and I think I'll have what I'm after. At least now I have a little preload on them and they're the right length. The front end is lighter than I expected! Total lift on 40" tires is just under 5". Pretty good in my opinion! 20180304_133224.jpg 20180304_133233.jpg 20180304_133243.jpg |
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| Author: | Jesus_man [ Mon Mar 05, 2018 10:35 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Crawlercreations 60-9 front axle build and install threa |
Looks amazing!! A great achievement when you're running nearly a full body! |
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| Author: | crawlercreations [ Mon Mar 05, 2018 10:51 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Crawlercreations 60-9 front axle build and install threa |
| Author: | Strike2 [ Mon Mar 05, 2018 1:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Crawlercreations 60-9 front axle build and install threa |
What type of shaft bumps did you go with and can you post a picture? |
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| Author: | crawlercreations [ Mon Mar 05, 2018 2:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Crawlercreations 60-9 front axle build and install threa |
| Author: | Strike2 [ Mon Mar 05, 2018 3:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Crawlercreations 60-9 front axle build and install threa |
Thanks for the picture, I may have to consider that route if I run out of axle room. |
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| Author: | crawlercreations [ Sun Apr 29, 2018 10:20 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Crawlercreations 60-9 front axle build and install threa |
Figured I'd update this. I haven't done much else on the bronco yet but I've been collecting parts again. Still waiting on a couple important pieces to arrive. I've ordered and received 40 spline rear axle shafts and spool, Yukon load bolted 3rd for the rear, wilwood master cylinder, wilwood proportioning valve, line lock, corbeau seats, corbeau harnesses, different hood pins, and 16" Ori struts. I'm waiting on my new atlas transfer case, rci rock crawler fuel cell, and my 14" Ori struts to come in. As soon as I have those I'll install the 14" Oris up front, install the atlas, and stretch and install the new fabricated rear axle. I'm really hoping I never break again! The 40 spline axles are  big. The atlas should be here this week or next. I ordered it almost 5 weeks ago. A couple local guys waited exactly 6 weeks for their's, recently. The 14" Oris are just waiting on a guy that's full of excuses to ship. Hopefully he gets them out Monday, as promised. The fuel cell should ship out soon, I hope. I've got another fuel cell I can use in the meantime. I've also got a new (really old actually) hood that Keith is narrowing and painting for me. Fiberglass with the scoop. I did extend the passenger wheel well to prepare for the stretch. Gotta do the driver's side still but I'll wait on that until I receive the right fuel cell. 20180312_145118.jpg 16" Oris 20180426_131817.jpg Hood pins 20180405_133900.jpg Wilwood master 20180404_145537.jpg Corbeau seats 20180408_111149.jpg 40 spline shafts (side by side with 35 spline!) 20180428_170657.jpg Next to 31 spline 20180428_170919.jpg |
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| Author: | ZOSO [ Sun Apr 29, 2018 11:26 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Crawlercreations 60-9 front axle build and install threa |
Damn. I thought 31 next to 28 was . Them some big axles.
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| Author: | Jesus_man [ Sun Apr 29, 2018 4:35 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Crawlercreations 60-9 front axle build and install threa |
Amazing stuff!! Can't wait to see it in it's stretched glory! |
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