Myz28u's build thread: Titled "Against the Grain"

[myz28u]

Just wanted to add my spring numbers, so that anyone else attempting this will know exactly what I had to work with.
Both fronts are the same- 16
Both rears are the same-58

Also took some measurements for the engine/trans skid plate today. Looks like the drivers side is going to be a little tricky. Might have to tie into the engine mount havent made a decision yet though.
Damn work keeps getting in the way of my jeep time

[JLsJK]

Good thread you've started here.. Ill be watching, I'm doing the same type of build. Maybe you can teach me a thing or two

[Apexodus]

Those coopers really changed the look of your jeep. I love em! I ended up going with Toyo's open country MT (very similar), but only because a local shop gave me a smoking deal, otherwise I would have gotten the STTs. Excellent choice.

[myz28u]

While the rain slacked off here i got a chance to cut the rear fenders.

Took a pic of the tool i used this time.
As i said befire inuse a very fine tooth blade. It leaves a narrow cut.


Picture of the cut close up


Pic of cut


After its been trimmed and fender liner removed


Waiting for paint to dry

Finished up

Front view with trim applied


Side view

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[Xodius]

You worried about the pinch weld at all? I look at mine now and then and know in the not so distance future a BFH will have a date with it, lol.

[myz28u]

No. It is outside of the suspension cycle. Going up it will move back and going down it wont be close enough to worry with

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[myz28u]

Built some quick disco pins. I wanted to do something that I could do at home with minimal tools. I have a welder and access to a lathe but I wanted to show what can be done without high dollar tools. So I sat down and did this literally in a spare room in our house using basic hand tools.

I used a 1/2" chucked drill, vise grips or pliers, bastard file, m10x1.50 tap, small adjustable wrench, tape measure, 1/2 drill bit, and a hack saw.


parts needed:all purchased at lowes
(3) 1/2"od x3/8"id -1.5" steel spacers
(2) m10x1.50-50 full thread bolts
(4) 10mm id washers
(2) quick pins
(2) 1/2" od washers


Prep work: I had to drill my bushings in the end links to 1/2". Thats pretty straight forward.

Start with a 1/2" od x 3/8" id- 1.5" steel spacers. you will need a total of 3.

1:Use a m10 x 1.50 tap to thread the inside of the 3 steel spacers. Use vise grips or pliers to hold the spacer. Get the tap straight as possible and apply some cutting oil to help the tap.

Slowly turn the tap clockwise and back out then tighten futher until you have fully threaded the spacer.



2:Now you will probably have some burrs on the outside from the pliers. Chuck the spacers up into a drill with a 1/2" chuck.

Using a bastard file or polishing cloth, smooth out the outside edge of the spacer by pullingthe trigger on the drill to rotate the spacer while applying the file. Shouldnt take much to clean it up.


3ne of the 3 spacers will need to be cut into approximately 1/4" lengths.( specifically mine needed to be closer to .300"). Using one of the m10 bolts thread the spacer onto it. Use a tape measure or dial calipers to mark off around .250"-.300". Chuck the spacer and bolt assembly into the drill chuck.


While slowly turning the drill, use a hacksaw blade to start a grove over the 1/4" mark.


Once the grove is defined enough to not allow the blade to wander, spin the drill to full speed and apply light pressure until the blade cuts through the spacer but stop before it goes into the bolt. (the spacer should seperate once it is cut). Repeat this process until you have two aprox. 1/4" spacers



4:take the newly cut 1/4" spacers and remove the cut edge from them using a bastard file. Lay the file on a flat surface and apply even pressure to the top of the spacer as you push it forward.

Then check to ensure you are in the tolerance ball park


Or use a tape measure

5: now it is time to assemble this contraption.

Start with the M10 x1.50-50 full thread bolt.
Next install a small flat washer followed by the 1/4" spacer. (it would be a good idea to apply some loctite to the threads here).

Now you would insert the bolt through the bracket on the jeep. Then install the other flat washer.

Apply loctite to threads of bolt. Install the 1.5" spacer using pliers to get tight. At this point your bolt/pin assembly should be securely fastened to your axle.

Intall your end link and mark a spot to drill your hole for the quick pin.
Remember to account for the washer on the end. Drill the spacer and bolt. Install your washer and your quick pin.

[ECHO]

Looking good!!!

[myz28u]

And the end product should look like this



ill get pics of them installed on the jeep when its not pouring rain outside.
but all in all i have about $12 in these. Im pleased with how they turned out.
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[myz28u]

Looking good!!!

thanks bud