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yes.....we're getting there!
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Do you see the hole above, I believe that is center of the crossmember |
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What kinda of rack is being used here?
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There is a hole above the bend, and also on the bottom. We measure using the lower A-arm U-bolt as a guide. More to come.
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Is it available manual?? How much lighter.
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When the thread was somewhat new, I read where it was stated what OE rack was being used. Now I don't see it anywhere. Did someone delete it???
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Next we cleaned all of the greese and grime off of the main crossmember. A piece of tape on the crossmember will make it easier to see the center line marks.
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Using the lower A-arm u-bolts as a guide, measure and mark the center of the crossmember-make 2 or 3 measurements and double check your center from both sides.
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Set the main mounting bracket onto the cross member and line up the center hole with the center line mark. Locate the hole center and mark it.
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Center punch and drill with a 3/8 bit.
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Re-mount the main plate and bolt in place. Reach through the large port in the crossmember behind each spring pocket.
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Using the bracket as a guide drill the remaining 4 holes with a 3/8 drill bit.
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Assemble the rack to the rack mount. Start with the drivers side rack mount bolt.
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For the passenger side use the two supplied u-bolts to mount the rack to the bracket.
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Test fit the rack mounting bracket. Our rack hit the lip of the crossmember-mark any interferance.
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Use a grinder to cut the lip down for clearance.
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Next is the spindle modification. Using a 5/8 drill bit, drill out the tie-rod mounting hole. Start from the top side. Try to drill it straight down through the original hole.
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this looks great and should perform nice . i can't wait to see the finished product.
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So far looks killer. I can't wait for them to be up for sale...
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Next it's on to the steering shafts and u-joints. This bearing mount comes in the kit and must be fitted into the frame rail.
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Using the diagram provided you will need to drill two new holes in the chassis-both 5/16". Then open up the factory hole to 7/8".
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This shows the holes drilled out. We also did a little die-grinding for steering shaft clearance. You'll see why next.
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Here you can see the shaft support bearing in place.
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To get the Flaming River u-joint (supplied with the kit) to fit. The lower lip of the frame needs to be ground back about 3/8" to clear.
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