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Old 03-30-2022, 09:53 PM   #626
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well dem ISOFORMA USA Amazon vendor peeps did us no favors weldering that stud aka bolt in there like that for us, don't tell a.c.ward but gosh darn it he was right it was impossible to extract this contraption in it's current native state, so these bolts had to be liberated, thank you for using cheap easy to grind grade 5 hardware

and don't we all just luv buying new parts, just so that we have to modify 'em!
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Old 03-30-2022, 10:09 PM   #627
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alright there it is, the transmission supported by a custom rubber mounted bracket, I am very pleased with the result
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Old 03-30-2022, 10:11 PM   #628
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what's that, you wanna take a closer look at the grinds, I mean the welds, ... sure
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Old 03-30-2022, 11:57 PM   #629
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I usually dont think far enough in my "projects"to plan ahead for remove-ability. then have to redo it, lol

your work looks good brother.
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Old 03-31-2022, 07:25 AM   #630
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It's looking really nice. I still say a mockup gas engine needs sat in there to make it look like there really is a gas engine in there. What Jeep do those mounts come from? That looks like a good option for many things.
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Old 03-31-2022, 07:56 AM   #631
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It's looking really nice.
thanks, appreciate that

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I still say a mockup gas engine needs sat in there to make it look like there really is a gas engine in there.
open to odd ball engine suggestions

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What Jeep do those mounts come from? That looks like a good option for many things.
per AMAZON: Compatible with 2/4WD 1986-2006 Jeep Comanche MJ, Wrangler TJ, YJ, Cherokee XJ Engines

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ISOFORMA USA Polyurethane Motor Mounts - Heavy Duty, Durable Bushing, Fully Welded Interlocked Steel - Compatible with 2/4WD 1986-2006 Jeep Comanche MJ, Wrangler TJ, YJ, Cherokee XJ Engines - 2-Pack
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Old 03-31-2022, 07:59 AM   #632
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so I was dying to try and fit the batteries back in there
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Old 03-31-2022, 08:04 AM   #633
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it's gonna be s!ck

same pics from a little bit of a step backness, just to try and take all that perspectus in
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Old 03-31-2022, 08:12 AM   #634
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Those batteries being almost flush with the top of the frame sure would leave a lot of room for a front trunk though. That Bluetooth steering is cutting edge. I think the funniest thing I saw from SEMA last year was a big lifted truck had no front drive shaft. Instead it had the Bluetooth logo cut out of aluminum and bolted to the yoke flange. You might even be able to incorporate something like that on this build.
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Old 03-31-2022, 08:16 AM   #635
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Those batteries being almost flush with the top of the frame sure would leave a lot of room for a front trunk though.
there's another pack (of six cell modules) waiting in the corner of my garage to go right on top of this one

Note: the sharp peak in the middle of the first battery pack is there because I have yet to cut holes for the engine crossmember bolts in the aluminum brackets, once I do that they will go down about 1 1/2"
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Old 03-31-2022, 06:23 PM   #636
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Your motor compartment is starting to fill up nicely.
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Old 03-31-2022, 08:11 PM   #637
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I see what you did there, well played!
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Old 03-31-2022, 11:04 PM   #638
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Briggs and Stratton V twin?
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Old 04-01-2022, 01:08 AM   #639
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Old 04-01-2022, 04:09 AM   #640
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and doin' the million mundane little things
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Old 04-01-2022, 06:28 AM   #641
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Since you’ve got those pesky bolts removed, could you weld the nuts to the bracket for easier removal? Nice progress!
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Maybe even one with a generator on it for back up situations? That way if you can find some gas you can at least recharge your batteries and make it where ever.
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Old 04-01-2022, 10:41 AM   #643
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I luv it, good luck finding one that hasn't been raced?!
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Old 04-01-2022, 10:43 AM   #644
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I got the stock OEM Lexus GS450h two piece drive shaft so I started to work on the middle donut support mount, I believe it's crucialistic that the short shaft is perfectly in line with the transmission

I started out by divorcing the two pieces just to make the short stick lighter and easier to work with, plus mounting it by itself gave me a line of sight to test with my eyecrometer
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I also chose to remove the bulky rubber doo dad off the long shaft, at the end that would mate with a Lexus differential

this is where we will welder up an "American" [pronounced: Universal] joint
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Old 04-01-2022, 06:00 PM   #646
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next it was time to stack sum plates

for this I decided to work out front in my driveway, figuring it's been days since my last HOA complaint!
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Old 04-01-2022, 06:01 PM   #647
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here I'm just showing off my protractor and sliding ruler skillz
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If your drill remnants look like this, this means you have a good sharp drill bit. This is Goodness!

If they look like sparkle glitter that means you have a bad dull drill bit. This is not good.
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Old 04-01-2022, 06:13 PM   #650
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yes, but what is he making ???
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