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Let me know if this is helpful or not.
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Thanks for the pictures !! I like the idea of the mounting links at the spring perches. Would be less binding with this design. Probably a necessity with your lift kit. I see what you mean about the front cross member. I'll have to fab up some custom brackets.
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No problem! I'm excited to see what you come up with for brackets.
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Front shocks in place, and the stabalizer mocked up. Not putting it on until it goes in for alignment.
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This thing is gonna be sweet! Keep up the good work!
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What is the part number on the steering stabilizer you are using?
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Thank you sir!
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Amazon had the best price when I purchased.
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Awesome start: subscribing.
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Thank you buddy, glad to have you!
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When I picked up my project it was a bit of a basket case. Looks like I picked up two wiper motors... but they are a little different. Anyone know why?
I am starting to go through all of my mess and figuring out what will be thrown away and what will be refurbished.
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Another question. Anyone replace these rivets?
And does anyone have a good recommendation for a pop rivet gun?
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Fwiw I believe the wiper motor on the left is identical to the OEM example I recently replaced (not in hand at the moment to compare). The harness plug has two slots for attachment - that on right shows three blades. Do you have the unique little conical screws that secure the motor to the firewall?
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FWIW, I did make tapered shims as I've mentioned on a few posts to give me a bit more caster. Stock is around 3 degrees, but I increased this to around 6 1/2 degrees. This made the truck much more stable, and the steering centers itself much better after doing a turn. |
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Pic of the old white knuckle CJ below.
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With spares too. Nice.
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In a perfect world, the angle of the pinion u-joints (front or back) should be at the same angle as your transfer case u-joints. This guarantees that your u-joint angles are the same which is critical for vibration and longevity. I always make sure this rule applies to the rear axle because this is what powers the truck down the road 99% of the time. The front axle is a bit more difficult, because if you set the pinion angle to the output angle of the transfer case (ideal) it may not give you the proper caster. IMO, I would rather sacrifice a bit of vibration and u joint life for a much better handling and driving truck. How often do we use 4WD anyways, and it's usually low speed? It would be great if we could adjust the caster/camber relative to the pinion angle, but unfortunately this is set at the factory and not adjustable unless you're willing to cut and relocate the front knuckles. |
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Why replace? Just curious - tight examples not hard to find. I had a set replated for use on my current build and they turned out great.
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Yup, kind of a basket case purchase. Doubles of random items.
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I need a pop rivet gun for some heater control & box restoration. The rivets on my heater control assembly are broken, so I figured that I would just buy the resto kit for the controls and do it this winter. I already have the interior box torn down, sending to the powder coater soon. I'm also planning to pick up an exterior box at the next Portland swap meet. The previous owner at some point cut the original in half with a sawzall. Lol... (sad face) Plus I need to replace the kick panel vent rubber. Yay!
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The tail gate hinges can be replated as assembled no sweat. I had mine clear zinc plated and these will be (are) painted to match the body like GM did. I had a NOS set powder coated orange and I used these on my k20.
My pop rivet gun is a cheapie from Home Depot.
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