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Re: Jeep Build - For Off Roading and MPG [Re: Defbob] #1044565 07/21/13 08:35 PM 07/21/13 08:35 PM
Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 3,619 Norwich CT USA Defbob master
Defbob master Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 3,619 Norwich CT USA	rear frame step reinforcements 7784936-7-21-13-09.jpg (102 downloads)

Re: Jeep Build - For Off Roading and MPG [Re: Defbob] #1044566 07/21/13 08:36 PM 07/21/13 08:36 PM
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Defbob master Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 3,619 Norwich CT USA	springs mounts squared and tacked in place 7784937-7-21-13-10.jpg (104 downloads)

Re: Jeep Build - For Off Roading and MPG [Re: Defbob] #1044567 07/21/13 08:37 PM 07/21/13 08:37 PM
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Defbob master Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 3,619 Norwich CT USA	more squared 7784938-7-21-13-11.jpg (80 downloads)

Re: Jeep Build - For Off Roading and MPG [Re: Defbob] #1044568 07/21/13 08:38 PM 07/21/13 08:38 PM
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Defbob master Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 3,619 Norwich CT USA	more more more 7784939-7-21-13-12.jpg (128 downloads)

Re: Jeep Build - For Off Roading and MPG [Re: Defbob] #1044569 07/21/13 08:38 PM 07/21/13 08:38 PM
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Defbob master Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 3,619 Norwich CT USA	7784940-7-21-13-13.jpg (91 downloads)

Re: Jeep Build - For Off Roading and MPG [Re: Defbob] #1044570 07/22/13 12:42 AM 07/22/13 12:42 AM
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76dodgeboy master Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 8,064 Iowa	Quote: Dodge Dana 60 front axle that I narrowed to 63.8" wide and fully rebuilt with locker waiting to go in. Wher do you get your parts? Id like to do Crossover/high steer on my Powerwagons but dont want to break the bank

Re: Jeep Build - For Off Roading and MPG [Re: 76dodgeboy] #1044571 07/22/13 11:25 AM 07/22/13 11:25 AM
Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 3,619 Norwich CT USA Defbob master
Defbob master Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 3,619 Norwich CT USA	Quote: Quote: Dodge Dana 60 front axle that I narrowed to 63.8" wide and fully rebuilt with locker waiting to go in. Wher do you get your parts? Id like to do Crossover/high steer on my Powerwagons but dont want to break the bank The high steer arms are from Ballistic Fab. They make the highest quality high steer arms.

Re: Jeep Build - For Off Roading and MPG [Re: Defbob] #1044572 07/23/13 06:22 PM 07/23/13 06:22 PM
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NoFrills super stock N Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 743 East Brunswick New Jersey	This looks like its going to be a cool wagon when its done. I hope you have better luck with seletro hubs and a locker then I have. My ramcharger with a 60 in front broke 3 of them

Re: Jeep Build - For Off Roading and MPG [Re: NoFrills] #1044573 07/25/13 09:31 PM 07/25/13 09:31 PM
Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 3,619 Norwich CT USA Defbob master
Defbob master Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 3,619 Norwich CT USA	I finished the reinforcements for the pintle hitch. I still have to make exterior ones to further strengthen the rear bumper. 7790289-7-25-13-02.jpg (103 downloads)

Re: Jeep Build - For Off Roading and MPG [Re: Defbob] #1044574 07/25/13 09:34 PM 07/25/13 09:34 PM
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Defbob master Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 3,619 Norwich CT USA	Some spray lube had gotten onto the front bumper around the front hanger, I have to do some cleaning before I can finish welding them 7790294-7-25-13-01.jpg (119 downloads)

Re: "TastyKake" - Willys Wagon Build [Re: moparts] #1044575 08/03/13 07:18 PM 08/03/13 07:18 PM
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Defbob master Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 3,619 Norwich CT USA	For the skid plate mount, I duplicated the factory mounts of a TJ Wrangler 7801294-8-1-13-03.jpg (84 downloads)

Re: "TastyKake" - Willys Wagon Build [Re: Defbob] #1044576 08/03/13 07:19 PM 08/03/13 07:19 PM
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Defbob master Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 3,619 Norwich CT USA	And skid plate mounts welded 7801296-8-1-13-04.jpg (77 downloads)

Re: "TastyKake" - Willys Wagon Build [Re: Defbob] #1044577 08/03/13 07:28 PM 08/03/13 07:28 PM
Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 3,619 Norwich CT USA Defbob master
Defbob master Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 3,619 Norwich CT USA	I then flipped the frame over and mounted the springs and axles so that I could verify my calculations on the position of the steering box. 7801316-8-1-13-06.jpg (89 downloads)

Re: "TastyKake" - Willys Wagon Build [Re: Defbob] #1044578 08/03/13 07:30 PM 08/03/13 07:30 PM
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Defbob master Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 3,619 Norwich CT USA	Steering box location is perfect , tie rod will not rub against the draglink and managed to keep minimum front overhang 7801319-8-3-13-01.jpg (95 downloads)

Re: "TastyKake" - Willys Wagon Build [Re: Defbob] #1044579 08/03/13 07:35 PM 08/03/13 07:35 PM
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Defbob master Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 3,619 Norwich CT USA	I mounted the box low as so it will not interfere with the winch plate 7801327-8-3-13-02.jpg (81 downloads)

Re: "TastyKake" - Willys Wagon Build [Re: Defbob] #1044580 08/03/13 07:37 PM 08/03/13 07:37 PM
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Defbob master Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 3,619 Norwich CT USA	The box is also level and not angled like the factory has them mounted, this may alter the effective ratio 7801330-8-3-13-03.jpg (90 downloads)

Re: "TastyKake" - Willys Wagon Build [Re: Defbob] #1044581 08/03/13 07:38 PM 08/03/13 07:38 PM
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Defbob master Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 3,619 Norwich CT USA	The beastly pitman arm is from Sam's Offroad 7801335-8-3-13-06.jpg (80 downloads)

Re: "TastyKake" - Willys Wagon Build [Re: Defbob] #1044582 08/03/13 07:44 PM 08/03/13 07:44 PM
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Defbob master Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 3,619 Norwich CT USA	Beauteous Dana Sixeous 7801340-8-3-13-11.jpg (88 downloads)

Re: "TastyKake" - Willys Wagon Build [Re: Defbob] #1044583 08/03/13 07:46 PM 08/03/13 07:46 PM
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Defbob master Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 3,619 Norwich CT USA	...And introducing in the other corner, weighing in at over 500lbs..... Corporate... 14 Bolt! 7801342-8-1-13-12.jpg (118 downloads)

Re: "TastyKake" - Willys Wagon Build [Re: Defbob] #1044584 08/04/13 11:54 AM 08/04/13 11:54 AM
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dynotune440 master Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 5,301 CA, Proprietor; The "PALOMINO"...	its lookin good! Dinuba, California, Home of the PALOMINO ranch and 440 truck farm, where dodge trucks have a home. Have Four 1979 dodge PALOMINO trucks now.

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