The Build of Wanda

[Jdofmemi]

1 hour ago, Savage90 said:

Confirmed on no skid plate added. 
can you dig yours up for me?

I had hoped to bring it to work with me, but ongoing struggles with finishing our move kept me from my Jeep garage over the weekend. 

 

I will get it, but going to Washington for the holidays, so I probably won't be able to bring it till next year

 

 

[Savage90]

2 minutes ago, Jdofmemi said:

I had hoped to bring it to work with me, but ongoing struggles with finishing our move kept me from my Jeep garage over the weekend. 

 

I will get it, but going to Washington for the holidays, so I probably won't be able to bring it till next year

 

 

That’s no problem and completely understandable. 
As much as I would Like to get out before then I probably won’t get into 4low for a couple weeks. 

[Savage90]

In case anyone is wondering on the weight of  a set of ford axles. 

ford front 04 and older 60: 552lbs

rear sterling 10.5: 473lbs
 

my dynatracs weigh in at the following 

front ProRock: 600lbs

rear ProRock 80: 480lbs (I think This one might be wrong) but too late to weigh it again. I’ll try and find the pictures I took to confirm. 

I’ll say that the front had a full truss and full hydro skid plate welded to it at the time of its weigh in. So it may be more in the 550lb range without the extra metal. 

also since we are talking about weight parts. A hero 3 speed transfercase comes in around 160lbs

[fiend]

Do you still have the Hero case? 

[Savage90]

1 hour ago, fiend said:

Do you still have the Hero case? 

I do  

I’ll be adding this as soon as I have The confidence to build my own center console for the 3 sticks. 
also the floor may have to get massaged for it to fit. 

[Savage90]

Visualizing. I’m going to need a second person!!

 

I have seen people build a frame and use 2 jacks to get it lined up. but i really wanted to avoid buying anything. 

[Dave]

1 hour ago, Savage90 said:

Visualizing. I’m going to need a second person!!

Hit me up when you're ready.   I'm nearby and owe you for those inserts.  

 

By the way, your rig looks top notch.  Better in person than I thought from some of the grainy pictures you posted earlier.

[Savage90]

33 minutes ago, Dave said:

Hit me up when you're ready.   I'm nearby and owe you for those inserts.  

 

By the way, your rig looks top notch.  Better in person than I thought from some of the grainy pictures you posted earlier.

Thanks Dave! good to meet you!

are some of the photos grainy? sorry guys!!! ill get some new photos tomorrow

[Weebz]

Ratchet straps and jack stands.  Many of us have done it and can help you through.  

[Savage90]

Switch pro labels have been added. 

[Savage90]

Here are a few more photos of the Jeep. Hope these aren’t grainy. 
 

we’ll really just the front of it. lol

[Savage90]

On 12/8/2023 at 6:58 PM, Jdofmemi said:

I can't tell from these, but in the first  and second picture of this group, did you lift the body enough to fully weld the top of the EVO bracket to the frame?

 

It usually has some gaps, and needs filler pieces cut to be able to tie in properly. 

 

If the top gaps and the gaps in the center holes are not filled, the bracket flexes and eventually breaks. 

 

Again, no judgement, as I can't see if it was done, just trying to make sure you don't have future problems. 

 

 

Checked it out more now that it’s home. 
these rear brackets are a newer version than what I have Seen in the past. So looks like it’s easier to weld the full bracket. 
both mine have been completely welded at the top. 

[Savage90]

Wanda out enjoying a beach cruise!

 

[riskitforthebiskit]

22 minutes ago, Savage90 said:

Wanda out enjoying a beach cruise!

 

She is looking good!!!

[riskitforthebiskit]

I don't even know what a jeep is!  Haven't seen my girl in months except pics.     but I know she has been in good hands! 

[Savage90]

7 minutes ago, riskitforthebiskit said:

I don't even know what a jeep is!  Haven't seen my girl in months except.     but I know she has been in good hands! 

They are the 2 best friends now. Lol

[fiend]

1 hour ago, Savage90 said:

Wanda out enjoying a beach cruise!

 

Wow. Such an improvement from where you started!

[Savage90]

58 minutes ago, fiend said:

Wow. Such an improvement from where you started!

Right! Thanks!

 

now time to just enjoy! A few items to button up myself. 
but I have been driving it as often as I can since picking her up. 

[Savage90]

A few things for me to do now that she is home. No particular order 
 

-tire carrier

-A pillar lights

-rear dust lights

-Lux rock lights 

-tuner install for tire size and gear ratio. 
-new brake pads and caliper bolts (the caliper bolts are all bent)

-front sway bar

-relocate rear coilover reservoirs

-install rear swaybar in correct location 

-find an install a cage

 

and lastly, which will probably be the first thing I do Is build new drag link. for whatever reason the EVO one I have Is an inch too short. So a little worried about how many threads are showing on the hiem joint. Picture included. 

[Jdofmemi]

21 hours ago, Savage90 said:

Checked it out more now that it’s home. 
these rear brackets are a newer version than what I have Seen in the past. So looks like it’s easier to weld the full bracket. 
both mine have been completely welded at the top. 

That's good

[Jdofmemi]

15 hours ago, Savage90 said:

A few things for me to do now that she is home. No particular order 
 

-tire carrier

-A pillar lights

-rear dust lights

-Lux rock lights 

-tuner install for tire size and gear ratio. 
-new brake pads and caliper bolts (the caliper bolts are all bent)

-front sway bar

-relocate rear coilover reservoirs

-install rear swaybar in correct location 

-find an install a cage

 

and lastly, which will probably be the first thing I do Is build new drag link. for whatever reason the EVO one I have Is an inch too short. So a little worried about how many threads are showing on the hiem joint. Picture included. 

This picture makes me a little bit concerned about the heim possibly binding when at full droop. 

 

Hopefully not, but worth checking. 

[Savage90]

2 hours ago, Jdofmemi said:

This picture makes me a little bit concerned about the heim possibly binding when at full droop. 

 

Hopefully not, but worth checking. 

no binding. everything has been checked in every which way. droop, wheels lock to lock. stuffed. 

[Jdofmemi]

Great!

 

I figured it had been, but wanted to be sure for you. 

 

 

[Savage90]

1 hour ago, Jdofmemi said:

Great!

 

I figured it had been, but wanted to be sure for you. 

 

 

All eyes and comments are welcome so thank you!

[Savage90]

Good thing I’m going to relocate the rear coilover reservoirs. Not only to move the sway bar but i found out today the hose on the driver side is pinched. This is my fault since I asked for them to be installed there:/