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FINALLY!!! A Build Thread of My '82 Scrambler!

A little more work on the Scrambler today. I got the gas tank and skid to finally fit with the shorter nuts and taking another 1/4" off all the bolts. However, it is still very close on the driver's side and infact, when I moved the frame up and down the bolt still makes slight contact with the side of the skid in its arc. My plan now is to slot the holes in the skid so I can adjust it side to side. I have enough room on the passenger side to move it over and it should clear both sides. I still need to order a new gas tank strap to hold the tank in the skid and I plan to put some type of rubber or non-skid material in the bottom of the skid so the tank won't slide around in it.

I also had to modify my driver's side motor mount so the new brake lines had room to mount over it. I had to really re-bend the right front brake line where it goes along the back of the front cross-member. All the correct bends were there but they were not in the correct location in the line causing the end to be positioned too far past the brake block that I couldn't connect it. Not super difficult to fix, just time consuming.

And last but not least, I picked up a used Borgeson steering shaft off craigslist for $100. It was pretty greasy so I cleaned it up and it looks pretty good. I still need to take some steel wool to it and see if I can order a new rubber boot to replace the ripped one but not a bad deal all-in-all.

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Ok, I've been spending a lot of time with the engine and trans rebuild on my J10 and the Scrambler got pushed to the very, very, very back burner (it wasn't even on a burner actually). I'm still buttoning up a few things on the J10 and I have to get it to pass safety inspection next month but I'm gearing up to get going on the Scrambler again! Today I bought the two rear Bilstein shocks I was missing for the RE lift. I still need to re-position the gas tank skid to clear the shackle bolts, install the tank, run the fuel lines, get the motor mounts on and set the drivetrain back in place. Then the rolling chassis should be done for the time being and I can get started on the body!
 
Polarfire said:
Forgot to mention, I did get a new tool to play with! It is a Milwaukee 18v Li-ion 1/2" Impact. 450ft/lbs of torque! Used it today for the first time to take the old lift off the Scrambler frame. Works awesome!
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Just a further update on this impact gun...It is freakin' AWESOME! I love this thing. I have only charged the battery once since I bought it! It sits in its case for long periods of time and just last week I took it out and used it to change my mower blades and take all the lugs off my Cherokee so I could swap wheels and rotate the tires. Worked like I just took it off the charger! Every time I take it out of the case I think I will probably need to charge the battery but it just keeps going! I haven't even used the second battery yet!
 
I have the Dewalt impact for years and love it. Saves so much unnecessary hard work.

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Actually got a chance to work on mine. Installed the correct rear Bilstein shocks, dropped the gas tank skid to modify the mounting holes so I can center it, and gathered a pile of parts to clean and paint to get ready to install. I also tried to install the fuel sending unit when I found that the threads in the plastic 20gal tank I have are all cracked and broken and someone previous to me tried to glue it. :banghead:

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Question: Should the shocks be mounted with the body at the top or bottom? I currently have mine mounted with the body on the top but I see most people have the body on the bottom. I know some shocks have to be mounted a specific way but I believe Bilsteins can be mounted either way.
 
I have seen shocks mounted both ways but aftermarket ones seem to generally have the body at the bottom, in my experience ranchos are that way and have an arrow on them. I think yours look great mounted that way tho and if no arrow, and directions say it doesn't matter, I think boot on the bottom looks best and also makes more sense.
 
As far as I know, Bilsteins mount body up/shaft down like you have them.
 
I have the same Bilsteins and the body is at the top... shaft down... it said that in the instructions... you did read them right? LOL.

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I've been lurking but I think shock body up, shaft down. Otherwise moisture and trash would travel down the shaft and into the body.
 
Worked on getting my heavy-duty Rusty's steering box brace installed. Getting the old brace off was a PITA but after welding some hex-head bolts to the top of the stupid torx bolts I got them out!
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