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Prodject ZeroToWow

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Crash,

you have a point there,I was wondering because from the looks of the pic the holes only looked to be about 3/4" deep,so i can see now where it should be pretty stout the way you have it set up. 1 1/2" of thread going in with it being 3/4" bolt then it should be stronger than the standard 1/2" to 9/16" U bolt and as you said there won't be any stretching of the bolts.Thanks for the answer-JC:D
 
Since the housing was done, I put the outer knucles on, high steer arms and it was time to do the hardest part of the rig(as far as figuring out where to put something,lol).
It was time to do the steering box..

I probably spent at least 2 hours just measuring, looking, and remeasuring before I got myn plan mapped out..
So, here is how the mount turned out.

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I always like to protect the nose of the box, the cup on the front canot take much damage

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I usually use a YJ steering shaft on my box setups, but was unable to find one local and they go for anywhere from 30-60$, so I opted to get one from a speed shop(very nice unit). So I cut the shaft, swaped it so the large side of the slip was at the bottom for header clearance

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So with that all done, was time to get the nose back on and get the winch/nose mount setup built

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And here is how the nose looks all done
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And here is how I do the nose clip mount and give the winch plate some support for heavy loads.
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thank you for all the great pics, that is some outstanding work..... please keep it coming...
 
cj8wheeler said:
thank you for all the great pics, that is some outstanding work..... please keep it coming...
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Thanks, since you are soo close if ya want to come see it just give a yell..

Next couple nights will be spent cleaning up the bloody mess and doing a couple d44's for a guy..
 
great write up, this has got to be the most detailed I have seen, I really like your sterring box brackets and pretection, might have to do something like that on mine.....look forward to the next installment..

kerryp
 
So When's the test run?

I think the Rock face is calling!

Maybe an Evans or Walker Run is in order since TA and UTA are shut down?

Keep me posted I'll fly along with you.

Mark
 
Holy shiite muslims... what a freaking project and what incredible progress. I can't even seem to find the time to put stupid springs on my front break lines...

You mentioned "the owner", so this thing isn't even yours...

What I want to know is what the total bill on this is going to be!!! Is this a buddy you're helping or are you doing this for profit/a living?

I'm seriously impressed with the work and the progress... i can't wait to read this post each day to see what's going on.

Rock on!
 
bigwalton said:
Holy shiite muslims... what a freaking project and what incredible progress. I can't even seem to find the time to put stupid springs on my front break lines...

You mentioned "the owner", so this thing isn't even yours...

What I want to know is what the total bill on this is going to be!!! Is this a buddy you're helping or are you doing this for profit/a living?

I'm seriously impressed with the work and the progress... i can't wait to read this post each day to see what's going on.

Rock on!
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I am actually building for a friend of a friend who is now a friend of mine,lol...

Total bill, hard to tell till I am done, but we figure in the 15k area when completed. I usually build 5-6 rigs a year, mostly toy and jeeps(am a toy guy by nature) and the $$ I make off the rigs goes into my toy or the wifes new 4 runner.

At the same time the extra $$ is nice, its not my sole job, but I also don't do stuff totaly dirt cheap, as you can see I put my all into my workmanship, and I build them as if it was mine..
 
mrmacrro said:
So When's the test run?

I think the Rock face is calling!

Maybe an Evans or Walker Run is in order since TA and UTA are shut down?

Keep me posted I'll fly along with you.

Mark
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Oh ya, there will be a "shake down" run, will let ya know when its ready mark...


Thanks for the good compliments
 
Szweeet!

I hope to be back "on the road" really soon, I just need one driveline and a Windshield then I can get back up there to (Hurry up Jimmy!!!, she's my sister too!!) Gold Bar!

:D
 
mrmacrro said:
Szweeet!

I hope to be back "on the road" really soon, I just need one driveline and a Windshield then I can get back up there to (Hurry up Jimmy!!!, she's my sister too!!) Gold Bar!

:D
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Yikes, sorry mark, I just checked my voice mail and noticed you had called, hope you got what you needed taken care of, if not give me a jingle after 6
 
crash said:
I am actually building for a friend of a friend who is now a friend of mine,lol...

Total bill, hard to tell till I am done, but we figure in the 15k area when completed. I usually build 5-6 rigs a year, mostly toy and jeeps(am a toy guy by nature) and the $$ I make off the rigs goes into my toy or the wifes new 4 runner.

At the same time the extra $$ is nice, its not my sole job, but I also don't do stuff totaly dirt cheap, as you can see I put my all into my workmanship, and I build them as if it was mine..
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Mike you do incredible work!! Jeff's last cj as you know was stolen. Her name was AWSOM (that's also what was on the liscence plate). I think maybe we should rename zero2wow. Call her awsom2 because of the great work you do. What a dream come true for Jeff and I. a BIG thanks
 
When I tore the d60 apart, I had found water in the bearings(trunnion and wheel bearings) and they all were damaged. So I got a kit for each side and rebuilt the knuckles. The highsteer arms were made with a GM taper, so drilled them out to 3/4 for the hiems. Got the arms on and the new 4140 chromo tie rod. I didn't get the new wheel bearings yet, so I just tossed the old ones back on since I have to pull the housing one last time to do the gears and arb.

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Since the front is basically almost done, I decided to toss the tires on so I can get the rear hiegth perfect(next step)

Talk about beef

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BABYS NEW SHOES

Crash are those 39.5s or 44s on 10" or 12" rims-Looking good and it's coming together pretty quick-JC:D
 
Those are 39.5x18's, big huh(try putting them on the rig, ugh!)

Got the rear spring buckets/spring plates done last night so tonight the rear gets started....
 
UGH!

I hear ya on the ugh part,I run 15x39.5 tsls and had 38.5 sx swampers before all on 10" steel wheels with heavy duty centers,my back is still hurting!-JC:rolleyes:
 
Here is how the rear spring buckets came out..

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