klungly
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I solved my bending issue. Made one of these for each corner and went out and got a digital level.
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CJ buggy build
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2Cross
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klungly
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Thanks, it's going to be well worth it when it's done. I'm learning a lot and it's good that a new issue seems to come up almost every time I work on it. Keeps me interested.
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klungly
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Went out with a group on my TJ today so I didn't get much done. Centered and squared the rear axle to the frame and set my wheel base. Made a set of dummy control arms. I'm waiting on a drill press to be delivered to drill brackets to a 3/4" hole.
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klungly
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Found the hard way that the pinion on a sterling 10.5 is not the center of the axle.
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2Cross
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klungly
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It's about an inch off center, not too bad. Made me scratch my head when I was centering.
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klungly
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The tube to frame adapters where off so I cut them off and going to make new ones tomorrow. Going to change how the rear hoop angle from level to 45. My hardware for my brackets and control arms came in today. I need to drill out the bracket bolt holes to 3/4, a drill press is being delivered tomorrow. Plan on getting a lot done soon.
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klungly
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Fabricated some new tube to frame plate and welded them in. 
. Drilled and reamed out all my control arm bracket mounting hole to 3/4" to match the misalignment spacers for my joints.
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. Drilled and reamed out all my control arm bracket mounting hole to 3/4" to match the misalignment spacers for my joints.Sent from my XT1585 using WAYALIFE mobile app
klungly
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Started to get the frame ready for the new control arm mounts. The old tub and leaf spring mounts were cut off and the welds are getting ground off. A little bit of grinding is left for tomorrow.
the passenger side is all but prepped.
the driver's side has the bulk of what's left to finish.
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the passenger side is all but prepped. the driver's side has the bulk of what's left to finish.Sent from my XT1585 using WAYALIFE mobile app
klungly
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These were delivered today.
16" 2.0 pure race series. There was a mistake in the order and my springs weren't included. They should be on the way after I contacted the company I ordered from, can't wait for them to get here.
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16" 2.0 pure race series. There was a mistake in the order and my springs weren't included. They should be on the way after I contacted the company I ordered from, can't wait for them to get here.Sent from my XT1585 using WAYALIFE mobile app
2Cross
Caught the Bug
Now this is getting exciting
You using a torch to cut the frame mounts?
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You using a torch to cut the frame mounts?
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BABOOZLE
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klungly
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I'm getting anxious too, so many parts. It's hard to keep focused on one thing and it's a lot easier to buy than put them together, haha
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klungly
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Thanks man!
Yeah, I can scarf the weld with the torch, grind the rest away and bust the bracket off.
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klungly
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Thanks. Mel wade runs his jk at KOH with only bolt on upgrades...
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BABOOZLE
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I've seen that. Tempting. I think I need deeper pockets.
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klungly
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started to weld the lower brackets together. I'll do a Tig root then fill it in with mig, cause Tig welding takes so long.Sent from my XT1585 using WAYALIFE mobile app
klungly
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you could enter into stock modified class, you would just need a few safety equipment.