The build/re-build of Gruff

Long Arms!

Teaser shots. I have to post up more tomorrow. Difference between standard arms and the long arms is unbelievable.

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WJCO said:
Much better. Looks great.
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Thanks Doug!


Andy5160 said:
Definitely post some more pictures
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Working on it! Been busy as shit outside lately.



Shopteach said:
Your photographer need help with proper lighting 🍺
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Haha - Your fab skills more than make up for that! Thank again! :thumb:

wayoflife said:
Nice! Congrats to you :thumb:
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Thanks Eddie. Gotta say this is a sweet addition. Frankly I'm surprised how much of a difference it makes. I'll never do it but
I can only imagine what the full DTD/Evo lever system is like to drive.


catahoula said:
Looks sweet Jerry!
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Thanks buddy! :beer:
 
You can see how far the LCA is moved in this first pic. The bolt in the middle of the photo is the old LCA mounting hole.

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Looking from the front over the axle to the driver's side mounting bracket


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You can see in these next 2 photos how the front upper rear CA joint is vertical instead of a horizontal one.


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And some Rockstars. I really like how he trimmed the front of the CA bracket back a little so I can adjust the nuts without dropping the arms. The D60 brackets were huge.

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I would be worried about that jam but bolt Jerry facing down like that on the arms. Might want to flip that up top
 
cozdude said:
I would be worried about that jam but bolt Jerry facing down like that on the arms. Might want to flip that up top
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I hear you. The problem is that the grease fitting on the fixed end will be completely hidden. If that was the case, you would have to completely remove the arm to grease the upper (frame end) joint.
 
Shopteach said:
I hear you. The problem is that the grease fitting on the fixed end will be completely hidden. If that was the case, you would have to completely remove the arm to grease the upper (frame end) joint.
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With a 90* zerk you wouldn't have to. Based off the pic it looks like there is plenty of room. If not then easily jacking the Jeep up a little to let the axle droop would allow access
 
So I've put a couple hundred miles on the Jeep since the upgrade and I have to say its a pretty amazing difference. Before the LA's 70mph was fine. 75 was tolerable, but 80? Umm, yeah no. I was in Wyoming last Spring on I-80 getting blown off the road by the semis going 90. It sucked mightily. Now I've taken it up to 90 several times and there is absolutely zero drama. None. I've looked down several times at the speedo over the weekend and surprised myself that I was going as fast as I was. I'm confident I could go faster no problem, but frankly I don't need to. And I'm really pissed I can't find someone to balance my damn tires. One of the best upgrades I've done. Thanks Shopteach for a job well done! :thumb:
 
Shopteach said:
I hear you. The problem is that the grease fitting on the fixed end will be completely hidden. If that was the case, you would have to completely remove the arm to grease the upper (frame end) joint.
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cozdude said:
With a 90* zerk you wouldn't have to. Based off the pic it looks like there is plenty of room. If not then easily jacking the Jeep up a little to let the axle droop would allow access
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We talked about that when I picked Jeep up. I may try the flush zerks that WJCO used on his WJ.
 
cozdude said:
With a 90* zerk you wouldn't have to. Based off the pic it looks like there is plenty of room. If not then easily jacking the Jeep up a little to let the axle droop would allow access
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I can agree with that. A 90* fitting may allow that to work.
 
Ddays said:
You can see how far the LCA is moved in this first pic. The bolt in the middle of the photo is the old LCA mounting hole.

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Looking from the front over the axle to the driver's side mounting bracket


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You can see in these next 2 photos how the front upper rear CA joint is vertical instead of a horizontal one.


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How does the vertical joint work with flexing?


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