The build/re-build of Gruff

fiend said:
Not sure about the Reids, but the Rancho knuckles don’t raise the drag link higher than the normal flipped position. The tie rod is raised, but not the drag link.


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Correct - the DL mount is in the stock location. I had 2 issues going on - the raised tie rod location along with the increased diameter was now causing the clearance issue with the ram mount on it hitting the diff cover. The larger dia of the drag link caused it to contact the frame.
 
Ddays said:
Since the EVO carrier pretty much blocks up the entire rear view, I've been looking for a wireless backup camera for some time. I found one last fall at the Quarter Horse Congress show in Columbus. Finally got it mounted up. Cool thing about this one is that I can view it either on my iPad in the dash, or my phone at any time I want, not just when backing up. I tested it out over the Winter and it works really well.

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That’s a cool idea with the wireless camera, hopefully it holds up well.


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Driveshafts back from rebuilding and balancing. Wanted to get this done before the trip to Drummond Island. Damn shop sure cut it close....


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JKbrick said:
Wow I guess so, throw them in and hit the road
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wjtstudios said:
Awesome!
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Already in and ready to roll. I'm dyin - wish I was leaving today :grayno:

cozdude said:
Local shop? Good price? I need to do mine, especially my front
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Yeah, local shop. Total for both was under $300 - $279 or something like that. and that included balancing. I had these guys totally redo the front last year including the Cardan pieces. The famous guys like Adams, Reel, Woods, all
make good driveshafts sure, but this shit ain't rocket science. Any local shop worth a damn should be able to make shafts just as good as any other. These guys also cut the yoke off of the front shaft and re-welded it back on because he wasn't happy with the run-out on it.
 
Ddays said:
Already in and ready to roll. I'm dyin - wish I was leaving today :grayno:



Yeah, local shop. Total for both was under $300 - $279 or something like that. and that included balancing. I had these guys totally redo the front last year including the Cardan pieces. The famous guys like Adams, Reel, Woods, all
make good driveshafts sure, but this shit ain't rocket science. Any local shop worth a damn should be able to make shafts just as good as any other. These guys also cut the yoke off of the front shaft and re-welded it back on because he wasn't happy with the run-out on it.
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Nice! I need to find a local shop.
 
Horsepower night! Added new stickers to Gruff and Badger

Cowl flag stickers for Badger

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Cool Drummond Island and Turtle Ridge stickers for Gruff

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Not a collection I'm particularly thrilled to have. That's what $1000 worth of bent chrome-moly semi-float D60 flanges looks like.


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