Burrellsjeep Project: Eugene

[burrellsjeep]

Got the 8.8 cleaned up yesterday, plan to get it mocked up today. Pictures to come.

 

[burrellsjeep]

 

[burrellsjeep]

 

[burrellsjeep]

What is you guys opinion on how close to mount these joints, Should I mount them as close as possible? You can see in the picture I have some room to work with.

The Heims in the truss (post before this one ) are just in there to gauge it, I have't drilled any holes yet.

 

[burrellsjeep]

Picked up a Locker and carrier for the 8.8 today, Set up to install the gears on Saturday. This is getting closer to ready, but you know how it is, you just keep realizing what else HAS to be done before its wheelable again. Gotta get it done soon or the wife will turn on me, for once she is more excited to get back on the trails than me.

 

[Jason W.]

Are you gonna stay with the same shock, was just wonderin hom uch more flex you might have now.

 

[burrellsjeep]

Are you gonna stay with the same shock, was just wonderin hom uch more flex you might have now.

I am planning to reuse what I have, My shocks were already ready pretty long, my concern is bottoming them out. Either way I will run what I have for now.

 

[Steve97TJ]

What'd you set the pinion angle to? I like that truss, thought about running my uppers axleside like that.

 

[burrellsjeep]

What'd you set the pinion angle to? I like that truss, thought about running my uppers axleside like that.

Pinion is set at 18 degrees or so. I have been running that degree with good result. Contact Mud Pro about the truss, he does great work for a great price.

 

[drkelly]

What is you guys opinion on how close to mount these joints, Should I mount them as close as possible? You can see in the picture I have some room to work with.

The Heims in the truss (post before this one ) are just in there to gauge it, I have't drilled any holes yet.

I'm not an expert, but with your lowers being straight or close to straight, I would put the upper heims in the truss as close together as possible for the largest link angle.

 

[88 BII]

just read through your build, nice work.

 

[burrellsjeep]

I'm not an expert, but with your lowers being straight or close to straight, I would put the upper heims in the truss as close together as possible for the largest link angle.

Thanks for the info, that's what I am thinking as well.

 

[burrellsjeep]

just read through your build, nice work.

Thanks, its been a work in progress and I should get a good bit closer this weekend to getting the axles back under it.

 

[burrellsjeep]

Gears are complete. Thanks to Greg and Danny for the help today could't have done it with out ya.

Sent from my ADR6300 using Forum Runner

 

[burrellsjeep]

A few steps closer, front is holding it's own weight




Sent from my DROID BIONIC using Forum Runner

 

[burrellsjeep]

Got a few more things completed today.

I was able to clear out all the excess parts from the rear, UCA, Trackbar, and LCA Mounts.

I went ahead and tacked the Truss and a coil mounts on and slid the 8.8 under the jeep to check for fit and alignment. (I know the pinon looks off, but the transfer case is not lifted up yet)

Now I could move on to the LCA frame brackets, I started with a simple "L" out of 1/4'' that measures 4'' tall, 4'' wide and 6'' long, LCA tabs are 3/8'' thick. Hiems are 1 1/4s.
Mocked Up

LCA Tabs welded

UCA Frame Tabs welded on, There out of 3/8'' material as well. My uppers are going to be flat, so I mounted my tabs flat. Uppers are going to be 32'' long since there angled. The Axle mount is 28'' from the ground as well as the frame mount.

Frame mount fitted to frame.

Slight issue to work through in this picture, anyone notice what is? Hint If hadn't caught it and burned bracket on to the frame it would have been a pain to deal with. I already have the solution worked out.

Thats as far as I got today, and here is how I left her.

Still have to do the passenger side frame mount, finish the axle mount welding, and build the links, Paint every thing and then plumb the axle for brake lines. I picked up some spacers for the front to level it out due to the added height of the rear coil mounts, still have to see if the 3/4 is going to be enough. I guess will find out, but it will be a few weekends from now before I can get back at it. But I plan to get it done asap.

 

[burrellsjeep]

Making more progress...pictures coming.

Sent from my DROID BIONIC using Forum Runner

 

[burrellsjeep]

Got the frame brackets welded on, and most of the rear axle brackets are on. Hope to finish this soon.

Sent from my DROID BIONIC using Forum Runner

 

[Stuntman Autoworks]

Looks good, it was nice to meet you the other weekend at URE, good luck with the build.

 

[burrellsjeep]

Looks good, it was nice to meet you the other weekend at URE, good luck with the build.

Thanks it was great hanging out with you guys and Hopefully my jeep will be on the trail soon and we can do some more wheeling.

 

[frankenyoter]

Looks good Mike. That thang is coming along nicely!

 

[burrellsjeep]

Looks good Mike. That thang is coming along nicely!

Thanks, i am pretty happy with it

Sent from my DROID BIONIC using Forum Runner

 

[burrellsjeep]

Rear axle is all welded, links are built, the rear is mounted up and looks sweet, now i just gotta pull it apart and paint and plumb the brakes. Pictures to come.

Thanks to Kyle, Greg, and Dano for the help yesterday.

Sent from my DROID BIONIC using Forum Runner

 

[burrellsjeep]

I will get more pictures when I tear it apart to paint it.

 

[cardudenc]

it stands on its on again. looking good Mike. hopefully be on the trails soon