ratsun73 Posted July 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 what do you think of a 4 link? Quote Link to comment
Boxcar Posted July 23, 2013 Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 A 4-link is a good idea. But takes mean fab skills. And lots of math to get it right. Set up and geometry is everything when building a link suspension. If you plan on driving it on road , this all becomes doubly important. Cost is a nother issue. Johny Joints aren't cheap. $45 ea is an average price. You will need a minimum of 17 to do the job right. Now add the 1.75 - 2" dom tubing and plate required to do the build. Coils - or coil overs. Which ever you decide. You will be twice the cost of a comparable lief sprung system. Study Study Study. You have plenty of time..... Quote Link to comment
Boxcar Posted July 23, 2013 Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 Save up $300 and I will sell ya my L18. I hate to but I have other options. And won't be needing it for the foreseeable future. It will be in long block form. U-67 head . It will need a rebuild , and a timing set and cover. It's an early JDM SSS block. God I'm hating this..... PM me for my phone # Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted July 23, 2013 Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 You will be twice the cost of a comparable lief sprung system. Study Study Study. You have plenty of time..... More than twice, you already have the leaf springs just need mounts and shocks. Leafs are simple, just keep your caster on the front axle stock and make sure your rear pinion angle is good. X2 study up while building, don't get over your skill level. Quote Link to comment
ratsun73 Posted July 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 okay the joints are much more expensive then i thought, boxcar you don't have to sell me your engine i can find one somewhere else. what does pm mean? Quote Link to comment
Boxcar Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 PM= private message. I' will be glad to keep my L-18. Thanks for that. If you need it , the offer stands. Mean while . clean and refurbish all you're parts now , as you dismantle things. Saves lots of time later. Quote Link to comment
ratsun73 Posted July 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 so my power steering is wayyyyy to big and the pump is even going to be hard to adapt, what parts did you guys use? Quote Link to comment
Boxcar Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 so my power steering is wayyyyy to big and the pump is even going to be hard to adapt, what parts did you guys use? Toyota 4x4 IFS steering box and pump. Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted July 25, 2013 Report Share Posted July 25, 2013 Toyota 4x4 IFS steering box and pump. Yup Quote Link to comment
ratsun73 Posted July 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 so i am having a really hard time getting the axle off by i should be done by tomorrow evening, i will post some pictures soon Quote Link to comment
ratsun73 Posted July 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 can i use this pump for my steering? Quote Link to comment
ratsun73 Posted July 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 oh yes i forgot to say the jeep only cost me 300 because the guy sold the radiator, buy the end of the week i should have moved operations up to my neighbors house, he has a lift, a welder, a plasma torch and other much need tools. :thumbup: Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 If you use the Jeep steering box then you will want to use that pump. It is a Saginaw Power steering system, same as used on GM stuff of the same era. You can get a mounting plate for the box here: http://awww.advanceadapters.com/products/716838--saginaw-power-steering-box-mounting-plate-for-jeep/ You will need to make custom mounts to attach the pump to the L series. Quote Link to comment
ratsun73 Posted July 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 can i use the rear axle which is offset if i find a centered transfer case, or do i need to find a new rear axle? also will the stock brakes be up to the task of operating the disk brakes? Quote Link to comment
Boxcar Posted July 31, 2013 Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 You can run the rear with a Cardan shaft. Or you can run a Dana 18 T- case -. Similar to the 20 but with a lower crawl ratio and off set to match you're axle. Quote Link to comment
ratsun73 Posted July 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 ok that makes sense, but what is a canadian shaft? Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted July 31, 2013 Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 You can run the offset rear, the angle should still be less side to side than it is up and down. Quote Link to comment
ratsun73 Posted July 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 ok thanks, i hope to get tires for the jeep axles, this week then i can go to my neighbors house and start the swap! Quote Link to comment
Boxcar Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 Some call them a cv shaft. (wrongly) You're front drive line (on he Jeep) should be a double Cardan shaft. Quote Link to comment
ratsun73 Posted August 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 decided to use the whole column off the jeep so i relocated the ignition, also i think it looks cool! 2 Quote Link to comment
ratsun73 Posted August 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2013 getting some tires tomorrow so i can start the swap. if i want to just rebuild the stock engine with a new cam and rockers, where should i get the parts? i checked rock auto ant the cam was 75 and the rockers were 15 each. Quote Link to comment
ratsun73 Posted August 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2013 yes the l 16 but i found a place in vancouver that is all imports and they might have what i need. i got some outlaw racing 15x8.5 wheels with 33 inch bfg mt's, i any one is near the schwabs in vancouver check them out, one of the guys gave me a free tire because one of the tires the rims came with was separated. the final dimensions of the truck are going to be about 6 feet wide by 8 feet long. also how should i set up the rear suspension because the rear and the front springs will be different widths apart unless i widen the rear end. Quote Link to comment
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