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I thought I had posted this a couple of years ago but maybe I forgot. This TIG torch holder was repurposed from an old GS1100 Suzuki engine that we used in our sand drag quad. I bought a 3" diameter magnet and then cut and rotated the rod cap to create the torch head cradle. I then drilled...

A few pictures from last night’s progress on my son's WJ winch bumper. Thanks for looking. Mike

Looks good Jeremy. Have fun on your trip. Mike

I guess I still don't see it. I mentioned "if the spring rate is too soft to support the load, the shock isn't (is not) going to assist with the load carrying, just the dampening". We're saying the same thing so I'm not sure where the confusion is. Mike

Yes, that was my point. Springs carry the load, shocks dampen.

My son and I made a little progress on the front bumper of his WJ over the last two nights. After scratching our heads a bit we devised a pretty slick mount that will be both functional and strong. Being a unibody we need to ensure the fasteners won’t pull through the sheet metal as well as...

I would agree to a certain extent. Spring rates come into play which will affect how well the spring carries the load. Shocks can be used to fine tune the ride quality but if the springs are too soft (or too stiff for that matter) for the load the shock isn't going to assist with the load...

Last night my son and I commenced the next phase of his WJ build, the front bumper. OEM bumper cover removed. Some measurements taken and a plan devised. Warn Zeon 10S winch at the ready. Mike

Thank you. I'm kind of fond of it myself and love working in it. My last shop was getting so tight and cramped I felt like I had to go outside to change my mind. Mike

You may already know this but just FYI in case others are reading this and looking to do a similar swap. Since you're reducing wire count in your loom be very cautious of ground wires. Do not eliminate or combine grounds. GM had some issues early on as they were transitioning from their Gen...

This has been my only experience with them but I was impressed. Not only with the product itself but also when I called to discuss because I wasn't finding the technical information that I wanted on any of their spec sheets. The guy I spoke with understood what I was after, he understood me...

Great job on the wiring as that seems to be the most intricate part of the entire swap. For your A/C system you may want to see if you can locate the input terminal on the GM side (ECM) and provide a signal to that so you get the A/C bump in your idle right from the A/C controls to the GM ECM...

Here's my experience with springs on JK's in particular. I started with BDS springs and at first they were nice but as I added weight they did not respond well. I played with OME and they were a bit stiff riding for my taste and really didn't support the weight of my Jeep like I had hoped so...

Last night I thought I was going to have to clear snow when I arrived home from work but seeing as how that wasn’t the case I opted to rack the Jeep and do a LOF service as well as finish up the press work table. Oh, and for the record I absolutely HATE the looks of mud guards on my Jeep but...

Yes, they are nice and if you've ever driven one you will really feel the difference. Our 2003 Monaco Dynasty is pretty nice and was around $430k when new (we purchased it when it was 4-years old) but nowhere near the same ballpark as a Prevost or Newell. I've done a lot of upgrades and mine...

New in 2008 that Marathon converted Prevost X3-45 was just over $2M but I would definitely be in the used market which that one is around $570k right now. I would definitely be ok with buying a used one. :D Mike

Great news. Best of luck on your recovery. Mike

Today's dreaming.

The worktable on my 20-ton Nugier hydraulic press has been tweaked for the entire almost 30 years that I’ve owned it. Last night I decided to disassemble it, straighten the front and rear top edges and weld in some gussets. I doubt the gussets are necessary for the manner in which I use it but...

Also, on a side note, I did the same thing as you and sold my 241OR transfer case to someone with a Sport and wanted the 4:1 ratio. It sold quickly on ksl.com. Mike