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Yep, this is full lock passenger, where it really gets tight is the tie rod to spring perches, I had to cut them back a bit. Same clearance going full lock driver. Wouldn't work without offset TREs.

Front end is greased, oiled, and 98% done finally, just need to torque a few things. Ordered too long of shocks the first time around but the second set fits great, Bilstein B8 5100 24-188197. The front has 5" uptravel, 4" droop. Pinion points a touch low (to clear the diff cover/panhard) but a...

Nothing too cool but satisfying nonetheless. Last night I finished cleaning/rebuilding both stock driveshafts and built me some brake line holders off the WJ calipers to keep the extended lines away from stuff.

Axle back under. I'm pretty happy with how everything lined up though I had to pull the axle back about 0.5" - 1" more than I would have liked for the panhard to clear the diff cover. I'm going to need to trim fenders anyway so I'll try and center the wheel back in the well that way. Full...

Thanks guys, I appreciate it.

With work and life events (I got married!) I haven't made too much progress on the manche but I'm back at it. I pulled the axle again, tweaked the panhard mount position a bit, and final welded everything. Thoroughly cleaned and painted the axle and links using POR-15; this project is my first...

I would like to see better pictures of this Maverick/Goose situation, anyone know any details? Of all the bullets you could list on this build I particularly appreciate the callout of the, "2 cigarette lighters next to the rear seat", seems perfect ha. Not making too much fun, pretty...

Sounds like you have very similar goals with your MJ that I have with mine. For what it's worth I went 8.8 rear (factory LSD), sprung under. Swapped in a "large" u-joint hp dana 30 from a '97xj and got away from the CAD system, put a trutrac in the d30. 4.56 gears, 4.0, ax15, 231, 33s.

In the process of putting together a new bender, JD2 Model 32 with a Swag air/hydraulic mount. Built the stand this morning, just need to source a ram and finish assembling.

I hope the dinasours always in the back.

Not sure if this should go in the "let's talk dogs", "lighten the mood" or what, but I built a masterpiece so I figured I'd post it here. Completely stupid but it's cracking me up so I have to share it. Short story, dog has been gnawing at his feet the last couple days, maybe allergies...

I want to like this twice

It's getting tight, but I think it'll work. My only clearance concern is the panhard to diff cover, I think I'll just bump stop the front to account for the clearance, I'll need to do so anyway for the tire/wheel well. Reaming out the pitman arm and panhard frame bracket for GM 1ton TREs was...

So on my MJ project I just picked up a set of JT takeoffs and sold the set of wheel/tires I had on it previously. I sold my old wheels/tires for more than bought the takeoffs for; when I told my fiancé that she said, "I love when your projects make money." I about pissed myself laughing :rofl:

So irritating... this was the 4th time using the reamer. Oiled, square, cutting chips nice and slow, then it just grabbed and snapped the shank. And there goes $80.

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Tried out my new Swag press brake to make a panhard mount out of 1/4" plate. The drag link and panhard should line up well, but with everything being pushed up I am a bit concerned with clearance to the oil pan. Just waiting on a couple pieces to build the drag link and panhard, then...

Got this thingy put together and made an 1/8" and 1/4" template.

Haha I'm an idiot, typing faster than I was thinking, thanks for correcting.

Little more blingy ha. Shouldn't be, but these tires are a tad bigger. With 1.25" adapters in the front each wheel moves inboard about 1 inch from where they were with the old wheels. I don't have the rotors on so they will be a bit more outboard than this. I'm happy with it. I'm a little...