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dove'd85 · Mar 18, 2009

what length hydro ram are you runing:eeek: and i can see his springs flexxing into the pitman arm forsure

Boosted · Mar 18, 2009

Not to hijack the thread, but once this is done, is my truck next?

War-Jeeper · Mar 18, 2009

crash said:
VERY soon.

As of right now I probably could see it out sunday :redneck: for a shake down.

Guess if that happens we are running the boggers:haha:

Ive gotta get out there and re tighten the beadlocks first though:eeek:

crash2 · Mar 18, 2009

dove'd85 said:
what length hydro ram are you runing:eeek: and i can see his springs flexxing into the pitman arm forsure

It looks to be an 8" ram

If the pitman is going to get hit, so is the nut on the steering box for the pitman as its closer. The suspension needs bump stops because for anything to hit the springs will have to negative arch--not good...

crash2 · Mar 18, 2009

Boosted said:
Not to hijack the thread, but once this is done, is my truck next?

I have some time to put into the flat fender (a few days) and I have robins rig to finish (one maybe 2 days) and then I will be ready bill.

Boosted · Mar 18, 2009

crash said:
I have some time to put into the flat fender (a few days) and I have robins rig to finish (one maybe 2 days) and then I will be ready bill.

WAHOO !!! Damn Im getting impatient !!! :redneck: Oh and btw, I still have that lockrite for you too. As for my third, I think easier if you just work on that when you get the whole truck there.

Thanks, Bill

War-Jeeper · Mar 18, 2009

crash said:
It looks to be an 8" ram

If the pitman is going to get hit, so is the nut on the steering box for the pitman as its closer. The suspension needs bump stops because for anything to hit the springs will have to negative arch--not good...

Are bump stops in the works?

85b2man · Mar 18, 2009

crash said:
Ok, so tonight was more forward progress.

I was able to modify the IFS pitman arm by making an insert/welding it in (same method us toy guys have been doing for a long time). The drop in the pitman and length was just perfect.

With the fact that its hydro assist the pitman should be ok. If it ever becomes a problem sam--make sure to get the 3/4" less drop arm that sky makes.

Once that was done I took some measurements on the ram, pulled it and did what was needed to limit its travel. Threw it back on---making forward progress :awesomework:

For those who are considering ram assist steering--make sure you limit the ram travel. This was a big factor in the steering failure..

I also got the drag link measurement and sent the info to bunk :awesomework:

how do you limit the ram?:awesomework:

crash2 · Mar 18, 2009

War-Jeeper said:
Are bump stops in the works?

That needs to be phase 2. When we redo the front spring mounts and such..

War-Jeeper · Mar 18, 2009

crash said:
That needs to be phase 2. When we redo the front spring mounts and such..

Sounds like a plan:awesomework:

crash2 · Mar 18, 2009

85b2man said:
how do you limit the ram?:awesomework:

It depends from ram to ram really.

crash2 · Mar 18, 2009

Time to make a mess inside the rig now :awesomework:

War-Jeeper · Mar 19, 2009

crash said:
Time to make a mess inside the rig now :awesomework:

No fires inside the rig please:fawkdancesmiley:

sly-yota · Mar 19, 2009

so does setting the whole rig on fire count then? i mean the fire would start on the outside. :fawkdancesmiley:

JTR · Mar 19, 2009

damn impressive man!!:awesomework:

crash2 · Mar 19, 2009

Well I turned the rig around and got it situated so I could get in/out of both sides easily.

So I gutted the seats

I made some headway and got a good portion of the mounts made.

Jeepless · Mar 19, 2009

Funny, I kinda wanted to see some burn marks in there....its always a good way to start the morning....:haha:

hwcurtice · Mar 19, 2009

crash said:
I made some headway and got a good portion of the mounts made.

Um, 'xcuse me for asking. installing new seats or making the old ones better? I don't recall seeing any interior shots before so I can't comment on the condition of the old seats.

Or did the PO happen to scare himself silly enough times that the old seats just won't clean up enough?

uke:

War-Jeeper · Mar 19, 2009

hwcurtice said:
Um, 'xcuse me for asking. installing new seats or making the old ones better? I don't recall seeing any interior shots before so I can't comment on the condition of the old seats.

Or did the PO happen to scare himself silly enough times that the old seats just won't clean up enough? uke:

The past owner took his seats out and kept them and the mounting brackets so new seats and belts:awesomework: