2014 JKUR- The road to junkyard one tons and 40s
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Thanks, Lee!
She skipped out on the whole axle thing, except for 2 beer runs and pizzaTagged for more pics of blonde wrenching on this Jeep.
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I winced just reading about the CA smacking you in the head haha. Hope its all good now. Progress looks very good so far!
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Sorry JF, just saw this.
The C gussets re-enforce the weakest area of the axle, by adding gussets I decrease the chance of bending them. Same with the truss, just adding strength to the tubes to lessen the chance of bending. With the heavy tire/wheel combo the wife chose I need all the help I can get
My lift kit came with control arms which put the axle back where it should be (raising a jeep pushes the front axle rearward and the rear axle frontward) The CA skids I installed protect the area where the lower CA mounts to the axle.
The monster trackbar allows me to recenter the axle (lifting moves the axle to the drivers side) in my case about 1/2 an inch.
Ball joints in the JK are a weak point, and again the heavier wheels/tires decrease their lifespan.
I'll up load a pic of his weld. Thanks for not letting me forget :nonono:
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Cheek is still a little tender.... and my pride....
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No black eye? Dang, that would have made a good story!
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With friends like that.......
Snapped a couple of pics in the daylight. Looks killer and no one will ever see it LOL
And for JF a pic of my dad's first ever MIG weld.
Looks awesome! And your response to my question makes it sound like you're beefing up everything (especially the axle) to make Brutus stronger and provide added protection. Don't need him breaking down.With friends like that.......
Snapped a couple of pics in the daylight. Looks killer and no one will ever see it LOL
And for JF a pic of my dad's first ever MIG weld.
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Absolutely!! This Sunday will be a mild run. Still factory shafts so not bullet proof yet.
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Yes, it was off when I was done. I did some basic measurements to get it back close but have an appointment Monday morning to align and double check my track bar settings. Since this is my first time I feel better having someone double check my work.
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We finished and found the track bar bracket still in the box...... So that'll have to wait just a bit. I was a little disappointed.
Rear truss coming up so I'll get it on then.
Rear truss coming up so I'll get it on then.
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Wife posted this on Facebook today:
1year ago today I picked up my Brutus after what seemed like a never ending wait. Wow, how he's grown since that day! My husband took my dream and made it a reality!!!! Thank you Jeff for making me a very happy girl!!!!
1year ago today I picked up my Brutus after what seemed like a never ending wait. Wow, how he's grown since that day! My husband took my dream and made it a reality!!!! Thank you Jeff for making me a very happy girl!!!!
Congrats on the one-year Jeepiversary! I remember like it was yesterday the "special" route Brutus took to get to you.Wife posted this on Facebook today:
1year ago today I picked up my Brutus after what seemed like a never ending wait. Wow, how he's grown since that day! My husband took my dream and made it a reality!!!! Thank you Jeff for making me a very happy girl!!!!
:drinks::drinks:
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Thanks, Star!
HA HA, JF. You remember
HA HA, JF. You remember
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You're welcome!!Thanks, Star!
HA HA, JF. You remember
And you know I remember that, too! I just didn't think to post it! I actually wanted to post it to someone in the waiting room the other day, but I was too lazy to search for it. :lmao:
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