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After playing around with the setup in the previous pic, I realized my error with the design of one heim. It was a very easy design change to make though, had just the right space to add another heim.
After playing around with the setup in the previous pic, I realized my error with the design of one heim. It was a very easy design change to make though, had just the right space to add another heim.
0 2020/02/07 23:39:39
Tested lock to lock. I should add that I took this opportunity to lower the idler arm about 2 inches. I believe this will further help to stabilize the linkages/steering and save the boots life. I do have to get a drop pitman arm though.
Tested lock to lock. I should add that I took this opportunity to lower the idler arm about 2 inches. I believe this will further help to stabilize the linkages/steering and save the boots life. I do have to get a drop pitman arm though.
0 2020/02/07 23:39:30
Test fit with some mock up gussets.
Test fit with some mock up gussets.
0 2020/02/07 23:39:23
I tacked the first tube and held it in place for fit test. I am using 3/4 " heim joints. This presents a little problem as the holes are 3/4" and the bolt on the stock idler arm is .45". I got 3/4X1/2" sleeve bearings and grade 8 bolt. I decided to get 3/4 X 5/8" sleeve bearings and drill the center link hole out a bit. This is because the hole is tapered for the ball joint and I believe this hole will get loose through the years if only the end is actually snug against the 1/2" bolt.
I tacked the first tube and held it in place for fit test. I am using 3/4 " heim joints. This presents a little problem as the holes are 3/4" and the bolt on the stock idler arm is .45". I got 3/4X1/2" sleeve bearings and grade 8 bolt. I decided to get 3/4 X 5/8" sleeve bearings and drill the center link hole out a bit. This is because the hole is tapered for the ball joint and I believe this hole will get loose through the years if only the end is actually snug against the 1/2" bolt.
0 2020/02/07 23:39:14
This is a 3/4" heim. I loved how beefy it is. But i i hav to get the male version and threaded insert to make it adjustable and replaceable.
This is a 3/4" heim. I loved how beefy it is. But i i hav to get the male version and threaded insert to make it adjustable and replaceable.
0 2020/02/01 23:26:14
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0 2020/01/26 16:29:09
Raptor liner paint on the parts.
Raptor liner paint on the parts.
0 2020/01/21 19:54:40
Assembled most of it and put 2nd lite coat on.
Assembled most of it and put 2nd lite coat on.
0 2020/01/21 19:54:33
I put connectors on the three lights so I can remove them if need be without wiring work. It added lots of tedious work but worth it!
I put connectors on the three lights so I can remove them if need be without wiring work. It added lots of tedious work but worth it!
0 2020/01/21 19:54:25
The harness for the rear light bars
The harness for the rear light bars
0 2020/01/21 19:54:17
0 2020/01/21 19:54:09
Result
Result
0 2020/01/21 19:54:00
In the end I had three wires running to the roof. One for rear lights and two for the front bar. The front bar has two circuits, one for the white lights and one for the amber.
In the end I had three wires running to the roof. One for rear lights and two for the front bar. The front bar has two circuits, one for the white lights and one for the amber.
0 2020/01/21 19:53:50
I ran the roof wires under the roof liner to the A-pillar down to the right foot well. Drilled into the wheel well area and ran into engine bay. I did not want to take stuff off to go through firewall.
I ran the roof wires under the roof liner to the A-pillar down to the right foot well. Drilled into the wheel well area and ran into engine bay. I did not want to take stuff off to go through firewall.
0 2020/01/21 19:53:42
And then... wiring... ohhh gosh lot's and lots of wiring.
And then... wiring... ohhh gosh lot's and lots of wiring.
0 2020/01/21 19:53:34
Front lightbar came in CaliRaised single row, 28k lumens. Looks and feels really nice!
Front lightbar came in CaliRaised single row, 28k lumens. Looks and feels really nice!
0 2020/01/21 19:53:26
Making brackets. This took a while to get right. The bar was 43 inches and my rack is 40 inches. I wish there was a 39 inch bar to fit in the middle of the rack, oh well. Came out well I think
Making brackets. This took a while to get right. The bar was 43 inches and my rack is 40 inches. I wish there was a 39 inch bar to fit in the middle of the rack, oh well. Came out well I think
0 2020/01/21 19:53:19
drilled and bolted up!
drilled and bolted up!
0 2020/01/21 19:53:09
result
result
0 2020/01/21 19:53:01
I like it. I am trying to decide if I want to drill holes down the roof rack rails or not. I think they will be useful.
I like it. I am trying to decide if I want to drill holes down the roof rack rails or not. I think they will be useful.
0 2020/01/21 19:52:53
This is the wiring diagram I found that I believe relates to my car. I found several that didn't make sense so I concluded they are either not the correct model year, engine or tranny configuration. Some of the diagrams didn't show these details.
This is the wiring diagram I found that I believe relates to my car. I found several that didn't make sense so I concluded they are either not the correct model year, engine or tranny configuration. Some of the diagrams didn't show these details.
0 2020/01/05 23:15:44
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0 2020/01/03 00:06:30
0 2020/01/03 00:05:25
The PLX for the AFR kit. Plugged in is a bluetooth chip. Outputs information to my phone. Motorcycle battery for power supply.
The PLX for the AFR kit. Plugged in is a bluetooth chip. Outputs information to my phone. Motorcycle battery for power supply.
0 2019/09/22 09:46:10
Hole drilled, bung welded, wideband 02 sensor from AFR kit installed
Hole drilled, bung welded, wideband 02 sensor from AFR kit installed
0 2019/09/22 09:45:58
The bung
The bung
0 2019/09/22 09:45:50
Once it is out, its easy to remove old and install new wire.
Once it is out, its easy to remove old and install new wire.
0 2019/09/21 23:27:38
0 2019/09/21 23:27:02
Took me an annoying minute to find what was holding the assembly. Nut from engine bay while the other was bolt from inside car wth?
Took me an annoying minute to find what was holding the assembly. Nut from engine bay while the other was bolt from inside car wth?
0 2019/09/21 23:25:26
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0 2019/09/21 18:30:20
At the river: Contemplated crossing it, but couldn't see the bottom :D
At the river: Contemplated crossing it, but couldn't see the bottom :D
0 2018/05/19 08:01:55
0 2018/05/19 07:48:35
Let's now all admit that at full droop the front axle width looks silly skinny. lol Maybe I should have a wider stance?
Let's now all admit that at full droop the front axle width looks silly skinny. lol Maybe I should have a wider stance?
0 2018/05/01 12:56:36