The tale of SuperMJ
08-01-2017, 09:55 PM
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I also bought the new nipple to convert the oil filter adapter to standard 3/4 threads so I have wider range of oil filters available to use.
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I also bought the new nipple to convert the oil filter adapter to standard 3/4 threads so I have wider range of oil filters available to use.
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08-01-2017, 10:06 PM
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08-01-2017, 10:35 PM
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Great build thread sir! That tan one looks like my old 2 wheel drive. Almost identical, except mine was like new when I bought it. Gotta love the bench seat!
My second one was 4X4 from the factory, lifted like 2 inches. Rusty as heck, so I didn't have it long.
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My second one was 4X4 from the factory, lifted like 2 inches. Rusty as heck, so I didn't have it long.
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08-02-2017, 12:17 AM
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No, I don't lick fish.
08-02-2017, 09:29 AM
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08-02-2017, 10:01 PM
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Finally had a bit of time so I went ahead and cut off about 2-1/4 inches of the drivers side cast section. To make room for the TNT truss.
The reasoning is because of this.
I think it look pretty good
I'm contemplating rotating the C's but I don't think it would matter that much since it's only gonna be on 3" lift or so.
The reasoning is because of this.
I think it look pretty good
I'm contemplating rotating the C's but I don't think it would matter that much since it's only gonna be on 3" lift or so.
08-04-2017, 08:18 PM
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No, I don't lick fish.
Finally had a bit of time so I went ahead and cut off about 2-1/4 inches of the drivers side cast section. To make room for the TNT truss.
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The reasoning is because of this.
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I think it look pretty good
Attachment 387547
I'm contemplating rotating the C's but I don't think it would matter that much since it's only gonna be on 3" lift or so.
Attachment 387546
Attachment 387548
The reasoning is because of this.
Attachment 387545
I think it look pretty good
Attachment 387547
I'm contemplating rotating the C's but I don't think it would matter that much since it's only gonna be on 3" lift or so.
08-05-2017, 06:14 AM
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08-05-2017, 05:21 PM
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No, I don't lick fish.
08-12-2017, 09:28 AM
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A rare occurance happened; I finally had a bit of time. Took the gears out of the d44. Had to locate a hole 1.5" away from the bolt face for the entrance for the air line. The OEM vent hole is exactly where it needed to be. So I measured the vent hole, then "relocated" the vent hole 3/4" away. Center punched the new location then drilled a new hole.
As of the OEM location, I opened it up to 7/16" and then tapped it for 1/4 NPT.
Next thing I need to do is to clean up the housing a bit, then burn the truss on.
As of the OEM location, I opened it up to 7/16" and then tapped it for 1/4 NPT.
Next thing I need to do is to clean up the housing a bit, then burn the truss on.
08-13-2017, 08:24 PM
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Had 10 minutes of free time so I headed out to the shop and drilled 1-1/8 hole on the top of the truss above the vent hole/air fitting for easy access with a hole saw
08-17-2017, 08:02 PM
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Hole wasn't large enough so I had to egg the hole oval. No big deal.
I painted the inside of the truss with Weld-Thru primer.
I got bunch of free flap discs. Used one to sand the tubes again just to shine it up.
Wire-wheeled the pumpkin housing. To remove the accumulation of rust since the last time I did it.
TNT lower control arm mounts and sway bar mounts came in the mail today. They ll get burned on after the truss.
Progress, I say!
I also picked up a D44 LSD carrier from a friend.
(For the rear axle; the front axle will get the ARB).
I painted the inside of the truss with Weld-Thru primer.
I got bunch of free flap discs. Used one to sand the tubes again just to shine it up.
Wire-wheeled the pumpkin housing. To remove the accumulation of rust since the last time I did it.
TNT lower control arm mounts and sway bar mounts came in the mail today. They ll get burned on after the truss.
Progress, I say!
I also picked up a D44 LSD carrier from a friend.
(For the rear axle; the front axle will get the ARB).
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