89 YJ upgrades

[89wrangler]

finally started the upgrades on the YJ...Again This round will be a front HPD60, chromo axles, 35 spline outers,5.13 gears, drive flanges along with a 3" inch stretch and 4 link rear with coilovers.
the D60

disassembled

sandblasted

Some of the goodies

 

[89wrangler]

more goodies and a plug for ECGS

Barnes4WD for brackets and joints

axle seals

Gears

Lockright

 

[89wrangler]

rebuilt knuckles and new studs

hight steer arms w/tie rod behind axle

 

[jeepin1995]

nice..... what front are you replacing?

 

[89wrangler]

removing a F250 HP44 with chromo's and ARB. Also going to step up to 42's

 

[loose cannon]

when do i get to drive

 

[jeepin1995]

good deal..... i'd love to find a reasonably priced 60 front instead of putting in the HP44 then taking it back out.....

 

[95yjjeep]

sweet jeep build. i'm building a hp44 and i HOPE i don't take it out. haha. gets pricey $$.

 

[89wrangler]

gets pricey $$.

Yea, I "thought" the D44 was expensive. Wait til you build your D60 (and you will)

Should have my new axle joints from ECGS tomorrow. Picked up a new set of wheel bearing this evening. Paint and final assemble tomorrow. Then the jeep goes on to the lift to remove front and rear axles to start the rear link and stretch. March 31st deadline is rapidly approaching.

 

[Lee]

Nice, pattern on the gears looks a little shallow though

 

[J.C.]

Won't the pressure of the rotating gear mass wear off the yellow paint though? And once you close it up no one will be able to see it. Seems like a waste of time to me.

Otherwise, looks like you are doing a fine job.

Also, you could have just bought The Krawler for about the same as what you put in your D60F and not had to do all the work

 

[89wrangler]

I was waiting for someone to post up about the gear pattern. I have not added oil yet.
Jon, I am way too far ($$) in the the red Jeep to turn back now Plus I really like the V8 rumble
More pics tomorrow

 

[89wrangler]

Front axle ready for hubs

rear axle out and frame brackets removed

rear axle brackets removed

rear bridge

 

[250krawler]

I didn't see it if you said but who made the rear truss?

 

[89wrangler]

MudPro It is the BEEF
http://www.mudprometalworks.com/index.html

 

[amajeepman]

Looking good Steve. Are you going to make your deadline?

 

[Andy J.]

Lookin good! I'm really jealous of your shop too

 

[89wrangler]

Looking good Steve. Are you going to make your deadline?

Not looking good at this point. Will have a better idea after this weekend.

 

[GrnRanger]

Lookin good! I'm really jealous of your shop too

x2

what size tires were you running on that f250 d44?

 

[Jeff B]

nice!!!

 

[89wrangler]

x2
what size tires were you running on that f250 d44?

39.5 Irok's with chromo shafts and ARB
Thanks for the compliments on the shop.

 

[Mtn Goat]

Lookin good Steve as I have told you many times I would expect nothing less!!!

 

[89wrangler]

Made some more progress this weekend. Damn the 4 link calculator is kind of confusing. Got things figured out I think. I am making the uppers adjustable(3 inches) for the time being to see what happens as it appears moving the uppers makes a big difference in the AS figure. Once I figure out what works I will weld them up. Going to thread the upper links tomorrow and install them before I make things final. I also think I am going to move the lower links down on the axle once I get the shock on. Anyway...
axle mount

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Frame mount

Mocking up the uppers with PVC

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Upper bracket started

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Front axle ready for install

Hope to get the rear links finalized tomorrow as well as the front axle installed so I can final dims si I caN get my Dshafts lengthened and shorten and back by Friday.

 

[89wrangler]

out with the old

In with the new

 

[89wrangler]

Got the upper tube tapped and mocked up ready to weld everything.

Got the front done this evening except for fully welding the tube adapters. 1 1/2" .250 tube tie rod and drag link with 1 ton TREs and hydaulic assist