Project Sh*tShow

Welp...

This ShitShow is officially on the road. We have managed to reduce our life to 3 U-Boxes and 15' Truck. Had to get creative with some lumber to get it on the trailer but it's there (yes it is strapped down pics were from before)

Lookout Mars Hill here we come!!!!

Ps. If you hear anything about a Jeep fall off a trailer on 95 it wasn't me, you can't prove anything.

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Hell yeah!!
That's a beautiful patch of woods.
Welcome to the Carolinas :beer:
 
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So dicking around today at the property I decided to flex the jeep out on a dirt pile. Now I know I still need shocks and an anti wrap and bump stops.....but I think the rear springs are way to soft. They are 24x32 1200lbs Dakota springs . I started looking at other options and came up with either heavier Dakota spring, or slightly shorter and heavier 24-1/8×30-7/8 and 1800-2200lbs or Ford F150 that are 25x31 and 1350-2450lbs.

What say you?
 
Monkeynono said:
View attachment 331894 View attachment 331895 So dicking around today at the property I decided to flex the jeep out on a dirt pile. Now I know I still need shocks and an anti wrap and bump stops.....but I think the rear springs are way to soft. They are 24x32 1200lbs Dakota springs . I started looking at other options and came up with either heavier Dakota spring, or slightly shorter and heavier 24-1/8×30-7/8 and 1800-2200lbs or Ford F150 that are 25x31 and 1350-2450lbs.

What say you?
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Older half ton Dodge rear springs would probably work. Off the top of my head, they're 52" eye to eye and around a 3-4" offset centerpin.
Or you could also just throw in an add a leaf.
 
Monkeynono said:
View attachment 331894 View attachment 331895 So dicking around today at the property I decided to flex the jeep out on a dirt pile. Now I know I still need shocks and an anti wrap and bump stops.....but I think the rear springs are way to soft. They are 24x32 1200lbs Dakota springs . I started looking at other options and came up with either heavier Dakota spring, or slightly shorter and heavier 24-1/8×30-7/8 and 1800-2200lbs or Ford F150 that are 25x31 and 1350-2450lbs.

What say you?
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I’m no expert but taking springs that far negative might be asking for frequent broken springs. Unless they are high dollar off-road springs. Just an observation as I am no leaf spring expert.


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NickMaul said:
I’m no expert but taking springs that far negative might be asking for frequent broken springs. Unless they are high dollar off-road springs. Just an observation as I am no leaf spring expert.


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Yeah, they aren't supposed to do that.... I still have to put the bump stops on. This was just a field test.
 
You been working on this thing much?
 
Monkeynono said:
Not a lick. It's at at my land but there is nothing there but forest. Been dealing with down trees, and unloading Uhauls and looking for work/ possible change in career.
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If you need a hand, never hesitate to call me. I like road trips. Ate-oh-tree, five-too-won, nine zero ate sicks.
:driver:
 
So today I added some springs to the rears to try and stiffen them up. I to the main spring, 3rd down and overload from a set I had for a Tahoe. The rate is much better but as you can see I have another issue. The main is just too soft (Tahoe wasn't long enough to reach the eye)

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Shitshow has been relegated to yard work. Haven't gotten anything done on it but it does well for pulling logs and brush.

Also, any recommendations for a transfer case parking brake? With the steep as driveway it gets a little sketchy.

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Monkeynono said:
Shitshow has been relegated to yard work. Haven't gotten anything done on it but it does well for pulling logs and brush.

Also, any recommendations for a transfer case parking brake? With the steep as driveway it gets a little sketchy.

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You're best bet is probably to source some E-brake calipers for your 14 bolt. @GubNi There is a case brake for 205s out there. Some can be pieced together with junkyard parts or bought as a kit. It does eat up a lot of room and with short wheelbase vehicles, it's a challenge to make room for it. NP205 Park Brake Kit-PBK15-410
 
Come to think of it, since you're comfortable with building your own brake lines, hydraulic cutting brakes or line locks would be another remedy. Amazon product ASIN B01N9VOQTJYou'd just have to plumb it inline with the existing system somewhere accessible in the cab.
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