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Title: YJ front wheelbase stretch
Post by: RatherBeJeeping on March 05, 2011, 09:44:40 AM

without moving the mounts I have moved my front axle 4-5" forward so far.
I'm running 87 4 Runner rear leafs with the overload removed with a couple of extra leafs thrown in for good measure (taken from a sagged Alcan set of springs). I put on some boomerang shackles on the front to let the springs lay flatter and might throw some rollers on the front for the rocks if it becomes an issue.
And just for Scott.... pictures  :dance: :dance: :dance:(http://www.trailchasers.com/forum/phpBB3/download/file.php?id=786&mode=view)
(http://www.trailchasers.com/forum/phpBB3/download/file.php?id=787&mode=view)

Title: Re: YJ front wheelbase stretch
Post by: FourbangerYJ on March 05, 2011, 10:16:26 AM

 :twofingers:  :lol:

More PICS.  :wall:

Title: Re: YJ front wheelbase stretch
Post by: RatherBeJeeping on March 05, 2011, 11:20:14 AM

Need to mod the shock mounts a little (you can see how much they moved forward in the 2 pics) and drive it a bit to check the steering. WJ cross over has the TRE at the pitman arm swinging back so I might have to put it in a press and straighten it a bit.  Might do the 1" shift forward on the PS box too, but not sure yet.

Once it's all buttoned up and working I'll get you some more pics-

Title: Re: YJ front wheelbase stretch
Post by: FourbangerYJ on March 05, 2011, 02:08:50 PM

Nice wheels... did you get those from Jeffy?  :wall:

The steering correction would be interesting. Maybe an Astro van box since the pitman are goes towards the rear VS. towards the front.

Title: Re: YJ front wheelbase stretch
Post by: RatherBeJeeping on March 05, 2011, 04:00:45 PM

 :twofingers:  Got them for Justin's Jeep while in Minot.
The Astro mod is good for 6" and more of stretch on the front, I could drill another set of center pin holes in the perches and go another inch but that's just not something I feel like doing.  I'll start with it as it is and see how it drives this week before I have to run to Texas.

Title: Re: YJ front wheelbase stretch
Post by: Jeffy on March 05, 2011, 05:53:06 PM

Quote from: FourbangerYJ on March 05, 2011, 02:08:50 PM

Nice wheels... did you get those from Jeffy?  :wall:

The steering correction would be interesting. Maybe an Astro van box since the pitman are goes towards the rear VS. towards the front.

Those are more like 90's wheels.  Mine are 80's and they rock!  They're great on Camaro's as well.

Title: Re: YJ front wheelbase stretch
Post by: RatherBeJeeping on March 06, 2011, 11:50:37 AM

Won't be any bending the TRE, looks cast.  I should have the shocks on it Wednesday and taking it for a test drive.

Title: Re: YJ front wheelbase stretch
Post by: Jeffy on March 06, 2011, 01:59:53 PM

How close is the draglink to the tierod?  Or did you move the deaglink to the other side of the tie-rod?

IIRC, Curt H, of MMR/Revolver Shackle fame used National Springs leafs with the pins drilled 4.5" out on his old YJ.

Title: Re: YJ front wheelbase stretch
Post by: RatherBeJeeping on March 06, 2011, 02:49:55 PM

I run a WJ knuckle and cross over steering- they'll never get close  ???

Right now my pitman arm TRE is a couple inches further back then where the TRE is on the knuckle, that's all