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by DefiantSD
Thu Mar 29, 2012 4:51 pm
Forum: Projects and Build-Ups
Topic: axle help
Replies: 4
Views: 3572

I'm not trying to rain on your parade, I love a good fab project as much as the next guy and have been known to take on a few of those "WTF" projects myself. But, I have to say, this brings to mind the old adage: just because you can, doesn't mean you should... What's your attraction to t...
by DefiantSD
Wed Mar 28, 2012 8:34 pm
Forum: Projects and Build-Ups
Topic: axle help
Replies: 4
Views: 3572

axle help

Hey guys, im going to be starting a huge project this weekend, im going to be fabing a 4 link front n rear with coil shocks, but i have a brand new dana 44 for a JK "Rear" im going to try to convert to a front axle. I have never done this before so any input on the best was to do this woul...
by DefiantSD
Wed Mar 28, 2012 8:29 pm
Forum: General BS Area
Topic: YJ half doors
Replies: 4
Views: 2575

what kind of half doors? hard, soft, or tube? and do they some with the windows? in good condition?
by DefiantSD
Fri Mar 23, 2012 12:03 pm
Forum: General BS Area
Topic: Soft top
Replies: 3
Views: 2472

soft top for what? TJ,YJ?

And if u have a hard top for a YJ i may be interested if you havent sold it
by DefiantSD
Mon Mar 19, 2012 7:11 pm
Forum: Projects and Build-Ups
Topic: tube fender build up
Replies: 7
Views: 7530

Its C&C fabrications. here are some pics all done. Well havent put the sliders back on yet. When i buy the 35's they should fit the front nice. BEFORE http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h479/SDrider21/jeep346.jpg AFTER http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h479/SDrider21/jeep2016.jpg http://i1111...
by DefiantSD
Sun Mar 11, 2012 7:21 pm
Forum: Projects and Build-Ups
Topic: tube fender build up
Replies: 7
Views: 7530

Tube fenders are EASY to build, I've never owned a Jeep and I've built a set Laughing Chalk this up as a learning experience and next time remember that there are several tube benders on this board and the owners of such like beer. Wink yeah, ill defidently chalk it up to that, i didnt wana put any...
by DefiantSD
Sun Mar 11, 2012 5:49 pm
Forum: Projects and Build-Ups
Topic: tube fender build up
Replies: 7
Views: 7530

HAHA yeah so!?!?

lol it wasnt THE CHEAPEST!!! quality steel, just poorly executed from ccf.

lol and i did see cheaper!! :evil:
by DefiantSD
Sun Mar 11, 2012 4:59 pm
Forum: Projects and Build-Ups
Topic: tube fender build up
Replies: 7
Views: 7530

tube fender build up

Hey just got my second set of tube fenders from ccf, not impressed. it is good quality steel and pieces but while putting them together i encountered many problems. They didnt send all the correct pieces and i had to make 1 full set out of 2. They did not send cutting or welding instructions. So aft...
by DefiantSD
Mon Mar 05, 2012 4:27 pm
Forum: For Sale and Wanted
Topic: Jeep Tube fenders noflair.
Replies: 8
Views: 4306

ok just looked up the specs on the tube fenders, Yes they will Fit a TJ,YJ,and CJ
by DefiantSD
Sun Mar 04, 2012 7:41 pm
Forum: General BS Area
Topic: Ive decided...
Replies: 4
Views: 2508

Ive decided...

Hey guys, Thanks for all the info, and input on my jeep. Ive decided that im going to run with the detroit locker, tube front fenders, air compressor. I now am only stuck with one problem my tires, I currently have Mickey Thompson Baja Claws, 2 with good tread and 3 with almost no tread. They have b...
by DefiantSD
Sun Mar 04, 2012 3:44 pm
Forum: For Sale and Wanted
Topic: Jeep Tube fenders noflair.
Replies: 8
Views: 4306

There still up for sale.

@lance Not sure if they will fit a TJ.

give me a text is ya want them, 619-885-0061
by DefiantSD
Sat Mar 03, 2012 7:54 pm
Forum: General BS Area
Topic: Lockers
Replies: 14
Views: 6757

hmm i appreciate all the feed back and info. its been very helpful. For now im just gonna get a locker for the 8.8 i have been looking at the eaton or detroit. still gonna look around tho. and then i wana get rid of my 33's and put on 35. so im looking for larger springs. n shocks. Then just gonna r...
by DefiantSD
Sat Mar 03, 2012 7:14 pm
Forum: For Sale and Wanted
Topic: Jeep Tube fenders noflair.
Replies: 8
Views: 4306

Jeep Tube fenders noflair.

Hey, Got my tube fenders yesturday but i ordered the ones with a 3' flair and not ones with a no flair. so there sending me the correct ones and im gonna sell this one. Its a DIY kit got it from ccs. make me a offer
by DefiantSD
Fri Mar 02, 2012 7:42 pm
Forum: General BS Area
Topic: Lockers
Replies: 14
Views: 6757

Full width is nice most of the time but can really suck others. If I was you I'd aim at either a waggy 44 front or F150 44. The Ford is wider at 65" if I recall correctly so its a nice tradeoff. Swapping a set of xj leafs in backwards will kick the axle back 3" all on their own with nothi...
by DefiantSD
Fri Mar 02, 2012 7:03 pm
Forum: General BS Area
Topic: Lockers
Replies: 14
Views: 6757

hmm im gonna have to ask my dad where he got the drive shaft for his dodge dart lenghtened, see what its gonna cost. yeah im not worried about the backlash or anything i installed the 4:11 i have, just wasnt sure if it would fit the locker. this project is starting to sound like a mission now, haha ...
by DefiantSD
Fri Mar 02, 2012 6:41 pm
Forum: For Sale and Wanted
Topic: selling ford 8.8 buying dana 44.
Replies: 3
Views: 2294

yes indeed, i now realize that it would be a downgrade to swap. not sure what spline it is im hoping its a 31, but i am pulling it apart to find out so i can order a detroit locker. so since this i am selling a brand new JK dana 44 disk brakes with detroit locker never been ran. Its my dads hes boug...
by DefiantSD
Fri Mar 02, 2012 6:33 pm
Forum: General BS Area
Topic: Lockers
Replies: 14
Views: 6757

thanks for the info, it was very helpful. as far as the install goes i THINK i should be able to run through it with little to no problems, I was just wondering if i reuse the old ring and pinion or have to get new ones? :bobo :bobo :bobo Also I brought some 1/4 inch steel home from work today, was ...
by DefiantSD
Fri Mar 02, 2012 4:54 pm
Forum: General BS Area
Topic: Lockers
Replies: 14
Views: 6757

Lockers

hey guys,

looking into getting a locker for my 8.8 not sure in the difference between them, looking to spend between 3-4 hundred and had my eye on the detroit style or the spartan. any input or suggestions would be helpful! thanks.
by DefiantSD
Sat Feb 25, 2012 7:55 pm
Forum: For Sale and Wanted
Topic: selling ford 8.8 buying dana 44.
Replies: 3
Views: 2294

selling ford 8.8 buying dana 44.

im selling my ford 8.8 outta my YJ 4:11 gears no locker. ran it for about 3 years no problems. make me a offer.


Just got a dana 44 for a JK im gonna throw into my YJ, Its 59in from flange to flange im looking for a dana 44 front same width 4:11 gears. if anyboady has one for sale.
by DefiantSD
Mon Feb 20, 2012 11:06 am
Forum: Projects and Build-Ups
Topic: One piece axle swap in vacuum disconnect D30
Replies: 11
Views: 7955

thats awesome! so then does that mean you were able to do away with the vacume?
by DefiantSD
Mon Feb 20, 2012 10:57 am
Forum: Introduction Area for the Newbies
Topic: Wana Play?
Replies: 5
Views: 4048

Thanks for the warm welcome guys, I hope to have my tube fenders tone and get my two new baja claws in the next 2-3 weeks.

@TJTara what would you like to know about the 8.8? i take it you are still running the d35 since your thinking about a upgrade.
by DefiantSD
Mon Feb 20, 2012 10:28 am
Forum: General BS Area
Topic: Death Wobble
Replies: 11
Views: 5492

ive actually experienced this before in my dads 2006 wrangler TJ, but after tinkering around with the whole front end i linked the problem to his shitty les schwab tires and rims, after sending it back to les schwab to get the rims and tired reballanced it stopped the problem for a few months. he ta...
by DefiantSD
Sun Feb 19, 2012 9:49 am
Forum: Introduction Area for the Newbies
Topic: Wana Play?
Replies: 5
Views: 4048

Wana Play?

Hey, whats up guys. ive lived in tri cities for about 2 years now and my jeep has just been sitting around. looking to get out and go wheeling again. some info on my rig : 93 jeep YJ, about a 5.5 lift 33 baja claws, ford 8.8, redid the whole drive line stock motor, roll cage, quick disconnects, and ...

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