OldGreen wrote:He was being sarcastic. . .but yes.
By way of observation, this project was initially intended to be pretty simple:
Update some springs, fix the floors and done.
Then the drivetrain complicated it. And the goofy spring mounts. . .and, and, and. . .
Sounds like it has turned into a typical Jeep project.
Please keep your comments to the tech and your observations without the attitude. I'd like to see this thread keep going until Dale has a finished product.
There is GREAT information coming out that could not only help Dale, but also assist others down the road. Carry on.
Exactly, the goal here was simple. And just because there are a few snags it doesn't mean that I to use that excuse to completely rebuild the truck.
I think it will do exactly what I want with some new springs and some simple spring perch moving. Guess I needed a better picture that that one I posted. I believe that pic already hs some body lift, and the trans already pushes up through the floor and into the
dash.
And like I've said more than once.... I plan to get rid of as much as the body lift as possible. There are engine fitment considerations as well. If I can get by with 1" of body lift I'll be happy. My TJ with a 1" body lift hasn't killed me yet.
Wrench wrote:+1
I really like this build! Those J-trucks were built pretty stout, it'll make a great tow rig!
Dale,
I dont think the Chevy spring mount locations will cause such a big difference in stability as you think. I have had a few Chevy's with this front axle and they are plenty stable withoutthe sway bar, and especially if they have a stiffer spring than the stock soft ones.
No, I agree with that. White Trash started the hyperbole war, I was just continuing on in the grand tradition of peak putters forum build threads.
I want to build a safe reliable no frills tow rig and get it out of the garage as soon as possible. It doesn't have to turn on a dime, and it doesn't have to ride like some super smooth 80's lincoln luxury wagon.
I'll save my extra time for figuring out the interior, body, AC, wiring.... I'm always busy with work, and have another jeep that doesn't get wheeled enough as it is. Overthinking is actually a good thing, looking at the complete system and the challenges that need to be met can save a lot of headaches. Otherwise, the simple little changes & fixes add up and the project doesn't even move for years.....