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Looking forward to the weekend. Need to deep clean the engine bay and continue cutting all the old brackets off the frame.
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A YJ with an LS on Coilovers & Spidertrax Axles
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A few parts to stretch the rear arrived today from Motobilt. A rear weld on bumper with recovery points and leaf spring shackle hangers, frame tie ins, and rear shackles.
I waited until their black Friday sale which shaved a little over $60 off of it.
The motobilt stretch “kit” will be welded to the most rear part of the frame. There is a factory crossmember there which can be removed if so desired. I will likely remove it and replace it with some DOM tube, if space allows, then have the rear kit welded on.
The kit comes with frame tie ins that are welded in place on each outside frame rails.
The kit stretches the rear a full 6 inches with XJ springs or 4 inches dependent upon the case of certain offset springs that Jeep has used under other models. I have some doubts that I will be able to run a full 6 inches of stretch while still using a under tub fuel tank, even with the stretch tank I purchased from Genright. Time will tell and I will find out during mock up, with the goal of getting the Spidertrax axle as far back as I possible can while keeping the tank under there.
A pair of Genright axle shock mounts for the Spidertrax axle also arrived today.
I waited until their black Friday sale which shaved a little over $60 off of it.
The motobilt stretch “kit” will be welded to the most rear part of the frame. There is a factory crossmember there which can be removed if so desired. I will likely remove it and replace it with some DOM tube, if space allows, then have the rear kit welded on.
The kit comes with frame tie ins that are welded in place on each outside frame rails.
The kit stretches the rear a full 6 inches with XJ springs or 4 inches dependent upon the case of certain offset springs that Jeep has used under other models. I have some doubts that I will be able to run a full 6 inches of stretch while still using a under tub fuel tank, even with the stretch tank I purchased from Genright. Time will tell and I will find out during mock up, with the goal of getting the Spidertrax axle as far back as I possible can while keeping the tank under there.
Wheelbase Stretch Kit for Jeep YJ
The Motobilt Jeep Wrangler YJ Wheelbase Stretch Kit is a great way to move your rear axle back roughly 6 inches. The Motobilt Jeep Wrangler Wheelbase Stretch Kit is designed to use Jeep XJ rear leaf springs on the rear of your Jeep YJ (1987-1995). Installing this kit moves the rear axle back...
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A pair of Genright axle shock mounts for the Spidertrax axle also arrived today.
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I have gotten several inquires about the KC Cyclones dome light mount. Here are the details.
https://cutlessdesigns.com/store.
Offered for 2”, 1.75”, and 1.5” tubes. The new ones going forward will be anodized gloss black as seen in some of the photos for a really clean finish.
As mentioned earlier in this thread they are 6061 Aluminum and accept the KC branded Cyclone lights.
https://cutlessdesigns.com/store.
Offered for 2”, 1.75”, and 1.5” tubes. The new ones going forward will be anodized gloss black as seen in some of the photos for a really clean finish.
As mentioned earlier in this thread they are 6061 Aluminum and accept the KC branded Cyclone lights.
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Started the cleaning process yesterday on one of my GenRight stretch tanks that I never cleaned. The tank was purchased used and has a bunch of spray paint on it and adhesive from some kind of tape that's been baked on.
Using ScotchBrite, WD-40, and a some elbow grease to achieve a clean brushed finish.
The photos below were taken after about 30 mins of work. I have some of work ahead of me tomorrow.
Using ScotchBrite, WD-40, and a some elbow grease to achieve a clean brushed finish.
The photos below were taken after about 30 mins of work. I have some of work ahead of me tomorrow.
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Can you give a rating of the cyclones and their brightness in the cab? I would like some useful extra light, but not insanely bright that makes them uncomfortable to use. Also, the main hoop on the stock YJ roller seems to be about 3" thick. For obvious reasons, that's the only place I'd really want one of these...do you know of any options to mount to a bigger than 2" tube?
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The diffused lens version helps with the sheer brightness. Spreads the light out a little bit in comparison to the clear lens option.
For factory rollbar fitment you have a few options, my first suggestion is the factory or factory clone version of the late model TJ speaker pods. They contain dome lights, speakers, and mount to the factory roll bars. I plan on buying some of these for the YJ in the future.
Vertically Driven Products 794001 Supreme Overhead Sound Pods for 87-06 Jeep Wrangler YJ, TJ & Unlimited
Vertically Driven Products has added a new high to overhead sound with these new overhead sound wedges! Sold in pairs, sound wedges come with a pair of pre-wired 5.25" high-output speakers and a dome/map light.
Another option is the Baja Design dome light. I dont have any first hand expeierence with it, it looks pretty bright and doesn't appear to have a diffused lens.
LED Dome Light with Switch - Universal - Baja Designs - Off-Road LED & Laser Lights | Automotive, Jeep, Truck, UTV, ADV, Dirtbike
These LED Dome Lights w/ Switch are waterproof and can be mounted virtually anywhere all that is needed is 12-volt power. They also have a 360-degree optic to illuminate your cab, engine bay, wheel wells or anywhere else you need a super bright, super smooth light! Shop now through Baja Designs...
www.bajadesigns.com
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The build plans have completely changed direction. Leaf springs are no longer being considered for this build.
In an effort to get the most wheelbase I can for a tire in the 38-40” range, I won’t be able to get the wheelbase where I want with leafs.
Going with 2.0 or 2.5 coilovers and links, I can put the wheelbase exactly where I want it with respects to packaging it all to work together.
In an effort to get the most wheelbase I can for a tire in the 38-40” range, I won’t be able to get the wheelbase where I want with leafs.
Going with 2.0 or 2.5 coilovers and links, I can put the wheelbase exactly where I want it with respects to packaging it all to work together.
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I did interior lighting on mine with a cheap light from Wamart mounted on the front of my Tuffy console.
Additionally added some after-market through hole LEDs to illuminate behind the seats, works awesome.
Additionally added some after-market through hole LEDs to illuminate behind the seats, works awesome.
At least I know there are people out there with more money into their Jeeps than I have into mine 
Makes explaining it to my wife at least somewhat easier
Makes explaining it to my wife at least somewhat easier
Wish I could go where Plugs is headed, but I'm already headed down the rabbit hole with a failed D35.
The D489 arrives tomorrow and now I have to build the D30 to match.
KISS (Keep It Simple Stupid) WAS my plan, apparently she had other plans. (They always do)
The D489 arrives tomorrow and now I have to build the D30 to match.
KISS (Keep It Simple Stupid) WAS my plan, apparently she had other plans. (They always do)
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Yea it really brings you back to reality when you start adding it all up.At least I know there are people out there with more money into their Jeeps than I have into mine
Makes explaining it to my wife at least somewhat easier
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Would love to have a 44 in front, but Toooo much $$$ and I just don't need it.
Wheeled a Spicer 25 for 10 years and didn't start breaking it until the four speed went in.
7:1 first gear was an indiscriminate destroyer, but it never broke a ring and pinion.
Wheeled a Spicer 25 for 10 years and didn't start breaking it until the four speed went in.
7:1 first gear was an indiscriminate destroyer, but it never broke a ring and pinion.
And then when you see one that is built to the gills for 40-50k, all of a sudden you realize how good of a deal that actually is.
I have a "To Do" list in a spreadsheet with all the numbers and the dates they Became "To Done".
It also has a "Stuff I Wasted Money On" list, that's the one gives me heartburn.
It also has a "Stuff I Wasted Money On" list, that's the one gives me heartburn.