Moving axle forward 3 inches...done but have problem

[CaptainInsano]

I moved my front axle forward 3 inches to get clearance from the firewall. This all went fine and dandy, moved the hangers forward, welded em on and a few grade 8 bolts on each. Looks killer with the tires moved forward, will wheel a lot nicer...

However my steering geometry is now really screwed up. I have that homemade inverted-t setup and its not inline anymore, but even worse is now my pitman arm is directly over the ubolt plate. What you guys do that have moved the axle forward like this? I was thinking of just getting one of those big bump stops so it can't hit it.

[jays68yak]

I have 2 inches of up travel, no prob. :2thumbs:

[CaptainInsano]

I have 2 inches of up travel, no prob. :2thumbs:

2 inches before collision? Are you running bump stops, I'm not. but I guess I'll have to now, at least on that side.

[jays68yak]

umm not really its called thats where the shock stops. :unsure:

[k5krushert1]

id get some 3/4 ton axles at least and find a old d44 with flattops have then machined and tapped and get a crossover set up or make one

[CaptainInsano]

id get some 3/4 ton axles at least and find a old d44 with flattops have then machined and tapped and get a crossover set up or make one

that costs money, and I'm a cheap ass, actually just prefer to build all my own shit, worked so far. you can check it out at moon rocks this spring :)

I got it worked out today actually, only thing left is to put in a bump stop and it will work fine. Not gonna do the full hydro right now, I'd like to keep the steering while motor off insurance for now.

[stunnin650]

all the hydro set ups i've worked on in fork lifts loaders backhoes, with the motor off u still have steering u just have to he man to turn the wheel alot

[jays68yak]

I had to heman the crap out of mine when I was getting towed back this last outing.

[k5krushert1]

id get some 3/4 ton axles at least and find a old d44 with flattops have then machined and tapped and get a crossover set up or make one

that costs money, and I'm a cheap ass, actually just prefer to build all my own shit, worked so far. you can check it out at moon rocks this spring :)

I got it worked out today actually, only thing left is to put in a bump stop and it will work fine. Not gonna do the full hydro right now, I'd like to keep the steering while motor off insurance for now.



dude we should wheel when youre up here im like 30 minutes from moonrocks and im a cheap ass too man i know where youre coming from i just bought a sammy that im cuttin that $hit outta should have it wheeling buy spring. just cut the top off today its full convertable now :D

[CaptainInsano]

id get some 3/4 ton axles at least and find a old d44 with flattops have then machined and tapped and get a crossover set up or make one

that costs money, and I'm a cheap ass, actually just prefer to build all my own shit, worked so far. you can check it out at moon rocks this spring :)

I got it worked out today actually, only thing left is to put in a bump stop and it will work fine. Not gonna do the full hydro right now, I'd like to keep the steering while motor off insurance for now.



dude we should wheel when youre up here im like 30 minutes from moonrocks and im a cheap ass too man i know where youre coming from i just bought a sammy that im cuttin that $hit outta should have it wheeling buy spring. just cut the top off today its full convertable now :D

No sweat, I was planning on lettin you know when we were on our way. PaloAltoK5 (Art) will be coming too. Maybe John in his beat little Yota, and Jim in his Scout, and anyone else who feels like making the 5 hour treck across the sierras to get there. :2thumbs:

I still have some serious wrenchin to finish and buy a trailer before I can make the trip. Shooting for March or April.

--Mark