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<blockquote data-quote="RyanFelish" data-source="post: 1085829" data-attributes="member: 20930"><p>Currie rear axle showed up.</p><p></p><p>I went 80" WMS. ARB Locker, 4.88 Gears.</p><p></p><p>Its big..</p><p></p><p><img src="https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/17498442_10206188777558721_3625248083122548868_n.jpg?oh=abd3e5eb08bdf06b2e5a217435ee276c&oe=5962CBAE" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>And Sexy</p><p></p><p><img src="https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/17499033_10206211902856839_3044492087948185585_n.jpg?oh=8d56182e6c3a89bc990b25d5bad06c58&oe=5995AE80" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>It sucks having to cut through it for U bolts when I know links are in the future (After Cage and S/C)</p><p></p><p><img src="https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/17796569_10206241534597614_7358740785094610952_n.jpg?oh=afca1c4bcf4add016316a6c4f025f1f0&oe=599AD9AA" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>Now that I was able to cycle suspension I decided a small frame notch was probably worth the work. Gained probably an inch of up travel, and like they say, every inch counts.</p><p></p><p><img src="https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/17796718_10206241534677616_893037629145712604_n.jpg?oh=77adf2c0ea947ba6fbcfd44b1d5a3902&oe=595A3731" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/17425850_10206241534797619_5680850799118315055_n.jpg?oh=be266aaf9a533f7eb1b5ce83bb934724&oe=5995B62A" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>Also got the center of my new brake rotors bored out to fit the new full floater.</p><p></p><p><img src="https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/17800246_10206241535077626_24481065410178256_n.jpg?oh=6d0de700f1dcc5290575aacfd4496111&oe=59999FAE" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>Installed the new RCV axles into my stock front CV's</p><p></p><p><img src="https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/17630150_10206186646665450_7228065935838901313_n.jpg?oh=497d21313e8a077189e8495cf8f3f853&oe=59548676" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>Then I buttoned up some of the wiring and air lines, and had some buddies help me put the bed back on. It was difficult for me to decide where I want to mount my bump stops without having the bed on. Due to the increased up travel, and a 4" stroke 2.5 bump, I either need to keep them close to the frame and pop them through the bed, or extend them out so they are deep enough in the fender that I can still service them. The axle is wide enough to have lots of options. I decided to go through the bed and keep them close to the frame. They will be hitting right between the U bolts. I will get those pictures up next time.</p><p></p><p>For now, here is one with the bed set back on. Honestly for how nice the fiberglass fenders seem to go on, I expected the body lines to be closer than they are. Looks like I will need to work with these some more in the future, however my only priority currently is getting this thing drivable again. I can chase 1/2" body gaps later when I have time to start considering paint or wrap options.</p><p></p><p><img src="https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/17796084_10206232283566344_8169742706044340724_n.jpg?oh=9d76d24ca6fd16a74c7559d03731ea0a&oe=5992D238" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p></p><p>Update:</p><p></p><p><img src="https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/18119376_10206378789388898_6651170963982413420_n.jpg?oh=0c286219e6201381599b2dc473aeec42&oe=598E121F" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>Looks like these fenders won't work. These are the fiberwerx, I bought when my plan was to go Brenthal. Wider kit needs wider fenders, you can see how high the suspension will go, without the tire being able to tuck the fiberglass will be destroyed. Also had to do away with stock windshield washer fluid tank which is standard.</p><p></p><p><img src="https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/18119075_10206378789428899_3599416169389121542_n.jpg?oh=7d6470fab09b8929e08dbddaa3024aa3&oe=59788B04" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/18119075_10206378789428899_3599416169389121542_n.jpg?oh=7d6470fab09b8929e08dbddaa3024aa3&oe=59788B04" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p></p><p>For wire routing, I welded 1/4" bolts to the spindle and upper arm. This allows me to secure the speed sensor using insulated clamps. For the IWE lines, I cut them where they are by the frame and used some 5mm air tube to connect to the stock double line. This is more flexible than the stock hard line, less chance of breaking. I think a project in the future will be to replace all the stock line with this type of air line. Unless I go IWE eliminators but I really prefer the axle to not have to spin when in 2wd.</p><p></p><p>I also got the camber set, quick tip, every half turn on the upper heims equates to about .1 of a degree in camber. Knowing this gets you really close the first attempt.</p><p></p><p><img src="https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/18058190_10206378788708881_8324444856539852643_n.jpg?oh=83f0289f52ceec20a1e5e06256771432&oe=59801D99" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>Also. front brake bolts need to be shortened.</p><p></p><p><img src="https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/18157784_10206378788828884_3645643191078464802_n.jpg?oh=54352634cb4cc51d1b412c3f9be1b01b&oe=598CE712" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>Made some progress on the rear also!</p><p></p><p><img src="https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/18057730_10206378788868885_2348794417751383581_n.jpg?oh=abc39389abb7189758c6e9a37b909c2f&oe=597CA739" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/18118438_10206378788748882_5100838888845240463_n.jpg?oh=5b7217f7b91adfa3ef691b8274bb0d25&oe=598C193F" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/17799075_10206266435220114_6662458493570255064_n.jpg?oh=662414f56eef0a32b16912377e48984e&oe=597E8626" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/17799981_10206266435180113_8201755011802235329_n.jpg?oh=291e8dc0556fc3bd105d654267521fa5&oe=5990A4C3" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/17862700_10206266435060110_3865088948859401098_n.jpg?oh=3b31ea5f0a87622c472c66c492d9ae04&oe=5982E574" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="RyanFelish, post: 1085829, member: 20930"] Currie rear axle showed up. I went 80" WMS. ARB Locker, 4.88 Gears. Its big.. [IMG]https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/17498442_10206188777558721_3625248083122548868_n.jpg?oh=abd3e5eb08bdf06b2e5a217435ee276c&oe=5962CBAE[/IMG] And Sexy [IMG]https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/17499033_10206211902856839_3044492087948185585_n.jpg?oh=8d56182e6c3a89bc990b25d5bad06c58&oe=5995AE80[/IMG] It sucks having to cut through it for U bolts when I know links are in the future (After Cage and S/C) [IMG]https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/17796569_10206241534597614_7358740785094610952_n.jpg?oh=afca1c4bcf4add016316a6c4f025f1f0&oe=599AD9AA[/IMG] Now that I was able to cycle suspension I decided a small frame notch was probably worth the work. Gained probably an inch of up travel, and like they say, every inch counts. [IMG]https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/17796718_10206241534677616_893037629145712604_n.jpg?oh=77adf2c0ea947ba6fbcfd44b1d5a3902&oe=595A3731[/IMG] [IMG]https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/17425850_10206241534797619_5680850799118315055_n.jpg?oh=be266aaf9a533f7eb1b5ce83bb934724&oe=5995B62A[/IMG] Also got the center of my new brake rotors bored out to fit the new full floater. [IMG]https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/17800246_10206241535077626_24481065410178256_n.jpg?oh=6d0de700f1dcc5290575aacfd4496111&oe=59999FAE[/IMG] Installed the new RCV axles into my stock front CV's [IMG]https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/17630150_10206186646665450_7228065935838901313_n.jpg?oh=497d21313e8a077189e8495cf8f3f853&oe=59548676[/IMG] Then I buttoned up some of the wiring and air lines, and had some buddies help me put the bed back on. It was difficult for me to decide where I want to mount my bump stops without having the bed on. Due to the increased up travel, and a 4" stroke 2.5 bump, I either need to keep them close to the frame and pop them through the bed, or extend them out so they are deep enough in the fender that I can still service them. The axle is wide enough to have lots of options. I decided to go through the bed and keep them close to the frame. They will be hitting right between the U bolts. I will get those pictures up next time. For now, here is one with the bed set back on. Honestly for how nice the fiberglass fenders seem to go on, I expected the body lines to be closer than they are. Looks like I will need to work with these some more in the future, however my only priority currently is getting this thing drivable again. I can chase 1/2" body gaps later when I have time to start considering paint or wrap options. [IMG]https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/17796084_10206232283566344_8169742706044340724_n.jpg?oh=9d76d24ca6fd16a74c7559d03731ea0a&oe=5992D238[/IMG] Update: [IMG]https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/18119376_10206378789388898_6651170963982413420_n.jpg?oh=0c286219e6201381599b2dc473aeec42&oe=598E121F[/IMG] Looks like these fenders won't work. These are the fiberwerx, I bought when my plan was to go Brenthal. Wider kit needs wider fenders, you can see how high the suspension will go, without the tire being able to tuck the fiberglass will be destroyed. Also had to do away with stock windshield washer fluid tank which is standard. [IMG]https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/18119075_10206378789428899_3599416169389121542_n.jpg?oh=7d6470fab09b8929e08dbddaa3024aa3&oe=59788B04[/IMG] [IMG]https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/18119075_10206378789428899_3599416169389121542_n.jpg?oh=7d6470fab09b8929e08dbddaa3024aa3&oe=59788B04[/IMG] For wire routing, I welded 1/4" bolts to the spindle and upper arm. This allows me to secure the speed sensor using insulated clamps. For the IWE lines, I cut them where they are by the frame and used some 5mm air tube to connect to the stock double line. This is more flexible than the stock hard line, less chance of breaking. I think a project in the future will be to replace all the stock line with this type of air line. Unless I go IWE eliminators but I really prefer the axle to not have to spin when in 2wd. I also got the camber set, quick tip, every half turn on the upper heims equates to about .1 of a degree in camber. Knowing this gets you really close the first attempt. [IMG]https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/18058190_10206378788708881_8324444856539852643_n.jpg?oh=83f0289f52ceec20a1e5e06256771432&oe=59801D99[/IMG] Also. front brake bolts need to be shortened. [IMG]https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/18157784_10206378788828884_3645643191078464802_n.jpg?oh=54352634cb4cc51d1b412c3f9be1b01b&oe=598CE712[/IMG] Made some progress on the rear also! [IMG]https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/18057730_10206378788868885_2348794417751383581_n.jpg?oh=abc39389abb7189758c6e9a37b909c2f&oe=597CA739[/IMG] [IMG]https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/18118438_10206378788748882_5100838888845240463_n.jpg?oh=5b7217f7b91adfa3ef691b8274bb0d25&oe=598C193F[/IMG] [IMG]https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/17799075_10206266435220114_6662458493570255064_n.jpg?oh=662414f56eef0a32b16912377e48984e&oe=597E8626[/IMG] [IMG]https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/17799981_10206266435180113_8201755011802235329_n.jpg?oh=291e8dc0556fc3bd105d654267521fa5&oe=5990A4C3[/IMG] [IMG]https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/17862700_10206266435060110_3865088948859401098_n.jpg?oh=3b31ea5f0a87622c472c66c492d9ae04&oe=5982E574[/IMG] [/QUOTE]
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