Time for Tons

[Harrison]

This weekend will be my first time out with them. I have high expectations, we'll see if they live up to them. (I think they will.)

The guy I got them from was running them on 16x7 TJ Rubicon rims and said he broke a wheel smashing the tire into a stump (at low speed) with 5lbs in them. And the bead didn't break, just the wheel...

If you are close to ordering, call 4wp and ask if they are in stock. These were on national backorder until the begining of August when I tried to order in July. No idea if they still are, but I'm always weary of those estimated dates. Just talked to someone else this weekend who wanted to order some 40s and found them backordered, too.

[wnyjpgy]

Thanks for the info.

Are those the older factory ford alcoa wheels?

[Harrison]

Yep, pre-superduty F250 wheels

[Harrison]

Few little things I need to tend to. I'd like it to be something I can feel ok driving a 30min radius. Doesn't need much to get there.

Transfercase needs a mount, doubler torque has things moving around a lot
Install stiffer detent in doubler to keep from popping out
Need spare driveshafts (current rear shaft is shot)
Replace lower link joints: $165 from Ruff Stuff, $175 for JJ???





Cage

[Harrison]

is there anything better than bonding steel with electricity?

Yes, there are. But very few things on the list ahead of it. 

Transfercase skidplate with integrated mount to prevent torquing from doubler. I'll get better pics with the mount when installed.





Also pic of steering adapter from when I was doing the hydro assist.



Stiffer detent in the doubler now, shifts feel much "crisper". Hoping between that and extra mount, I won't have anymore issues with it popping out of gear... assuming that was caused mostly by the drivetrain jumping around. I could see the D20 twinsticks moving back and forth as the drivetrain would load in F or R.

I can't wait to drive this thing to work again!!!

[Harrison]

Put a few miles on the road on this guy. 4.10s aren't cutting it. Needs gears this winter. Otherwise, not bad for what it is. And by that I mean drivable, but wouldn't want to very far.

Did some local wheeling today. Creepies are starting to really shine. Was on a 4ft+ wall and really heated them up. Backed up, bumped, walked up it. Seem to get better as they get used more. Very happy with the purchase.

Blew another rear driveshaft (at the furthest away point from tow rigs) and was FWDing back with a strap from rig ahead. Going around a turn, pass side loaded weird and popped either hub or stub. Guessing hub, will check tomorrow. Flanges and 35spl outers coming soon. Just missed the Solid order, dammit!

[M4wdFab]

actually i got tied up.  got prices, but didnt place order.  let me know if you want a set of slugs either kind

[Harrison]

Sweet, PM sent

[Harrison]

[mr.mindless]

again.

[Wingman]

I think that's Harry's first but Spencer, on the other hand...

[TrailTamer]

you still need 30 spline locking hub? I have one to unload

[Harrison]

you still need 30 spline locking hub? I have one to unload

Going flanges and 35spl, thanks though!!

[Harrison]

Chromo 35spl stubs and chromo short side inner ordered! Gonna be a chromo'd and drive flanged machine soon!!

[Harrison]

Does anyone have a good source for full circle clips?