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Wingman

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Re: Willys MB build
« Reply #240 on: June 09, 2014, 04:52:21 PM »
Weight is always a concern with this project so the 205 with its heft and lack of decent low gearing is out.

231 is out because of length.

Don't have floor space to sacrifice on a "top" mount shifter.

Stak is winning this debate...
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Re: Willys MB build
« Reply #241 on: June 09, 2014, 06:15:02 PM »
Seems like I could put up with potential leaking and change out later, if I could resolve the trans clearance issue.

Couple of versions, both around $400, but doesn't seem like either are doing anything for floorboard clearance.

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Re: Willys MB build
« Reply #242 on: June 09, 2014, 09:32:36 PM »
231 with a SYE is too long?   I think your rear axle is too close
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Re: Willys MB build
« Reply #243 on: June 09, 2014, 11:23:29 PM »
NP231 w/o SYE = 21.5", w/ SYE ~ 16"

D300 = 11.5", w/ Novak super-short tail shaft ~ 10"

Atlas II = 13.8"

It sure is a tight package.  Every inch counts.  After staring at the flipped D300 for a while and playing with the shift rails, I think I can trim an ear and maybe a rail or rails and make it work.  Leaks be damned (for now)!
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Re: Willys MB build
« Reply #244 on: June 10, 2014, 06:10:26 AM »
Rugged Ridge makes a super short sye for the 231 that would knock another inch or 2 off. Just thought I'd throw it out there.

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Re: Willys MB build
« Reply #245 on: June 12, 2014, 04:25:01 PM »
I pick things up and put them down...  t-cases, that is.  On, off, rotate adapter 90*, on, off, move a stud, on, off, rotate adapter again, on, off, etc.

Whoever designed the D300, did not care to space the input mounting bolts evenly.  In order for me to flip it, I'm going to need to drill two new holes in my shiny new AA... >:(  Must be why they make clocking rings.   ::)

Part of the aluminum shift tower will be trimmed, maybe a shift rail shortened.  Determined to make this work.
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Re: Willys MB build
« Reply #246 on: June 12, 2014, 04:39:48 PM »
i have a D300 clocking ring if it helps for mock up
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Re: Willys MB build
« Reply #247 on: June 12, 2014, 05:17:40 PM »
Thanks, I think I've got the right/only workable position now.  Ibuprofen to the rescue!
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Re: Willys MB build
« Reply #248 on: June 13, 2014, 08:27:12 AM »
Glue the thumb skin back on?


Any tools/alignment devices you need?
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Re: Willys MB build
« Reply #249 on: June 13, 2014, 12:07:37 PM »
Give me a call this weekend on the tubeing roller. 
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Re: Willys MB build
« Reply #250 on: June 13, 2014, 05:28:14 PM »
UPS *girl* dropped off this little 98 lb beauty...






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Re: Willys MB build
« Reply #251 on: June 14, 2014, 11:28:13 AM »
Oh that's pretty


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Re: Willys MB build
« Reply #252 on: June 14, 2014, 05:01:09 PM »
Sweet Mark.
Sorry to hear it took so long!
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Re: Willys MB build
« Reply #253 on: June 14, 2014, 05:02:05 PM »
I still have a pair of 9 in gear sets if you need.
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Re: Willys MB build
« Reply #254 on: June 18, 2014, 05:12:55 PM »
Trimmed and tacked on axle-side upper and lower control arm mounts



Looks like the rear shaft will be 17-18" with a <15* angle after the super short tail shaft!
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