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Re: Willys MB build
« Reply #105 on: March 27, 2014, 03:01:27 PM »
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Re: Willys MB build
« Reply #106 on: March 27, 2014, 03:55:09 PM »
Yes, I've read that recently.  Seems what it really comes down to is where you can place the mounts, where they fit.  I'm really trying for a flat belly, so the LCAs will be mounted outboard of the frame rails and the uppers moved up inside respectively.  I should be able to fit into the 70% (60-80% window) easily.
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Re: Willys MB build
« Reply #107 on: March 27, 2014, 03:59:47 PM »
no subframe on those frame rails?


going to be a rat rod or 572 style?
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Re: Willys MB build
« Reply #108 on: March 27, 2014, 04:30:39 PM »
No sub frame.  You tell me what style this qualifies for?

Mock-up, not the correct outer bracket:

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Re: Willys MB build
« Reply #109 on: March 27, 2014, 06:04:08 PM »
That's almost exactly how me and Keith did the back of my zj
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Re: Willys MB build
« Reply #110 on: March 28, 2014, 08:33:56 AM »
Second guy to inquire about the axles came and bought them last night.  A little sad (bird-in-hand) but probably was a good thing.  Now what to do...

The rear is going to NEED a high pinion something.  My thought is a Ruffstuff Ford 9" housing, True Hi9 diff 35 spline, and full float conversion.

The front may just be a D60 or may do a Ford 9"/D60 hybrid depending on funds.

Any thoughts?

Anyone have a set of usable spindles and hubs from a Chevy D60 about?
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Re: Willys MB build
« Reply #111 on: March 28, 2014, 09:23:56 AM »
i have found multiple times it easier to just buy a truck when looking for a set of SRW hubs. 
dont forget brake brackets and spindle hardware and lockouts.  its annoying to piece an axle together.

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Re: Willys MB build
« Reply #112 on: March 28, 2014, 09:26:15 AM »
IIRC there are some Hi9 options that may be better than the Hi9. Something in the back of my mind.
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« Reply #113 on: March 28, 2014, 11:24:11 AM »
I have wanted to build a 609 for a while now.  Maybe for the bronco.  I have all the tubes out to hub from a unit bearing dodge.  And a line on a 9" if I get down to get it.

If you go that route, the Wilbert's PNP had some good deals on complete axles to cut up.  I do not know if they are even open after the fire.
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Re: Willys MB build
« Reply #114 on: March 28, 2014, 11:28:46 AM »
Quote from: matt on March 28, 2014, 11:24:11 AM
I have wanted to build a 609 for a while now.  Maybe for the bronco.  I have all the tubes out to hub from a unit bearing dodge.  And a line on a 9" if I get down to get it.

If you go that route, the Wilbert's PNP had some good deals on complete axles to cut up.  I do not know if they are even open after the fire.
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Re: Willys MB build
« Reply #115 on: March 28, 2014, 12:04:04 PM »
Seems that a quickie Google search only yielded the Currie high pinion 9 and the True Hi9.
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Re: Willys MB build
« Reply #116 on: March 28, 2014, 12:38:51 PM »
yeah, Currie. I seem to recall some bad blood with not standing by Hi9s that burned up from oiling issues after highway/racing use.
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Re: Willys MB build
« Reply #117 on: March 28, 2014, 03:42:57 PM »
with your frame side link mouts like that your Anti Squat will be well over 100%

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Re: Willys MB build
« Reply #118 on: March 28, 2014, 04:22:58 PM »
So, that means that when I mash it, the chassis will rise?  Or just the opposite?

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Re: Willys MB build
« Reply #119 on: March 28, 2014, 04:49:35 PM »
It will force the body up. I had a problem with the zj before I locked the front axle. When ever I was off camber and the front end was not climbing the back end would raise up and lean the jeep real sketchy. Once I locked the front so that it was always pulling 95% of that went away. If I were you I would try and get as much seperation on the frame side mounts as you can get.
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