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  1. Explorer Brake Line Fix

    Explorer Brake Line Fix

    Threads on fitting were crossed. I removed the old and inverted flared the line w/ new fitting. Never goes smoothly
  2. Frame Mount - D30 Brake Lines

    Frame Mount - D30 Brake Lines

    Tapping frame to mount D30 rubber brake lines
  3. D30 Brakes

    D30 Brakes

    Cleaning mounting tab threads with Tap
  4. D30 Brake Caliper Rebuild

    D30 Brake Caliper Rebuild

    Blowing apart for rebuild
  5. Sway Bar

    Sway Bar

  6. SAS / Transmission Crossmember

    SAS / Transmission Crossmember

  7. Side by side

    Side by side

  8. SOA / SAS on 33's - First Light

    SOA / SAS on 33's - First Light

    First time out of the garage - SOA rear and Dana 30 SAS Front
  9. SOA / SAS on 33's - First Light

    SOA / SAS on 33's - First Light

  10. SOA / SAS on 33's - First Light

    SOA / SAS on 33's - First Light

  11. Family Gathering on 33's

    Family Gathering on 33's

  12. SAS / SOA - Family Gathering on 33's

    SAS / SOA - Family Gathering on 33's

  13. SAS / SOA - Family Gathering on 33's

    SAS / SOA - Family Gathering on 33's

    1997 Ford Explorer pair
  14. SAS SOA suspension finally in the Sun on stock tires

    SAS SOA suspension finally in the Sun on stock tires

    On stock tires to get it out of the garage after SOA/SAS
  15. SAS SOA suspension finally in the Sun on stock tires

    SAS SOA suspension finally in the Sun on stock tires

  16. Tires - Suspension - Front - SAS SOA

    Tires - Suspension - Front - SAS SOA

  17. Tires - Suspension

    Tires - Suspension

  18. SAS SOA suspension finally in the Sun on stock tires

    SAS SOA suspension finally in the Sun on stock tires

  19. SAS SOA suspension finally in the Sun on stock tires

    SAS SOA suspension finally in the Sun on stock tires

    Had to swap to stock tires to get it out of the Garage
  20. On the ground

    On the ground

    Finally all 4 tires are on the ground again! Front suspension is done!
  21. Straight Axle Caster

    Straight Axle Caster

    Close up
  22. Straight Axle Caster

    Straight Axle Caster

    7-10 degrees is good
  23. Suspension - Insulated spring keeper added to spring perch

    Suspension - Insulated spring keeper added to spring perch

    Cut this from a Jeep Cherokee and welded a nut to bolt to upper spring mount
  24. Suspension Final 6

    Suspension Final 6

  25. Suspension Final 5

    Suspension Final 5

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