Robb's SAS

[taxx]

When it comes off it looks just like the pick above. Never actually attempted to pull the CV apart. THere are noo spines, because the factory setup is permantent and does not move the shaft is at a fixed length. So you won't only want to get it lengthened but a splie put on there too so it can expand and contract.

 

[JoshC]

Alright Dave, you and I are on different pages. You are talking about take the DS off and i'm talking about unbolting the CV job that the DS bolts to on the tcase. My mistake. I've had my DS off more times then i care to talk about it, i just didn't know how to unbolt the "flange" off the tcase. Oh, they aren't torx

Happy trails!!

 

[taxx]

Sorry I understand now. You don't take it off. You get a round flange to bolt right too it. I wish it weren't so friggin cold out side or I would get you a pic of mine... But see the superlift shaft pic above? At the right end it has a round plate that will bolt straight up to your t-case the way it is now.

 

[JoshC]

Okay, now we're cooking with gas. I see now. Yeah if you get a chance to bundle up tomorrow, or when ever, i'd like to see a picture of yours. Why did you have to have yours done with your IFS, lift?

Happy trails!!

 

[taxx]

My diff got dropped 4" with the lift, they really didn't "need" to spline it, but it makes it easier to get it the perfect length I guess. I will try to get a pic tomorrow but it might be hard in the snow and with the skid plate on there under the t-case, but I'll look.

 

[Skunk]

OK, got the scout box out, and the ranger box in, had the hydrolic lines made today, and just have to make a new draglink and im set...... AGAIN....

 

[Muskrat]

so you think

 

[CoryL]

Got the holes cut out for the sleeves for the steering box today.

Need to pick up some longer bolts and retap the Ranger box.

Steering will definately be done before this weekend.

 

[jeffseal]

TAX, did you do the hydrolic lines yourself or did you have them made somewhere? if you had them made did you just use coathangers to make a templete for them?

any pics?

 

[Skunk]

I welded 1"x3" tube steel lenghtwise inside the frame for support for the steering box, and used longer bolts, went through the holes on the box and into grade8 nuts on the opposite side, I just dont trust the taps on the box. I mounted the box so that I didnt need a dropped arm, cause as soon as I get my knuckles taped, ill be running hi-steer setup. the arm is tucked up nice and tight.

 

[taxx]

Originally posted by jeffseal
TAX, did you do the hydrolic lines yourself or did you have them made somewhere? if you had them made did you just use coathangers to make a templete for them?

any pics?

Huh? I haven't done squat yet beside wrestle that 44 out of the trailer into the garage gotta finish my insulation and sheet rock this weekend before I can get my truck into the garage.

 

[taxx]

Well I too have decided to get a ranger box and have both that and the scout box there when I do it, then decide what route to go, sounds like the ranger box will win. Found one on ebay, only up to $15 now but has 4 days left so we shall see. Afterwards I will sell the one I don't use, the scout boxes have a great resale value! The ranger shaft should connect right to ours since the BL extender works.

 

[Skunk]

About the front driveshaft, if you dont have the $$$ to spend on a new driveshaft, I found out that chevy makes a driveshaft that will fit, ill be gettin one in a day or 2.... ill let ya know how it fits, only thing is that you have to redrill the holes around the outside.... no biggie

 

[BUCHVILLEMAN]

here are a few "work in progress" pics.
my batteries crapped on my camera when i was uploading so youll have to wait for pics on steering. the other thing is. i pu tit in sprung unde rot see how it would be and i am definitely remountin SOA tommorrow. I ordered perches from wilsons 4x4 and they will be here tommorrow.

 

[BUCHVILLEMAN]

also i am running into a problem... i bought a flare tool for the brake lines BUT the damned thing wont do right. i took to a machine shop and they couldnt do it either. appprently the tool i bought at the parts shop is for copperline. do they make coppper brake lines? the other option is someone told me about a "compression fitting" that i can make th 2 hard lines work together. does anyone know anythign about this?

guys who are using ranger box - ill have pics tommorrow of my steering shaft. im realy tickled about how it came out. i took the end off the ranger shaft and cut the end off the explorer arm. the ranger arm allowed my slide on the end of the explorer shaft (after i ground the ned down a bit) liek a sleave and weld the hell out of it. i am so tickled about how well it worked out.

 

[taxx]

Glad it is working out for you. As for compression fittings I have used them in household plumbing and don't know that I would trust them on my brakes. Maybe I don't know what I am doing, but I wouldn't want those on my brakes.

Everything looks great

 

[Robb]

You do not want copper brake lines. Copper corrodes.

You may need to replace the whole line. Generic lengths can be picked up at NAPA.

Robb

 

[Skunk]

Dont use compression fittings on brakes, unless you have a death wish.... it may cost a few extra bucks but its worth it..... I mean, you are putting your life on those brakes right??

 

[BUCHVILLEMAN]

"You may need to replace the whole line. Generic lengths can be picked up at NAPA."


i think thats the route im headed.

and for your viewing pleasure here is what i call the "dance of the dismembered crossmember"

 

[taxx]

your not all there(but few of us are), but atleast you have on your eye protection