Front 60 Install Begins!

[SC74]

hey man youve got a nice build up going on. i like it. what kind of wheels are you mounting those irok's on ?

Thank you! I've got them mounted on H1 wheels with 3.5" backspacing and rock rings. I need to get some pics of them all mounted - something to do tomorrow

[SC74]

Here's a couple pics of a tire mounted on the H1's.

[broncomania]

i might try a set of irok's next time i need new tread.

[blazinchuck]

looks good, how much do the h1's and tire weigh?

[fdezone]

Nice! I like the no-nonsense look about 'em. They scream pure function!

[SC74]

I've been lazy lately and not much progress on the trail rig project. I did complete the explorer serpentine set-up. I had to get some used stock injectors since the ones in the intake I'm using were so gummed up that they wouldn't click over after a week of soaking in Sea Foam. Now I can finish putting the top of the intake together at least.

I have been ordering parts though so once it warms up some I'll have lots to keep me busy 8) I talked Jack (IronBender) into one of his prototype 4-Link kits. I just got it in last week and it is one STOUT kit :!: It is completely plated and will be more than strong enough even with the 60's. Since he does not have a truss system for the 60, I got a truss from Ruff Stuff - also very HD. Now I've just got to get off my lazy butt and get to working on it again. At least I'll have a lot of presents under the tree this year

[blazinchuck]

alright, 1st off...how in the hell did you get Jack to hook you up w/prototype???? :evil: What did it cost if ya dont mind me asking? PM me if ya wanna keep it secret :wink:

Thats awesome Robert!!!! I'm so f'n jealous :roll:

[fdezone]

What did it cost if ya don't mind me asking? PM me if ya wanna keep it secret.

Ah, other inquiring minds want to know too. :roll: Jacko's a great guy. I spoke with him several times when I bought my Gear Banger and he helped me out with a specific problem I was experiencing. Pretty much won my loyalty, so on the whole 4-link issue, I'm waiting on his set-up to come out before making my final decision. You might end up paying a bit more than for the other kits out there, but I assure you, the quality and R&D will be top notch and he backs his shit.

Rob, please take tons of pics of the install, that might be my next big mod. I'm primarily concerned about the on-road driving characteristics. Off-road I'm sure it'll perform flawlessly.

[SC74]

Got some work done yesterday:
1. Put new filters, O-rings, & spacers on used (new to me) injectors (old ones were too gummed up to use).
2. Installed Injectors, associated wiring harness, and upper intake.
3. Installed Explorer Crank Pulley
4. Installed BTF high steer arms.
5. Drilled out dropped pitman arm to 3/4" for heim.
6. Put Front tires on to make it 1/2 rolling chassis :!: (I haven't put the axle shafts/hubs/etc. in yet since I know it's going to have to come back apart several more times - for now it's got a ziplock bag and duct tape over the housing to keep it clean).
7. Moved rear 60 into place (12" back from stock).
8. Did some figuring/measuring with the IronBender 4Link set-up. 744x4 is going to take the Ruff Stuff rear truss and shorten it 2" so that we don't lose so much room over the pumpkin.

I need to buy an ACT sensor (old one broke when taking it out), TFI module for the Dizzy, and cap/rotor for the dizzy. I've got all my heims and misalignment spacers for the steering - just gotta buy the tube this week and I'll get the tie-rod and drag link done. Once that's done we'll figure out the best way to make the trac-bar - drop bracket, raise bracket, straight, bent, who knows????

I'm really debating turning my front knuckles before we weld the arm brackets on. I'm also thinking strongly about a STAK or Atlas. $500 for a HD Output shaft is just too much when I know I'll want to upgrade down the road anyways - just gotta find the $$ to do it now and that way I'll be able to get my angles right too.

Here are a few pics - I hope they work. It's my first time trying photobucket. The front is 87.5" wide!










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[SC74]

Rob, please take tons of pics of the install, that might be my next big mod. I'm primarily concerned about the on-road driving characteristics. Off-road I'm sure it'll perform flawlessly.

I will definitely take lots of pics of the install. I've got a few questions for Jack after doing some preliminary fitting yesterday. I don't know for sure you could use this kit with Cage arms and not move the rear axle back - the frame bracket might overlap some with the cage frame bracket. Mine is going to look like a monster truck with the pivot point for the front and rear in the middle of the frame.

I don't know that I'll be able to say much for on-road driving when it's done just because of how I'm building it, but I too believe that this is a top notch product from Jack.