YJ coilover buildup - Page 3

Matt Graham · 12-11-2008, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ-4

i dont have a home for the 30 yet it has 410 gears and an ausie locker ill try and post some pics tomorrow if your interested

what kind of deal will you make on the Aussie? I'm looking for one.

**JJ-4** · 12-13-2008, 01:46 AM

well today i got the d30 out and cut off all the old brackets. This would have taken forever if i didn't have a plasma cutter. Tomorrow i will start in on the links.

rocknjeep · 12-13-2008, 02:30 AM

God I can't wait to see this when it's finished. I so want to do coils in mine. Front and rear.

**JJ-4** · 12-13-2008, 09:29 PM

today i got a little bit closer to getting this thing done. I removed the stock steering box and installed the astro box. I then started setting up the links, i got the mounts all tacked in place and all the tube cut and tacked. I cycled the suspension and checked for clearance. I had a few issues but nothing major. Tomorrow i have to make a new draglink, and figure out my trackbar maybe i'll get around to making the shock tower for the coilovers.

01xjRubidog · 12-13-2008, 09:56 PM

looking good man. been looking real hard at the poly kit myself.

**JJ-4** · 12-13-2008, 10:04 PM

the poly kit is great they use beefy joints and all the parts are high quality

jason m · 12-14-2008, 09:26 AM

nice, i noticed that you reversed your pitman arm, did you install another steering box. i know the answer yes but is your supension at full compression? if so then damm, that thing is close but as long as it dont hit anything.
jason.

**JJ-4** · 12-18-2008, 12:08 AM

here's some more pics

**JJ-4** · 12-18-2008, 12:11 AM

Had to notch the frame

**JJ-4** · 12-18-2008, 12:16 AM

1 ton yj · 12-18-2008, 07:48 AM

Looks good! Welcome to the club

What spring rates did you end up with?

**JJ-4** · 12-18-2008, 11:08 AM

right now ive got 250/300 for the spring rates hopefully i wont have to change them.

**JJ-4** · 12-18-2008, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by jason m

nice, i noticed that you reversed your pitman arm, did you install another steering box. i know the answer yes but is your supension at full compression? if so then damm, that thing is close but as long as it dont hit anything.
jason.

Ya i used the astro van box, in that pic i didnt have it at full stuff. i still have to notch the frame for the tie rod and drag link to clear. i think it must have been the angle of the pic cause i have plenty of clearance.
Jimmy

**JJ-4** · 12-26-2008, 08:22 PM

after installing the astro steering box i decided i didnt like the way my draglink was and the pitman arm just seemed too far in front for my liking. I really didnt want to chance hitting it on rocks. I opted to use the stock steering box and move it forward on the frame. This turned out to work out a lot better and it looks cleaner to me.

**JJ-4** · 12-26-2008, 08:28 PM

I took it out for a test drive before christmas and it was darting all over the road so i rechecked all of the alignment and a couple things were off. Today i went and started looking at every piece of the suspension and found the bushing on my trackbar had too much play so i replaced them. I took the jeep out for a drive again and didnt have any problems. Now i just have to work on my fuel cell then take it to a shop for alignment and i'll get to start driving this thing again.

12-14-2008, 09:26 AM	#37
jason m Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: holland mass USA Posts: 2,086 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	nice, i noticed that you reversed your pitman arm, did you install another steering box. i know the answer yes but is your supension at full compression? if so then damm, that thing is close but as long as it dont hit anything. jason. __________________ 1993 YJ 4.0 60 Front, Rear steer 60, bolth spooled, 5.38's, 700r/241 39.5 iroks and beating it like it owes me money.