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09-21-2011, 07:10 PM
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#1156
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Twin Cities MN, Steamboat Springs CO
Posts: 2,138
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Originally Posted by MO2500
Still working on the specifics but I'm looking to do mid arms with some stretch. Wheelbase will probably end up around 98".
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That will be pretty neat... 
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09-21-2011, 08:10 PM
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#1157
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Jeep Junky
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Northern Illinois
Posts: 2,837
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Right now midarms are the hot thing to do! Wonder what will come about afterward? No arms! Lol
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09-21-2011, 08:15 PM
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#1158
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Fabramicator
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: MoCo, MD
Posts: 5,351
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Quote:
Originally Posted by B2CARPEN
Right now midarms are the hot thing to do! Wonder what will come about afterward? No arms! Lol
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Electromagnetic self-positioning axles 
Mid arms just seem like the way to go. Not because they are the hot thing to do right now but because it seems like a nice compromise between the geometry and ride characteristics of long arms and the increased clearance of a short arm setup. I'm planning for a flat belly skid and high clearance brackets on the D44 and eventually on the front axle as well (likely an HP D30) with a 3 link setup. Should be perfect for 35s.
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09-21-2011, 08:56 PM
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#1159
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: South Carolina
Posts: 253
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Originally Posted by MO2500
Mid arms just seem like the way to go. Not because they are the hot thing to do right now but because it seems like a nice compromise between the geometry and ride characteristics of long arms and the increased clearance of a short arm setup. I'm planning for a flat belly skid and high clearance brackets on the D44 and eventually on the front axle as well (likely an HP D30) with a 3 link setup. Should be perfect for 35s.
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This ^^^. All I want is 35's. Well until I really want 37's haha.
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09-21-2011, 10:27 PM
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Fabramicator
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: MoCo, MD
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Originally Posted by mallard15
This ^^^. All I want is 35's. Well until I really want 37's haha.
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This is basically where I'm at right now. I'v decided that for this rig, 35s is where I want to be. There is just so much you can do even to run 35s that I can satisfy my addiction by tweaking and modifying every little thing until it wheels VERY well with 35" tires and I can continue to try and make it better. At that size it's easy (or should I say easier) to build a very functional rig and one that will be reliable, minimal breakage, and fun to wheel.
Now, will I want something bigger at some point? I know I will! I'v been convincing myself that it's pointless to spend the time, energy and money trying to make my Jeep into a buggy on tons with 40s. In the end, if I went that direction, I'd be kicking myself for not leaving the jeep alone and starting out with an all new chassis to build what I really want. So, when I build something bigger, it will be from the ground up of my own design. That way I'm not pouring money into making something work within the limitations of a current chassis/body and I'll be much happier with the final product. I see it as saving money in the long run really knowing that eventually I would like to have a rig on 40s 
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09-21-2011, 10:38 PM
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#1161
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: South Carolina
Posts: 253
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Yea I was mostly talking about my goals with my jeep  If I had my perfect jeep it would have 60's or rubi jk44's with a cummins 4bt in it. At that point I'd be done. I'd try not to tinker with. Wheel it and fix what ever imperfections it has. But that is a long way away. Can't wait to see what you do with your mid arm!
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09-21-2011, 10:50 PM
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#1162
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: centralia washington, centralia wa
Posts: 233
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sick build i love the jeep.
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09-21-2011, 11:18 PM
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#1163
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Fabramicator
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: MoCo, MD
Posts: 5,351
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mallard15
Yea I was mostly talking about my goals with my jeep If I had my perfect jeep it would have 60's or rubi jk44's with a cummins 4bt in it. At that point I'd be done. I'd try not to tinker with. Wheel it and fix what ever imperfections it has. But that is a long way away. Can't wait to see what you do with your mid arm! |
a 4bt would be nice 
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Originally Posted by chazharris97tj
sick build i love the jeep. |
Thanks 
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09-21-2011, 11:38 PM
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#1164
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I'm a big meanie head
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Pendleton, IN
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Originally Posted by B2CARPEN
Right now midarms are the hot thing to do! Wonder what will come about afterward? No arms! Lol
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10-09-2011, 11:20 AM
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#1165
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Join Date: May 2011
Location: Eastern, Oklahoma
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great thread
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10-09-2011, 08:48 PM
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#1166
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Fabramicator
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: MoCo, MD
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Originally Posted by TJRHD
great thread
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Thanks!
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10-10-2011, 06:40 AM
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Join Date: May 2011
Location: Eastern, Oklahoma
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Its always like reading a book when i start one.
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10-10-2011, 06:45 AM
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#1168
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Balls
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Indianapolis
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MO2500
This is basically where I'm at right now. I'v decided that for this rig, 35s is where I want to be. There is just so much you can do even to run 35s that I can satisfy my addiction by tweaking and modifying every little thing until it wheels VERY well with 35" tires and I can continue to try and make it better. At that size it's easy (or should I say easier) to build a very functional rig and one that will be reliable, minimal breakage, and fun to wheel.
Now, will I want something bigger at some point? I know I will! I'v been convincing myself that it's pointless to spend the time, energy and money trying to make my Jeep into a buggy on tons with 40s. In the end, if I went that direction, I'd be kicking myself for not leaving the jeep alone and starting out with an all new chassis to build what I really want. So, when I build something bigger, it will be from the ground up of my own design. That way I'm not pouring money into making something work within the limitations of a current chassis/body and I'll be much happier with the final product. I see it as saving money in the long run really knowing that eventually I would like to have a rig on 40s |
That is exactly what my plans are. A boss TJ on 35's and one day a separate buggy/juggy.
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10-10-2011, 08:23 AM
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#1169
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Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Boulder, CO
Posts: 3
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great looking jeep
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10-10-2011, 11:51 AM
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#1170
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Fabramicator
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: MoCo, MD
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Imped
That is exactly what my plans are. A boss TJ on 35's and one day a separate buggy/juggy.
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Exactly. A "boss TJ on 35s" pretty much sums it up. You're a little ahead of me as yours is already pretty boss and on 35s
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Originally Posted by jeep1086
great looking jeep
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Thank you
Sorry for the lack of updates guys. I'v been hunting for internships for the past few weeks as a requirement to graduate this coming May. Last couple interviews went really well so I think I can relax a little. I still feel like I have no time between work, school, and sleep 
I still haven't gotten a chance to wire in the welder here at school so I can start working on a truss and brackets for the D44. I have just been gathering parts for the swap.
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