AngryTj's Rubicon Build

[tjramplebump]

Where in Shelton are you from? My boyfriend lives there so I'm always in Shelton...when I'm in the country,

fixed...you must be confused from the time zone differences jon

[AngryTJ]

Ordered parts to address the rear suspension and do a midarm 4 link rear:

TNT Truss


Ford shock towers


Lower control arm brackets


DOM


Frame side upper control arm brackets


Box-o-JJs and lower shock mounts


Currie rear antirock, front lower control arm skids, upper control arm mounts for the top of the truss and bilstein shocks are all in

Will be getting to work in a couple weekends from now

[tjramplebump]

you ever think if you're spending this much money, and make the arms and cut all this shit off if you should just wait a little longer and prepare for a stretch...i was going to suck it up and spend on long arms but i figured id wait for a stretch kit instead cause its ultimately what ill want in the long run... so ill just deal with short arms for the time being...(which are still decently capable)

[hoggie101]

Your hands are too clean you has white colar job?

[HeavyMetal]

Your hands are too clean you has white colar job?

[AngryTJ]

you ever think if you're spending this much money, and make the arms and cut all this shit off if you should just wait a little longer and prepare for a stretch...i was going to suck it up and spend on long arms but i figured id wait for a stretch kit instead cause its ultimately what ill want in the long run... so ill just deal with short arms for the time being...(which are still decently capable)

I thought about a stretch but I have no intention of running a fuel cell cuz I need the tub space and I dont plan to spend $900 on a stretch tank so Ill stick with my current wheelbase.

Your hands are too clean you has white colar job?

[AngryTJ]

question for you guys about the axle rear upper control arm mounts on top of the truss. The freakin things are alot bigger then I thought. Is this going to be a problem?

[crosbike]

Should not be a problem to finesse them to fit the truss. Those truss welds are interestingly globby tho.

[AngryTJ]

4 link surgery starting this Sunday

[AngryTJ]

Been working on my rear suspension for the last 5 weeks whenever I can find time and getting very close to finishing up.

Before pics:




Got my superior front and rear shafts in


Started tear down



Cutting all the brackets off







Once all brackets were cut off and grinded down the build started to take place

[AngryTJ]

Upper mounts in place and cycling the suspension





built upper and lower arms










Back on her own weight

[AngryTJ]

Ready for paint


Off the shelf shock bracket


Modified to provide more strength and length from axle tube for outboarding of shocks



Outboarding shocks and corrected spring perches


Improved ground clearance

Front axle sleeves came in


Still on the To Do List:-Outboard passenger side
-Install rear antirock
-Install front & rear superior axle shafts
-Sleeve front axle
-Weld on front lower control arms skids
-Install new bilstein shocks

[Ruepart Hoaxley]

Some good progress!

Are you making it down to OER for the trip?

[Henchman]

What size shocks are you running in the rear?

[AngryTJ]

Some good progress!

Are you making it down to OER for the trip?

Id love to but Ill still be on my honeymoon. Getting married this weekend!

What size shocks are you running in the rear?

12" travel shocks