Zips 2.0 My 98

[ct67_72]

Oh boy

this......

[hoggie101]

Oh boy

this......

didn't you weld your stuff on you suspension with 120?

[Luke95]

Oh boy

What's wrong?
We cleaned it, I sprayed it with some anti splatter spray and then grounded it off the carrier. The gears were welded securely with enough heat. The ring and pinion were covered to protect from splatter... So what's the big deal?


Luke95

[ct67_72]

Yes I welded brackets, with hundreds of hours of welding under my belt.

[konastinky1234]

looks like it's coming along well. the v8 steering wouldn't be a bad bet. more importantly than what steering you run, be sure you wheel smart. don't do something stupid that will cause your tie rod to get smashed in the rocks. have a good spotter. i had stock steering my first time to rausch and it didn't even get touched and i did black trails on 33s. be smart about your wheeling, and definitely bring the backup steering and you'll be fine.

[Luke95]

Got some swampers
That one is the worst the others are okish. I bought them for the rims, all I can say is holy fucking road noise.


Cut the fenders a bit more



Went to a local spot an had an ok time

Went to my buddies land and got it dirty



Also I have welded the rear axle and am digging it

Also I'm getting some stock steering for spares


Luke95

[rctrav]

I have some stock steering if you wont it for spare's LMK or its going to the trash soon.

[Luke95]

Sure ill take it for now


Luke95

[ct67_72]

Borrow a tire groover, those things could be ok

[Luke95]

Borrow a tire groover, those things could be ok

Know any one that has one?


Luke95

[Luke95]

Question for you guys
Say I have $500 to spend on my rig,
Do I
Do a ax15 swap and a zj steering setup?
Better tires?
Control arms and hiem or one ton steering?
Or some better firm valved shocks and shock hoops in the rear? An then steering?
I'm leaning towards the ax15 swap

My aw4 is starting to get bitchy it needs a torque converter and seal





Luke95

[rctrav]

I wouldn't spend the money on Control arms and hiem unless you going long arms. I all so prefer an AUTO for wheeling but that's just me. My vote upgrade you steering.

[Luke95]

I need need need new arms my junkies are going down the shitter.

Hiems or tre? That is the question I really like the Hiems from ruffstuff!


Luke95

[Pedro]

Keep with the auto for wheeling, it's so much better. And aw4s are cheap

[Burton58]

Buy a set of clayton uppers and lowers and call it a day, eventually do one ton steering and a front locker. Done, finito