Body lift installed today.
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Re: Body lift installed today. - with pictures
On Tue, 25 Nov 2003 21:24:46 GMT, "Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com>
shared the following:
>Oh man... 11 bolts?!?!?!
>There is supposed to be 22 ;-)
>-Brian
heh heh
Don't do that to me. :-)
>
>"travis" <travist34removethis@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>news:pph7svcrj0cmphhpp0mbhtfv6spcjqpdh1@4ax.com.. .
>: On Tue, 25 Nov 2003 13:09:44 -0800, "CRWLR" <beerman@yahoo.com>
>: shared the following:
>:
>: >I hope it works out well for you. The general rule of thumb is that body
>: >lift is bad, 1" is reasonable and 2" is the max. Body lift, especially
>more
>: >than 2", puts a huge amount of stress on the tub and tub-mounting bolts.
>The
>: >whole "leverage" thing comes into play on these bolts. If you hung out
>: >around here for very long, you would have found this out before you
>invested
>: >the time and money into this project.
>:
>: I hope it works out, too. When I started on it I found that only 6 of
>: the 11 bolts were even in place, so at least now I have all 11 bolts
>: brand new and tightened up good. I'm probably better off than I was,
>: but not as well off as I could be. :-)
>:
>: >
>: >
>: >
>: >
>: >"travis" <travist34removethis@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>: >news:i685svsbbiqscar0msrsve20gsh9pr7cup@4ax.com.. .
>: >> On Mon, 24 Nov 2003 15:36:54 -0800, "CRWLR" <beerman@yahoo.com>
>: >> shared the following:
>: >>
>: >> >You installed 3 inches of body lift?
>: >>
>: >> Yes, sir.
>: >>
>: >> >
>: >> >
>: >> >
>: >> >
>: >> >
>: >> >
>: >> >"travis" <travist34removethis@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>: >> >news:9bm2svs282fltt1sal49hl3g6gdf20kjok@4ax.com.. .
>: >> >> On 23 Nov 2003 14:28:17 -0800, carrollcaboodle@netzero.com
>: >> >> (TrailMarker) shared the following:
>: >> >>
>: >> >> >travis <travist34removethis@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>: >> >news:<u1e1svsdh8kggfvk5ha49fpi8cdg14d64f@4ax.com> ...
>: >> >> >> On Sun, 23 Nov 2003 01:47:55 GMT, "Cherokee-LTD"
>: ><spammenot@home.com>
>: >> >> >> shared the following:
>: >> >> >>
>: >> >> >> >
>: >> >> >> >"travis" <travist34removethis@hotmail.com> wrote in message ...
>: >> >> >> >: Details tomorrow... VERY nice of them to mention how the
>clutch
>: >> >> >> >: linkage will no longer work after installing the lift...
>ugh...
>: >I
>: >> >> >> >: got it all working, but it wasn't fun. :-/
>: >> >> >> >:
>: >> >> >> >
>: >> >> >> >Whew! Good thing they mentioned that... imagine the trouble you
>: >would
>: >> >have
>: >> >> >> >had if they didn't!
>: >> >> >> >Don't you hate it when people don't get sarcasm?
>: >> >> >> >-Brian
>: >> >> >> >
>: >> >> >> >
>: >> >> >> HAHAHA! Easy to laugh about it now, but at the time... grrr...
>: >> >> >> Here's a couple of shots of how it came out, and then a couple of
>: >the
>: >> >> >> bracket we fabbed up to reconnect the linkage. I need to adjust
>the
>: >> >> >> clutch a little bit today and get a longer gas filler hose
>thingie
>: >> >> >> since the one I have won't reach the gas tank now. Of course
>they
>: >> >> >> also forgot to mention that part in the instructions...
>: >> >> >> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep/bodylift/1.jpg
>: >> >> >> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep/bodylift/2.jpg
>: >> >> >> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep/bodylift/3.jpg
>: >> >> >> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep/bodylift/4.jpg
>: >> >> >
>: >> >> >
>: >> >> >How much body lift did you install? I'm wondering how much lift it
>: >> >> >takes to require changing things like clutch linkages & filler
>hoses.
>: >> >> >Did you have to adjust your radiator shroud? Anything else?
>: >> >> >Thanks.
>: >> >> >TrailMarker.
>: >> >>
>: >> >> 3". Yes, also had to reposition the radiator and shroud. Still
>need
>: >> >> to bend the shifter for the transfer case so that I can engage
>4-High.
>: >> >> It's *almost* together now. After adjusting the clutch today I'm
>very
>: >> >> happy with how it's coming out. I think it would be a good idea if
>: >> >> "Performance Accessories," the company that makes the body lift I
>: >> >> installed, would at least mention the fact that you have to do
>: >> >> something for the gas tank filler hose and maybe include something
>for
>: >> >> the clutch linkage so that you don't have to fab up something like
>my
>: >> >> friend and I did. Also the emergency brake cable was stretched to
>the
>: >> >> max... I also had to cut behind the tranny shifter and hammer the
>: >> >> metal to the back to be able to engage 1st and 3rd gear, but the
>: >> >> instructions sort-of mentioned that. Also had to mess with the
>: >> >> steering shaft to lengthen it some, but that was no big deal. The
>: >> >> biggest thing was the clutch linkage. The kit came with a bracket
>: >> >> that I used, but even after installing it the rod that's connected
>to
>: >> >> the clutch pedal indirectly was about 2-3 inches too short for
>obvious
>: >> >> reasons. It was no fun, but I'm looking forward to some meatier
>tires
>: >> >> now. :-)
>: >> >>
>: >> >>
>: >> >> --
>: >> >> Travis
>: >> >> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep.html
>: >> >> The meek shall inherit the earth. After I'm finished with it.
>: >> >> :wq!
>: >>
>: >>
>: >> --
>: >> Travis
>: >> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep.html
>: >> The meek shall inherit the earth. After I'm finished with it.
>: >> :wq!
>:
>:
>: --
>: Travis
>: http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep.html
>: The meek shall inherit the earth. After I'm finished with it.
>: :wq!
>
--
Travis
http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep.html
The meek shall inherit the earth. After I'm finished with it.
:wq!
shared the following:
>Oh man... 11 bolts?!?!?!
>There is supposed to be 22 ;-)
>-Brian
heh heh
Don't do that to me. :-)
>
>"travis" <travist34removethis@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>news:pph7svcrj0cmphhpp0mbhtfv6spcjqpdh1@4ax.com.. .
>: On Tue, 25 Nov 2003 13:09:44 -0800, "CRWLR" <beerman@yahoo.com>
>: shared the following:
>:
>: >I hope it works out well for you. The general rule of thumb is that body
>: >lift is bad, 1" is reasonable and 2" is the max. Body lift, especially
>more
>: >than 2", puts a huge amount of stress on the tub and tub-mounting bolts.
>The
>: >whole "leverage" thing comes into play on these bolts. If you hung out
>: >around here for very long, you would have found this out before you
>invested
>: >the time and money into this project.
>:
>: I hope it works out, too. When I started on it I found that only 6 of
>: the 11 bolts were even in place, so at least now I have all 11 bolts
>: brand new and tightened up good. I'm probably better off than I was,
>: but not as well off as I could be. :-)
>:
>: >
>: >
>: >
>: >
>: >"travis" <travist34removethis@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>: >news:i685svsbbiqscar0msrsve20gsh9pr7cup@4ax.com.. .
>: >> On Mon, 24 Nov 2003 15:36:54 -0800, "CRWLR" <beerman@yahoo.com>
>: >> shared the following:
>: >>
>: >> >You installed 3 inches of body lift?
>: >>
>: >> Yes, sir.
>: >>
>: >> >
>: >> >
>: >> >
>: >> >
>: >> >
>: >> >
>: >> >"travis" <travist34removethis@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>: >> >news:9bm2svs282fltt1sal49hl3g6gdf20kjok@4ax.com.. .
>: >> >> On 23 Nov 2003 14:28:17 -0800, carrollcaboodle@netzero.com
>: >> >> (TrailMarker) shared the following:
>: >> >>
>: >> >> >travis <travist34removethis@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>: >> >news:<u1e1svsdh8kggfvk5ha49fpi8cdg14d64f@4ax.com> ...
>: >> >> >> On Sun, 23 Nov 2003 01:47:55 GMT, "Cherokee-LTD"
>: ><spammenot@home.com>
>: >> >> >> shared the following:
>: >> >> >>
>: >> >> >> >
>: >> >> >> >"travis" <travist34removethis@hotmail.com> wrote in message ...
>: >> >> >> >: Details tomorrow... VERY nice of them to mention how the
>clutch
>: >> >> >> >: linkage will no longer work after installing the lift...
>ugh...
>: >I
>: >> >> >> >: got it all working, but it wasn't fun. :-/
>: >> >> >> >:
>: >> >> >> >
>: >> >> >> >Whew! Good thing they mentioned that... imagine the trouble you
>: >would
>: >> >have
>: >> >> >> >had if they didn't!
>: >> >> >> >Don't you hate it when people don't get sarcasm?
>: >> >> >> >-Brian
>: >> >> >> >
>: >> >> >> >
>: >> >> >> HAHAHA! Easy to laugh about it now, but at the time... grrr...
>: >> >> >> Here's a couple of shots of how it came out, and then a couple of
>: >the
>: >> >> >> bracket we fabbed up to reconnect the linkage. I need to adjust
>the
>: >> >> >> clutch a little bit today and get a longer gas filler hose
>thingie
>: >> >> >> since the one I have won't reach the gas tank now. Of course
>they
>: >> >> >> also forgot to mention that part in the instructions...
>: >> >> >> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep/bodylift/1.jpg
>: >> >> >> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep/bodylift/2.jpg
>: >> >> >> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep/bodylift/3.jpg
>: >> >> >> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep/bodylift/4.jpg
>: >> >> >
>: >> >> >
>: >> >> >How much body lift did you install? I'm wondering how much lift it
>: >> >> >takes to require changing things like clutch linkages & filler
>hoses.
>: >> >> >Did you have to adjust your radiator shroud? Anything else?
>: >> >> >Thanks.
>: >> >> >TrailMarker.
>: >> >>
>: >> >> 3". Yes, also had to reposition the radiator and shroud. Still
>need
>: >> >> to bend the shifter for the transfer case so that I can engage
>4-High.
>: >> >> It's *almost* together now. After adjusting the clutch today I'm
>very
>: >> >> happy with how it's coming out. I think it would be a good idea if
>: >> >> "Performance Accessories," the company that makes the body lift I
>: >> >> installed, would at least mention the fact that you have to do
>: >> >> something for the gas tank filler hose and maybe include something
>for
>: >> >> the clutch linkage so that you don't have to fab up something like
>my
>: >> >> friend and I did. Also the emergency brake cable was stretched to
>the
>: >> >> max... I also had to cut behind the tranny shifter and hammer the
>: >> >> metal to the back to be able to engage 1st and 3rd gear, but the
>: >> >> instructions sort-of mentioned that. Also had to mess with the
>: >> >> steering shaft to lengthen it some, but that was no big deal. The
>: >> >> biggest thing was the clutch linkage. The kit came with a bracket
>: >> >> that I used, but even after installing it the rod that's connected
>to
>: >> >> the clutch pedal indirectly was about 2-3 inches too short for
>obvious
>: >> >> reasons. It was no fun, but I'm looking forward to some meatier
>tires
>: >> >> now. :-)
>: >> >>
>: >> >>
>: >> >> --
>: >> >> Travis
>: >> >> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep.html
>: >> >> The meek shall inherit the earth. After I'm finished with it.
>: >> >> :wq!
>: >>
>: >>
>: >> --
>: >> Travis
>: >> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep.html
>: >> The meek shall inherit the earth. After I'm finished with it.
>: >> :wq!
>:
>:
>: --
>: Travis
>: http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep.html
>: The meek shall inherit the earth. After I'm finished with it.
>: :wq!
>
--
Travis
http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep.html
The meek shall inherit the earth. After I'm finished with it.
:wq!
#102
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Posts: n/a
Re: Body lift installed today. - with pictures
On Tue, 25 Nov 2003 21:24:46 GMT, "Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com>
shared the following:
>Oh man... 11 bolts?!?!?!
>There is supposed to be 22 ;-)
>-Brian
heh heh
Don't do that to me. :-)
>
>"travis" <travist34removethis@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>news:pph7svcrj0cmphhpp0mbhtfv6spcjqpdh1@4ax.com.. .
>: On Tue, 25 Nov 2003 13:09:44 -0800, "CRWLR" <beerman@yahoo.com>
>: shared the following:
>:
>: >I hope it works out well for you. The general rule of thumb is that body
>: >lift is bad, 1" is reasonable and 2" is the max. Body lift, especially
>more
>: >than 2", puts a huge amount of stress on the tub and tub-mounting bolts.
>The
>: >whole "leverage" thing comes into play on these bolts. If you hung out
>: >around here for very long, you would have found this out before you
>invested
>: >the time and money into this project.
>:
>: I hope it works out, too. When I started on it I found that only 6 of
>: the 11 bolts were even in place, so at least now I have all 11 bolts
>: brand new and tightened up good. I'm probably better off than I was,
>: but not as well off as I could be. :-)
>:
>: >
>: >
>: >
>: >
>: >"travis" <travist34removethis@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>: >news:i685svsbbiqscar0msrsve20gsh9pr7cup@4ax.com.. .
>: >> On Mon, 24 Nov 2003 15:36:54 -0800, "CRWLR" <beerman@yahoo.com>
>: >> shared the following:
>: >>
>: >> >You installed 3 inches of body lift?
>: >>
>: >> Yes, sir.
>: >>
>: >> >
>: >> >
>: >> >
>: >> >
>: >> >
>: >> >
>: >> >"travis" <travist34removethis@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>: >> >news:9bm2svs282fltt1sal49hl3g6gdf20kjok@4ax.com.. .
>: >> >> On 23 Nov 2003 14:28:17 -0800, carrollcaboodle@netzero.com
>: >> >> (TrailMarker) shared the following:
>: >> >>
>: >> >> >travis <travist34removethis@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>: >> >news:<u1e1svsdh8kggfvk5ha49fpi8cdg14d64f@4ax.com> ...
>: >> >> >> On Sun, 23 Nov 2003 01:47:55 GMT, "Cherokee-LTD"
>: ><spammenot@home.com>
>: >> >> >> shared the following:
>: >> >> >>
>: >> >> >> >
>: >> >> >> >"travis" <travist34removethis@hotmail.com> wrote in message ...
>: >> >> >> >: Details tomorrow... VERY nice of them to mention how the
>clutch
>: >> >> >> >: linkage will no longer work after installing the lift...
>ugh...
>: >I
>: >> >> >> >: got it all working, but it wasn't fun. :-/
>: >> >> >> >:
>: >> >> >> >
>: >> >> >> >Whew! Good thing they mentioned that... imagine the trouble you
>: >would
>: >> >have
>: >> >> >> >had if they didn't!
>: >> >> >> >Don't you hate it when people don't get sarcasm?
>: >> >> >> >-Brian
>: >> >> >> >
>: >> >> >> >
>: >> >> >> HAHAHA! Easy to laugh about it now, but at the time... grrr...
>: >> >> >> Here's a couple of shots of how it came out, and then a couple of
>: >the
>: >> >> >> bracket we fabbed up to reconnect the linkage. I need to adjust
>the
>: >> >> >> clutch a little bit today and get a longer gas filler hose
>thingie
>: >> >> >> since the one I have won't reach the gas tank now. Of course
>they
>: >> >> >> also forgot to mention that part in the instructions...
>: >> >> >> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep/bodylift/1.jpg
>: >> >> >> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep/bodylift/2.jpg
>: >> >> >> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep/bodylift/3.jpg
>: >> >> >> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep/bodylift/4.jpg
>: >> >> >
>: >> >> >
>: >> >> >How much body lift did you install? I'm wondering how much lift it
>: >> >> >takes to require changing things like clutch linkages & filler
>hoses.
>: >> >> >Did you have to adjust your radiator shroud? Anything else?
>: >> >> >Thanks.
>: >> >> >TrailMarker.
>: >> >>
>: >> >> 3". Yes, also had to reposition the radiator and shroud. Still
>need
>: >> >> to bend the shifter for the transfer case so that I can engage
>4-High.
>: >> >> It's *almost* together now. After adjusting the clutch today I'm
>very
>: >> >> happy with how it's coming out. I think it would be a good idea if
>: >> >> "Performance Accessories," the company that makes the body lift I
>: >> >> installed, would at least mention the fact that you have to do
>: >> >> something for the gas tank filler hose and maybe include something
>for
>: >> >> the clutch linkage so that you don't have to fab up something like
>my
>: >> >> friend and I did. Also the emergency brake cable was stretched to
>the
>: >> >> max... I also had to cut behind the tranny shifter and hammer the
>: >> >> metal to the back to be able to engage 1st and 3rd gear, but the
>: >> >> instructions sort-of mentioned that. Also had to mess with the
>: >> >> steering shaft to lengthen it some, but that was no big deal. The
>: >> >> biggest thing was the clutch linkage. The kit came with a bracket
>: >> >> that I used, but even after installing it the rod that's connected
>to
>: >> >> the clutch pedal indirectly was about 2-3 inches too short for
>obvious
>: >> >> reasons. It was no fun, but I'm looking forward to some meatier
>tires
>: >> >> now. :-)
>: >> >>
>: >> >>
>: >> >> --
>: >> >> Travis
>: >> >> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep.html
>: >> >> The meek shall inherit the earth. After I'm finished with it.
>: >> >> :wq!
>: >>
>: >>
>: >> --
>: >> Travis
>: >> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep.html
>: >> The meek shall inherit the earth. After I'm finished with it.
>: >> :wq!
>:
>:
>: --
>: Travis
>: http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep.html
>: The meek shall inherit the earth. After I'm finished with it.
>: :wq!
>
--
Travis
http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep.html
The meek shall inherit the earth. After I'm finished with it.
:wq!
shared the following:
>Oh man... 11 bolts?!?!?!
>There is supposed to be 22 ;-)
>-Brian
heh heh
Don't do that to me. :-)
>
>"travis" <travist34removethis@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>news:pph7svcrj0cmphhpp0mbhtfv6spcjqpdh1@4ax.com.. .
>: On Tue, 25 Nov 2003 13:09:44 -0800, "CRWLR" <beerman@yahoo.com>
>: shared the following:
>:
>: >I hope it works out well for you. The general rule of thumb is that body
>: >lift is bad, 1" is reasonable and 2" is the max. Body lift, especially
>more
>: >than 2", puts a huge amount of stress on the tub and tub-mounting bolts.
>The
>: >whole "leverage" thing comes into play on these bolts. If you hung out
>: >around here for very long, you would have found this out before you
>invested
>: >the time and money into this project.
>:
>: I hope it works out, too. When I started on it I found that only 6 of
>: the 11 bolts were even in place, so at least now I have all 11 bolts
>: brand new and tightened up good. I'm probably better off than I was,
>: but not as well off as I could be. :-)
>:
>: >
>: >
>: >
>: >
>: >"travis" <travist34removethis@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>: >news:i685svsbbiqscar0msrsve20gsh9pr7cup@4ax.com.. .
>: >> On Mon, 24 Nov 2003 15:36:54 -0800, "CRWLR" <beerman@yahoo.com>
>: >> shared the following:
>: >>
>: >> >You installed 3 inches of body lift?
>: >>
>: >> Yes, sir.
>: >>
>: >> >
>: >> >
>: >> >
>: >> >
>: >> >
>: >> >
>: >> >"travis" <travist34removethis@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>: >> >news:9bm2svs282fltt1sal49hl3g6gdf20kjok@4ax.com.. .
>: >> >> On 23 Nov 2003 14:28:17 -0800, carrollcaboodle@netzero.com
>: >> >> (TrailMarker) shared the following:
>: >> >>
>: >> >> >travis <travist34removethis@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>: >> >news:<u1e1svsdh8kggfvk5ha49fpi8cdg14d64f@4ax.com> ...
>: >> >> >> On Sun, 23 Nov 2003 01:47:55 GMT, "Cherokee-LTD"
>: ><spammenot@home.com>
>: >> >> >> shared the following:
>: >> >> >>
>: >> >> >> >
>: >> >> >> >"travis" <travist34removethis@hotmail.com> wrote in message ...
>: >> >> >> >: Details tomorrow... VERY nice of them to mention how the
>clutch
>: >> >> >> >: linkage will no longer work after installing the lift...
>ugh...
>: >I
>: >> >> >> >: got it all working, but it wasn't fun. :-/
>: >> >> >> >:
>: >> >> >> >
>: >> >> >> >Whew! Good thing they mentioned that... imagine the trouble you
>: >would
>: >> >have
>: >> >> >> >had if they didn't!
>: >> >> >> >Don't you hate it when people don't get sarcasm?
>: >> >> >> >-Brian
>: >> >> >> >
>: >> >> >> >
>: >> >> >> HAHAHA! Easy to laugh about it now, but at the time... grrr...
>: >> >> >> Here's a couple of shots of how it came out, and then a couple of
>: >the
>: >> >> >> bracket we fabbed up to reconnect the linkage. I need to adjust
>the
>: >> >> >> clutch a little bit today and get a longer gas filler hose
>thingie
>: >> >> >> since the one I have won't reach the gas tank now. Of course
>they
>: >> >> >> also forgot to mention that part in the instructions...
>: >> >> >> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep/bodylift/1.jpg
>: >> >> >> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep/bodylift/2.jpg
>: >> >> >> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep/bodylift/3.jpg
>: >> >> >> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep/bodylift/4.jpg
>: >> >> >
>: >> >> >
>: >> >> >How much body lift did you install? I'm wondering how much lift it
>: >> >> >takes to require changing things like clutch linkages & filler
>hoses.
>: >> >> >Did you have to adjust your radiator shroud? Anything else?
>: >> >> >Thanks.
>: >> >> >TrailMarker.
>: >> >>
>: >> >> 3". Yes, also had to reposition the radiator and shroud. Still
>need
>: >> >> to bend the shifter for the transfer case so that I can engage
>4-High.
>: >> >> It's *almost* together now. After adjusting the clutch today I'm
>very
>: >> >> happy with how it's coming out. I think it would be a good idea if
>: >> >> "Performance Accessories," the company that makes the body lift I
>: >> >> installed, would at least mention the fact that you have to do
>: >> >> something for the gas tank filler hose and maybe include something
>for
>: >> >> the clutch linkage so that you don't have to fab up something like
>my
>: >> >> friend and I did. Also the emergency brake cable was stretched to
>the
>: >> >> max... I also had to cut behind the tranny shifter and hammer the
>: >> >> metal to the back to be able to engage 1st and 3rd gear, but the
>: >> >> instructions sort-of mentioned that. Also had to mess with the
>: >> >> steering shaft to lengthen it some, but that was no big deal. The
>: >> >> biggest thing was the clutch linkage. The kit came with a bracket
>: >> >> that I used, but even after installing it the rod that's connected
>to
>: >> >> the clutch pedal indirectly was about 2-3 inches too short for
>obvious
>: >> >> reasons. It was no fun, but I'm looking forward to some meatier
>tires
>: >> >> now. :-)
>: >> >>
>: >> >>
>: >> >> --
>: >> >> Travis
>: >> >> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep.html
>: >> >> The meek shall inherit the earth. After I'm finished with it.
>: >> >> :wq!
>: >>
>: >>
>: >> --
>: >> Travis
>: >> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep.html
>: >> The meek shall inherit the earth. After I'm finished with it.
>: >> :wq!
>:
>:
>: --
>: Travis
>: http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep.html
>: The meek shall inherit the earth. After I'm finished with it.
>: :wq!
>
--
Travis
http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep.html
The meek shall inherit the earth. After I'm finished with it.
:wq!
#103
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Body lift installed today. - with pictures
On Tue, 25 Nov 2003 21:24:46 GMT, "Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com>
shared the following:
>Oh man... 11 bolts?!?!?!
>There is supposed to be 22 ;-)
>-Brian
heh heh
Don't do that to me. :-)
>
>"travis" <travist34removethis@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>news:pph7svcrj0cmphhpp0mbhtfv6spcjqpdh1@4ax.com.. .
>: On Tue, 25 Nov 2003 13:09:44 -0800, "CRWLR" <beerman@yahoo.com>
>: shared the following:
>:
>: >I hope it works out well for you. The general rule of thumb is that body
>: >lift is bad, 1" is reasonable and 2" is the max. Body lift, especially
>more
>: >than 2", puts a huge amount of stress on the tub and tub-mounting bolts.
>The
>: >whole "leverage" thing comes into play on these bolts. If you hung out
>: >around here for very long, you would have found this out before you
>invested
>: >the time and money into this project.
>:
>: I hope it works out, too. When I started on it I found that only 6 of
>: the 11 bolts were even in place, so at least now I have all 11 bolts
>: brand new and tightened up good. I'm probably better off than I was,
>: but not as well off as I could be. :-)
>:
>: >
>: >
>: >
>: >
>: >"travis" <travist34removethis@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>: >news:i685svsbbiqscar0msrsve20gsh9pr7cup@4ax.com.. .
>: >> On Mon, 24 Nov 2003 15:36:54 -0800, "CRWLR" <beerman@yahoo.com>
>: >> shared the following:
>: >>
>: >> >You installed 3 inches of body lift?
>: >>
>: >> Yes, sir.
>: >>
>: >> >
>: >> >
>: >> >
>: >> >
>: >> >
>: >> >
>: >> >"travis" <travist34removethis@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>: >> >news:9bm2svs282fltt1sal49hl3g6gdf20kjok@4ax.com.. .
>: >> >> On 23 Nov 2003 14:28:17 -0800, carrollcaboodle@netzero.com
>: >> >> (TrailMarker) shared the following:
>: >> >>
>: >> >> >travis <travist34removethis@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>: >> >news:<u1e1svsdh8kggfvk5ha49fpi8cdg14d64f@4ax.com> ...
>: >> >> >> On Sun, 23 Nov 2003 01:47:55 GMT, "Cherokee-LTD"
>: ><spammenot@home.com>
>: >> >> >> shared the following:
>: >> >> >>
>: >> >> >> >
>: >> >> >> >"travis" <travist34removethis@hotmail.com> wrote in message ...
>: >> >> >> >: Details tomorrow... VERY nice of them to mention how the
>clutch
>: >> >> >> >: linkage will no longer work after installing the lift...
>ugh...
>: >I
>: >> >> >> >: got it all working, but it wasn't fun. :-/
>: >> >> >> >:
>: >> >> >> >
>: >> >> >> >Whew! Good thing they mentioned that... imagine the trouble you
>: >would
>: >> >have
>: >> >> >> >had if they didn't!
>: >> >> >> >Don't you hate it when people don't get sarcasm?
>: >> >> >> >-Brian
>: >> >> >> >
>: >> >> >> >
>: >> >> >> HAHAHA! Easy to laugh about it now, but at the time... grrr...
>: >> >> >> Here's a couple of shots of how it came out, and then a couple of
>: >the
>: >> >> >> bracket we fabbed up to reconnect the linkage. I need to adjust
>the
>: >> >> >> clutch a little bit today and get a longer gas filler hose
>thingie
>: >> >> >> since the one I have won't reach the gas tank now. Of course
>they
>: >> >> >> also forgot to mention that part in the instructions...
>: >> >> >> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep/bodylift/1.jpg
>: >> >> >> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep/bodylift/2.jpg
>: >> >> >> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep/bodylift/3.jpg
>: >> >> >> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep/bodylift/4.jpg
>: >> >> >
>: >> >> >
>: >> >> >How much body lift did you install? I'm wondering how much lift it
>: >> >> >takes to require changing things like clutch linkages & filler
>hoses.
>: >> >> >Did you have to adjust your radiator shroud? Anything else?
>: >> >> >Thanks.
>: >> >> >TrailMarker.
>: >> >>
>: >> >> 3". Yes, also had to reposition the radiator and shroud. Still
>need
>: >> >> to bend the shifter for the transfer case so that I can engage
>4-High.
>: >> >> It's *almost* together now. After adjusting the clutch today I'm
>very
>: >> >> happy with how it's coming out. I think it would be a good idea if
>: >> >> "Performance Accessories," the company that makes the body lift I
>: >> >> installed, would at least mention the fact that you have to do
>: >> >> something for the gas tank filler hose and maybe include something
>for
>: >> >> the clutch linkage so that you don't have to fab up something like
>my
>: >> >> friend and I did. Also the emergency brake cable was stretched to
>the
>: >> >> max... I also had to cut behind the tranny shifter and hammer the
>: >> >> metal to the back to be able to engage 1st and 3rd gear, but the
>: >> >> instructions sort-of mentioned that. Also had to mess with the
>: >> >> steering shaft to lengthen it some, but that was no big deal. The
>: >> >> biggest thing was the clutch linkage. The kit came with a bracket
>: >> >> that I used, but even after installing it the rod that's connected
>to
>: >> >> the clutch pedal indirectly was about 2-3 inches too short for
>obvious
>: >> >> reasons. It was no fun, but I'm looking forward to some meatier
>tires
>: >> >> now. :-)
>: >> >>
>: >> >>
>: >> >> --
>: >> >> Travis
>: >> >> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep.html
>: >> >> The meek shall inherit the earth. After I'm finished with it.
>: >> >> :wq!
>: >>
>: >>
>: >> --
>: >> Travis
>: >> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep.html
>: >> The meek shall inherit the earth. After I'm finished with it.
>: >> :wq!
>:
>:
>: --
>: Travis
>: http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep.html
>: The meek shall inherit the earth. After I'm finished with it.
>: :wq!
>
--
Travis
http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep.html
The meek shall inherit the earth. After I'm finished with it.
:wq!
shared the following:
>Oh man... 11 bolts?!?!?!
>There is supposed to be 22 ;-)
>-Brian
heh heh
Don't do that to me. :-)
>
>"travis" <travist34removethis@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>news:pph7svcrj0cmphhpp0mbhtfv6spcjqpdh1@4ax.com.. .
>: On Tue, 25 Nov 2003 13:09:44 -0800, "CRWLR" <beerman@yahoo.com>
>: shared the following:
>:
>: >I hope it works out well for you. The general rule of thumb is that body
>: >lift is bad, 1" is reasonable and 2" is the max. Body lift, especially
>more
>: >than 2", puts a huge amount of stress on the tub and tub-mounting bolts.
>The
>: >whole "leverage" thing comes into play on these bolts. If you hung out
>: >around here for very long, you would have found this out before you
>invested
>: >the time and money into this project.
>:
>: I hope it works out, too. When I started on it I found that only 6 of
>: the 11 bolts were even in place, so at least now I have all 11 bolts
>: brand new and tightened up good. I'm probably better off than I was,
>: but not as well off as I could be. :-)
>:
>: >
>: >
>: >
>: >
>: >"travis" <travist34removethis@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>: >news:i685svsbbiqscar0msrsve20gsh9pr7cup@4ax.com.. .
>: >> On Mon, 24 Nov 2003 15:36:54 -0800, "CRWLR" <beerman@yahoo.com>
>: >> shared the following:
>: >>
>: >> >You installed 3 inches of body lift?
>: >>
>: >> Yes, sir.
>: >>
>: >> >
>: >> >
>: >> >
>: >> >
>: >> >
>: >> >
>: >> >"travis" <travist34removethis@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>: >> >news:9bm2svs282fltt1sal49hl3g6gdf20kjok@4ax.com.. .
>: >> >> On 23 Nov 2003 14:28:17 -0800, carrollcaboodle@netzero.com
>: >> >> (TrailMarker) shared the following:
>: >> >>
>: >> >> >travis <travist34removethis@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>: >> >news:<u1e1svsdh8kggfvk5ha49fpi8cdg14d64f@4ax.com> ...
>: >> >> >> On Sun, 23 Nov 2003 01:47:55 GMT, "Cherokee-LTD"
>: ><spammenot@home.com>
>: >> >> >> shared the following:
>: >> >> >>
>: >> >> >> >
>: >> >> >> >"travis" <travist34removethis@hotmail.com> wrote in message ...
>: >> >> >> >: Details tomorrow... VERY nice of them to mention how the
>clutch
>: >> >> >> >: linkage will no longer work after installing the lift...
>ugh...
>: >I
>: >> >> >> >: got it all working, but it wasn't fun. :-/
>: >> >> >> >:
>: >> >> >> >
>: >> >> >> >Whew! Good thing they mentioned that... imagine the trouble you
>: >would
>: >> >have
>: >> >> >> >had if they didn't!
>: >> >> >> >Don't you hate it when people don't get sarcasm?
>: >> >> >> >-Brian
>: >> >> >> >
>: >> >> >> >
>: >> >> >> HAHAHA! Easy to laugh about it now, but at the time... grrr...
>: >> >> >> Here's a couple of shots of how it came out, and then a couple of
>: >the
>: >> >> >> bracket we fabbed up to reconnect the linkage. I need to adjust
>the
>: >> >> >> clutch a little bit today and get a longer gas filler hose
>thingie
>: >> >> >> since the one I have won't reach the gas tank now. Of course
>they
>: >> >> >> also forgot to mention that part in the instructions...
>: >> >> >> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep/bodylift/1.jpg
>: >> >> >> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep/bodylift/2.jpg
>: >> >> >> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep/bodylift/3.jpg
>: >> >> >> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep/bodylift/4.jpg
>: >> >> >
>: >> >> >
>: >> >> >How much body lift did you install? I'm wondering how much lift it
>: >> >> >takes to require changing things like clutch linkages & filler
>hoses.
>: >> >> >Did you have to adjust your radiator shroud? Anything else?
>: >> >> >Thanks.
>: >> >> >TrailMarker.
>: >> >>
>: >> >> 3". Yes, also had to reposition the radiator and shroud. Still
>need
>: >> >> to bend the shifter for the transfer case so that I can engage
>4-High.
>: >> >> It's *almost* together now. After adjusting the clutch today I'm
>very
>: >> >> happy with how it's coming out. I think it would be a good idea if
>: >> >> "Performance Accessories," the company that makes the body lift I
>: >> >> installed, would at least mention the fact that you have to do
>: >> >> something for the gas tank filler hose and maybe include something
>for
>: >> >> the clutch linkage so that you don't have to fab up something like
>my
>: >> >> friend and I did. Also the emergency brake cable was stretched to
>the
>: >> >> max... I also had to cut behind the tranny shifter and hammer the
>: >> >> metal to the back to be able to engage 1st and 3rd gear, but the
>: >> >> instructions sort-of mentioned that. Also had to mess with the
>: >> >> steering shaft to lengthen it some, but that was no big deal. The
>: >> >> biggest thing was the clutch linkage. The kit came with a bracket
>: >> >> that I used, but even after installing it the rod that's connected
>to
>: >> >> the clutch pedal indirectly was about 2-3 inches too short for
>obvious
>: >> >> reasons. It was no fun, but I'm looking forward to some meatier
>tires
>: >> >> now. :-)
>: >> >>
>: >> >>
>: >> >> --
>: >> >> Travis
>: >> >> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep.html
>: >> >> The meek shall inherit the earth. After I'm finished with it.
>: >> >> :wq!
>: >>
>: >>
>: >> --
>: >> Travis
>: >> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep.html
>: >> The meek shall inherit the earth. After I'm finished with it.
>: >> :wq!
>:
>:
>: --
>: Travis
>: http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep.html
>: The meek shall inherit the earth. After I'm finished with it.
>: :wq!
>
--
Travis
http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep.html
The meek shall inherit the earth. After I'm finished with it.
:wq!
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I have a ------sheet that started when I bought my Jeep three years ago. I
know everything I have spent, where I got it, and what the part number is...
valuable information.
--
JimG
80' CJ-7 258 CID
35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
D44 Rear, Dana 30 Front. SOA
4.56 Gears, LockRight F&R
Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
"Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com> wrote in message
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>
> Not as nerdy as I am... jeep.xls ... who else has a friggin' ------sheet
for
> their Jeep mods?
> -Brian
>
>
know everything I have spent, where I got it, and what the part number is...
valuable information.
--
JimG
80' CJ-7 258 CID
35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
D44 Rear, Dana 30 Front. SOA
4.56 Gears, LockRight F&R
Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
"Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com> wrote in message
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>
> Not as nerdy as I am... jeep.xls ... who else has a friggin' ------sheet
for
> their Jeep mods?
> -Brian
>
>
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I have a ------sheet that started when I bought my Jeep three years ago. I
know everything I have spent, where I got it, and what the part number is...
valuable information.
--
JimG
80' CJ-7 258 CID
35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
D44 Rear, Dana 30 Front. SOA
4.56 Gears, LockRight F&R
Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
"Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com> wrote in message
news:3tDwb.28892$Fv8.17200@twister01.bloor.is.net. cable.rogers.com...
>
> Not as nerdy as I am... jeep.xls ... who else has a friggin' ------sheet
for
> their Jeep mods?
> -Brian
>
>
know everything I have spent, where I got it, and what the part number is...
valuable information.
--
JimG
80' CJ-7 258 CID
35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
D44 Rear, Dana 30 Front. SOA
4.56 Gears, LockRight F&R
Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
"Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com> wrote in message
news:3tDwb.28892$Fv8.17200@twister01.bloor.is.net. cable.rogers.com...
>
> Not as nerdy as I am... jeep.xls ... who else has a friggin' ------sheet
for
> their Jeep mods?
> -Brian
>
>
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I have a ------sheet that started when I bought my Jeep three years ago. I
know everything I have spent, where I got it, and what the part number is...
valuable information.
--
JimG
80' CJ-7 258 CID
35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
D44 Rear, Dana 30 Front. SOA
4.56 Gears, LockRight F&R
Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
"Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com> wrote in message
news:3tDwb.28892$Fv8.17200@twister01.bloor.is.net. cable.rogers.com...
>
> Not as nerdy as I am... jeep.xls ... who else has a friggin' ------sheet
for
> their Jeep mods?
> -Brian
>
>
know everything I have spent, where I got it, and what the part number is...
valuable information.
--
JimG
80' CJ-7 258 CID
35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
D44 Rear, Dana 30 Front. SOA
4.56 Gears, LockRight F&R
Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
"Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com> wrote in message
news:3tDwb.28892$Fv8.17200@twister01.bloor.is.net. cable.rogers.com...
>
> Not as nerdy as I am... jeep.xls ... who else has a friggin' ------sheet
for
> their Jeep mods?
> -Brian
>
>
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JimG did pass the time by typing:
> I have a ------sheet that started when I bought my Jeep three years ago. I
> know everything I have spent, where I got it, and what the part number is...
> valuable information.
I don't have a list of mods, just a list of fuel milage and service. :)
>> Not as nerdy as I am... jeep.xls ... who else has a friggin' ------sheet for
>> their Jeep mods?
>> -Brian
> I have a ------sheet that started when I bought my Jeep three years ago. I
> know everything I have spent, where I got it, and what the part number is...
> valuable information.
I don't have a list of mods, just a list of fuel milage and service. :)
>> Not as nerdy as I am... jeep.xls ... who else has a friggin' ------sheet for
>> their Jeep mods?
>> -Brian
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JimG did pass the time by typing:
> I have a ------sheet that started when I bought my Jeep three years ago. I
> know everything I have spent, where I got it, and what the part number is...
> valuable information.
I don't have a list of mods, just a list of fuel milage and service. :)
>> Not as nerdy as I am... jeep.xls ... who else has a friggin' ------sheet for
>> their Jeep mods?
>> -Brian
> I have a ------sheet that started when I bought my Jeep three years ago. I
> know everything I have spent, where I got it, and what the part number is...
> valuable information.
I don't have a list of mods, just a list of fuel milage and service. :)
>> Not as nerdy as I am... jeep.xls ... who else has a friggin' ------sheet for
>> their Jeep mods?
>> -Brian
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JimG did pass the time by typing:
> I have a ------sheet that started when I bought my Jeep three years ago. I
> know everything I have spent, where I got it, and what the part number is...
> valuable information.
I don't have a list of mods, just a list of fuel milage and service. :)
>> Not as nerdy as I am... jeep.xls ... who else has a friggin' ------sheet for
>> their Jeep mods?
>> -Brian
> I have a ------sheet that started when I bought my Jeep three years ago. I
> know everything I have spent, where I got it, and what the part number is...
> valuable information.
I don't have a list of mods, just a list of fuel milage and service. :)
>> Not as nerdy as I am... jeep.xls ... who else has a friggin' ------sheet for
>> their Jeep mods?
>> -Brian
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Cherokee-LTD wrote:
> : Thanks. A couple of earlier responses verified for me that I had
> : them. One-piece axles are on my list. Here's my "file" I'm keeping
> : on my Jeep stuff. It's called "jeepstuff.txt" and I keep it on my
> : desktop. Yes, I'm a nerd. :-)
> :
>
> Not as nerdy as I am... jeep.xls ... who else has a friggin' ------sheet for
> their Jeep mods?
> -Brian
I'm using an HTML table, didn't even think about Excel, probably for the
same reason I'm not keeping close track of my receipts; I don't REALLY
want to know what the thing is costing me.