CJ7: Build almost complete, finally deciding to post...

[80GGR]

Aweome rig! Nice choice of rims too, can't wait to see them on it.

[TOYROX]

Looks good. Bit to go yet.

[turbomart]

Originally Posted by Gojeep

Good point. They must be at the exact same angle otherwise you will get bump steer. Looks to me that the Nissan frame bracket was used at both ends and the height of the Jeep steering box and pitman arm not taken into account.
Is important to get these heights right as also sets your roll centre. That has to be worked in with the rear too as you should not have too much difference between them.

For predictable stable handling your supposed to run rear roll centre slightly higher than front.

[Bogged]

What was the tub liner you used?

[53371]

did you sell the other diffs? If not how much? more info? thanks

Originally Posted by Loz 78 CJ7

Wheels will be -



With 35" MYZ's



New crate L76 6.0L Holden motor, changed a few bits and pieces on the motor so an LS1 computer can run it as they are easier and better to tune than the new computers. Big set of block hugging extractors. New brake system with proportioning valve.



Custom triangulated 4 link rear with a patrol diff. Arms have 7mm steel walls. Coils, adjustable shocks.




Patrol Front diff with Custom 5 link front. new 4L65E auto out of a holden adventura so it's got thicker bands, stage two shift kit. Patrol Transfer case (which you can't see)



Custom power steering box mount.



Polyurethane spray on ute tub liner, patrol handbrake running down to the patrol transfer case handbrake.


More to come over the next month or so, Have to have it finished in around 5 weeks...

[Gojeep]

Originally Posted by turbomart

For predictable stable handling your supposed to run rear roll centre slightly higher than front.

That is correct. Normally 1"-2" lower in the front than the rear. That is why I am questioning if this was even taken into account? Then you know if the axle end of the panhard needs to be altered or the frame end to bring it parallel with the drag link and be right with the rear roll centre.

[CJ6np435]

brace the steering box to the other side chassis rail

to avoid cracking