07-05-2011, 10:30 AM
So I have some sort of updates.
Update #1: I bought a shitload of parts. Two sets of front lift springs, factory gas tank skid (waiting for hummer-style up-armor job from Canturk Fabrication) spare tcase, (with slip yoke eliminator), tcase drop kit, LCA's, a bunch of other shit from an abandoned XJ project that belonged to a friend. Still hunting for the rear leafs so I can make a bastard pack. Of course these front springs are "3.5". Or maybe four. The big ones are 5, maybe 5 and a half? I don't remember.
Update #2: I have probably sourced a Ford 8.8" rear axle, 3.73 ratio with LSD and Disc brakes. The guy is supposed to call me when he's pulled it from an exploder he bought for the GT40 heads.
Update #3: Decided to find a "unimproved road" yesterday. Out 33W, find a fire road on the side of the mountain and say "yeah, this looks like a good idea." With Julie, the dog, and a gun. (In fine country music tradition) Had to use the ole part time 4 to scrabble out of a creek bed, but we went until I wasn't really comfortable with my ground clearance, and then turned around.
In reverse, full steering lock, that's when my Jeep decided to throw a shitload of white smoke out of the hood. I shut the thing off, looked under the hood...nothing is on fire. Belt smoke maybe? Or PS fluid? (my pump or lines or something leak like a polish warship)
Anyway, we got out of the woods and it was a lot of fun. Really cemented the direction I want to go with this project.
Update #1: I bought a shitload of parts. Two sets of front lift springs, factory gas tank skid (waiting for hummer-style up-armor job from Canturk Fabrication) spare tcase, (with slip yoke eliminator), tcase drop kit, LCA's, a bunch of other shit from an abandoned XJ project that belonged to a friend. Still hunting for the rear leafs so I can make a bastard pack. Of course these front springs are "3.5". Or maybe four. The big ones are 5, maybe 5 and a half? I don't remember.
Update #2: I have probably sourced a Ford 8.8" rear axle, 3.73 ratio with LSD and Disc brakes. The guy is supposed to call me when he's pulled it from an exploder he bought for the GT40 heads.
Update #3: Decided to find a "unimproved road" yesterday. Out 33W, find a fire road on the side of the mountain and say "yeah, this looks like a good idea." With Julie, the dog, and a gun. (In fine country music tradition) Had to use the ole part time 4 to scrabble out of a creek bed, but we went until I wasn't really comfortable with my ground clearance, and then turned around.
In reverse, full steering lock, that's when my Jeep decided to throw a shitload of white smoke out of the hood. I shut the thing off, looked under the hood...nothing is on fire. Belt smoke maybe? Or PS fluid? (my pump or lines or something leak like a polish warship)
Anyway, we got out of the woods and it was a lot of fun. Really cemented the direction I want to go with this project.
1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442