Rob and I put his "whole lift" back in his Jeep yesterday. We're talking belly pan, side rails, control arms, the whole nine yards. It only took us about 4 hours and that included cleaning up some bolts, finding new hardware, setting the pinion angles, and aligning the axles. We are getting fast 😀
Just don't ask Rob to change a thermostat 😛
Anybody need a half a work party? I need to replace all my spring bushing and need to borrow a garage with some level concrete to do it. It's too easy for an "official" work party, but if someone needs some work done I'll split the pizza cost with you. 😀
I have a nice big garage. I might have the tools you need. You are welcome to come over here and work any time you want. I'll even lend a hand when I can 😀
We could do it at Johns, and I will bring my air tools down..
"RobD" wrote: We could do it at Johns, and I will bring my air tools down..
I've got all the tools, it just seems like a waste of time if it's the only thing that needs to get done. We should be able to knock it out in an hour or so. That's like rounding up a posse for someone that jay walked. 😂
It's a Toyota...we're bound to find other things that need work 😉
"JohnDF" wrote: It's a Toyota...we're bound to find other things that need work 😉
😂 😂 😂
Keane's CB antenna could use some help! And he needs some tunes in that truck, it'll make it crawl much better!!
"JohnDF" wrote: It's a Toyota...we're bound to find other things that need work 😉
bite your tongue and groove.
I could bring some wax and try to buff out Keane's door 😂
and fender, and ....
Will that wax work on Jeeps too 😳
I have a 8 lb ford wrench I use on Jeep body panels.
Maybe that day we can move my gas tank into the back of my Jeep and build a box for it. If My tank is to big, I will probably buy Tangs fuel cell...
I believe Troy put his stock tank in the back of his Jeep. Ask him about how he did it.
I might have some front springs to put in my Jeep for the work day.
Sounds like we've got an official work party brewing.
Does wax help you slip past the rocks unnoticed?
"RobD" wrote: Maybe that day we can move my gas tank into the back of my Jeep and build a box for it. If My tank is to big, I will probably buy Tangs fuel cell...
rob, have you seen this? http://jeepshots.com/tech/gastank.html
Good write up 😎 I think we can do that.
Looks like Rob needs to get that welder and and plasma cutter pretty soon.
"Dan-H" wrote: [quote="RobD"]Maybe that day we can move my gas tank into the back of my Jeep and build a box for it. If My tank is to big, I will probably buy Tangs fuel cell...
rob, have you seen this? http://jeepshots.com/tech/gastank.html
Great link Dan, that is exactly what I want to do..Thanks 🍺
"Bender" wrote: Sounds like we've got an official work party brewing.
Does wax help you slip past the rocks unnoticed?
so is there a work party or what? 😉
"lowrider" wrote: [quote="Bender"]Sounds like we've got an official work party brewing.
Does wax help you slip past the rocks unnoticed?
so is there a work party or what? 😉
waxing party.
"Dan-H" wrote: waxing party.
You thinking about waxing your chest or... 😲 :?:
So who wants to tackle this swap for me..This is my new project..All I have to do is get the tranny and computer now..
I could change the idler pulley on that bad boy 😀
That reminds me of the LT1 i had sittn in my side yard for 2years! 😲
Rob, just an FYI - the stock tank will just fit in the bed of the Jeep, depending upon which skid plate you have and if you intend to reuse it. The only hard part is getting the fuel filler set into a position where you're still able to get fuel into it. Mine is a pain to get gas into, you have to hold the pump handle upside down because the filler neck is almost horizontal which will kick the pump off thinking it is full.
That crossmember that they're referencing is a bunch of stamped sheet metal and pretty easy to cut through, but is a major structural component on your rig, so make sure you do something to replace it! I replaced mine with two pieces of 1" square tube (.125 wall) and my rear bumper is actually structural now and is a completely welded unit. The rear section of the frame is also square tube now on mine, but you get the idea. One of the things I still have to do is to replace the body mounts so that the rear cage mount point actually ties directly down to the frame with some tube and poly bushing. That part the only real difficulty is getting around the filler neck.
I'd also recommend doing something to keep the tank closed off from the rest of the cab for two reasons. First is the fumes, you don't want those stuck inside with you and the second is the whine that you hear from the fuel pump. It can get annoying quick!!! Also make sure you build your enclosure for your fuel tank so that the lid has some structural bracing so that you can place junk on top of it.
Oh yeah, when you move the tank more than a few inches, you're going to need to extend your fuel line. I went up to a local speed shop and picked up a couple of Earl's fittings that fit perfectly onto the stock fittings. Combined those fitting with a section of about 12" braided tube and all is fine. I think I also had to extend the wiring harness for the fuel pump too, so keep that in mind.
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