Project JimmyRig almost ready to begin.

BIGRAM · 04-20-2010, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by sarge

Don't have a clue what the wheel base will end up at , will find out when everything clears.
Plan is to keep it streetable , thats why I'm going with Radial 37's

It will be locked in the rear and I'm still debating on locking the front.

Prolly have to recenter the H1's and I'm def. looking at rock rings

Once I get the axles under her I'm gonna build front and rear bumpers, rocker protection and a nice flat belly.

I have several different sets of leafs I'm going to be trying but I will probably end up with Dakota leafs in the front stockers in the rear with a possible extra leaf or two.

What is your plans on locking the rear? I know your wanting to build on a budget as I am myself. I don't want to weld but I can't seem to find a spool for the rear.

Also, what are the plans for the CAD? Vaccum sucks, you installing the cable kit or is there a home remedy for this? I have mine slid over in place but I don't like the front shaft spinning all the time or removing the box to release it. Thinking there has to be another way.

94Dodge Truggy · 04-20-2010, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by BIGRAM

Also, what are the plans for the CAD? Vaccum sucks, you installing the cable kit or is there a home remedy for this? I have mine slid over in place but I don't like the front shaft spinning all the time or removing the box to release it. Thinking there has to be another way.

I used a switch to control the air flow and shift fork to engage and disengage the axle up front.

BIGRAM · 04-20-2010, 03:44 PM

Was the switch controlling the existiing vaccum or were you using a secondary source? Possibly compressed?

94Dodge Truggy · 04-20-2010, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by BIGRAM

Was the switch controlling the existiing vaccum or were you using a secondary source? Possibly compressed?

Used existing vaccum from motor. I do not remember which exact line I used but it is achievable with a little time.

BIGRAM · 04-20-2010, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 94Dodge Truggy

Used existing vaccum from motor. I do not remember which exact line I used but it is achievable with a little time.

Cool. My vac lines failed me last year and it was aggrevating until I figured out what was going on. It may just be a leak but I don't have much faith in it now.

WrenchMonkey · 04-21-2010, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by 94Dodge Truggy

I used a switch to control the air flow and shift fork to engage and disengage the axle up front.

Huh. I thought I was the only one who did that:

Been runnin it for years. Works great for me...

Robert

BIGRAM · 04-21-2010, 06:24 AM

No problems? I can deal with that. Thanks for the input fellas.

WrenchMonkey · 04-21-2010, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by BIGRAM

No problems?

Yeah, but like I said, I thought I was the only one.

Most people seem the hate the disco worse than brussels sprouts.

Robert

sarge · 04-21-2010, 02:11 PM

OK gonna answer a few of the questions , as I have been busy gathering the final parts for the past few days .... first off I need an Astro Van steering box from a 2wd van , anyone got one ?

The rear is a 60

Yes the front is CAD . not worried !;)

I'm going to run a cable from AW direct , just like I had in the wrangler $43.00 and forget it .

I'm welding the rear spiders

The transfer case is going to remain the factory 236GM unit for now. This will at least keep the build a little shorter and cheaper for now . Waiting for a 231C to roll into the yard and thinking of doing a 231/231 Doubler ??????

kingchango · 04-21-2010, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by sarge

231/231 Doubler

interesting

kyrel69 · 04-21-2010, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by sarge

I'm going to run a cable from AW direct , just like I had in the wrangler $43.00 and forget it .

Can you tell me more or let me know when you got this done and I could just come by and take a look at it.
I would like to do this to my truck

blazerbrad · 04-22-2010, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by sarge

OK gonna answer a few of the questions , as I have been busy gathering the final parts for the past few days .... first off I need an Astro Van steering box from a 2wd van , anyone got one ?

Is this the style that bolts on the inside or outside of the frame? I have a GM box from a van that bolts to the outside of the frame identical to a fullsize 80's era truck, but has opposite gearing. I know it's from a van but not sure if it's an Astro for fullsize. (I bought this from a junkyard already off the vehicle not realizing it was a van).

scotty85 · 04-22-2010, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by WrenchMonkey

Yeah, but like I said, I thought I was the only one.

Most people seem the hate the disco worse than brussels sprouts.

Robert

lol yes they do! not me tho,ive been running my CJ CAD on a vaccum switch for years also with no prollems. well,i did have a prollem... i was takin my dash apart and broke the switch. but that was my fault and i still had no prollem with its operation.

the shift assembly on the axle goes bad alot less often than people believe it does ;)

i do like the PTO cable idea as a fix if my shifter ever does go bad.

04-20-2010, 03:44 PM	#3
BIGRAM Ready to Wheel!!!!!!! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Stanton, KY Posts: 263	Was the switch controlling the existiing vaccum or were you using a secondary source? Possibly compressed? __________________ 1994 Dodge Ram 5.9L SWB 3/4 axles, 39.5 IROKS, HYDRO assist

04-21-2010, 06:24 AM	#7
BIGRAM Ready to Wheel!!!!!!! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Stanton, KY Posts: 263	No problems? I can deal with that. Thanks for the input fellas. __________________ 1994 Dodge Ram 5.9L SWB 3/4 axles, 39.5 IROKS, HYDRO assist

04-21-2010, 02:11 PM	#9
sarge Pure Bacon Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Trenton, Oh Posts: 1,098	OK gonna answer a few of the questions , as I have been busy gathering the final parts for the past few days .... first off I need an Astro Van steering box from a 2wd van , anyone got one ? The rear is a 60 Yes the front is CAD . not worried !;) I'm going to run a cable from AW direct , just like I had in the wrangler $43.00 and forget it . I'm welding the rear spiders The transfer case is going to remain the factory 236GM unit for now. This will at least keep the build a little shorter and cheaper for now . Waiting for a 231C to roll into the yard and thinking of doing a 231/231 Doubler ??????