Axle Wrap bars FINISHED!!!...Pics

[River Beast]

Here are the axle wrap bars I built.... same material as the pre-runner bar up front. If ANY of you are running 35's or better... I HIGHLY suggest fabbing some. The difference is AWESOME!!!! Instant response and much firmer.... the difference is day and night. Now it can limit your articulation somewhat but that can be adjusted by loosening up the front bushings... I am designing a "hinged" mount up front that will work even better for articulation... don't know when I will have it done... kinda done til I move...here they are:
http://home.earthlink.net/~riverbeast/misc/wrap0164.jpg
http://home.earthlink.net/~riverbeast/misc/wrap0264.jpg
http://home.earthlink.net/~riverbeast/misc/wrap0364.jpg
http://home.earthlink.net/~riverbeast/misc/wrap0464.jpg
http://home.earthlink.net/~riverbeast/misc/wrap0564.jpg

What do you guys think?

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Todd
"River Beast" (http://home.earthlink.net/~tjnkk)
http://home.earthlink.net/~riverbeast/rbthnl.jpg
14" of total Lift on 39.5" Swampers
44's locked with 4.89's
...and other stuff...
My Original FSJ site (http://www.geocities.com/spazz4life)
riverbeast@earthlink.net
"When approaching an intersection, remember...
the vehicle with the BIGGEST TIRES has the right of way..."

'93 3/4 ton 4x4 Suburban...a.k.a. "FSJ Hauler"

[fulmetal]

Hey Todd, they look great. I had a pair that I bought from JC Whitney. Those look to be the same? The bad news I broke them at big bear. That bushing on the frame mount did not have the movement needed and it broke the angle iron mount. Hope you have better luck http://www.ifsja.org/ubb/smile.gif

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84 Grand Wag
360, soa, headers,
33 bfg,on board welder,air
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[River Beast]

Mike,

Thanks...I had those JCW's... modified to what you see now... they didn't fit with my lift, so I fabbed new brackets and bigger pipes. The front mounts are from a 5-ton shock mount... they should'nt break... http://www.ifsja.org/ubb/biggrin.gif

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Todd
"River Beast" (http://home.earthlink.net/~tjnkk)
http://home.earthlink.net/~riverbeast/rbthnl.jpg
14" of total Lift on 39.5" Swampers
44's locked with 4.89's
...and other stuff...
My Original FSJ site (http://www.geocities.com/spazz4life)
riverbeast@earthlink.net
"When approaching an intersection, remember...
the vehicle with the BIGGEST TIRES has the right of way..."

'93 3/4 ton 4x4 Suburban...a.k.a. "FSJ Hauler"

[irbob]

Great job Todd. You have way to much time on your hands. I can tell. Can I rent u for about a month. http://www.ifsja.org/ubb/biggrin.gif

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[Gladi8r]

Just curious.......you didn't have to bend over to take these pics did ya???? http://www.ifsja.org/ubb/biggrin.gif http://www.ifsja.org/ubb/biggrin.gif http://www.ifsja.org/ubb/biggrin.gif

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DON

1988 GW mostly stock, <---Wifey's truck (won't let me "fix it up")

1971 J-4000,Rhino Grille(to be installed)
360 CID 2v, 245 HP, 365 ft/lb
T-18A, Dana 20, PTO, DANA 44 (Front/Rear)
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360 4v Th400
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[smithhl]

You make me jealous

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81 Wagoneer Brougham
327 Vigilante T-18 NP-208

74 Volkswagen Sunbug
Superbeetle

95 Olds Achieva
4cyl 5-speed

[nxcj]

If movement is an issue wouldn't heim joints work better for articulation? Not critiquing, quality looks great!

[JRZ_DAD]

JUSTASILLYASSEDQUESTION.....

What kind of Oxygen mixture are you using when you climb up into the cab of that thing and how often do you need to stop for a 'hit' of it?....DANG!...THATS one hi-truck!!...KEWL as hell but makes my nose bleed just looking at it...*grin*!!!...

(Nice truck - thanks for all the ideas too!!)

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"Jeepasaurus Rex"
Red(Rust?) 78 Cherokee Chief (all stock till it breaks)

[JRZ_DAD]

when I grow up, I wanna be like riverbeast!!

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"Jeepasaurus Rex"
Red(Rust?) 78 Cherokee Chief (all stock till it breaks)

[Mikel2]

I like...

[River Beast]

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by nxcj:
If movement is an issue wouldn't heim joints work better for articulation? Not critiquing, quality looks great!<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

The heim joints was a thought... but the problem lies in in the droop of the axle. When the axle droops, it tends to swing forward and down.. the bushings only allow so much forward movement. The tweakin capabilites are good cuz of the way the front mount is fabbed.

Hehe... I got used to the altitude up there already.... not too bad... but otherss that ride with me tend to get light headed! http://www.ifsja.org/ubb/biggrin.gif



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Todd
"River Beast" (http://home.earthlink.net/~tjnkk)
http://home.earthlink.net/~riverbeast/rbthnl.jpg
14" of total Lift on 39.5" Swampers
44's locked with 4.89's
...and other stuff...
My Original FSJ site (http://www.geocities.com/spazz4life)
riverbeast@earthlink.net
"When approaching an intersection, remember...
the vehicle with the BIGGEST TIRES has the right of way..."

'93 3/4 ton 4x4 Suburban...a.k.a. "FSJ Hauler"