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 Post subject: Re: Front J-arm lift
PostPosted: Sat Dec 21, 2013 10:06 pm 
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I got out in the shop this afternoon and started the assembly (dry) got the front end lined up like I want, just the j-arm pivot points. The way it looks I should be gaining about 6-1/4" but I still have the shocks to preload and connect. But the next thing to do is make the front braces and the rear braces built and installed.


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 Post subject: Re: Front J-arm lift
PostPosted: Sun Dec 22, 2013 6:00 pm 
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I got the front shocks relocated and the brackets tacked in place today. Maybe the new tubing will be in tomorrow and then I can replace the sacrificial tubing across the bottom front. But the shocks are working out great.


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 Post subject: Re: Front J-arm lift
PostPosted: Tue Dec 24, 2013 9:55 pm 
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My tubing came in late yesterday so I got to start on the front lower finish of the pivot. I got it layed out and some welded. I haven't welded it in place yet, but I still have to make the rear part of the bracing.


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 Post subject: Re: Front J-arm lift
PostPosted: Tue Dec 31, 2013 9:14 pm 
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I got to work on the front end today. I still have to install a couple of bars and make new tie rods, but a lot closer to riding maybe tomorrow. Of course I still have a lot to clean up and prime and paint. A gusset hear and there and I think that will do it. I think I am going to build a new front bumper, does anybody have any good ideas for a front bumper? Any way here are a couple of pics. I have gained 6 1/2" ground clearance from the bottom of the frame and the ground.


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 Post subject: Re: Front J-arm lift
PostPosted: Sat Jan 04, 2014 6:15 pm 
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Ok test road it today and it works perfect. I need to alien the front end better, it is very touchy but I did replace the outer ball joints and inner hiems joints. I hit a few jumps and came off of about a three feet drop off. I have no Bump Steer or offset when a bump is hit. I still have a couple of clean up areas and then to paint it. But it is working great. Next project will be to install the disk brakes on it.


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 Post subject: Re: Front J-arm lift
PostPosted: Sat Jan 04, 2014 6:23 pm 
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Oh and right in the middle of all of this my mig. welder went out on me and had to get a new one. Once I kind of got used to it I really like it. I bought a Lincoln 180 pro series, I can use a spool gun with it.


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 Post subject: Re: Front J-arm lift
PostPosted: Thu Mar 13, 2014 5:14 pm 
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any updates?


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 Post subject: Re: Front J-arm lift
PostPosted: Thu Mar 13, 2014 9:04 pm 
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B S wrote:
any updates?

The lift worked great, it steers very tight compared to before but I did replace some of the components. I could tell a lot of difference on the trails. ie I went over places that before I had to slow down for or go around due to bottom clearance. I think this was my best bet for what I needed in the type of riding that I do. Tight curvy trails in heavy wooded areas. (I give it a 10) Thanks Billy


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