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Norcal69's Common Sense Build.

Discussion in 'Builds and Fabricators Forum' started by Norcal69, Sep 11, 2014.

  1. Jun 29, 2020
    FinoCJ

    FinoCJ 1970 CJ5 Staff Member

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    I choose to let the leaky D18 keep the skid plate friction down
     
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  2. Jun 29, 2020
    neohic

    neohic Gentleman Jeepist

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    Beautiful! Very well done.
     
  3. Jun 29, 2020
    Norcal69

    Norcal69 Out of the box thinker 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

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    SEND IT! :watch:
     
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  4. Jun 30, 2020
    sterlclan

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    when in doubt, throttle out...
     
  5. Jun 30, 2020
    Muzikp

    Muzikp Active Member

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    I like it, also

    Hesitation is devastation...

    We used that one a lot racing motocross.
     
  6. Jun 30, 2020
    sterlclan

    sterlclan Member 2022 Sponsor

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    if at first you dont succeed .......back up and get more speed.
     
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  7. Jun 30, 2020
    jzeber

    jzeber Well-Known Member 2022 Sponsor

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    That was my Dad to a "T".
     
  8. Jul 1, 2020
    Norcal69

    Norcal69 Out of the box thinker 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

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    Maybe I spent too much time researching YJ's....... but I felt that I needed a steering box brace. This is a modified CJ7 brace.

    [​IMG]
     
  9. Jul 1, 2020
    sterlclan

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    A box brace is a good idea.
     
  10. Jul 2, 2020
    Muzikp

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    I'd like to make one also. Where did you get the half circle clamps for the box?
     
  11. Jul 2, 2020
    Norcal69

    Norcal69 Out of the box thinker 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

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    I ordered a brace for a cj7 and modified the end of the arm to mount to the 5 frame.

    18021.02 Rugged Ridge Heavy Duty Steering Box Brace
     
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  12. Jul 3, 2020
    homersdog

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    That's the same unit I put on mine. At first I was a little worried about that clamp gripping the tapered portion of the Saginaw box casting, but it has been on there for a year and so far it has not loosened a bit.
     
  13. Jul 3, 2020
    Muzikp

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    That's what I was worried about also. I was thinking of making my own clamp that fit the taper.
     
  14. Jul 3, 2020
    Norcal69

    Norcal69 Out of the box thinker 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

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    I used a die grinder to ease the round a tiny bit off of the triangle shape in the casting on the outside edge. It could be better...... but it will get the job done.
     
  15. Jul 28, 2020
    Norcal69

    Norcal69 Out of the box thinker 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

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    Found out why my speedometer quit working Sunday evening...... I guess it wasn't just the wine tasting at fault.

    [​IMG]
     
  16. Jul 30, 2020
    Norcal69

    Norcal69 Out of the box thinker 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

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    Speedometer is up and running again! Napa offers a 75" cable which makes routing much easier with the 4 speed. Seems to be of good quality and was here next day!

    [​IMG]
     
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  17. Jul 30, 2020
    baldjosh

    baldjosh Member

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    good grief...in California even a speedo cable can give you cancer...not to mention "reproductive harm"
    Or is that from the cardboard box...
     
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  18. Jul 30, 2020
    Fireball

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    Be careful. Just looking at a picture of the speedo cable might give you cancer.
     
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  19. Jul 30, 2020
    Focker

    Focker That's a terrible idea...What time? Staff Member

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    Only if you're in CA
     
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  20. Jul 30, 2020
    Norcal69

    Norcal69 Out of the box thinker 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

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    You guys knock that off now....... you’re gonna get me in trouble. :crazy::susp:
     
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