Search results

When I rebuilt a Durango box I noticed mine had a variable rate gear in it that moves the pitman faster as you move away from center and that the sector shaft doesn't travel a full 90 degrees like the stock box so you need to have the pitman arm centered when going straight and it will feel a...

I had to do some clearance grinding inside the bracket if I remember correctly.

Is your front axle high-pinion? Thanks for the heads-up.

I make bicycle frames for a living. Mostly road frames these days. Untitled by barnstormerbikes, on Flickr

I was thinking about different diameter bars, the length used and if it's just a "push/pull" load or getting hit in the middle. It seems like if one had had hydro steering and rods were protected that large diameter aluminum would be good. If you have a full length tie rod heattreated alloy...

strength between a 7075 bar and 4130 bar/tube has a lot to do with length of the span, diameter of part and the way a load is applied. In my opinion, 7075 is great for loads applied to the ends so like a tie rod that is short and/or won't get hit. It's super stiff but it;s elasticity is low and...

Damn this looks good. Thanks for the updates.

I measured the taper and found it too steep of an angle to work as a press fit. I machined a 5/8" steel hose barb and TIG welded using silicon bronze filler followed by peening with a needle gun. It held but I found between the barb length and hose bend radius that there wasn't much net gain so...

The Durango box does reduce steering effort and are variable rate. The larger piston diameter requires a wider spacer between the box and frame. I ended up blowing the top off mine when my I was playing with pump mods, went back to stock and will be adding hydro assist because the typical box...

How much stretch are you running?

Leaf springs don't have linear rates of progression and variables like shackle length, angle, mounting surface and friction have a big effect on overall rate and progression curve. straight gauge coils are inch/inch rate of progression from bottom to top. Or so I hear.

I used string. IMG_6780 by barnstormerbikes, on Flickr IMG_6789 by barnstormerbikes, on Flickr

Just last week I spent several hours testing components and and fuel pressure only to discover I had the flipped the pressure and return hoses at the pump.

Looks great. I want to install a LS series but all those wires!!:gee:

Nice toys man. The XJ is sweet but the LS Comanche is pretty sharp also.

all set, thanks, all set.

Amazing journey. Nice work.

I have this repair coming up soon. Thanks!

Nice work man!!! Your rig looks great.

I have five years into mine. I should have an indoor workshop in a couple of months which will be helpful.