Klune V - Aftermath

Explorer 1 · Oct 30, 2010

Now that the Klune V has been installed I'm dealing with installing a new seat belt post, a new rail and covering the hole made in the unibody for the transfer case that has been moved back about 8 inches.

Having limited metal fab experience, I was concerned with making the thin floor strong enough for the new seat base and seatbelt bolt.

I'm quite pleased and encouraged by the outcome....next will be the new Trans/Klune support and skid plate.

Thanks,
Fred
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rossmiller00 · Oct 30, 2010

Well i think it turned out well and it looks more than strong enough for me!
What is the bracket behind the seat used for?

techno1154 · Oct 30, 2010

Look good. I am sure the pieces you add will be plenty strong for what you are trying to accomplish.

I have heared about the Klune V but this is the first time I have seen one installed. If I were to add one to my XJ, I would have thought it would go behind the transfer case and not in front of it. Do you think the NV231 could handle the extra torque comming from the Klune V?

Explorer 1 · Oct 30, 2010

rossmiller00 said:
Well i think it turned out well and it looks more than strong enough for me!
What is the bracket behind the seat used for?

It holds the support for the platform I have instead of a back seat.

Th 231 has been upgraded so it should handle the lower end torque allowed by the Klune V (hopefully).

Thanks,
Fred
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warwagon98xj · Oct 31, 2010

how would the kv even work behind the tcase? just the rear axle only? LOL

Talyn · Oct 31, 2010

warwagon98xj said:
how would the kv even work behind the tcase? just the rear axle only? LOL

I don't see where it is mounted behind the transfer case.

Cody90XJ · Oct 31, 2010

Good looking install. Looks like you took your time and did it right.

praetorian · Oct 31, 2010

Looks good Fred! I'm pretty sure he's running a 231hd planetary and wider chain. Fred, what range is Klune box running in?

chedisme · Nov 1, 2010

looks good. and that platform is a cool Idea

Explorer 1 · Nov 2, 2010

praetorian said:
Looks good Fred! I'm pretty sure he's running a 231hd planetary and wider chain. Fred, what range is Klune box running in?

Yep, I have the wider chain, the Klune is a 4:1 ratio.

Currently I'm busy with making the new Transmission Crossmember and support for the Klune. The will come the Transfer Case skid plate.

Then will come the shock mount son teh new axle, having a bit of a quandry as to where and how to mount them.

Hopefully, by Thanksgiving I get to try the newer rear drivetrain on some dirt and rocks.

Thanks,
Fred
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Icemans · Mar 21, 2011

Any updates? Is it finished? Hows it working?

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