Recent content by TGrady

I have an XJ with this swap already done from a 2010 JK Rubi. I didn't do the swap myself but I can try to help with any info you need. They kept the 1350 yokes front and rear. The rear was converted to leafs.

I have the shocks mounted to a welded in hoop at the top which seems to allow for the most travel. Mounting them outboard may provide more stability but it seems like there would be less travel.

I don't feel the rear shifting on the streets. You can feel the body roll on the streets which is expected of a Jeep with a sizable lift. Fortunately it's not my DD so I'm not too concerned with the ride on the street.

Thank you for the response. I had the same concerns. I think I'm just going to have to keep an eye on the area and check for cracks or add some additional plating for strength. It hasn't bottomed out with the flex I've put on it. The spring side of the shackle does tend to be the first thing...

Here's the front:

Yes, they are both mounted to the frame. You're right, I need to drop the tank to get that bolt out.

It flexes great. I rarely need to use my locker since neither of the wheels ever lift when flexing.

The previous owner of my Cherokee did a 63" rear leaf swap and ended up with an extreme angle for the rear shackles. The shackles sit low and are about 11" center to center. Is there any issue with it this way? The shocks are long enough to allow for the drop and flex. I've ran it on trails...

The shackle angles are something that I've been wondering about as well and I was going to start another thread about them. Regarding the sturdiness, it seems fine. I don't daily drive it but I just drove 200+ miles to the Rubicon trail, through the trail and back with no issues. Going through...

I thought I'd share the tire carrier that I made last week. I had previously looked for a design similar to this and couldn't find one. I was limited on options for the tire carrier since my rear bumper was set under the rear hatch so I couldn't mount anything to the top of it, like a swing out...

I was going to try to make it, what time?

I'm going to try to stop by around 8.

I'm new here and I've been trying to get out to one of these. I can be there between 6 and 7 if anyone comes out earlier.

South SJ. I'd like to meet up sometime too, I've been watching the "San Jose meet and greet" thread but I haven't been able to make the meet up dates.

Here's a pic-