adaptor1.JPG
222 hits | 73.56 KB | Posted: 8/19/03

The cross I made for the adapter. I believe the dimension was 2 3/4 each way.
adaptor2.JPG
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I used hollow 1" square stock and then filled it with 5000psi epoxy (I think it was 5000psi, it was...
adaptorwstud1.JPG
170 hits | 54.2 KB | Posted: 8/19/03

Here it is on the arm without the coil seat.
mountunderstide.JPG
199 hits | 61.45 KB | Posted: 7/31/03

Had to grind a little clearance for the bolt heads
adaptorcomplete1.JPG
206 hits | 50.71 KB | Posted: 7/31/03

The adapter to mount the 1980 coils to the 1979 radius arms
adaptorwstud2.JPG
176 hits | 52.75 KB | Posted: 8/19/03

Another angle, hopefully between the two it is apparent what I did.
adaptorwholes1.JPG
158 hits | 55.57 KB | Posted: 8/19/03

Here is the bottom with the spaced holes to match the 79 arm and the big bolt for the 80 coil with t...
adaptorcomplete2.JPG
160 hits | 71.47 KB | Posted: 7/31/03

Another shot
adaptor on radius arm.JPG
233 hits | 66.04 KB | Posted: 7/31/03

In place on the radius arm. Provides a 1-1.5 inch lift, but I need to test it still to see if it it...
AxleTruss4.JPG
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The truss I built, mostly for fun and looks, but it will function
AxleTubWeld.JPG
208 hits | 58.78 KB | Posted: 7/31/03

Even though the housing is cast, the welds look great. Maybe it isn't totally cast? I don't know.
TrackBar1.jpg
211 hits | 42.02 KB | Posted: 7/31/03

This will be my trackbar, eventually
Steering2.JPG
188 hits | 40.62 KB | Posted: 7/31/03

The steering Rob Ellis wiped up for me
Steering4.JPG
172 hits | 56.33 KB | Posted: 7/31/03

Helm-jointed ends
Steering5.JPG
160 hits | 58.38 KB | Posted: 7/31/03

Helms here too
Steering6.JPG
137 hits | 56.77 KB | Posted: 7/31/03

Check out the displacement angle
Hung1.JPG
169 hits | 69.79 KB | Posted: 7/31/03

Trial hanging
Hung2.JPG
174 hits | 65.05 KB | Posted: 7/31/03

More work to be done
Hung3.JPG
189 hits | 65.29 KB | Posted: 7/31/03

There needs to be some trimming done
Hung4.JPG
171 hits | 61.01 KB | Posted: 7/31/03

You can see what needs to change
I6 craddle cut2.JPG
181 hits | 55.16 KB | Posted: 7/31/03

The front cut
I6 craddle cut1.JPG
197 hits | 46.51 KB | Posted: 7/31/03

The rear cut
I6 craddle bracket2.JPG
194 hits | 36.93 KB | Posted: 7/31/03

Two brackets to strengthen and give a clean look
I6 craddle1.JPG
167 hits | 48.43 KB | Posted: 7/31/03

The clean look
I6 craddle2.JPG
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There are even 1/2" draining holes
AxleHoist.jpg
183 hits | 69.19 KB | Posted: 7/31/03

Everybody should have an axle hoist!
Hangin44.jpg
178 hits | 44.89 KB | Posted: 7/31/03

Nearly ready to swing under the truck
BrokeARB.jpg
231 hits | 49.59 KB | Posted: 7/31/03

I just have to fix the busted ARB locker fitting. You can't really see it, but the copper tube crac...
axle out.jpg
253 hits | 44.05 KB | Posted: 8/11/03

I rolled the rebuilt axle out of the garage for the first time. You can see the epoxy in the coil a...
axle in front.jpg
319 hits | 55.21 KB | Posted: 8/11/03

Should look pretty cool when installed...duh!
AxleInPlace.jpg
281 hits | 57.67 KB | Posted: 8/22/03

Axle set in place under the truck
axleTouchedUp.jpg
219 hits | 21.35 KB | Posted: 8/22/03

Closer view, but not very clear. I will have better pictures on the next roll.
trackbarmount.jpg
242 hits | 51.58 KB | Posted: 9/30/03

My version of the trackbar mount
trackbarmount2.jpg
190 hits | 44.19 KB | Posted: 9/30/03

From the side
trackbarmount3.jpg
227 hits | 42.1 KB | Posted: 9/30/03

The reinforcing rod on the back
axlebaby.jpg
249 hits | 40.21 KB | Posted: 9/30/03

The major work is done
flextest.jpg
210 hits | 35.77 KB | Posted: 9/30/03

Everything clears, and looks like it will clear beyond this point.
crossmember.jpg
214 hits | 51.57 KB | Posted: 12/18/03

Crossmember from front
crossmember2.jpg
213 hits | 49.46 KB | Posted: 12/18/03

Crossmember from back
swamperbumper.jpg
208 hits | 30.4 KB | Posted: 1/23/04

My "swamper bumper": half of a 1.5" pipe welded across the radius arm so the swamper lugs glide smoo...

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