Third times a charm v3.0

Yeller · May 4, 2016

JSmall said:
It just clears at full stuff with the wheels straight. When I turn right that is when the tire hits the strut. I can move the upper mount in a little, but that would give me more than the desired 10*. I'm not sure what is more important, the strut being out that far or the 10* angle ORI recommends.

Moving in 1" wouldn't make that much of a change, try moving forward a little too (if you can) it will help the rubbing when turning right, its the movement of the castor angle causing it to rub. sometimes if the angles are close, it comes down to packaging.

JSmall · May 4, 2016

Yeller said:
Moving in 1" wouldn't make that much of a change, try moving forward a little too (if you can) it will help the rubbing when turning right, its the movement of the castor angle causing it to rub. sometimes if the angles are close, it comes down to packaging.

I'm going to get out there and see what I can come up with. Thanks Steve

mavereq · May 5, 2016

You don't have to be exactly at 10 degrees.

luckieschmuck · May 5, 2016

I went with 7

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mdside · May 5, 2016

JSmall said:
That is a Bestop seat from a TJ. It fits perfect between the wheel wells. I can take some measurements if needed.

That Seat looks perfect back there!

Good find!

JSmall · May 5, 2016

mavereq said:
You don't have to be exactly at 10 degrees.

luckieschmuck said:
I went with 7

If I keep the lower mounts on the knuckle, I will have a 20* strut angle to clear the tire. I think that's a little much.

JSmall · May 5, 2016

mdside said:
That Seat looks perfect back there!

Good find!

It looks like it was meant for this setup

JefeAZ · May 5, 2016

holy crap that things a monster

mdside · May 5, 2016

Keep the build progress coming!

Anyone able to point me in a direction where I can learn more about air shocks? That would be great!

JSmall · May 5, 2016

mdside said:
Keep the build progress coming!

Anyone able to point me in a direction where I can learn more about air shocks? That would be great!

I don't know much about air shocks. I'm sure you could ask the question it Tech and you would get plenty of info. Not many people frequent build threads so you would be better off asking in a new thread. Good luck

JSmall · May 5, 2016

JefeAZ said:
holy crap that things a monster

It has come a long way in 5 months

Yeller · May 5, 2016

20* isn't terrible and I'm assuming that is at full bump? What is it at ride height? I bet it's closer to 15* which is perfectly acceptable.

walls · May 5, 2016

mdside said:
That Seat looks perfect back there!

Good find!

Yes it does, if you dont mind could you measure the base. I think i am going to have to widen my wheel wells a few inches the way i am mounting my coil overs, so i am looking for a seat that will work. The other option is cutting down the factory seat and having it redone.

JSmall · May 5, 2016

walls said:
Yes it does, if you dont mind could you measure the base. I think i am going to have to widen my wheel wells a few inches the way i am mounting my coil overs, so i am looking for a seat that will work. The other option is cutting down the factory seat and having it redone.

I'll get some measurements for you. I know widening the full wheel well would not have worked with this seat. I placed the strut tower in that spot so I could use the "notch" in the seat for the clearance I needed. Only the area around the tower will be widened.

miikee73 · May 5, 2016

Because we know, no back seat, no build.

JSmall · May 5, 2016

miikee73 said:
Because we know, no back seat, no build.

Exactly

She put her foot down

Yeller · May 6, 2016

miikee73 said:
Because we know, no back seat, no build.

Even mine said that, and we don't have kids....LOL That's why my cage isn't flush with the top of the windshield.

JSmall · May 6, 2016

Yeller said:
Even mine said that, and we don't have kids....LOL That's why my cage isn't flush with the top of the windshield.

My list of must haves were a full cage, back seat and a nice "cushy" ride. So far, so good.

JSmall · May 7, 2016

RuffStuff brackets for the axle side strut mounts have solved my issue for now. They look great!

luckieschmuck · May 7, 2016

What degree did you get 10'?

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