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Yep. You'll find that this is a good starting point for MANY aspects of a build.Ok got it get everything at ride height first.
Assuming the instructions that come with the arms dictate a bracket location right up front, I would tack weld them in that position, then re-check everything when more stuff is installed.So you said previously that I have to set up everything to make sure it all works together. I definitely want to put long radius arms would you want to install them first,or just tack weld all the frame brackets in place?
If no instructions, then definitely ONLY tack weld them until you're very close to complete. And long before you do any specialty coating to the frame and axles!
Again, mock-up, mock-up, mock-up. And then some more mocking up!If I do go with a track bar riser how do you riser up the drag link by flipping the tie rod?
Since you're trying to match the length (if possible) and the exact angle of one bar to the other, you won't know if going TRO is the best/only way to achieve that, until you're at that point. No one-answer to most of the questions you'll have.
Not until more stuff is together, assuming any other changes to the steering system such as non stock box and non-stock Pitman arm and non-stock steering linkages.
Of course, keeping the frame/axle relationship at ride height is still critical. If you're going to be doing this stuff before the vehicle is fully assembled, then lock the two together without the springs in place.
Take metal tubing and weld some in-between the frame and axles. Whether to the frame, to each axle corner, or both, does not really matter. Only safety and consistency count at that stage. If you want to use wood 4x4's that's cool too. Just anchor them in place somehow, so that you can be messing with the frame and moving things around without dislodging them.
If you go this route, welding/clamping metal tubing might be the best bet.
Depends. How are you going to be using the vehicle again? What size tires?If I go with the drop bracket would you want to reinforce the frame in any way?
My '71 has been through the Rubicon multiple times, as well as many other trails over it's 45+ years in my care. And every time but the first time were with an old-school (from the mid-'80's) trackbar drop bracket. No cracks, chips, or mutilations have ever occurred.
Yes, plenty of them have experienced compromised frames in that area. But also plenty have cracked frames without them, just due to the steering box putting stress into it. The first cracked frame I ever found was on a stock height Bronco.
If it's within your power to reinforce the frame, by all means do so. But then again, you might consider it even if you do not run a drop bracket.
Paul