jeep build with a super 60/sterling setup
05-06-2014, 06:39 AM
#101
Question?
My tie rod rotate along its axes which presents a problem for me. My old ram assist was connected to my tie rod vla two welded tabs. I cannot do that with the new tie rod so what are my options. The last time I tried to bolt on the ram assist, it just slid along the tie rod. Any thoughts?
My tie rod rotate along its axes which presents a problem for me. My old ram assist was connected to my tie rod vla two welded tabs. I cannot do that with the new tie rod so what are my options. The last time I tried to bolt on the ram assist, it just slid along the tie rod. Any thoughts?
05-18-2014, 02:54 PM
#102
JK Super Freak
Thread Starter
Well, as usual... lots to do and not enough time.
I got the trackbar mounted on the front axle. I placed the trackbar behind the axle and it turned out rather well. At max reach, I have about 1/8 of an inch and that will work. Below are some pictures. All that is left is my Ram assist and I have already ordered the clamp...
I still have to clean up my bumpstop mount as it looks like crap.
I have turned the jeep around and placed the rear on jacks. Now begins part 2.
I got the trackbar mounted on the front axle. I placed the trackbar behind the axle and it turned out rather well. At max reach, I have about 1/8 of an inch and that will work. Below are some pictures. All that is left is my Ram assist and I have already ordered the clamp...
I still have to clean up my bumpstop mount as it looks like crap.
I have turned the jeep around and placed the rear on jacks. Now begins part 2.
05-21-2014, 08:06 PM
#109
JK Super Freak
Thread Starter
Yes it is and will be until the new bolts come in. My local hardware store did not have a fine thread 3/4" grade 8 bolt. That said it is a 3/4" bolt so I am not too worried about it. 9/16 grade 8 bolt yields 119k lbs force while a grade 5 3/4" bolt yields 132k lbs force
Last edited by 2climbbig; 05-22-2014 at 05:52 AM. Reason: opps... changed in-pounds to lbs force
06-01-2014, 11:12 AM
#110
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Any updates with the rear axle? I have been researching axle swaps and have not seen anyone use a Sterling 10.5 with the gas tank in the stock location due to clearance issues with the tank. I really hope you can get it to fit I would like to use the Sterling 10.5 but don't want to move the tank.