Jeepster rockcrawler

[BillM]

The rear is 59" and the front is around 60 1/2". It tracks very nicely down the road, compared to the narrow track axles with the old springover.

Bill

[Tim]

Very nice.

I run full width Chavy axles and 35's, coils and a 3 link in the rear, and Alcans with shackle reversal in the frt. made new steering arms for the top of the knuckles and the tie rod and drag link above the springs with saginaw power steering box with flat pitman arm, the drag link stays level with the axle and no bump steer. If I did it again I would mount the box as far forward as possible to give clearance for longer pitman arm, it leaves options open later if you decide to change something. with the sway bar up front it handles very nice and with it disconnected it articulates even better and no tire rub on chassis or body and still turns better than it did stock. I did shorten the long side of the frt axle to make it the same width as the stock Chevy rear width, 3 inches narrower than the frt. used a Grand Waggoner long side inner axle Dana 44 and cut my housing to fit. the pass side spring pad lined up with the spring and I welded new pad for driver side and this centered axle to frame, no need to outboard the frt springs. good luck. e mail me if you would like to see pics of the mounts and steering to get better ideas, Aaron

frt steering pic

[Bobster]

Looks too perty to beat! Sure has changed since I saw it last! Wanna play with the half cab? (All the beer you can drink! ;o)
But seriously, nice lookin rig!!! (Man, I gotta swap that motor! ;o)

[BillM]

Let me know when you're ready to play with the rig and I'll try to get down there.

Bill

[Bobster]

Promise me It'll look as good as yours? [img]images/icons/blush.gif[/img])

[BillM]

Ummmmmmmm .... uhhhhhh .... yeahhhhh ..... sure it will Bob [img]images/icons/wink.gif[/img] I think we can do something with it.

Bill