Cummins 4bt into a TJ - Page 12

Ggg · #**111** 07-21-2010

Not much has changed that can be seen since the last picture in post #56. I have removed the front clip and since re-installed all but the right fender, also removed the Sahara fender flares from the rear wheel well and rocker panels. MAN do my rear tires stick out a LOT now with the flares removed.

Ggg · #**112** 07-22-2010

Finally got my rear driveshaft from Tatton's, took 10 calendar days. I installed it and the thing is at least 3/8" too short at ride height.

I also noticed that the u-joints they use are Spicer but the non grease-able type.
So I'll call them tomorrow and see what will happen. The last three or four days have been like this, nothing fits or it needs to be custom made.

Smirty · #**113** 07-23-2010

Whoa...that sucks. He must have screwed up the measurment somehow. Did he not take the new output flange into account instead of the yoke?

78cj7 · #**114** 07-24-2010

Call tatton back up and let him know I am sure he will make it right any way he can. He always has done right by me.

Ggg · #**115** 07-24-2010

Yeah I called, he was very nice and I will send it back. He said he will make it right. We talked about the length and agree they must have forgotten to add length for shaft extension during suspension droop.

Ggg · #**116** 08-02-2010

Making more progress, fuel cell installed, exhaust tacked together but I need to finish TIG welding. The exhaust is BLING polished SS, the pieces of SS were only a few $ more than aluminized steel so I figured why not. As open as my rear suspension area is it will be seen. I need to get a few custom hoses made and brake and P/S systems bled and I can test drive it. I must admit I am getting kinda nervous.

Smirty · #**117** 4 Weeks Ago

Sounds like real progress. Did you ever get your drive shaft situation straighed out with Tatton's?

Ggg · #**118** 4 Weeks Ago

Nope, not yet anyway.
Thanks for reminding me, I need to call them and check on it.

Ggg · #**119** 4 Weeks Ago

Today I found a custom hose company close to me, so they are now making hydroboost and turbo hoses. I have the exhaust tacked together. I went to order more polished SS tube, $160 for 5'.

So I am not making the entire exhaust out of SS.
Got some more done on the brake lines, making double flair ends kinda sucks. It was STUPID hot and humid today.

SWMBO · #**120** 4 Weeks Ago

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Originally Posted by Ggg

Today I found custom hose.

Hhhmmmmmm. New hose should go well with your stillettos.