[Cwhite138]

well im hoping start cutting the IFS sht out once i get afew more parts so i thougth i would start my build thread.

in breif the plan is to run the skys kit usa with rs 44044s and lpd44 SUA. Also an astro box with stock waggy pitman arm and most likely a dom drag link and tie rod in the stock waggy Y style, maybe blistic kit if it turns out to be around the same price of piecing it togeather. in the rear amc 20 spring over with stock springs and some 35 13.5 meats and 4.56 gears

so far in the front i got my low pinion dana 44 from a 80s or newer wagoneer. I cleaned it up and threw some paint on it. I repalced enough stuff to get them working properly but will be due for new seals and gears once i get the truck rolling. I also bought new calipers to be safe. also bought the skys front and rear hangers and the 44044 springs.

in the rear i got the amc 20 from the same jeep and instaleed a TSM disk brake conversion and ruggid ridge diff cover to replace the tin helmet that it had before ( which already had a hole in it). also needs rebuild but not yet.

Ill throw up some pics of the axles once i can find the camra cored. also IM sure ill have lots of questions for all of ya.

 

[Commander184]

good start how are u goin to mount the rear shackle hangers of the front leaf springs....

 

[Cwhite138]

well i was thinking same way that super did it on the bottom of the frame with channel and gusset the hell out of it, I would like to tuck it but considering its my first swap im gonna keep it simple and get it done before the summer.

 

[Commander184]

soa or sua? sua ud be fine to mount it level with the frame

 

[Cwhite138]

its gonna be sua, i would love to soa but the funds are not ready for that and soa with 44044s would be huge i think

 

[NM_Wanderer]

well i was thinking same way that super did it on the bottom of the frame with channel and gusset the hell out of it, I would like to tuck it but considering its my first swap im gonna keep it simple and get it done before the summer.

I'm partial to the channel and gusset idea as well.

 

[Cwhite138]

i like how its so simple and seems to be very strong way to do it. and the fact that it hangs down doesnt bother me because i mostly trail ride.

NM what approximate size is that channel just for refference? i was thinking about using like 7" by .250 with 1.5" legs just guess really
bt the way your build is what I really planed mine off of...kinda hard to say that when you read them all but its saved in my favorits. I like how you planned it soo well before you stared

 

[NM_Wanderer]

i like how its so simple and seems to be very strong way to do it. and the fact that it hangs down doesnt bother me because i mostly trail ride.

NM what approximate size is that channel just for refference? i was thinking about using like 7" by .250 with 1.5" legs just guess really
bt the way your build is what I really planed mine off of...kinda hard to say that when you read them all but its saved in my favorits. I like how you planned it soo well before you stared

It has worked out really well for me. Like you I do more trail riding than crawling so I am not that worried about getting hung up.

The channel is 6" across with 2" legs and is about .250 thick. If you look through my photo bucket pics there is a pick of the channel all notched and ready laying under the truck just before I welded it on.

Feel free to ask any questions you may run into. Post up pics when you get started.

 

[Cwhite138]

thanks NM.

I thought id post up some pics of the axles,

heres the rear amc20
<a href="http://s1120.photobucket.com/albums/l499/cwhite138/?action=view&current=wholerear.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l499/cwhite138/wholerear.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

and the d44

<a href="http://s1120.photobucket.com/albums/l499/cwhite138/?action=view&current=lpd44.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l499/cwhite138/lpd44.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

 

[Cwhite138]

didnt work

amc20

d44

 

[95BlazerLT4wd]

can't tell on the amc cause my phone won't let me zoom in enough but I believe you have the calipers backwards on the d44. the bleeder screws are supposed to point upwards. you'll never be able to bleed the breaks like that


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[Tim89]

What he said nice catch on that one.

 

[Cwhite138]

hahah thanks, good to find out that stuff out now
do the bleader screws have to be above the banjo bolt?

 

[95BlazerLT4wd]

all ya gotta do is switch them from side to side and you'll be set


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[Tim89]

They have to be on top just switch sides and yoou will be fine

 

[pjg1173]

those look like cadilac calipers on that AMC 20 where did you get the mounting brackets for them?

 

[Cwhite138]

I got them from my local 4x4 shop but you can order them from TSM MFG. I paid alittle more just to take some of the head ake away.

I think the site said it was from a sevil ( how ever you spell it) heres a link to the kit i got. http://www.tsmmfg.com/2460.htm good quality just wish it came with more brake line

 

[pjg1173]

just looked at that site. not too bad a price for the brackets. I made the last set I used and I think it was more headache that what it is worth. I have my lines made at a local tube and hose shop. it was like $50 bucks for 3 braided brake lines. BTW if you ever have to replace one of those rotors, a front rotor off a 88 chevy standard cab 4x4 will work with those calipers. the extended cab rotor is 1/16 too thick.

 

[edcoleman98]

do u have to do this or can i just weld it to the frame?

I'm partial to the channel and gusset idea as well.

 

[Cwhite138]

considering i never done it yet i cant give you a 100% answer but By reading threads i understand with the springs set at 31.5 CTC one side frame rail (not sure what one) the spring hanger will not contact it. im not the best person to ask yet...

PJG thanks for the heads up you wouldnt think there would be a difference between a ex cab and reg. also i was thinking about making my own because i have the fab skills but was getting a head ache just thinking about. Now i can just copie them if i ever wanna make a nother kit for a amc 20... which i never will most likely