Pics of Clayton's front high clearance axle bracket kit

[shayzj]

Well I asked for his kit and got exactly what I asked for. No complaints. Just thought I would share what I am looking at and scratching my bald head over. Will I ever get all this mounted the right way on my waggy 44. I have no idea. All comments are appreciated.

Here is the bracket kit laid out.



and another



here is my only guideline for install



all of the above needs to go on this



Here is a pic of the cast that needs to be cut off so the mounts have room to be welded. I started but have not yet succeeded in this part.


Then all these parts or new ones need to go back on.



And last but not least here are all the old diff parts along with all the new diff parts that have to be installed



I think I have my work cut out for me what do you think?

Shay

[ELLLLLIOTTTTT]

:shock:

good luck, you'll need it

[MaineZJ]

think I've got a pic that "might" help... lemme search a bit for it.

[OverkillZJ]

Shay,

I think I'll wait until you're done with yours so I can copy if I end up going that route!

I see why you're scratching your head.

[MaineZJ]

http://cc.vtc.edu/~mgauley/44/

[shayzj]

Thanks alot MaineZJ every little bit helps 8)

Shay

[Jeepin' Wolf]

Or you could get your fat ass up to CT. It'd probably cost less and that includes visits to local strip clubs :twisted:

[OverkillZJ]

Or you could get your fat ass up to CT. It'd probably cost less and that includes visits to local strip clubs :twisted:

Nothing costs less when you've got a welder :lol:

[shayzj]

Up yours Adam I wouldn't think you would need to go to strip clubs any more since the time I mooned you. Wasn't that enough for you to dream about forever? :shock:

By the way you are probably right but I would like to do this myself.

Shay

[robselina]

wait a tick, what the hell are you doing to the cast pumpkin on the drivers side?! Someone chime in here but I would NOT be trying to cut that out like you are, I'd be grinding those new brackets to fit or you're going to have some SERIOUS structural issues. I don't have a long arm system, so someone chime in if I'm wrong but that seems really unsafe and backwards to me....

[MaineZJ]

can't really tell from this either, but here it is
maybe at least call the shop on that one

[shayzj]

Just doing it the way Clayton does or so I hope. Here is a pic of the one he setup for TeamFX3's front 44.



Shay

[MaineZJ]

How'd you find that? what thread was it in? I've been looking for that one

[shayzj]

They are from a post I had on Nagca bithin about my D30. He posted these to tease me.

Here is the link:

http://www.nagca.com/forum/viewtopic...amp;highlight=

Shay

[AprilzWarrior]

Here is a 44 I built for someone...

It has REs brackets, and brand new Spicer ball joints...





not sure if that helps it all ?


AW

[Cue-Ball]

Which ball joints are better MOOG or Spicer?

[AprilzWarrior]

Spicers are what come factory. And look how long they last. Spicer also has a very good reputation in the off road world. Ive also had good luck with MOOG stuff.



AW

[Cue-Ball]

Thanks AW.

[shayzj]

btt

[Kraqa]

i'm runnign spicer BJ's. there awsome stuff. but i'v also have great luck with MOOG.

[gearhead313]

the passenger upper control arm bracket is scary :?

[shayzj]

Please elaborate on your opinion Gearhead.

Shay

[chadjans]

The mount leg should be made from box tube not a 1/2 thinch piece of plate. But if gusseted correctly it shouldn't be a problem.

Chad

[MaineZJ]

seen this setup in action, I wouldn't worry about that support. sideload is handled by the trac bar, so there isn't much side load on that brace

[Texas ZJ1]

Shay,

Jay called and he's pissed since you didn't take him to prom after you promised.

Hunter