Clayton Off Road Hard Arm 4-Link Long Arm Suspension

**chadjans** · 05-22-2006, 12:45 AM

Originally Posted by OverkillZJ

I ran out of wire today too, but I keep an extra 12 lb spool

Ha, Ha, Ha. That is teeny. Mine are 33 lbs.

Good to hear it is all coming together Dave. I have to replace a rear brake hose and change the diff fluid.

Chad

**OverkillZJ** · 05-22-2006, 12:52 AM

Ya I have a nice lil' hobby unit, but it does the job

**BigDaveZJ** · 05-22-2006, 05:19 PM

bump for added pics and completion of bracketry install

**Cue-Ball** · 05-22-2006, 05:28 PM

Originally Posted by Sudz

pure beef X2 -

Sweet, mine are all just black, not sure if they are powdercoated or just painted, but the I know the joints are black.

**Sudz** · 05-22-2006, 11:13 PM

Originally Posted by Cue-Ball

Sweet, mine are all just black, not sure if they are powdercoated or just painted, but the I know the joints are black.

i think he started to zinc chromate the joints late jan / early feb 06 - i got those arms on 2-26-06

**StinkoMan20X6_** · 05-23-2006, 02:08 PM

Which side does the front upper arm with the angle in it go on? I've finally got my frame rails sleeved the cross member and front arm brackets mounted and will be starting the arms tonight. It's probably obvious but I haven't put them up there to see or anything.

**JeepinHank** · 05-23-2006, 03:33 PM

Originally Posted by StinkoMan20X6_

Which side does the front upper arm with the angle in it go on? I've finally got my frame rails sleeved the cross member and front arm brackets mounted and will be starting the arms tonight. It's probably obvious but I haven't put them up there to see or anything.

I'd guess that it'd go on the drivers side to aid in clearing the differential housing.

**jsteves** · 05-23-2006, 05:32 PM

it does go on the driver side.

**StinkoMan20X6_** · 05-23-2006, 07:24 PM

Sweet!! thanks guys.

**zjoe** · 05-25-2006, 07:35 AM

Cool write up so far. Good pics too!

**BigDaveZJ** · 05-29-2006, 01:13 AM

Front arms are in. Rear truss is welded on. Just need to cut off the rear LCA brackets and slide the axle back under there and bolt it all up.

If only it were that easy . . . . .

My biggest recomendation right now is that if you're planning on axle swap AND Clayton's kit, go ahead and do them both at the same time. The most time consuming thing we did today was cutting the UCA mounts off the 8.8.

**Cue-Ball** · 05-29-2006, 01:21 AM

I agree do axles at the same time if that is your ultimate intention.

Why do you think it is taking me so freakin' long to get my shit finished, I want to do all that at the same time.

**BigDaveZJ** · 06-01-2006, 09:31 PM

Alright, they're in!! Everything's in, painted, greased, tightened, ready to go! Took it for a quick spin around the block and it was a much smoother ride. And somehow the spool is "gentler" now when turning. I'm no physics or geometery wizard so how that works I dunno, but I'm happy about it! Gonna get her up to speed on the highway here in a bit and see how things go there.

**Tommy** · 06-01-2006, 09:37 PM

Nice work. Can't wait to see some pics.

**ILikeMud** · 06-01-2006, 09:43 PM

Awesome.
Can't wait to see some pics.

**OverkillZJ** · 06-01-2006, 09:55 PM

Rear spools and lockers are MUCH more forgiving with long arms. It's the same geometry that makes the ride smoth, when it torques the ride up (same as gas + brake) you now have that larger arc to absorb it.

I am kind of sad your rig will no longer reach it's full articulation in mall parking lots just beause you're turning though, that was SERIOUSLY entertaining!

**Kraqa** · 06-01-2006, 10:27 PM

ya i'l WILL miss the three wheelin commin off the highway.

**BigDaveZJ** · 06-01-2006, 10:38 PM

I should still be able to chuck a spring in Best Buy's parking lot!!!

Funniest thing I ever heard was some guy telling me, "uhhh, there went your spring!"

**BigDaveZJ** · 06-02-2006, 12:27 AM

bump for the writeup on the completed install. See the 2nd post in the thread.

**ILikeMud** · 06-02-2006, 12:44 AM

Very nice write up man.
I can't wait to have some Clayton's under my rig.

**Mtn WJ** · 06-02-2006, 01:03 AM

Good to know your on the road.

Will you be at the meet and greet Friday?

I'll be there. It would be pretty lame if I couldnt make a M and G that is a block from my house.

**BigDaveZJ** · 06-02-2006, 10:45 AM

Originally Posted by Mtn WJ

Good to know your on the road.

Will you be at the meet and greet Friday?

I'll be there. It would be pretty lame if I couldnt make a M and G that is a block from my house.

We'll be there, just not sure when. I'm supposed to work until 7, but am going to try and get out early.

**Mtn WJ** · 06-02-2006, 01:58 PM

I will be there around 6. I may leave early to put on my Drag Link and actually drive a Jeep to a meet and greet for once. I figure if it breaks on the way I will be close to home. Well see.

**SCAMPER ZJ** · 06-03-2006, 01:47 PM

Originally Posted by BigDaveZJ

Alright, they're in!!

SWEET!! Nice pics and write-up, can't wait to see you wheel that pig in Moab!

**BigDaveZJ** · 06-03-2006, 01:51 PM

For those of you familiar with the Highlands Ranch area of S. Denver, I took the ZJ through Daniels Park last night. It's a semi-maintained dirt/gravel road between Denver and Castle Rock. Wow. VERY smooth ride. I am so stoked and happy with these so far. Now I'm just itching to get them out to Moab and really test them!

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