Desertdude
Expedition Leader
ShottsCruisers said:
Yes OEM shaft - (you might want to start finding one)
the DS balance work should be ready tomorrow - I will post my findings
Desertdude -1997 80 series build up
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Yes OEM shaft - (you might want to start finding one)
the DS balance work should be ready tomorrow - I will post my findings
ShottsCruisers
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Desertdude said:
Thanks Dude! Your efforts at the 4" mark will help many others! :bowdown:
I don't think I'm going to snag a front D/S. I don't want to drop the LX back down to the 4" mark. I know at my height I'll need to incorporate a D/C.
I'm anxious on your outcome. Both of us had vibe-ing trucks. If yours works out via hardware swaps I'm confident mine can too. I've had everything inspected short of the D/C shaft. My move will be to front arms and 6" springs. Slee has a very high success rate on the 6" kit. I'll bet by moving that axle forward, added more C/C, changing angles to everyone elses with the kit will result in success too. I highly doubt I have a problem truck.
ShottsCruisers
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clarkrw3 said:Now I see what you're talking about shots
Ya...but..but...who listens to you? :hehe:
See, this way...if I experiment by doing all the crud I've been doing, then slap on the 6" and it works, I can take the credit and not you. :jump:
IF the 6" doesn't work....yer gonna pay! :xxrotflma
clarkrw3
Observer
That's cool, however, I am not sure about the non-cadillac ride for your old 100 series loving bones:elkgrin: Actually with all the OME lifts I think going to bilstein 7100 would be a big improvement, that's what I would like to do at some point but I still think you will be wildly happy. Part of the reason I used before and to justify the slee 6" to myself was that it seems to be a kit that has very few problems ie no futzing around. and at that time there wasn't a 4" slee kit. But now you will most definitly have me on app and dep angles:victory:ShottsCruisers said:
ShottsCruisers
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clarkrw3 said:
:hehe: :hehe:
Desertdude
Expedition Leader
I am happy to report that the Slee control arms along with the Stock front shaft have cured all of the initial drive-line vibrations I was having with the castor plates/DC shaft - In testing I had to separate out normal drive-line noise and BFG mtr tire sounds/vibrations - after cruising the highways at 80+ and many back roads and trails through Sedona this weekend I and happy with the out come
Points to note : my expectations for this heavily modified 80 series are not that it maintains its cushy SUV feel - rather it is trail ready ( moderate to heavy trails) - can carry the gear/weight of an expedition ( if needed) and I can drive it to the trails ( sometimes 1000's of miles away) safely and with comfort - I have accomplished this and really like the look and how it responds on and off the road.
(1) Did the Slee control arms and stock shaft cure the vibrations I had once I lifted the 80 and installed the Slee castor plates and DC front shaft - definitely YES
(2) is the drive-line completely smooth with no sounds - a subjective NO
(3) Could any of these sounds be tracked down as something wrong due to the lift or any drive-line issues - I doubt it (no)
(4) Would I recommend the Slee control arms and stock front shaft as a cure to vibration issues linked to caster plates and the DC front shaft - YES
Points to note : my expectations for this heavily modified 80 series are not that it maintains its cushy SUV feel - rather it is trail ready ( moderate to heavy trails) - can carry the gear/weight of an expedition ( if needed) and I can drive it to the trails ( sometimes 1000's of miles away) safely and with comfort - I have accomplished this and really like the look and how it responds on and off the road.
(1) Did the Slee control arms and stock shaft cure the vibrations I had once I lifted the 80 and installed the Slee castor plates and DC front shaft - definitely YES
(2) is the drive-line completely smooth with no sounds - a subjective NO
(3) Could any of these sounds be tracked down as something wrong due to the lift or any drive-line issues - I doubt it (no)
(4) Would I recommend the Slee control arms and stock front shaft as a cure to vibration issues linked to caster plates and the DC front shaft - YES
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ShottsCruisers
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Desertdude said:
OK, I'll get the arms and stock D-shaft and try them. I guess I'll remove my spacers and drop it down to the 4" mark.
Desertdude
Expedition Leader
At least you can see where you are - before you change too much - in trouble shooting it is best to do things one at a time and track down info -
ShottsCruisers said:
ShottsCruisers
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Desertdude said:
Yes, we will do it in steps. I just ordered the arms.
I'll...take off caster plates.
Slap on arms and drive.
If bad with arms I'll remove the D/C shaft and front spacers which puts me at about your height.
Step by step this time. Do you know anybody who can loan me a stock front shaft if I need it?
Anyone have a website for Hanna bumpers?
ShottsCruisers
Explorer
DUDE: How much fiddling of the rear control arm adjusts was required? Do you know the arm length you finished at (from hole center to center)?
Desertdude
Expedition Leader
Desertdude
Expedition Leader
15 3/4 " C to C - this made the diff flange parallel to the transfer case in the rear - smooth as silk
I also made sure the pan hard rods where dialed in within 1/8"
Note: My 80 is loaded so your milage may vary...
I also made sure the pan hard rods where dialed in within 1/8"
Note: My 80 is loaded so your milage may vary...
ShottsCruisers said:
ShottsCruisers
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Desertdude said:15 3/4 " C to C - this made the diff flange parallel to the transfer case in the rear - smooth as silk
I also made sure the pan hard rods where dialed in within 1/8"
Note: My 80 is loaded so your milage may vary...
Gracias! We'll slap those arms on. Adjust everything and ride. I really hope I can stay at the 5.5". If not...oh well. Where can't a 4-incher go?