Seth's 97XJ
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I measure 10" from top of axle tube to frame.Yes sir pleasefrom the top of the tube to the bottom of the rail ini the rear.
88Xj
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Hey Seth after seeing your jcr I bite the bullet vs ruff stuffs. By chance do you still have your reamer?
And would the wheels clear the 1 ton tres without spacers? I've got 5.5" of back spacing, stock 15x7s and truly don't want to space them out for looks. Was curious if it were a must?
And would the wheels clear the 1 ton tres without spacers? I've got 5.5" of back spacing, stock 15x7s and truly don't want to space them out for looks. Was curious if it were a must?
I do still have my reamer i will PM you about it. I may have another member interested in it. I am running the stock 15x7s and the TREs clear with no issues. Im not positive on my backspace but if you look at the wheel i have you can do some research on it. I am not running spacers in the front, Im not sure if it would clear with an OTK setup though. Thanks for your interest in my build! What about the explorer?! You deciding not to go that route?
As for the reamer would you rent me it for a few days, ll pay shipping both ways. Only gonna need it for a few hours I'm sure
How are you without a stabilizer may I add? Feel fine? Gonna add one?
The steering is fine without a stabilizer and i get just the slightest brief wobble when i hit a bump at 60+. I see no point in adding a stabilizer.
Dave Schramm
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nice switch panel...i like the build...
Thanks Dave! Keep reading more adventures and parts being posted now.
Recent Trail Runs
Photos from recent runs to China Wall, Bull Park, and Rainbow Falls. I am very happy with how the OME suspension is performing. Dirk over at DPGOffroad sure does have some great systems. The Cherokee had a considerable rake to it with the 3.5" OME HD leafs with a ford 8.8 under them. The rake was starting to annoy me and i could stand to have a softer ride in the rear so i called Dirk at DPG and he guided me as to what leaf to pull from the packs. He advised i should remove the long leaf first below the main leaf. I got it done and the rear now sits 1 1/4" lower in the rear removing most all of the rake, but just enough rake to sit level when loaded with gear. Will post a pic of the stance in the next post.
Thanks for reading!
Photos from recent runs to China Wall, Bull Park, and Rainbow Falls. I am very happy with how the OME suspension is performing. Dirk over at DPGOffroad sure does have some great systems. The Cherokee had a considerable rake to it with the 3.5" OME HD leafs with a ford 8.8 under them. The rake was starting to annoy me and i could stand to have a softer ride in the rear so i called Dirk at DPG and he guided me as to what leaf to pull from the packs. He advised i should remove the long leaf first below the main leaf. I got it done and the rear now sits 1 1/4" lower in the rear removing most all of the rake, but just enough rake to sit level when loaded with gear. Will post a pic of the stance in the next post.
Thanks for reading!
My JCR drag link measures 22.5". That's just the rod. Did you go with JCR or serious?
Jcr after I saw yours. Serious I didn't even look at. I was gonna go ruff stuff with a solid tie rod, .5" thick drag link. The jcr is only .25" but I got it at a steel and still brand new...if the tie rod bends ill just make a new 1.25" solid 1 and thread it for the tres. I tend to use my tie rod as a jack point. Only being on 31s though, ill doubt ill run into an issue.
Get back to me about the reamer man, I need it now lol
Layed up in bed with food poisoning. I will check on shipping when I'm feelin better. The shorter drag link will benefit you. Mine is collapsed all the way.
88Xj
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