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Old Apr 14, 2008
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I thought YJ's were inverted-Y steering, but then Luke (used to be around as shadyluke here but he has no internet right now) came by with the YJ he just lifted and it was inverted-T like my '79 F-150 donor truck (and my current setup). I guess I had that confused. I know some of the Jeeps were inverted-Y, but I'm not sure which anymore.
 
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Old Apr 14, 2008
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Originally Posted by 04 EDGE
i dought it zach. these guys are hard core jeep guys!

i am very curious to see if the YJ arm will fit on the ranger box.
zainyD said it would in an earlier post. if it dont it will be really close!
 
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Old Apr 14, 2008
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Inverted-T sure 'nuff. Thanks, Mark.
 
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Old Apr 14, 2008
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inverted T????

looks like crossover steering to me.

normally XJs, WJs and TJs? I think have the inverted Y, where the drag link goes to the knuckle and the tie rod connects to the drag link.
 
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Old Apr 15, 2008
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Great work guys, I have no idea what you are talking about at the moment, but great work!

I really need to take a better look at my front axle....lol
 
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Old Apr 15, 2008
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Zach, inverted T is a type of crossover steering... as opposed to the push-pull type of steering that fullsize chevys and toyotas used to have. with inverted T, the drag link connects to the tie rod and not to the steering knuckle.
 
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Old Apr 15, 2008
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thanks everyone, its getting closer every day!

we got the rear done today and painted everything with primer. (after the pictures.)


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Old Apr 15, 2008
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So will you be breakin it in opening weekend at the Mounds in May????? I plan on goin!
 
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Old Apr 15, 2008
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lookin good. whats up with the rear wheels and tires?
 
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Old Apr 15, 2008
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Originally Posted by deathbypsi
So will you be breakin it in opening weekend at the Mounds in May????? I plan on goin!
probably not, i have to get a transfer case and a bunch of parts still.

Originally Posted by zabeard
lookin good. whats up with the rear wheels and tires?
we only have three of the mastercrafts.
i need to sell my locker so i can get the fourth tire.
 
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Old Apr 15, 2008
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ah ok...
 
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Old Apr 15, 2008
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lol rose city maybe lower michigan but it aint low enough!
 
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Old Apr 16, 2008
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Originally Posted by 04 EDGE
its lower then silver lake!
what map are you looking at?

 
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Old Apr 16, 2008
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lol....

Truck looks great guys! When do you estimate the 4wd will be operational??
 
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Old Apr 16, 2008
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its alright. i can barely manage to get to the dunes in one year. its a long drive. i do want to wheel tho. get some pics of that place you are going to on the 31st.
 
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Old Apr 16, 2008
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looking good daniel !!!!
 
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