OHV_KJ Buget SAS Build! NEW TRAIL PICS PG 10

KJ kyle · **Posted:** Mon Jan 19, 2009 8:44 pm

i guess what i shouldve said, was did you use the existing mounting points? and you answered my question. but pictures will definatly help.

NorCal KJ 707 · **Posted:** Mon Jan 19, 2009 9:30 pm

How was it decided that 450# and 550# springs would be used with the coilovers? Just curious about the spring rates. Are they stiff enough/too stiff?

ohv_kj · **Posted:** Tue Jan 20, 2009 9:50 am

right now how i sit they run right on the road but when off road the rear is flexing(compression) before the the front and you really want it the other way...but, ounce i get a metal bumper made, winch and some other things it will be perfect...the poundage is set for more weight...if you think you will not have other stuff i would suggest 450 bottom and 475, maybe, top

ohv_kj · **Posted:** Mon Feb 16, 2009 3:14 pm

well i just bought a ford 9" 31 spline axle...i prob will not get in in until the end of summer but my plans for it are simple...4:88 possibly 5:13...Detroit true trac or ox locker if i have the money...disk conversion...and i want to find a hp d44 out of a older bronco, and put a regular Detroit on that... i have some rims already and need to figure out what to do w/ the speedo gear... i put a SYI on that was for a tj and plug the hole... i wounder if it's possible to splice the wire off the rear axle plug it in to the t-case??? any thoughts??

Inc · **Posted:** Mon Feb 16, 2009 3:22 pm

I thought you were doing a rear 44 or was that front?

JJsTJ · **Posted:** Mon Feb 16, 2009 5:54 pm

ohv_kj wrote:

well i just bought a ford 9" 31 spline axle...i prob will not get in in until the end of summer but my plans for it are simple...4:88 possibly 5:13...Detroit true trac or ox locker if i have the money...disk conversion...and i want to find a hp d44 out of a older bronco, and put a regular Detroit on that... i have some rims already and need to figure out what to do w/ the speedo gear... i put a SYI on that was for a tj and plug the hole... i wounder if it's possible to splice the wire off the rear axle plug it in to the t-case??? any thoughts??

You are going to need the same signal converter setup that Troy is using for his D60. IIRC, Ted is using a 9" rear too, so same situation.

The sensor for the TJ case and 8.25 is different and uses different pickups and qty of wires. Check Troy and Teds build info for more details.

BTW, why are you bailing on the 8.25? You can now get 4.88's for it and do all the other upgrades including alloy axles. Did you blow it up?

tjkj2002 · **Posted:** Mon Feb 16, 2009 6:07 pm

ohv_kj wrote:

well i just bought a ford 9" 31 spline axle...i prob will not get in in until the end of summer but my plans for it are simple...4:88 possibly 5:13...Detroit true trac or ox locker if i have the money...disk conversion...and i want to find a hp d44 out of a older bronco, and put a regular Detroit on that... i have some rims already and need to figure out what to do w/ the speedo gear... i put a SYI on that was for a tj and plug the hole... i wounder if it's possible to splice the wire off the rear axle plug it in to the t-case??? any thoughts??

Great choices for axles,though a HP44 from a mid '70's F100/F150 would match the width of the 9",stay away from the '78+ HP44's.You can not use a OX locker in a 9" either since it requires a special diff cover and a 9" does not use a diff cover(plus they don't make them for the 9"),a Detroit locker would be best for the 9" if you do not want to spend the $$ for a ARB.

Speed fix for using other axles then OEM and using a non-OEM t-case,granted it will cost about $300 but that speedo is kinda important.
http://www.lostjeeps.com/forum/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?t=29930

ohv_kj · **Posted:** Mon Feb 16, 2009 6:37 pm

so that speedo gear will work w/ the SYE i have and i just need to run the wire to the t-case? what is the dakota digital thingy? what is its purpose

jsc7002 · **Posted:** Mon Feb 16, 2009 6:38 pm

for the speedo you can just buy a GPS, if you dont plan on ever selling your KJ, besides it'll more accurate.

tjkj2002 · **Posted:** Mon Feb 16, 2009 6:47 pm

jsc7002 wrote:

for the speedo you can just buy a GPS, if you dont plan on ever selling your KJ, besides it'll more accurate.

If you like stalling the engine all the time you can do that.

JJsTJ · **Posted:** Mon Feb 16, 2009 6:57 pm

tjkj2002 wrote:

jsc7002 wrote:

for the speedo you can just buy a GPS, if you dont plan on ever selling your KJ, besides it'll more accurate.

If you like stalling the engine all the time you can do that.

Yeah, the KJ's computers kinda like having the speedo input for various reasons. ARB Seth had some issues w/ that on his but kinda learned to drive around it.....Though it did cause him to have a couple scary moments.

Inc · **Posted:** Sun Mar 01, 2009 5:09 am

What springs are you running in your rear? I saw the spacers on pg. one but haven't noticed any update if you swapped.

ohv_kj · **Posted:** Sun Mar 01, 2009 12:11 pm

sadly i'm still w/ the 6 inch JBA rear springs...when i get some extra money and i don't feel anything needing special attention i will buy them... they are really expensive at his price...i wish i knew what poundage and such to get because i could get them cheaper at my cost somewhere else...

Inc · **Posted:** Sun Mar 01, 2009 12:37 pm

What about OME 863s or whatever they are called?

ohv_kj · **Posted:** Sun Mar 01, 2009 12:50 pm

well maybe if jj or someone w/ those can measure center of wheel to the bottom edge of the back side window...i can see if that's what i need

ohv_kj · **Posted:** Wed Jun 03, 2009 11:08 pm

was going through some pics and thought i would post this one...it's one of my favorites...lol

Inc · **Posted:** Thu Jun 04, 2009 1:33 am

You make me want to finish mine more and more every time I see your jeep.

USAFCOP · **Posted:** Thu Jun 04, 2009 11:16 pm

Inc wrote:

You make me want to finish mine more and more every time I see your jeep.

How do you think I feel... Been gathering parts for 2.5 yrs!!! And its been hard broke for 6 months....

ohv_kj · **Posted:** Thu Jun 04, 2009 11:47 pm

well i am looking at some other things now... i got a new and better paying job so i might be able to get the things i want quicker... i'm looking at bigger axles, finally a metal bumper, more frame supports, and new cross member and maybe a new t-case

JJsTJ · **Posted:** Thu Jun 04, 2009 11:55 pm

ohv_kj wrote:

well i am looking at some other things now... i got a new and better paying job so i might be able to get the things i want quicker... i'm looking at bigger axles, finally a metal bumper, more frame supports, and new cross member and maybe a new t-case

the whole "budget" thing in the title should probably be changed soon eh? :wink:

So wheres the latest wheeling pics? :shock:

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