Oct 1 2006

New beadlock rings

I got my new inner beadlock rings, just need the wheels to weld them to now


Oct 1 2006

Replacing the inner axle seals

I got to try out my new inner axle seal tool on my Dana 30, and it worked very well 🙂


Oct 1 2006

Tapping a Saginaw Steering Box for hydraulic assist

(A Pictorial)

After ordering my hydro assist stuff the other day, I figured it would be a good idea to tap a steering box that already has problems so I don’t mess up my good one (when I get one).

After it was all said and done, I have to agree that it is pretty easy. It probably took me 1.5 hours, but I was taking my time, and could probably have done it quicker. However, there are a few places you need to be careful…..not to mention the problem with keeping all the metal shavings out of the box (there are A LOT of them!).

Here’s some pictures.

pilot holes

7/16″ started

top hole drilled…the toughest part of this one is not hitting the worm gear. Unfortunately, when my drill broke through, I managed to nick the worm gear a bit and put a small mark into it. I doubt it would cause any problems, but I am going to try and be even more careful when I do the box I plan to use.

both hole drilled

then just tap them with the 1/4″ NPT

Anyways, a magnet helps a lot to keeping the metal shavings out of the box, but there are a lot of them and they get all over the place.


Sep 12 2006

Currie LCA Mounts

My Currie LCA mounts showed up today. Cheaper than it would be for me to build my own.


Sep 7 2006

JKS Steering Components

I did a little website work for a JKS vendor, and instead of cash, he paid me back with some parts that I needed for my steering conversion and front axle build. Worked out well for both of us.

Over the axle trackbar bracket

UCA bushing cradles…..so I can build my new UCA mounts

Tie rod and drag link for my WJ TREs…..made from 1.5″ x .375 DOM