MiniSimp's 1985

[MiniSimp]

Got the front square driveshaft installed.

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Nothing like fighting dogs and 12 wheel drive  Thats all for now! More work next Saturday.

[MiniSimp]

Got a little more work done

Filled front axle
Filled rear axle
Filled Crawler case
Filled rear case
Installed 26" Brake lines
Installed brakes
Installed  Drag link
Installed  low profile drain plugs front and rear.
Measured out front shock towers
Removed stock shocks

Now for pics.

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He he he, I snuck out to build!!!!

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  Dave thinks he can fabricate

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Here is the latest to do list. (I think it shrunk a little.... )

Bleed brakes
Build bump stops for front axle
Build bump stops for rear axle
Build front axle shock mounts
Build front shock towers
Build rear axle shock mounts
Build top shock mount for rear shocks
Buy FROR Transfer case center section
Buy IFS steering box
Buy new bolts for front shackles
Buy FROR 10 Degree twin stick shifter w/custom boot
Buy Marlin Cralwer Axle Breather Kit (x2)
Buy spare tire
Fill brake reservoir with fluid
Grease steering arm zerts
Incorporate roll cage into chassis with 90 deg elbow & sleeves
Install frame brace
Install front shocks
Install FROR Center section
Install new bolts for front shackles
Install rear shocks
Install receiver hitch
Install seats
Install spare tire
Install steering box
Install steering stabilizer
Install twin stick shifter
Linex the interior cab
Move computer in to glove box
Remove stock transfer case cross member
Replace oil pan gasket
Rewire brake lights
Shorten rear driveshaft
Torque front driveshaft bolts
Torque front spring hanger bolts
Torque front spring pack bolts
Torque front spring shackle bolts
Torque transfer case mounting bolts
Weld plate/gusset frame for steering box mount
Weld tow bar mounting brackets

[*** YELLER ***]

Yo MINI   nice job  even though the work was cut short   you do good work But you forgot the HI LIFT mount  

[MiniSimp]

Got a little work done today...mostly just :bull crap: work, but still work.

Here is the latest to do list. (I think it shrunk a little....    )

Bleed brakes
Build bump stops for front axle
Build bump stops for rear axle
Build front axle shock mounts
Build front shock towers
Build rear axle shock mounts
Build top shock mount for rear shocks
Buy FROR Transfer case center section
Buy IFS steering box
Buy FROR 10 Degree twin stick shifter w/custom boot
Buy Marlin Cralwer Axle Breather Kit (x2)
Buy spare tire
Incorporate roll cage into chassis with 90 deg elbow & sleeves
Install frame brace
Install front shocks
Install FROR Center section
Install rear shocks
Install receiver hitch
Install seats
Install spare tire
Install steering box
Install steering stabilizer
Install twin stick shifter
Linex the interior cab
Move computer in to glove box
Remove stock transfer case cross member
Replace oil pan gasket
Rewire brake lights
Shorten rear driveshaft
Torque transfer case mounting bolts
Weld plate/gusset frame for steering box mount
Weld tow bar mounting brackets

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Pivoting lift blocks are done!
Thanks go to Dave at Dave's Offroad Outlet in Sonora (209) 588-1880

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[MiniSimp]

Got the FROR TCase center section, and the FROR twin stick shifter, so after christmas here is the latest to do list.

Bleed brakes
Build bump stops for front axle
Build bump stops for rear axle
Build front axle shock mounts
Build front shock towers
Build rear axle shock mounts
Build top shock mount for rear shocks
Buy IFS steering box
Buy Marlin Cralwer Axle Breather Kit (x2)
Buy spare tire
Incorporate roll cage into chassis with 90 deg elbow & sleeves
Install frame brace
Install front shocks
Install FROR Center section
Install rear shocks
Install receiver hitch
Install seats
Install spare tire
Install steering box
Install steering stabilizer
Install twin stick shifter
Linex the interior cab
Move computer in to glove box
Remove stock transfer case cross member
Replace oil pan gasket
Rewire brake lights
Shorten rear driveshaft
Torque transfer case mounting bolts
Weld plate/gusset frame for steering box mount
Weld tow bar mounting brackets

[Hooch]

Are your lift blocks installed yet? Do they weld onto perch? Can you use them front and rear or just rear?

[MiniSimp]

Are your lift blocks installed yet?

No

Do they weld onto perch?

Yes, and bolt to the springs.

Can you use them front and rear or just rear?

Not sure, don't want to try.

[shad]

Hey Mini, did you install or build yourself a diff vent line breather kit? Looks like a ferreled (sp?) piece for your breather. I need to do that.....

You can also use a Nissan threaded manifold vaccum port to do this as well.
I used them on my axles and it threads right into the housing. 7/32 vaccum hose slips right on it.
The Nissan part number is 38323-C6010.


Those pivot shackles look pretty slick.
Minisimp get some ramp posing pics I want to see how much more flex they give.
Any concerns for additional axle wrap those might give?
Are you gonna do a rear traction bar as well?