Oscar's No Build Thread

sipafz

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catahoula said:
Amazing! Nice work!:rock:
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Thanks! I enjoy designing and making my own stuff. This project was pretty straightforward and I’m real happy with the results even though I didn’t use the rear spacers. I’m going to wait until the new tires go on and see how it is.
 
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Bensjk said:
Lol got to work with what you got good work finish looks pretty good in the images

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True that! If I were to turn them on a CNC then the CNMG would do the roughing followed by a DNMG for finishing. Being that I turned them manually, I wasn’t really concerned about tool life and the CNMG was producing a nice 125 micro-inch finish.
 
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sipafz said:
True that! If I were to turn them on a CNC then the CNMG would do the roughing followed by a DNMG for finishing. Being that I turned them manually, I wasn’t really concerned about tool life and the CNMG was producing a nice 125 micro-inch finish.
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I would have went the same route


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DannyD said:
Really cool to see. Not many people would even think of making something like that themselves, NICE WORK!!


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Thanks! I know that I could just buy this stuff for $150. I just can’t see doing that when I have the means to do it myself. For me it’s a hobby and I enjoy it!
 
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I couldn’t leave well enough alone:

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I made additional 1” spacers for the front so I can add the rear spacers and keep the same level stance. Still need to make extensions for the bump stops. I should have it all installed this weekend.
 
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sipafz said:
I couldn’t leave well enough alone:

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I made additional 1” spacers for the front so I can add the rear spacers and keep the same level stance. Still need to make extensions for the bump stops. I should have it all installed this weekend.
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Lol I was wondering when you were going to go ahead and try to perfect your work. Machinist are never satisfied with their work always looking to improve even the smallest things

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Bensjk said:
Lol I was wondering when you were going to go ahead and try to perfect your work. Machinist are never satisfied with their work always looking to improve even the smallest things
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Haha, it’s like you know me even though we’ve never met! I just call it OCD 🤣.

TrainWreck618 said:
That's really cool! Nice work[emoji106]
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Thanks! Speaking of nice work, I haven’t seen any pictures of your rig outside the garage yet [emoji848].
 
sipafz

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I pretty much finished installing my DIY lift:

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I’m really happy with the results. I ended up 2 3/4” higher in the front and 1 1/4” in the rear. My favorite part is how level the Jeep sits and as a bonus, my head lights actually illuminate the road!

Here is a shot of how the front looked after adding an additional 1” spacer to the spring and bump stop:

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And the rear with the spacer added:

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I did run into a couple of snags. As a testament that I completely designed the lift myself, I completely screwed up the rear bump stop extension:

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My intentions were to fasten it with one bolt, through the center just like I did on the front. Well, that’s not possible since the perch sits tight to the axel:

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I will need to redesign that and make a couple new parts 🤬.

The second issue is that both the front and rear sway bars are down well past level:

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I’m thinking that I’ll modify the links to make them longer. I’m also going to design and make disconnects for the front.

Anyone need a pair of 1” long bump stop extensions? They would work on the front only. Free to a good home:

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catahoula

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sipafz said:
I pretty much finished installing my DIY lift:

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I’m really happy with the results. I ended up 2 3/4” higher in the front and 1 1/4” in the rear. My favorite part is how level the Jeep sits and as a bonus, my head lights actually illuminate the road!

Here is a shot of how the front looked after adding an additional 1” spacer to the spring and bump stop:

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And the rear with the spacer added:

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I did run into a couple of snags. As a testament that I completely designed the lift myself, I completely screwed up the rear bump stop extension:

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My intentions were to fasten it with one bolt, through the center just like I did on the front. Well, that’s not possible since the perch sits tight to the axel:

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I will need to redesign that and make a couple new parts ��.

The second issue is that both the front and rear sway bars are down well past level:

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I’m thinking that I’ll modify the links to make them longer. I’m also going to design and make disconnects for the front.

Anyone need a pair of 1” long bump stop extensions? They would work on the front only. Free to a good home:

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I would gladly pay you for them....let me know 81005.
 
sipafz

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Whipped up some new rear bump extensions:

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They mount on the rear jounce perch using existing holes in the perch:

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Some measuring shows that I should extend the shocks and brake line brackets. That will be the second part of this project.
 
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