Great vid as always Matt, just a tip but if you want to transfer the drawing to the other side you could always drill at the corners of the shape and connect the dots on the other side. Love the build and can't wait for more!
I'm glad to see you embracing the plasma cutter. You were killing me in some videos where you were using the grinder instead. More nice work, keep it up.
Who on the first to comment on this video honestly I didn't watch yet but I wanted to tell you bro that you're f****** awesome and your videos rock and you are an inspiration later bro
the frame on my cj7 is now 2x4 1/4 inch square tube. i had 1/2in + of clearance between my frame and steering shaft. while off road it would flex enough to jam the shaft and stop my steering. so u might want to watch out for that
is the frame rail going to be strong enough without getting crushed by the force of the steering? I've had rails crush and crack just from a regular box. I know its reinforced on both sides but there's nothing in the middle.
I like your videos and am probably more than a little jealous of your shop, but past eye witnessing kinda compels me to caution that it's risky to use a drill press without securing the part to the table. You can be gravely injured if something goes wrong.
Hey matt,any advice you can give to me for talking my parents into letting me get manual xj or tj. They think it will increase my percentage of crashing (im a pretty good driver) even though i drive my dads manual truck all the time without a problem.
Why the choice on full hydro? removing pesky steering linkage? Curious because I chose assist due to if the pump, lines, or ram go out I could still turn the tires to limp off the trail.
+Aaron Ward full hydro is much easier imo when doing link suspension due the the articulation usually being more than what any steering linkage can handle full hydro is just two lines from the orbital drive to the diff and its job done just use good lines and run them out of harms way
Even good lines can pop. Had an imperfection in one of my assist lines blow. But was able to get out of the trail and on the trailer. I guess I'm just fond of a plan B.
i guess it could happen but if the hose was rated duble the max line pressure then id find it unlikelu that a hose will simply blow out surely you need to have some other influance on it like abrasion of inpact just my thoughts.. if somethign it operating at half its rated pressure and has no outher influsenes can you see how its hard to belive a hose can blow out?
Great vid as always Matt, just a tip but if you want to transfer the drawing to the other side you could always drill at the corners of the shape and connect the dots on the other side. Love the build and can't wait for more!
Great video Matt! Thanks for showing more of your detail in videos with the crawler project.
Nice work, I'm excited to see how the steering all comes together so I can get some ideas. haha.
+NickInTimeFilms with how often your rig dies.. i dont know if you need ideas!
Lol, every broken part fixed only makes it stronger!
I'm glad to see you embracing the plasma cutter. You were killing me in some videos where you were using the grinder instead. More nice work, keep it up.
+Sean Ross I prefer the grinder on thin sheet metal
Matt, it's a moot point not a mute point. As long as you are correcting nomenclature.
+Adam Payne isnt that what I said?
+BleepinJeep You said "mute point," twice @ 58.00. I'm not trying to be a prick, honestly. Just letting you know. I dig the videos.
+Adam Payne I must have had a brain fart... twice;)
+BleepinJeep Love your videos but AP is right, it sounds like you're saying mute point instead of moot point. Thanks for your videos! :)
Thanks alot man. Keep up the good work 👍👍👍👍👍👍
Who on the first to comment on this video honestly I didn't watch yet but I wanted to tell you bro that you're f****** awesome and your videos rock and you are an inspiration later bro
the frame on my cj7 is now 2x4 1/4 inch square tube. i had 1/2in + of clearance between my frame and steering shaft. while off road it would flex enough to jam the shaft and stop my steering. so u might want to watch out for that
is the frame rail going to be strong enough without getting crushed by the force of the steering? I've had rails crush and crack just from a regular box. I know its reinforced on both sides but there's nothing in the middle.
+Kenny Downs Ive never had a full hydro box before but there shouldnt be any force... its just hydraulic fluid flowing through the lines.
+BleepinJeep oh. yeah. I'm a moron. it'll be fine.
Do you have a part number for the adapter you used?
Love the videos. What is the spline for that column to fit the stock steering rod?
Great vid as always
I mustache you a question: after you put it all back together, any thought to a one-piece tilt-forward hood and fenders for easy access?
just an estimate, how much weld have you gone through? I bet its alot!!!!! My derby cars go through alot.
+Effect2o I had a 50# spool on there for a long time so its hard to say. Then I used up some spool remnants... but maybe 40lbs so far.
wow. cool... So I lucked out and got another Xj.. Im back in the family!! woot woot
great job. hey, where do you keep your air compressor? and how big is it? i never hear it. and what plasma cutter are you using?
+cooders71 I have an old 26 gallon in the corner, I usually dont film while its running. Plasma is Hypertherm 45
Does this "steering control unit" works with the cherokee steering pump. You only attached the oil lines and go????
+mnm rashid This was just one part of the whole system: www.pscmotorsports.com/jeep-tj-double-ended-full-hydraulic-kit.html
You are the man
I've got the same kit and am currently installing it, however, I can't find a good place to put the reservoir. where did you end up putting yours?
+Chris Cozad I drooled and tapped the back side of res and put it directly on the pump... pics on pirate and naxja
I like your videos and am probably more than a little jealous of your shop, but past eye witnessing kinda compels me to caution that it's risky to use a drill press without securing the part to the table. You can be gravely injured if something goes wrong.
Hey matt,any advice you can give to me for talking my parents into letting me get manual xj or tj. They think it will increase my percentage of crashing (im a pretty good driver) even though i drive my dads manual truck all the time without a problem.
+Jordan Taylor Tell them you can't eat, drink, or talk on the phone with a manual, and you have to concentrate more on driving more with a stick!
what type of torch cutter are you using and size
+Joe Briggs hypertherm powermax 45
Why the choice on full hydro? removing pesky steering linkage? Curious because I chose assist due to if the pump, lines, or ram go out I could still turn the tires to limp off the trail.
+Aaron Ward full hydro is much easier imo when doing link suspension due the the articulation usually being more than what any steering linkage can handle full hydro is just two lines from the orbital drive to the diff and its job done
just use good lines and run them out of harms way
Even good lines can pop. Had an imperfection in one of my assist lines blow. But was able to get out of the trail and on the trailer. I guess I'm just fond of a plan B.
i guess it could happen but if the hose was rated duble the max line pressure then id find it unlikelu that a hose will simply blow out surely you need to have some other influance on it like abrasion of inpact
just my thoughts.. if somethign it operating at half its rated pressure and has no outher influsenes can you see how its hard to belive a hose can blow out?
@@aaronward7526 reusable fittings you can patch a line on the trail
Would of been hilarious to see the Michael Jackson hair on fire. With your synthetic beard hangin close to sparks. Lol
Nice work Yosemite Sam... lol
Just thread a nut past the bolt you need to shorten, hacksaw, file, unthread the nut and waalaaaa. Primo fastener
Kind of random but you should show a video on how to flex on another buddys tire the correct way.. Currently no vid on RUclips
no need for new bolts, just cut them to length with a grinder!!!!
Cat calls it a "hand metering unit"
ha. ha. moot not mute:)
Too much fab for too little pay off, I mounted mine using the PSC bracket without doing all that fancy shit adding weight for no reason!
Orbital Valve...???? I love when you talk dirty.. Hughh???
the mustache.. so long..
Not Matt. Too much moustache. Usurper...