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<blockquote data-quote="Just Differentials" data-source="post: 1561057" data-attributes="member: 18343"><p>Steering– Another area that has seen a lot of trial and error. The goal is to have hydro assist using a steering box as the valve assembly to drive the piston. That means we have a mechanical linkage between the box and the knuckles that needs to clear everything under full flex in all positions. Packaging all this has been challenging to say the least and we're still finalizing the details, but it's getting close. We're expecting more components for our combination to arrive in the next few days.</p><p></p><p>Rear steer– Yes, we're keeping the OE system intact, but with a huge upgrade with custom links using 1 ton tie rods and extreme duty machined fasteners to connect to the cylinder. The original components we're about 1/2″ diameter rods and we knew we'd bend them the first time we smacked a sidewall offroad. Fingers crossed the steering ram itself holds up ok, but only one way to find that out.</p><p></p><p><img src="http://i.imgur.com/DnPsXQkl.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="http://i.imgur.com/CyiOS6Xl.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="http://i.imgur.com/G35A3otl.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>Body Mods- With all the front fiberglass painted we've final fitted the fiberglass fenders and hood and fabricated some additional linkage components to allow us to open the 2012 style hood once the grill and headlights are installed. We've also opened up the rear wheelwells for additional tire clearance and repainted the rear flares, though not yet mounted them. The rear <a href="https://mercenaryoffroad.com/" target="_blank">Mercenary Offroad bumper</a> is fully mocked up, with the front one still waiting it's turn for installation. Both bumpers are killer and we can't wait to see how that setup looks after powder coating.</p><p></p><p><img src="http://i.imgur.com/SUBaZagl.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="http://i.imgur.com/9hFtFuzl.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="http://i.imgur.com/xYblTVPl.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p></p><p><img src="http://i.imgur.com/LWv5N7ll.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="http://i.imgur.com/6fQwdqdl.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="http://i.imgur.com/tvphoNKl.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="http://i.imgur.com/vLMh4hUl.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Just Differentials, post: 1561057, member: 18343"] Steering– Another area that has seen a lot of trial and error. The goal is to have hydro assist using a steering box as the valve assembly to drive the piston. That means we have a mechanical linkage between the box and the knuckles that needs to clear everything under full flex in all positions. Packaging all this has been challenging to say the least and we’re still finalizing the details, but it’s getting close. We’re expecting more components for our combination to arrive in the next few days. Rear steer– Yes, we’re keeping the OE system intact, but with a huge upgrade with custom links using 1 ton tie rods and extreme duty machined fasteners to connect to the cylinder. The original components we’re about 1/2″ diameter rods and we knew we’d bend them the first time we smacked a sidewall offroad. Fingers crossed the steering ram itself holds up ok, but only one way to find that out. [img]http://i.imgur.com/DnPsXQkl.jpg[/img] [img]http://i.imgur.com/CyiOS6Xl.jpg[/img] [img]http://i.imgur.com/G35A3otl.jpg[/img] Body Mods- With all the front fiberglass painted we’ve final fitted the fiberglass fenders and hood and fabricated some additional linkage components to allow us to open the 2012 style hood once the grill and headlights are installed. We’ve also opened up the rear wheelwells for additional tire clearance and repainted the rear flares, though not yet mounted them. The rear [URL="https://mercenaryoffroad.com/"]Mercenary Offroad bumper[/URL] is fully mocked up, with the front one still waiting it’s turn for installation. Both bumpers are killer and we can’t wait to see how that setup looks after powder coating. [img]http://i.imgur.com/SUBaZagl.jpg[/img] [img]http://i.imgur.com/9hFtFuzl.jpg[/img] [img]http://i.imgur.com/xYblTVPl.jpg[/img] [img]http://i.imgur.com/LWv5N7ll.jpg[/img] [img]http://i.imgur.com/6fQwdqdl.jpg[/img] [img]http://i.imgur.com/tvphoNKl.jpg[/img] [img]http://i.imgur.com/vLMh4hUl.jpg[/img] [/QUOTE]
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