project Grocery Getter, the build up of my Tracker

[skyhiranger]

well, tonight i got the front axle squared to within about 1/16". i also got the rear axle centered and squared to the front axle to within about 1/8, and 3/16 respectively.  is that close enough to run? or do i need to be closer?

thanks
joe

I would say that is close enough.  I would bet some come from the factory that are off more than that.
When you say you are off on the rear axle by about 3/16" squared to the front axle.......do you mean that the rear axle sits "crooked" compared to the front axle?  If so, that means the front and rear axles won't track the same.....not really a big deal, and probably won't even be noticeable.
I don't know how you are measuring to compare the front-to-rear axle relationship.....but what I have always been told is to measure in an "X" pattern, as well as a straight front to rear (parallel to the frame) pattern.  That way you should be able to determine exactly how the axles need to be adjusted, to get them square and tracking the same.

[Joe S.]

i couldnt leave it at that, so i went back and worked on it some more...

i am within 1/8" all around.

but yes, i meant the rear sat crooked by 3/16" of an inch to the front. now it is less than 1/8"

i used a plumb bob and projected the points from the axle down to the ground and measured cross ways and front to back to get my position.

i squared the front axle to the frame, then the rear to the front axle.

thanks!
joe

[skyhiranger]

i couldnt leave it at that, so i went back and worked on it some more...

i am within 1/8" all around.

but yes, i meant the rear sat crooked by 3/16" of an inch to the front. now it is less than 1/8"

i used a plumb bob and projected the points from the axle down to the ground and measured cross ways and front to back to get my position.

i squared the front axle to the frame, then the rear to the front axle.

thanks!
joe

Sounds good.

[Joe S.]

well, this weekend FGIALS and i got my CB mounted on the back of the center console. then we got the rock rings mounted. and i might add there are NO blancing issues with the rock rings.



then last night chris at white rhino got started on my sliders. 1.75 DOM  with the shrock style mounts. we will add the 1.5" tube side protection/ steps later but he ran out of tubing last night.

here are some pics:



i had him put some upper gussets on there to kinda helpo reduce the leverage on the tube.

[weed]

Nice! I like the gusset idea I would have done the same    Weed

[Joe S.]

thanks! it really helped add some beef to them.

[Joe S.]

tonight, i removed the plastic rocker trim brackets from the rocker panels.

super easy! i took a 1/4" drill bit and ground it flat. then i put just a SLIGHT angle to it. ate right thru the spot welds. ground it smooth and some black paint, and perfecto! ready for my side guards to be installed on the rockers.

ALSO

i drained the first fluid i put in the diffs. i have about 530 miles on the new gears. there were some metal shavings in the fluid. is this part of the break in period? i sure hope that is why they say drain the fluid and add new. if not, i am in trouble! lol

[FGIALS]

The shavings are normal!

[j2custom]

Joe, your rig is the shiznit!!  I am really glad you pushed through the BS and built it.  The rock rings... well they rock!   Your rocker sliders are super cool and look really stout.  Nice job!!!  Great insiration...   Although I must say you suck for having a rust free rig.... just kidding! I am jealous!

[Joe S.]

the rust free rig was a blessing. it kinda fell in my lap... i was about to send a deposit on a rust bucket in NC, and then i decided to do one more search, and found this one. thanks for the compliments.

[jtaj77]

Let's see some better day time pics. Are you coming to the Zu next week?

[Joe S.]

im planning on getting some after i wash it up this weekend...

Lord willing, i will be there!

[BigRubbersOffRoad]

im planning on getting some after i wash it up this weekend...

Wash it up?!? Are you kidding... what did you do, buy Trail Toughs new kit the "Street-Slayer"  

Now that I'm done messing with you, your doing a hell of a job on that thing.

[Joe S.]

  thanks man! it is kinda like making up the bed... or washing your plate... you start off clean just to get it dirty again.

my buds have kinda dubbed it the "Mall Slayer!" 

[Whitfield]

I can't wait to check it out first hand.  Just installed a New used fuel pump in my 4-dr, hopefully I can get it ready to go.