The $200 98 Expy

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ExplorerTom

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I like it.

The front diff cross member is a great solution to problem everyone runs into when cranking the torsion bars.
 

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View attachment 19279 Next was front lift. Went with 2" lift keys but that put my CV joints at odd angle so I dropped the fron diff 2" this is the rear crossmember I built

Do you have any specs on it? Or plan to sell it? Ive seen the same concept with the 100 series land cruisers and always thought our first gens would benefit from something similar in lieu of torsion twist and harsher angles.
 

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Very good job Jason. I love it when people take rigs off death row and get them functioning and running again. And your rig will be as good as new. It should give you years of enjoyment.
NICE
 
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This weekend I am installing a set of rock sliders I purchased they are universal fit. I went this route because I didn't have access to a pipe bender and I like the design of them . I normally like to fabricate all my own parts. I still need to get a sheet of steel so I can cut skid plates out.
 
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As far as dropping the front diff I made tabs for the front and side mounts making the mounting hole 2" lover than stock and for the rear mount I just made a new cross member that hung down 2" lower. Now my cv joint almost sit level
 
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