Re: Hi I'm Rob

**Ryan McKee** 9/25/2012, 10:23 am

Rob Cote wrote:
Ryan M wrote:So rob- this fits OVER the existing frame rail?

Precisely. You have to cut out the bottom of the frame at LEAST for the nuts, so it can sit up tight against the bottom of the frame. But the rust should have taken care of most of that for you. I'm going to remove as much of the rot as possible though, just to stop it from spreading like the disgusting cancerous that it is. I'm not sure if you need to take out all the way to the sides in order to clear the welds inside the channel, but I'll report back with my findings when I get to this.

I'll be needing to do my rear upper control arm section, not the channels. Hoping it's the same for both.

Rob Cote 9/25/2012, 10:26 am

Based solely on Quadratec's photo of that piece, I have no idea. But I wish you the best of luck. Shocked

**CrawlingForward** 9/25/2012, 10:41 am

Rob Cote wrote:That's what I thought, but when I took the skid plate out...the transfer case is still held in place. So...wtf? I thought that the skid plate held the transfer case up, but apparently not? Or is it just held in by the engine mounts now? So it takes up the flex from there and allows the assembly (engine/transmission/transfer case) to tip down in the back? That's my only guess. Then the other question I have is doesn't it make the rear driveshaft better while making the front worse? But the front is only loaded usually at low speeds so it's fine? Can someone confirm the assumptions I've been wondering about? Thaaaaaaaaaaaaanks

Well it's attached to the transmission, so if your transmission is supported, then you're technically supporting your t-case as well.

You do have some jackstands underneath supporting everything, right?

Rob Cote 9/25/2012, 10:45 am

No. I did when I was removing the skid, but nothing was coming out after that. I figured the transmission was supported by some other means because, like I said, it didn't fall out when I took the skid out. Is it just on the engine mounts now?

**CrawlingForward** 9/25/2012, 10:51 am

Correct, it's just being supported by the engine mounts right now and it's putting a lot of stress on the connection both between the engine and transmission and the transmission and transfer case.

I would definitely get a couple jackstands under there as soon as you can!

One supporting the transmission and one under the tail-housing of the transfer case is the usual set-up.

Rob Cote 10/11/2012, 11:16 am

Holy crap. I thought welding the repair sections in was going to be difficult. Turned out to be the easiest part of the whole process so far. Getting the engine to line up on the new mounts was a huge bitch. I finally got both cross bolts in last night and had a celebratory beer. I ran out of welding wire, so I have to pick some up tonight. I have about 8" of weld left to complete. Then squirt some paint on it, throw the skid plate up, and the rock slider on the driver's side and hit some mud! I had a dream I got to drive it last night. It was smooth as silk. We'll see if I can't make that dream come true Twisted Evil

Rob Cote 10/12/2012, 9:40 am

OH

FUCK

YEAH!

WWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO What a Face

SO good to be back. When are we wheeling again?

**CrawlingForward** 10/12/2012, 9:51 am

ha ha ha ha, awesome! She's all set to go, then?

janesy 10/12/2012, 9:54 am

Hahaha, nice work man. Definitely something I'd not be looking forward to doing, but more than necessary when its time...

Rob Cote 10/12/2012, 9:56 am

Pretty much! I didn't need that TC drop (the new frame sections sit slightly lower due to physics) but if you can meet up sometime so I can grab the other tapered washer you found that would be STELLAR! I have it bolted in now without that but...peace of mind.

Rob Cote 10/12/2012, 9:57 am

I'm making a build thread in the other subforum because that's kinda what this is turning into. I have pictures. Keep your eyes peeled over there.

**Ryan McKee** 10/12/2012, 11:04 am

Rob...

I bought the rear frame sections... did you have a hard time with welding the sections? If I need to save the money I might just do it myself, but I don't know how comfortable I am with my welding abilities on the frame. Perhaps this is something you could help me with?

Rob Cote 10/12/2012, 11:07 am

Hey Ryan, it really wasn't bad. Prep was the hard part, really. You're gonna want to remove your fuel tank for sure if you're working in the rear. I just wrapped my fuel lines with leather when I was working on the driver's side. The rear is fairly low stress, so that works in your favor. The welds won't be as critical. Do you have access to a welder? I'd be willing to help out, but I'd like a little time off from wrenching first lol!

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