Dr. Jones and the quest for the holy Scrambler

[DOKTORJ]

Trac bar.  Fun story, I designed it in Bendtech as a full triangle.  Then I realized I left my last full joint of HREW in Texas.  So I used a continuous piece of what 1.75 I had on hand and a piece of 1.5" x .25 wall  and sleeved in past the junction of the radius arm.  In other words the top bar is almost solid, up past where the bottom bar intersects. Side plates are 3/8" plate. The Heim matches the one on my tie rod. (When I ordered for my steering they sent an extra by mistake) 









Its not welded to the axle yet.  Im waiting to set the pinion angle once all the weight is in, and driveshafts are figured out.

Why are you not using EMF Heims???

[JJonesee]

I have been gone for over a year now - but I did end up finishing the Heep...

Last weekend I took it to Clayton OK with the TAMOR group.









I took it easy, and pulled cable often.  The transmission burped on day one.  All of the sudden it needed 4 quarts of fluid, with no visible leaks.  Not in the oil, or in the T-Case.  I have a few other leaks, and a few rub marks but all in all I was happy.  I think I need a soft top though.  24°F and snow is cold. (By Texan standards)  I thought my Northern friends would get a kick out of the snow.

[specialk]

Hey man.... thanks for touching base.   Rig looks sick.  Thanks for pics!

[JackstandJohnny]

awesome......

[AstraX]

Very cool.  Love the scramblers.

[scott slade]

Hey Jones...  looking good.  Could use that rig "Gold Mining" in Alaska....  Take Care...