Limited's Y-Town BJ4

[strawb]

thanks .... that did make sense .... but is it that much noticeable???

[limited77]

Originally Posted by strawb

thanks .... that did make sense .... but is it that much noticeable???

More Noticable? Thats debatable. Like Mr. Magoo said, there are many factors in its placement that affect the overall stability. I feel confident that the rig will be more stable in its current configuration.

[articzap]

Originally Posted by ManiacMagoo

The biggest advantage to moving it up there is all the unsprung weight you take out of the chassis. Allowing you to lower the center of gravity a tad as some chassis have it mounted pretty low. Moving the weight over the front tires which helps more on verts as well as allowing you to run a softer suspension on your truck since the weight won't be flopping around in the chassis causing weird affects.

If it was mounted to the chassis it would be sprung weight, mounted to the axle or links would be unsprung weight.

Just clarifying.

[Harvo]

I see the bolt for the case as a mount. Did you attach it anywhere else as well?

[limited77]

Originally Posted by Harvo

I see the bolt for the case as a mount. Did you attach it anywhere else as well?

yes to the link mount.

[53 willys]

Nice job on that battery mount!! Very clean.

[frito]

what was the piece off of you used there,it looks good

[limited77]

Originally Posted by frito

what was the piece off of you used there,it looks good

KK berg dig tray.

[frito]

It looks like it was made to go there.....Loving your rig

[limited77]

Originally Posted by frito

It looks like it was made to go there.....Loving your rig

Thanks! Yes, it was almost a perfect fit.

[limited77]

Beetle Juice v4 panels made easy....



On a side note tomorrow should be a great day. I will have some new wheels in my hand along with some VP cases and lockouts tomorrow. God willing of course. Then I will finally be able to install my VP knuckles.

[ittybitty]

Geebus...I didn't know you hadn't put the VP knuckles on yet...your rig will REALLY wake up then!

After the Turkey Crawl this past weekend I need another set of body panels so I'm looking forward to picking up the set you've cut for me!

[limited77]

Originally Posted by ittybitty

Geebus...I didn't know you hadn't put the VP knuckles on yet...your rig will REALLY wake up then!

Yep. We don't have to worry about this anymore. I am a happy man today! DH Procomp II's and V4's just showed up along with the cases and lockouts!!






I have been on the phone with VP the past couple days working out some details on these and let me tell you one thing; there are alot of great people in this hobby, lots of nice people but Steve@VP is hands down one of the best I have ever talked to. His customer support is second to none. There products alone speak for themselves.

Steve, I applaud you and thank you so much for all your help.

[neilus]

Originally Posted by limited77

Got some work done tonight with the battery relocation. I found something in my box that worked perfect. I trimmed it up a little bit and it mounted perfect. Still concerned with the vulnerability of the battery sticking out there but there again these are only $8 batteries so they can be disposable if need be. Still gotta sand the sharp edges down and then it should be finished. I thought it turned out pretty good myself.

Does your tire rub on the battery at full lock?

[krawlfreak]

Originally Posted by neilus

Does your tire rub on the battery at full lock?

i would imagine it does slightly depending on what hubs he is running.

with a narrow dh with 350 hubs i get a very minimal amount with boss claws, and a bit more with the sedonas but nothing that would interfere with steering or performance.

with a full width dh you will most likely have to run a 460 hub.

[neilus]

Originally Posted by krawlfreak

i would imagine it does slightly depending on what hubs he is running.

with a narrow dh with 350 hubs i get a very minimal amount with boss claws, and a bit more with the sedonas but nothing that would interfere with steering or performance.

with a full width dh you will most likely have to run a 460 hub.

Thanks. I'll see what i can knock up

[limited77]

Originally Posted by neilus

Does your tire rub on the battery at full lock?

Yes they rub quite a bit with the current setup. With the VP setup it will barely rub at all. The hubs are as follows: 460 up front on the DH II's and 600's on the v4's.

[strawb]

Originally Posted by limited77

Yep. We don't have to worry about this anymore. I am a happy man today! DH Procomp II's and V4's just showed up along with the cases and lockouts!!






I have been on the phone with VP the past couple days working out some details on these and let me tell you one thing; there are alot of great people in this hobby, lots of nice people but Steve@VP is hands down one of the best I have ever talked to. His customer support is second to none. There products alone speak for themselves.

Steve, I applaud you and thank you so much for all your help.

that is a lot of bling!!!!!!!

those things cost more than the kit itself!!!!

i know its well worth it .... just sayin

[limited77]

Got the front case done along with the wheels. I think everything has turned out great so far. VP quality is second to none. The case fit perfectly; no modification required since I am using the straight rod mod anyways. I will finish the rear case later today. Everyting went together painlessly and I finally have tons of steering!!!!! The 460 hubs on the DH II w/ Sedonas put me just over 11". The V4's with 600 hubs on Sedonas are at 10.75".







Hope everyone has a Happy Thanksgiving!

[sally1800]

What are you weighing in at now?

p.s that VP Bling looks hot!!