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DAY 5
EXTREME BUILDUP 2000 Project 1
RickRock's 1976 Scout II
Today we put the finishing touches on the front steering and brakes. With the new steering arm securely attached we will focus on the link that
attaches that piece to the pitman arm. First it must be STRONG. One inch thick wall DOM tubing was in order here. We always go with a thicker
wall than we actually need, then we machine and tap the ends to give us a VERY snug fit for our tie-road ends. The tie rods are then screwed in
and the whole assembly is mounted into the system. Oh, and yes, those are steel braided brake lines.
With the front brakes installed we are now ready to start on the rear axle…which is much less complicated.
The rear axle is simply removed and we gut it similar to the front. After then new seals and bearings are installed we drilled a small hole for the
air fitting. With that in place, we are ready to mount the new ARB locker. ARB’s are a real handy setup… they give you an “instant on/off”
locker. So if you need more traction, presto...it’s there. The way this system works is that an air compressor (mounted usually I n the engine bay)
supplies air to the differentials. This air is then channeled into the ARB locker unit via a metal tube (this allows it to stay rigid so you don’t catch
it on the moving parts inside the axle). The air then *pushes* two splines together forcing both wheels to turn at the same rate. Below are a few
pictures of the actual components (the blue tube is the air supply tube and is run inside the frame rails to keep it from snagging on anything).
Now that is done…tomorrow we’ll concentrate on getting the new tires and setting up the kicker shocks.
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