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with (TD) Troy Graham Rotary Engine Install: Part 1, Page 1 Disclaimer This page is not meant to be used as a “how-to” at this point. It’s purpose is merely to highlight parts of this install in semi-real-time for interested parties. Please note, this conversion is very much NOT a bolt-in affair. After I’ve […]
Continue ReadingYou can see on the left how the new transmission mount is formed by an arm extending from the new crossmember. We drilled the mounting points using a 5/16″ drill bit. The drivers side mounting holes are very close to the exhaust system, so be careful. If you have aftermarket exhaust […]
Continue ReadingThe Trail Tough Rock Block with Bill Johnston You want to go really slow in the rocks, but you don’t want to lose the ability to drive on the highway. You like the idea of additional transfer case, but you don’t want to lengthen your drive train which will shorten your rear drive […]
Continue ReadingWith Bill Johnston Rock Biters!From Zuks Off Road Protection is important for many reasons. Whether you have a rock crawler or a street cruiser, any additional protection for a Samurai is worth the effort. Zuks Off Road has a new product that makes the installation of rocker protection a lot easier. For […]
Continue ReadingThe front down tubes mount to a floor plate on either side. At this point there were no holes to line up yet. When everything was in place, we tack welded it in together. Notice the towels under the work area. If you are going to do any welding in your rig and […]
Continue ReadingCaged!with Bill Johnston A roll cage is not a permanent structure. It is designed to keep the passenger area from collapsing during a collision with another object (ground, tree, rock, etc.) Depending on the situation, it can end up being a one time use component, but it will keep you safer than the […]
Continue ReadingWith Bill Johnston Petroworks Rag Joint Eliminator You are driving down the trail and you notice the steering isn’t as responsive as it used to be. You remember that you ‘aired down’ at the trail head and figured the lower tire pressure was the culprit. You start to make a hard turn into […]
Continue Readingwith Bill Johnston Samurai to YJ Revolver Conversion Articulation in the rocks can really make a difference, so for years I have run a set of original Revolver shackles from Metal Made Rite (MMR). When I first started running them on the trail I met Curt Hildebrand (the owner of MMR) and he explained how […]
Continue ReadingSupercharger Installation Disassembly Disassembly Disconnect the battery. Remove the front grill and backing screen. Remove the air cleaner hat and filter box from the engine compartment. Remove the pre-heat hose. Drain the cooling system. Remove the upper radiator hose and the radiator. Remove the thermostat housing and thermostat. Disconnect […]
Continue ReadingNext we bolted on the optional Swing Away Tire Rack. When the bumper is ordered with this option, there is a 1″ pivot rod welded through the bumper. Using the 2″ washer supplied with the rack, everything is secured with a stainless steel allen head bolt. The latch at […]
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