Well during the install I discovered that you need to fabricate a few
extra parts that RE doesn't address, also a few parts that need to be
corrected because RE wasn't paying attention. I will update this
page as I get the parts finished. If you already read my Issues
page, you will know about some of my concerns. These pictures were
taken during prototyping so my not reflect my directions exactly.
Compressor
Relocation: (Not fully satisfied with this install)
1. You will need to flip this over so that you can bolt it into the bottom
of the body. You may need to disconnect the electrical connectors
buy first pulling out the little red tab and the disconnecting them.
I just pried the trees out of the bracket to get the other part off.
2. You will also need to pry the tree holding this mass of wires
and hoses to the top transfer case off to give you the extra slack
you need to relocate this.
3. I fabricated a bracket, (Opps drilled holes in wrong spot), to allow
the compressors to sit as close as you can get them to the transfer
case (not much slack in the hoses). Once I had the bracket bolted
up, I just used some self drilling screws and screwed the other end
into the body.
4. I'm not very happy with this solution, so when I have time, I will
either build a skid plate and remount them in the stock location,
or figure out something else to do.
Additional
Parts:
None
Tools
Needed:
Pipe Bender
Level
Angle Gauge
Front
Track Bar Correction: (For Dana 44 only)
1. I measured the bend points on the RE 1600 bar and then clamped my
Track bar in the pipe bender. The RE 1600 bar is bent off at
an angle from centerline. My track bar didn't need this, so
I needed to make absolutely sure that the bend I was putting in was
along the centerline. I used a level and an angle gauge to make
certain that the axle side mount was aligned correctly. I then
bent the bar so that it matched the angle already on the bar.
I won't put out the measurements and angles, e-mail me if your interested
in attempting this. Remember if you screw it up, you'll need
a new bar.
2. As you can see I now have plenty of clearance around the differential
with this bent bar.
