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[JR]

Is that a dobi in the background

[stlaser]

most recent.. with the light bar, hood light and headlights (none of it hooked up.. yet)

That looks like a good wallpaper image.

wait until the brush guard is back on and we have a new set of 37" HUMVEE tires w/spacers on the back..  :( hahah

but thank you. it's getting there. slowly but surely

Why not just recenter the Humvee wheels to get back spacing you desire?

[swbhobie16]

got what i thought was a latching solenoid in today.. turns out it's just another starter solenoid. so.. i'm sending it back and have a true latching solenoid (cole hersee 24200) coming in the mail. hopefully will be there before i get back from nyc next week. that, along with borgeson steering components should be at the house soon.

[swbhobie16]

most recent.. with the light bar, hood light and headlights (none of it hooked up.. yet)

That looks like a good wallpaper image.

wait until the brush guard is back on and we have a new set of 37" HUMVEE tires w/spacers on the back..  :( hahah

but thank you. it's getting there. slowly but surely

Why not just recenter the Humvee wheels to get back spacing you desire?

id love to do that. just not sure where around me does that sort of thing..
that.. and in a year or so i want to go to 17/18s so i can get some 37-40" toyos or nittos for a better ride. the hummer stuff is just to hold us over until then. make sure it all runs correctly

[stlaser]

You can weld them in yourself, not hard I've done hundreds & can walk you thru it if needed.

[swbhobie16]

that would be awesome. do you need to find/buy the new centers or just reuse the ones you cut out? i'll ask and see what he wants/plans for in the future. 16.5" tires are just hard to come by in decent tires (name brand stuff at least.. if that makes sense) it would, however, be nice to have a set of rims that worked/correct backspace that fit hummer tires (easily found in the surplus market)

decisions decisions.. hahah

[Flyin6]

most recent.. with the light bar, hood light and headlights (none of it hooked up.. yet)

That looks like a good wallpaper image.

wait until the brush guard is back on and we have a new set of 37" HUMVEE tires w/spacers on the back..  :( hahah

but thank you. it's getting there. slowly but surely

Why not just recenter the Humvee wheels to get back spacing you desire?

id love to do that. just not sure where around me does that sort of thing..
that.. and in a year or so i want to go to 17/18s so i can get some 37-40" toyos or nittos for a better ride. the hummer stuff is just to hold us over until then. make sure it all runs correctly

I did it on the Square D thread

Talk about custom...I'll back Shawn in encouraging you to do it yourself

Know that getting the run flats out of those tires is going to get tough!

[swbhobie16]

think you could post which section you did it in? i feel like i remember seeing it now.. just can't remember which of the 200 pages it's on! hahaha.

[Sammconn]

think you could post which section you did it in? i feel like i remember seeing it now.. just can't remember which of the 200 pages it's on! hahaha.

It's in Part 3, in around post 156 or so.

[JR]

I saw a guy on youtube pulling the RF out with his truck, using a tree for an anchor. Sure looked easy that way.

[stlaser]

Two styles of run flats, there are the rubber & the 2 piece magnesium. I always bought the mag style & can verify that you can install them in a 33 x 12.50 bfg, a lot of kicking and not so nice language but they will go in....... ;)

& if you want a custom cut set of centers I can draw them up & have a guy who can cut / ship them to you (flat plate centers).

[swbhobie16]

we have the mag style. so they bolt together i believe. we won't be putting 33s under this  8) lol. i'll ask my dad if he'd like to re center them. bc that would be cool. and make me feel better about riding on them. (no spacers). if the 37" hummer tires look right on the truck.. we will definitely re center and run surplus tires from here on out. if they need to be bigger.. we will have to jump to 17/18" rims to hold 40" toyo/nitto/goodyears (silly manufactures don't make 40s for 16.5" rims  :()

any suggestions on custom center styles? i like the bullet hole style.. but not sure what would look best.

[stlaser]

I have no personal preference other than I like the styles where the outer edge of the wheel center has no cutouts. With those styles you can welds the full exterior of the center on both sides. They do add some weight to the wheel so a few cut outs will help reduce that to some extent.

[swbhobie16]

i completely agree with that.

to change gears (literally.. hahaha) what do y'all think about this for controlling the OD/LU function on the 47rh? https://jet.com/product/detail/7cedfae626f44b05ba54e6aadc38867e?jcmp=pla:ggl:a_nj_dur_gen_vehicles_parts_a2_b2:vehicles_parts_vehicle_parts_accessories_a2_other:na:PLA_627454470_31308594922_pla-156918307740:na:na:na:2&code=PLA15&gclid=CKiF6cbildACFUKbNwod3cAF5Q&gclsrc=ds

the thought is to run 2 of them from the same port. set one to maybe 35-37psi (mph) / and the other to around 48ish? have the grounds that control each solenoid run through a console switch and then thought the PSI switch.. so i could turn them off if desired.. or leave the toggles on all the time to allow the pressure switches to do their thing..

[swbhobie16]

also.. found some recentered H1 inserts from trail worthy fab. seem like a good price and amazing reviews on both his website and forums alike. seems pretty straightforward after reading dons write up and some quick pic searches.. even got the go ahead from my dad as well. hahah. so i believe they're gonna be on the way soon.

http://www.trailworthyfab.com/H1-Hummer-Bead-Lock-Pressed-Wheel-Centers.html

[JR]

I am still in the air about re-centering mine. Got to see how it looks with balancing versatility.

I like the idea of no PCM for the 47rh. Read up on it and it looks simple with kits to do the whole thing. I have a 46r right now.

[swbhobie16]

I am still in the air about re-centering mine. Got to see how it looks with balancing versatility.

I like the idea of no PCM for the 47rh. Read up on it and it looks simple with kits to do the whole thing. I have a 46r right now.

a46 would be one less switch! hahah.
i think those NOS safety switches will work for it. PATC sells a kit for $325 ish that actually kicks itself out of LU and OD as needed relating to throttle position. i might start with the NOS switches set to different PSIs for closing grounds.

can anyone confirm that the 47rh shifts 1, 2, 3 OD then LU..?

[JR]

I know you can build it for way less than that. I mean it is just 2-3 pressure switches and relays, right? Set it up with a harness and adjustable PS and you can do adjust as needed.

I can't verify the shift pattern, but that look OK. Think I would like the option of LU in 3rd also though, but that is easy.

[swbhobie16]

i just read a couple guys breaking input shafts shifting into OD locked up.. but i wanted to make sure that the OD didn't need the extra pressure from the LU to operate. the PATC system also has a $10 cole hersee normally closed pull switch to act as a TPS to kick it out of LU (which i can make work to drive a relay to kick it out..)

you don't want a 47rh do you? i have one in trying to get rid of to swap in that getrag. hahah

[JR]

Well, I am interested as with the upgrades I need it is better to get a whole 47. Hardened input are avail and it has better internal parts.

The 46 has no LU and they all use the same OD unit. What is the output since I have a 205 for mine?

[swbhobie16]

they're the same output. 23 spline. it's the same trans, but with a locking TC. only you we had to do was machine down the female coupler maybe 1/16" to have it slip in the output shaft seal of the trans. i'll post a pic when i get a minute.

[JR]

I understand and can do that easy. I guess you are to far for an afternoon drive,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

[wilsonphil]

i just read a couple guys breaking input shafts shifting into OD locked up.. but i wanted to make sure that the OD didn't need the extra pressure from the LU to operate. the PATC system also has a $10 cole hersee normally closed pull switch to act as a TPS to kick it out of LU (which i can make work to drive a relay to kick it out..)

you don't want a 47rh do you? i have one in trying to get rid of to swap in that getrag. hahah

You can go this route, IMO the cleanest way,

http://www.bmracing.com/products/70244-converter-lockup-controller-for-gm-automatic-transmissions-using-lockup-style-torque-converters/?mk=&yr=&md=&smd=&eng=

Go to reply #45 to see how it was done

http://ramchargercentral.com/diesel-talk/'de-computerize-your-dodge'/msg2203154/#msg2203154

[swbhobie16]

you don't have to do the machining.. can simply pull the seal out. but.. it'll allow fluid to seep into the front housing/adapter for the tcase. figured we go ahead and turn it down a bit. just to keep everything where it was supposed to be AND didn't have to worry about sealing the joint between the 205 adapter and OD of 47rh.



and i guess that all depends on how long you wanna sit in a truck. lol

[swbhobie16]

not sure why some stuff is posting twice. just deal with it.. hahaha

[swbhobie16]

that B&M setup is awesome. the last i read he was ordering it to see if it worked. and it did!!

so that's fantastic. which also means that i might do this swap on my 1st gen.. JR, hurry up and come get it so i can do the 5 speed swap! hahah

[swbhobie16]

but now.. i have to find a speedo cable for this bad boy to work. anybody.. anybody..? hahah

[JR]

Well, maybe we can find someone making a trip out to ca somewhere? Hwy 80 and 10 are the main routes and I have friends down in the LA area and I am in the Sac area.

Just don't see a trip like that right now with all 3 kids in school, sports and scouts. Not that wouldn't love a nice road trip!! been years,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Speedo, that should be easy.

[wilsonphil]

So if JR doesn't want it are you serious about selling it.

[swbhobie16]

everything is for sale.. hahah

but really.. yes sir. i can't see needing it in the near future. esp if you have something for it to go in asap

[wilsonphil]

but now.. i have to find a speedo cable for this bad boy to work. anybody.. anybody..? hahah

Unless you need the cable for a speedo or wan to remote mount the sender you can use the supplied jumper that comes with that kit.

[swbhobie16]

but now.. i have to find a speedo cable for this bad boy to work. anybody.. anybody..? hahah

Unless you need the cable for a speedo or wan to remote mount the sender you can use the supplied jumper that comes with that kit.

i need the cable to drive the autometer speedo on the dash. so the search continues..

[swbhobie16]

but now.. i have to find a speedo cable for this bad boy to work. anybody.. anybody..? hahah

Unless you need the cable for a speedo or wan to remote mount the sender you can use the supplied jumper that comes with that kit.

i need the cable to drive the autometer speedo on the dash. so the search continues..

[swbhobie16]

heater mocked up..



i love getting pics like this from my dad. makes me want to get back home and get this on the road. once i get backing. taking it to town to wire it in a big warehouse where the scouts are.. can't wait

[Flyin6]

^^^ See that

Something no one under the age of 50 has ever seen

Room under the dash!!!!!!!!!!!!

[swbhobie16]

^^^ See that

Something no one under the age of 50 has ever seen

Room under the dash!!!!!!!!!!!!

there's enough room to stuff MULTIPLE cats under the dash.. not that i've tried or done any sort of scientific research to confirm a number. but will if there is enough interest in it..  ;D hahah

[swbhobie16]

order placed to borgeson. needle bearing vibration damper u joint for the steering box, telescoping 3/4"x1" DD shaft and 3/4"DD-1"DD u joint for the column. should be in by the end of week. fingers crossed

[cudakidd53]

^^^ See that

Something no one under the age of 50 has ever seen

Room under the dash!!!!!!!!!!!!

there's enough room to stuff MULTIPLE cats under the dash.. not that i've tried or done any sort of scientific research to confirm a number. but will if there is enough interest in it..  ;D hahah

ANSWER:  Whatever the number, it's NOT ENOUGH!

[swbhobie16]

more progress. she can almost drive in the cold now!! hahah

[cj7ox]

Looking real good!

[swbhobie16]

finalized location for plate/heater



inside



possible windshield..





borgeson components came in today..





collapsed



extended



side by side comparison of old and new

[JR]

Looks great and no more rag joint!

[swbhobie16]

cleaned off end of steering shaft (sans crappy little square alignment nuts for coupler)



knocked out pin and removed sheath



much better than stock.. if i do say so myself

[KensAuto]

Tell your pops that they actually make smaller heater hose clamps.....they come in all different sizes! Haha
Sorry,  that's the only thing I could find that would fit my smart butt agenda. ;)

Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

[swbhobie16]

hahahaha. touché

i noticed that too

he's so excited to see an end to this.. i think he wants to get it driving.. then go back and touch up some details.

it's so close..

[JR]

That light bar is growing on me.

[swbhobie16]

That light bar is growing on me.

thank you sir. it's going to have the least dark (50-75%) window tint that i can find just to knock down on that sliver/white glare and make it disappear alittle (don't want to look too modern..) and some red film for the 4" round light on the hood for good night vision when riding down farm paths..

[BobbyB]

thank you sir. it's going to have the least dark (50-75%) window tint that i can find just to knock down on that sliver/white glare and make it disappear alittle (don't want to look too modern..) and some red film for the 4" round light on the hood for good night vision when riding down farm paths..

Adding a red filter isn't going to help guide the way. It'll help you from losing your natural night vision (yes Chief I know fancy pilots like blue-green or cornflower blue or something fancy like that), but won't give you much advance warning.. Unless that light is ridiculously bright then disregard.

[swbhobie16]

thank you sir. it's going to have the least dark (50-75%) window tint that i can find just to knock down on that sliver/white glare and make it disappear alittle (don't want to look too modern..) and some red film for the 4" round light on the hood for good night vision when riding down farm paths..

Adding a red filter isn't going to help guide the way. It'll help you from losing your natural night vision (yes Chief I know fancy pilots like blue-green or cornflower blue or something fancy like that), but won't give you much advance warning.. Unless that light is ridiculously bright then disregard.

this will be for very low speed travel <15mph. and just to look cool. the 40" bar and LED headlights should throw a significant enough beam when traveling at warp speed. hahah

[BobbyB]

this will be for very low speed travel <15mph. and just to look cool. the 40" bar and LED headlights should throw a significant enough beam when traveling at warp speed. hahah

Ah nice. Disregard my previous then. lol