Recent content by txlonghorn85

It distributes braking bias based on load (gauged by ride height) between the front and rear brakes. Some (including myself) have chosen to remove them and replace them with a manual proportioning valve.

Just read the last page, and I'm going to need to read the entire thing. Great information, and you have good taste. One note about the IW auto adapter... it was already on sale because Low Range (owner of IW) was recently purchased by Trail Gear and as such, Low Range has discontinued...

Is it possible the drive shaft got misaligned while you had it removed? My drive shaft symptoms mimic'd what you're reporting. Check your u-joints. Pinion angle changes with throttle application and is especially noticeable at higher speeds on the road when you apply/release the gas pedal.

So this is pretty slick in feel? As in, dog will be sliding off of it?

I agree with everything you've said. The springs have a double overload setup that makes them stiff if you are running empty. They need weight to settle the shackle angle and to soften the ride. Pulling an overload from the pack is pretty common and is what I recommend people who don't carry a...

Fantastic, Scotty. Exactly what I wanted to know. Thank you.

This would be for an 85 with a 1" body lift (so I presume the plate variation would fit like on the 86+ models)

Scotty, could you give some specs on these 1st gen bumpers? Tubing is DOM or HREW? 2" or 1.75"? Winch plate .25"? Do the bumpers mount to the front face of the front frame crossmember only, or do they have a wrap around along the top edge of the crossmember as well? Appreciate your time in...

Unless you are really on a budget, skip the budget springs like Skyjacker, and get yourself a set of old man emu springs. They'll give you a couple inches of lift but also way more load carrying capacity. Quality is top notch.

I know this is an old thread, but you're flat out misleading people by telling them they should replace green with red because "it's bad for these motors." Your engine does not care what flavor coolant + distilled it has circulating through it even if it came from the factory with red. Green is...

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So the parts stores will sell just the rear right/left lines?? I put a later model axle in my 85 and need some longer line.

Running your shocks as outboard and as vertical as possible will lead to a more stable ride. You also lose some of the dampening ability of the shock when not vertical. Take those things into consideration when using your rig for street duties. Not to say lots don't drive with shocks /\ as you...

You're going to need the upgraded dual diaphragm brake booster in conjunction with the upgraded master cylinder to receive the desired effect. Your experience sounds about right if you only upgrade the MC. These two along with larger calipers/rotors for heat dissipation are a great upgrade...