THE NUCLEAR UNICORN

[Brett_408]

Very nice work. Nice edges on the plate work they look laser cut.

 

[Ajones880]

On our beam setup we added weld washers to the inside to add room for articulation so the shock ends doesn't bind. Not sure if you're having similar issues

I had planned to add weld washers to the inside of the tabs. After a ton of time and measurements over the weekend... I got it to cycle the entire 14" without any binding! I'm going to weld the washers on the outside now.

 

[Ajones880]

then a coil over next to that big old sucker?

HAHAHA!! Yep! 3.0" 14" Coilover.

 

[Ajones880]

Very nice work. Nice edges on the plate work they look laser cut.

Thank you! all hand cut on the bandsaw and then finished on the DA sander and 12" bench sander.

 

[Brett_408]

What is the limiting factor for your up travel is it the driver side beam hitting the bottom lip of the frame rail? Or U joint bind?

 

[Ajones880]

What is the limiting factor for your up travel is it the driver side beam hitting the bottom lip of the frame rail? Or U joint bind?

The limiting factor on my setup is the beams hitting the frame rail. My u-joints are heavily clearanced to accept maximum bump travel. This time around I may run RCV axles. Not too sure though. The bronco gets roughly around 18" of usable front wheel travel.

 

[Brett_408]

I plan on grinding out the u-joints as well any issues in the passed with the u-joints after material is removed from them?

 

[Ajones880]

I plan on grinding out the u-joints as well any issues in the passed with the u-joints after material is removed from them?

I have not experienced any problems as of yet. I strap the front right around 18" of travel.

 

[Ajones880]

Slowly cranking along on the unicorn rebuild. Shock mount-tabs are almost completely finished up. Once that’s finished up, I’ll slowly tie up the dash and mount a few of the accessories. At the same time I’ll be in the process of designing/building a tube core support that will be tied into the engine cage structure, that will be 100% removable with grill, headlights, etc… #builtnotbought #onemanshow #garagefab #americanmade #builtintheusa #kingshocks #moruzziracemotors #toyotires #threatmotorsports #familyfunhaver #prelander #badlinesgoodtimes #cleandezert

 

[Ajones880]

Some Nuclear Unicorn updates.

 

[Ajones880]

Updates.. I ordered an OCHO Fab steering kit. And a (similar to this) 4L80 to Ford Reid case transmission from Maximum Transmission.

 

[jackbeaugureau]

badass dude! getting a ton of inspo for the front end of my truck haha

 

[Ajones880]

Some updates! Got the OhhCho fab steering cross member installed, mounted the power steering reservoir, picked up a PSC ported steering gear from my favorite dudes over at Desolate Motorsports, and grabbed a Howe steering cooler from Kartek.
Moving slowly, but surely..!

 

[Brett_408]

How's the fitment and install for that crossmember? Pretty strait forward?

 

[Ajones880]

How's the fitment and install for that crossmember? Pretty strait forward?

Yes, very straightforward. Installation was a breeze.!

 

[Ajones880]

Beams hung, steering cooler mounted, swingers mounted, and swinger tie rods set at zero position. Slowly moving forward.

 

[Tree trunk]

Very cool
Correct me if I am mistaken but you have a 4.5” over beam?
If so, did you ever consider going up to ohhcho’s 6” over beam with the fabricated go fast hubs?
6” is pretty damn wide

 

[Ajones880]

Very cool
Correct me if I am mistaken but you have a 4.5” over beam?
If so, did you ever consider going up to ohhcho’s 6” over beam with the fabricated go fast hubs?
6” is pretty damn wide

Yes, 4.5” over beams. And yes, I have considered the race beam kit at 4.5” over. It’s currently on the list of upgrades, just not at the moment.

 

[UR_Mawm69]

IT MADE ME SOOOOOOOOOOOOO HAPPY TO SEE THIS NAME POP UP UNDER THE "WHAT'S NEW" TAB!!!!!!!!!!!!!

soooooooooooooo much looooooooooooovvvvvveeeeeeeeeeeeee for this thing all the way back from the DR days!!!!!!!

 

[Ajones880]

IT MADE ME SOOOOOOOOOOOOO HAPPY TO SEE THIS NAME POP UP UNDER THE "WHAT'S NEW" TAB!!!!!!!!!!!!!

soooooooooooooo much looooooooooooovvvvvveeeeeeeeeeeeee for this thing all the way back from the DR days!!!!!!!

Thanks, dude! I’ll keep this thing forever!