FSJ One Ton steering upgrade

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Shopping around and speaking to FEDEX I found that PVC tube is the way to go for shipping. I couldn't find a 4x60" cardboard tube and square boxes will fall a part. However, a tube requires an extra handling fee because it can't transport via conveyors.
Also, going to install the NT system this Saturday.

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The NT steering at Pyro's house went well. I identified a couple changes needed but can affirm that the One Ton steering doesn't bind on an OEM vehicle. Also, a WT steering system only weighs 35lbs and shipping is affordable East of the Mississippi. However, shipping West is still 65% more expensive. Maybe I need to move to the Mid-West [Flagstaff]. So, that I'm in the middle and can ship to both sides.
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Oklahoma is almost geographically in the center of the US, its truely just north of Witchita KS :lol: :P

Nice work :D especially since wide track drag links are virtually impossible to find, thank you for developing parts to keep our old hunks of iron on the road!
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I spent 15 months in Delcity/ Tinker AFB from '83-'84. Mild winters decent summers but the worst Thunderstorms Ever! That's from a guy that lived in Florida most his life--that says something.
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We get some big boomers that’s for sure lol
The bus I ride is so short it is a yellow Smart Car full of squirrels, monkeys and clowns.

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Sold my 2nd One Ton steering kit for a J10 project in Ohio! That's 3 [one NT] kits so far-Yay

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I bought one from you for my WT, it's getting powder coated right now, it's well made and the pvc tube worked great for shipping! Glad your dong this also! Thanks
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Jevman wrote: Sun May 21, 2023 10:18 am I bought one from you for my WT, it's getting powder coated right now, it's well made and the pvc tube worked great for shipping! Glad your dong this also! Thanks
Oh WoW! Your the Military guy that is building a Show Vehicle or a Nice Restoration! Thanks for your service and keep us updated on your project.
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Do you need to ream the pitman and knuckles for the 1 ton TRE's?
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HeavyMetalThunder_81 wrote: Thu Jun 15, 2023 2:37 am Do you need to ream the pitman and knuckles for the 1 ton TRE's?
No, the tapered end of the TRE are the same as the FSJ.

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Just sold another WT steering kit! I'm very thankful that the FSJ group sees the value in this package. I'm hearing from customers that the two OEM long links are hard to find and very expensive.
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That's just what I've been looking for! I just ordered a set, along with a pair of low profile spring plates.

Thank you for doing the legwork on this upgrade!
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I have 4 units sold. Surprisingly /not really, parts cost are going through the roof! This year the materials for these kits have gone up 30%. :x

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Another NT kit is shipping out today!

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Another WT steering kit is shipping today! Guys, post up some pictures of your ONE TON steering systems installed.

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Im living in Crazy Town! I sold-out of steering materials and had to re-order. The 1/4" wall DOM tubing has doubled in cost from last year! However, it's not just tubing it's everything. I just hope that everyone understands that I'm not trying to make a Billion dollars making this stuff. Just enough to pay for my costs and effort. :banghead:

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Here is some of your stuff on my build, I Like It!
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