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Re: FSJ One Ton steering upgrade

Posted: Thu Feb 16, 2023 8:41 am
by rocklaurence
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.

Re: FSJ One Ton steering upgrade

Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2023 10:44 am
by rocklaurence
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.
https://rocklaurencevintageautoparts.co ... t-cherokee

Re: FSJ One Ton steering upgrade

Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2023 10:49 am
by Yeller
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!

Re: FSJ One Ton steering upgrade

Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2023 10:56 am
by rocklaurence
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.

Re: FSJ One Ton steering upgrade

Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2023 12:01 pm
by Yeller
We get some big boomers that’s for sure lol

Re: FSJ One Ton steering upgrade

Posted: Thu May 18, 2023 11:50 am
by rocklaurence
Sold my 2nd One Ton steering kit for a J10 project in Ohio! That's 3 [one NT] kits so far-Yay

Re: FSJ One Ton steering upgrade

Posted: Sun May 21, 2023 10:18 am
by Jevman
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

Re: FSJ One Ton steering upgrade

Posted: Tue May 23, 2023 4:05 pm
by rocklaurence
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.

Re: FSJ One Ton steering upgrade

Posted: Thu Jun 15, 2023 2:37 am
by HeavyMetalThunder_81
Do you need to ream the pitman and knuckles for the 1 ton TRE's?

Re: FSJ One Ton steering upgrade

Posted: Thu Jun 15, 2023 1:19 pm
by rocklaurence
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.

Re: FSJ One Ton steering upgrade

Posted: Fri Jul 21, 2023 5:35 am
by rocklaurence
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.

Re: FSJ One Ton steering upgrade

Posted: Fri Jul 21, 2023 5:46 pm
by CJ7Pilot
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!

Re: FSJ One Ton steering upgrade

Posted: Thu Aug 10, 2023 12:27 pm
by rocklaurence
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

Re: FSJ One Ton steering upgrade

Posted: Tue Aug 22, 2023 8:05 am
by rocklaurence
Another NT kit is shipping out today!

Re: FSJ One Ton steering upgrade

Posted: Fri Nov 24, 2023 10:20 am
by rocklaurence
Another WT steering kit is shipping today! Guys, post up some pictures of your ONE TON steering systems installed.

Re: FSJ One Ton steering upgrade

Posted: Fri Mar 15, 2024 11:15 am
by rocklaurence
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:

Re: FSJ One Ton steering upgrade

Posted: Thu Mar 28, 2024 10:32 am
by Jevman
Here is some of your stuff on my build, I Like It!

Re: FSJ One Ton steering upgrade

Posted: Fri Mar 29, 2024 2:11 pm
by rocklaurence
Wow! Everything looks NEW! Your Build is really moving along. Thanks for the Positive Post on the RL One Ton Steering 8-)