Nice build , interesting thoughts - I went a totally different direction than portals with a solid axel conversion . For off road use only - it gives me more options with hydro steering to push big tires -way more flex in custom suspension. understand not for everybody we purchased a salved...
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4 door oem hard top version 2
Factory recall from dealer replacement . Total 4 pieces with glass - sound deadening carpet liner
new mint condition- I have 2 other aftermarket tops and have no use for this .
located Martinez ca $7,500
I had mine go out while snow wheeling - also had 2 friends had there's go out in water crossings -maybe a relocation bracket higher up is worth making ?
yes a very small difference not enough strength for big tires 39-40-43 going to have to upgrade. There are great videos online threw bronco buster or 73 weld explaining the breakdown .
The best solution right now is bronco buster has parts for the raptor steering rack ,also 73 weld rack is pricy - your axels will snap offroad with that big of tire, replace with dana set - buy a extra set of tie rods there easy to change out /still a week point on bigger tires the ball joint...