http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid99/pfc54b12f1675aa9cab65e6e2aaed9e7d/f9ef45b2.jpg http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid99/p510928071e05451adde543e0ea2048f4/f9ef4589.jpg
well after waiting for over 2 months, this atlas finally got here!:D yay! i guess the earthquake slowed things down for them, since paso robles is the epi-center.
this will be the thread for my atlas install, as well as the nth degree tummy tucker.
more to come :wave:

Its about damn time!!! Get working on that thing! :D

Very Cool! What ratio? I just did the nth degree, that part was a piece of cake.

it is the 5.0 gear reduction. i figured what the hell. :D i think it will work out nice, but i will probably have to put it in 4 high once in a while on the smoother trails.

well, the atlas is in! pics and a writ eup to come ;)

well, here are some pics.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid101/p4469f9db59da22f532dab7a7afb02c4d/f9e0877b.jpg
first, i drained the fluids, and removed the skid plate for easy access to everything.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid101/pcb66866ceac8370e51c56944b2c92a34/f9e08721.jpg
out with the old transfer case.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid101/p8d554537c5943449937502e2f6d34c37/f9e086f1.jpg
shiny new atlas ready to go to its new home... first i had to work out the shifting linkage, and some other minor parts needed to be installed.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid101/p3b6c7c86a5f80e7b181e6fc747261ad3/f9e0869a.jpg
in she goes... i think i'm going to name er' addy... i dont know why ;)
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid101/p70c5447eed1274f003d745c25a598779/f9e08638.jpg
now for the nth degree skid plate.. this thing is a very well made skid.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid101/p4cf804df2ab3e0afd684e07bf877b002/f9e085d5.jpg
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid101/pc889371f15625f21dd80fb0fb15f9e0e/f9e0855b.jpg
here is a shot of the "duke" in his element. :wave:
thanks for your help!
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid101/p8ee5c37a72ad73e775842c90a95b5f77/f9e084d0.jpg
doing a bit of "clearancing" to the skid for the atlas to fit properly.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid101/pb7a38e777418ee6910a022d1b9a0cc11/f9e08470.jpg

You two nutz!Looks good and nice job!

we had to slightly modify the shape of the skid to fit the atlas without touching the skid.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid101/p49d76fe3c477e32e514be5a6fb07e6dd/f9e083f7.jpg

here is how the gussets lay out on the skid... this think is STOUT!

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid101/pb7a38e777418ee6910a022d1b9a0cc11/f9e08470.jpg
here is an example of one of "dukes" fine looking welds.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid101/pa8cb4b75ef77ebf52b93ef64df098bab/f9e083ca.jpg
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid101/p317fc3ff6ec58100bcc5f1c67978050e/f9e083ae.jpg
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid101/pccda75b856903d382dde9bfd4029ad47/f9e08348.jpg
here is a shot of the inside with the dual shifters.. this is a "dry fit" shot. there is still some work to do here. more to come in this area.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid101/p5ca606372acbbd1b7958e374c7c66f53/f9e08319.jpg
a bit of clean up, knocking the razor sharp edges down on the gussets.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid101/p65309f6ef073f474be01cd49a328a80c/f9e082ce.jpg
add a bit of color, and some rust protection ;)
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid101/p006496476d8a86cc99e669f796a29195/f9e08269.jpg
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid101/p13362097d22c6297fa039400f3cbc87b/f9e08217.jpg
looking pretty flat under there! ;)
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid101/p24076565beaacfc87a10d647da16c4d1/f9e081ea.jpg
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid101/pf1f41ca3c8e044344b59e96bbd903c58/f9e081cd.jpg
look at er' all shiny and new.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid101/pb1af8bc9f11678b52c890cbd292e1848/f9e081a1.jpg
i think she likes it!
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid101/p3411c08fd464f96181ac8167b1ea61ce/f9e0817f.jpg

looks good man! Get those driveshafts and lets get that thing in the ROCKS!!!:D

i ordered them when i got back in the house.SOON! SOON!

awesome Erik!!! couple questions...

How was the install (atlas)? didn't seem like you had any problems.

How much did it change your driveshaft length? are you getting the old ones resized or getting new ones?

I gotta say... I'm envious!!!:yay:

Be careful.. 4lo and 1st gear will be hell on the brakes (even if they do hold it still).

Looks good! I want one!

But what is the story with you having to add the gussets? For the price those guys charge, you would think they would finish the job. Or was this one of those "hey, dont put the gussets in because I am putting in a t-case that the skid isn't designed for" kind of deal?

They say that they can get my 241 completely flat with a 1" body lift....but if I'm gonna have to do 1/2 the work anyway, I'll just do the whole darn thing and save myself the $400. I'll just be sure to not park close enough for people to compare the welds....'cause mine usually aren't quite as perty as the ones Chris put down.;)

Originally posted by blkTJ
awesome Erik!!! couple questions...

How was the install (atlas)? didn't seem like you had any problems.

How much did it change your driveshaft length? are you getting the old ones resized or getting new ones?

I gotta say... I'm envious!!!:yay:
brian, it gained about 3.5" in the back, and lost about the same in the front with the driveshafts. the install was really pretty easy. i clocked the atlas as far as it would go with their clocking ring, but as you can see in the photos, it (the skid) still needed a bit of clearancing. nth degree sent me a plate designed for the clearancing for the atlas, but it had some lips that i was afraid would hang me up on the rocks, so we decided to manipulate the skid with some heat, and a BFH. if this heated manipulation doesnt hold up to the abuse, i can always revert back to their part. but in the mean time i think this will do just fine. this nth degree skid is a heavy duty piece! 1/4" stuff.
back to the atlas... it was a really easy install. out with the old, and in with the new, is pretty much how it was. the linkage is very easy to install. i havent quite finished the pretty stuff inside, but it will be easy to do. i have to add a bit of sheet metal to fill in a bit of open area, and install the boots.
DRIVESHAFTS: i have a deal worked out with a driveshaft maker for some great prices on custom driveshafts. once i get mine i will look at, and test the quality, then be happy to get others the same great deal on these things. i'll keep you posted on them.
i will be getting both new shafts, built heavy duty, and clearance ground to prevent binding. i am currently checking his price to lengthen my existing driveshafts for spares.

Originally posted by goodtimes
Looks good! I want one!

But what is the story with you having to add the gussets? For the price those guys charge, you would think they would finish the job. Or was this one of those "hey, dont put the gussets in because I am putting in a t-case that the skid isn't designed for" kind of deal?

They say that they can get my 241 completely flat with a 1" body lift....but if I'm gonna have to do 1/2 the work anyway, I'll just do the whole darn thing and save myself the $400. I'll just be sure to not park close enough for people to compare the welds....'cause mine usually aren't quite as perty as the ones Chris put down.;)
i bought the "do it yourself" skid for 350...
they recommended it just for that reason... there are some clearancing issues to fit the atlas. without actually field testing this thing, i will speak very highly of it.. this thing is a BRUTE!

Originally posted by igofshn
Be careful.. 4lo and 1st gear will be hell on the brakes (even if they do hold it still).
for an automatic, i could see this as a concern.. i have a clutch i can depress to free it up. i am interested in seeing /feeling the torque of this monster though :wave:

Awesome.... you will probably be able to get outside of the vehicle and walk next to it while it idles up stuff...



I hope the rest of the drivelines are up to the task...:D

Originally posted by zjmike
Awesome.... you will probably be able to get outside of the vehicle and walk next to it while it idles up stuff...

Hey! I can do that! :P :P :D

Originally posted by NAILER341
i bought the "do it yourself" skid for 350...
they recommended it just for that reason... there are some clearancing issues to fit the atlas. without actually field testing this thing, i will speak very highly of it.. this thing is a BRUTE!

OK, that sounds better. Last I heard, they wanted close to $500 for the part to fit my '03, and I was thinking if I still had to finish the job after paying that much, then I would just do it myself. I still think I will just do it myself. Be a good project one of these long weekends......

well, i have it all in and driving now. it seems to have no problems at all thus far. i cant wait to put this thing in the ROCKS! it is extremely low geared, which will take some getting used to, but i think i'm going to like it.
the extra few inches that the atlas gains for the rear drive shaft is awesome! i dont forsee any driveline binding, or vibrations, even with the nth degree tummy tucker.
i will update again after i put it on the trail.
:wave:

ok dude! when are we going out!?

Originally posted by sarah
ok dude! when are we going out!?

Ricks Wash day is coming up!!! :D

sooooo .... faaaaarrrr .... awaaaaayyy!!

i'm ready to go this weekend! but the damn super bowl has everyones attention ;) and sand dunes dont sound interesting enough at the moment. ROCKS! i want ROCKS!:wave:

rick got supercross in anaheim tickets saturday night, so we're out. unless it's something on the way? hehe

I got some big ass rocks out here (weee-hoooooo (http://www.jeepaholics.com/trips/phoenix0401/images/DCP_0222.JPG) ), and I'm ready to play. (super....what? :confused: )

Let me guess, too far to drive....:rolleyes:

i'd love to go there for some wheeling ;) timing, money, and distance :rolleyes: .. one of these days... when i do, i'll hunt you down so you can show me the way :wave:

STILL HAPPY WITH YOUR 5.SLOW? YEAH WE GOT SHOOK REAL HARD IN THE QUAKE. I'M COMIN DOWN TO TDS...WE'LL MEET UP RIGHT? BTW, THE PHOTOS IN THE THREAD WOULD NOT SHOW FOR ME.

Originally posted by V8TJ97
STILL HAPPY WITH YOUR 5.SLOW? YEAH WE GOT SHOOK REAL HARD IN THE QUAKE. I'M COMIN DOWN TO TDS...WE'LL MEET UP RIGHT? BTW, THE PHOTOS IN THE THREAD WOULD NOT SHOW FOR ME.

Most of us will be at TDS. Hope to see you there. Imagestation (where the pics are hosted) is being flaky.

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