Jeep 4.0 in 69 Barracuda

The results from yesterday trying to find a machine shop willing to assist me with my project to correct my suspension, I was turned down. I was unable to find a shop willing to turn out a few small pieces for me. $100 was my limit for 8 little pieces, but because was not buying 500 or more pieces at more than $2 each (depending on the shop), it was not worth the shops efforts.

As such, my OEM K-Frame and suspension is being put back on the car so I can move it out of the garage. I promised my son that I would get his car in and he has been patiently waiting for me to have my car moveable. Meanwhile I am going to put the K-Frame and parts on the work bench and correct the flaws which I believe hinder this kit. This will include the purchase of a new tool. I am buying a Grizzly G0765 Mini Lathe. May even try to do so during the After Thanksgiving sale.

More on the issues of the suspension kit later. I want all this documented so anyone who purchases this kit knows what needs to be done to make it work well. For me, I continue to say that the K-Frame is worth it. Unless I want to dump the engine swap Idea and follow the crowd with going V8 (which I really don't). Frankly, AJE was the only shop who didn't brush my wants off. With many phone conversations of the other shops it felt like since I was not going V-8 (and a setup they were jigged up for), it was not worth the effort to build this. I felt minimized for want to go outside the norm. AJE was totally excited to be apart of it and shared in my excitement. I don't know if they are out sourcing different components, but I don't like how it works together. And I believe I have the knowledge to correct the short comings. After which I will provide feed back for AJE to decide if they want to include the design changes in to their product. As well as on this thread.

John