Well I know it took me forever but I finally got my Atlas installed. It was pretty straight forward and simple, just a little time consuming and putting it in solo was a bear. The shifter setup is slick and looks really clean. The 3rd tcase shifter was my dilema. I figured out a good spot for it and once I got it drilled and ready to go. It was going to go right next to the center console by the other two shifters, coming out of the floor just below the line of the center console. When I got it all drilled, the shifter bent, ready to go I installed the case and the other 2 shifters interfered with my plan...rats.
Ok so I needed to figure out a new place to put the shifter. This was a huge problem cause I couldn't figure out what to do and don't have the coin to shell out for the fancy electric shifter from Advance.
Here is where it was going to go...
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w41/dynamicallyunstable/CIMG0058.jpg

Under the seat I decided was the place to be for that shifter so I cut t way down (it takes NO leverage to shift the planetary box) and ran the cable in from an existing hole in the floorboard. Worked out pretty good. I can shift it with the doors closed but it is tight. With the doors off, its perfect. I figure I won't use the low range often so no biggie.
This is what it looks like...
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w41/dynamicallyunstable/CIMG0013.jpg
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w41/dynamicallyunstable/CIMG0015.jpg

And here is the shifters at the center console.
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w41/dynamicallyunstable/CIMG0017.jpg
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w41/dynamicallyunstable/CIMG0019.jpg


I installed a 1" body lift before doing the insall and that allowed me to clock the transfercase up almost flat which will be nice when I build a skidplate for it.
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w41/dynamicallyunstable/CIMG0026.jpg
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w41/dynamicallyunstable/CIMG0028.jpg

I am waiting for my rear driveshaft to show up from driveline service of Sacramento which will consist of 1330 CV at the transfercase and a 1350 u-joint at the diff. Installed a 1350 yoke at the diff (got it from J.E.Reel) so I could get a little beef back there.
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w41/dynamicallyunstable/CIMG0022.jpg


The 1330 yoke at the tcase is a no upcahrge from Advance and should be fine for what I need to do. I will do updates on driveshaft strength with the 4 speed and 37's.
All in all, my driveshaft is about the same length as it was stock (which I had no vibration with the 4.5" lift) after losing the flanges and stuff by replacing them with the yokes. I was a little concerned about it with it being the 4speed but it looks good. Driveshaft length worked out to be 23".
I'll put up a video clip of it in low range after I get the driveline installed.
:smokin:

Cool :smokin:

I only see one pic though, of the helper.

Fixed it.
Oh, Obligatory helper shot! :) Thanks a lot Chopper:crazyeyes:
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Do you have an X or a Rubi?

Fixed it.Thanks. Looks like a nice install, what ratios do you have?

It's an X
The ratios are...
2.72:1, 3.8:1, & 10.34:1

Took a little video of it going up the driveway after I put the driveline in.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGaHLBCh5NM

Looks Great, nice job.

10.34:1Very nice :smokin:

Sounds great. You've been talking about this mod for a while. I like the under the seat location.

Yep, it's been sitting in the garage for weeks staring at me every time I walk by. Finally got it in.
CAN'T WAIT TO WHEEL IT!!!

I think I figured out a solution for the t-case position sensor problem that you have with an atlas. You could put in a 3 or 4 position switch to manually tell the computer what gear the t-case is it. I had thought it was not a big deal but realized that with manual trans you can start the engine with the clutch out in low range, with the t-case position switch removed you can't now. I have also heard the auto has different shift and throttle programs when in low range. I am going to figure out a way to do this.

Was this a straight bolt in with the auto trans, or did you have to buy an adapter?

It looked like your ESP light was on when you opened the door -a by product of your lift? Nice lookin' rig by the way.

Took a little video of it going up the driveway after I put the driveline in.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGaHLBCh5NM

Quite impressive! And a little surprise... LOL

Yup, bolts right in, no adapter.
The ESP light is on because of a faulty clock spring. Nothing to do with the lift OR the ATLAS.

Hey Buddy... This must be a far cry from the TJ on Rock's... Looks good. How yuo been out there in Socal? Missing it up here?

Dima

Speechless!!:cool:

Hey Buddy... This must be a far cry from the TJ on Rock's... Looks good. How yuo been out there in Socal? Missing it up here?

Dima

HEY Dimitri! How ya been bro? Yup, it's def not the TJ :( but it's a lot of fun still.
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So didya get the electrical 4x indicator with it? That looks to be the most complicated part of the install. Any tips on doing the install solo?:beer:


41 days until mine goes in.

So didya get the electrical 4x indicator with it? That looks to be the most complicated part of the install. Any tips on doing the install solo?:beer:


41 days until mine goes in.

I didn't get the indicator working, didn't care to though so I didn't bother trying.
As far as tips...eat your wheaties. That sucker is heavy.
:D

I didn't get the indicator working, didn't care to though so I didn't bother trying.
As far as tips...eat your wheaties. That sucker is heavy.
:D

Increasing my number of 12 oz curls everyday. :beer:

Fixed it.
Oh, Obligatory helper shot! :) Thanks a lot Chopper:crazyeyes:
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Good thing you were missing the driveshaft otherwise you might of got real excited and taken off for a test drive. I'm sure your helper would be more than happy to go along for a jog ;)

Silly question: would the atlas sticks interfere with a std shifter?

HOW MUCH?????????????? IF YOU DON"T MINE ME ASKING...:eyemouth::eyemouth::eyemouth: