Guy goes into a garage to grease bearings.....

[mfenmor]

AR rifle bolt face profile

Ding Ding Ding!
More precisely, Bolt face of fully auto AR15/M16.

[mfenmor]

I'm back after a three week hiatus after being couch ridden because a hard nasty fall on my deck stairs.
I'm totally surprised I didn't break anything, including my neck and back (yeah, it was a very hard fall) and I didn't lose consciousness.
Back was VERY bruised, so yeah, unwilling couch potato for awhile.
Enough of the cryin, back to the build.

spent the entire day today finishing the extension of the cover, mounting a hinge and some mud/debris covers.
had to get this done before mounting the radiator.

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[john swenson]

hey mike ... i've been thinking about you the last couple of days and wondering how the '' highboy 4 '' was coming along . we are glad your o.k. !! thought maybe you had done a test drive and had to make a few adjustments . it's looking really sweet and happy your working again on the project . take your time and mend quickly . j.b.

[mfenmor]

hey mike ... i've been thinking about you the last couple of days and wondering how the '' highboy 4 '' was coming along . we are glad your o.k. !! thought maybe you had done a test drive and had to make a few adjustments . it's looking really sweet and happy your working again on the project . take your time and mend quickly . j.b.

Thanks JB.
I'm back on it.

[mfenmor]

Hmmmmm.........

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I wondered where that roll of paper towels went to.

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[Ruffus]

Really glad I found this thread. Couple years ago I was talking to someone on youtube about this exact modification with the portals & an enterprising talented person could make it. Here you are.
My idea was just slightly different.
Having the corner portals longer & canted in opposite directions to allow for larger tire's & increasing wheelbase. I'm wondering how much more flotation the larger tires will add & it just may be enough to offset a good portion of the added weight.
One question I have is why not make the bottom of the portals rounded? You could weld in a flush drainage plug for oil changes which should be few & far between. On the top of the portals I was thinking a well sealed bolt on plate with a vent, braided stainless vent hoses going to a main filtered vent block up high in the engine bay. They're quite popular in the 4X4 overlanding world for venting axles & transfer cases to prevent seal failure through pressure changes when running hot, then water immersion etc.
Love the work you're doing & very much looking forward to seeing the finished project in action.
Cheers!

[john swenson]

hey mike .... i have been thinking of you lately and wondering how your doing and if you ever finished the max 4 lift project and got to test it out . love to hear from you when it's convenient . later , johnboy va.

[mfenmor]

hey mike .... i have been thinking of you lately and wondering how your doing and if you ever finished the max 4 lift project and got to test it out . love to hear from you when it's convenient . later , johnboy va.

Hey JB,
Just been building and not posting.
I'll post some this weekend.
Not running yet....but soon.

[john swenson]

thanks buddy ...can you join up at busco in october ? even a few of us would make for some nice riding and catching up . j boy

[john swenson]

hey mike ...it's been a while since we have heard from you and if you finished the max 4 lifted machine . hope your well and alls o.k. take care and post when you can . johnboy va.