1981-1986 CJ8 Long Arm Coilover Helix Frame

Description

Looking to replace your 1981-1986 CJ8 Frame but want it designed for Extreme Rock Crawling and Mild Pre-Running? Look no further! Throttle Down Kustoms is now offering The Helix Frame, which features Long Arm Suspension, Coilovers on all four corners that will provide 12″ of travel Front and Rear, and clears 37″ tires with no fender modifications!

Helix Frame Manufacturing Process:

-Frame is CNC Mandrel Bent using 2″x4″ Rectangular wall A500 Tubing.
-All Brackets are CNC Laser Cut using 3/16″ and 1/4″ PNO Steel Plate.
-The Frame and all Brackets are Hand Welded in Moore, MT.

Helix Frame is Set Up For:

-GM LS Powerplant.
-GM 4L80E Transmission.
-Atlas Driver Drop Transfer Case.

Included with Helix Frame:

-Coilover Shock Mounts Front and Rear.
-Front 3-Link Long Arm Suspension Mounts.
-Bump Stop Mounts.
-Front Track Bar Mount.
-Steering Box Mount.
-Grille Mount.
-Rock Sliding Body Mounts.
-Rear Triangulated 4-Link Long Arm Suspension Mounts.
-Removable 3-16″ Steel Skid Plate.

**PLEASE NOTE** Our Helix Frame is Designed for Long Arm Suspension ONLY, and is Setup up for Our CJ8 Overland Tank.

Available Add-Ons for Helix Frame:

TDK Front Upper and Lower Control Arms.
-Upper is Constructed of 1 3/4″ .120 Wall DOM.
-Lowers are Constructed of 2″ .25 Wall DOM.
-Both Include Currie Johnny Joints, Currie Jam Nuts, Bolts, and Metal Lock Nuts.
TDK Drag Link.
-Constructed of 1 1/2″ .25 Wall DOM.
-Includes Tie Rod Ends and Jam Nuts.
TDK Front Tie Rod Bar for Currie Axle.
-Constructed of 1 3/4″ .120 Wall DOM.
-Includes Currie Rod Ends, Currie Ball Joints, and Currie Jam Nuts.
TDK Front Track Bar.
-Constructed of 1 3/4″ .120 Wall DOM.
-Includes Currie Johnny Joints and Currie Jam Nuts.
TDK Pitman Arm.
TDK Transmission Bushing.
TDK CJ8 Overland Tank.
TDK Rear Upper and Lower Control Arms.
-Uppers are Constructed of 1 3/4″ .120 Wall DOM.
-Lowers are Constructed of 2″ .25 Wall DOM.
-Both Include Currie Johnny Joints, Currie Jam Nuts, Bolts, and Metal Lock Nuts.
TDK Front Axle Brackets for Currie 60 Axle.
TDK Rear Axle Brackets for Currie 60 Axle.
King 2.5×12 Remote Reservoir Coilovers (4) Anodized Black *Coil Spring Not Included*.
*Additional Shipping may be added due to King’s lead time*.
King 2.5×12 Remote Reservoir Coilovers (4) Blue *Coil Spring Not Included*.
*Additional Shipping may be added due to King’s lead time*.
King Coil Springs.
12″ Coil Springs for Top of Shock (4).
14″ Coil Springs for Bottom of Shock (4).
TDK Bump Stops.
-Progressive Rate 3 1/2″ Black (4).
Helix Bolt Kit Grade 8 Hardware.
Includes: Steering Box Bolts and Washers, Motor Mount Bolts and Nuts, Shock Bolts and Nuts, Bump Stop Bolts, Front Skid Plate / Round Tube Crossmember Bolts, Tranny Mount Crossmember Bolts and Nuts,
Middle Crossmember Tranny Mount to Rear Control Arm Bolts and Nuts, and Skid Plate Bolts, Washers, and Nuts.

Note:

The Helix Frame is Designed to Accommodate Long Arm Suspension ONLY.
Frame is Setup for Atlas Drive Drop Transfer Case.
Frame is Setup for GM LS Powerplant ONLY. If different Powerplant is desired it will be built with NO MOTOR MOUNTS.
Will Clear 37″ Tires with No Fender Modifications. Can Clear 40″ Tires with Modifications of the Fenders.
Recommended Axle Width is 70″ Bolt Face to Bolt Face.
Will work best with 4 3/4″ Back Spacing on Wheels. Other Back Spacing MAY or MAY NOT work.