New Mexico SAS with a little AZ love (hopefully!)

[boostaholic9]

Alright guys, I have been dreaming of doing this for a while now and to be honest after seeing the AZ boys tear some shit up ITS FUCKING TIME TO STEP IT UP! (Story Time) I went on line and did a little homework, and going with 1 tons would be great but I really don't see that in the near future. I did come across a good deal on a complete suspension, axles and tires though. The only thing that I may have a problem with is this came off a 96 single cab and mine is a 00 ext cab. i do know that there is a difference in the rear leaf spring lengths. my springs measure 54 1/4 (i believe) from eye to eye and these measure 52",( he said these were long springs, how true is that, i don't know). and the 96 was a 4 cyl and mine is a V6 so more than likely the front springs are going to sag a little, but i did hear that the early 4 banger was an iron block and it weighs just as much as a newer V6, so i hope someone can answer that question. I got the driveshafts too, i haven't looked yet but i think i might need to make new ones cause the single cab rear shaft is shorter than the ext shaft. I pulled the trigger and now its time to tear in to this thing.

Here are the axles:

Ford 9"er: 5.13 Gears and a spool, pretty plain.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v625/boost_aholic97/SAS%20FOLDER/DSC_6198.jpg

High Pinion 44: Cromo Shafts all the way through, locker and 5.13 gears, and full hydro steer.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v625/boost_aholic97/SAS%20FOLDER/DSC_6199.jpg
and the front of it
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v625/boost_aholic97/SAS%20FOLDER/DSC_6201.jpg

the springs are Alcan Progressive rates with All-Pro Greasable Shackles
Front:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v625/boost_aholic97/SAS%20FOLDER/DSC_6203.jpg
and rear:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v625/boost_aholic97/SAS%20FOLDER/DSC_6204.jpg

Need to Fix some shitty ass welds on them though :welder:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v625/boost_aholic97/SAS%20FOLDER/DSC_6200.jpg

And the Asshole that is going to help with the Swap (he doesn't know shit about SHIT!)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v625/boost_aholic97/SAS%20FOLDER/DSC_6202.jpg

and this is what it is going on:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v625/boost_aholic97/SAS%20FOLDER/DSC_6209.jpg

and what takes most of my time! man i love my job! this is for a turbo jet ski, its pretty dope!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v625/boost_aholic97/car%20pix/DSC_6196.jpg

Any help would be greatly appreciated! Surge (WARTOY) was the one that sent me to you all, he is a stand up guy!

Thanks Guys!

~~Barnabie~~

[Spinnas]

Not a bad set of axles. What tires? What front locker? What brand of chromos and what u-joints? What's the spline count of the rear axle? Also, whoever welded those leaf perches on, especially the front axle, is either blind, or doesn't own a square or a level.

[boostaholic9]

Not a bad set of axles. What tires? What front locker? What brand of chromos and what u-joints? What's the spline count of the rear axle? Also, whoever welded those leaf perches on, especially the front axle, is either blind, or doesn't own a square or a level.

36" irocks with bead locks, Detroit i believe for the locker, not sure on what brand on the cromos or u joints. the rear is a 31 spline. and that is the exact reason that i will be repairing many, if not all the welds!

[FAUX X 4]

........Surge (WARTOY) was the one that sent me to you all, he is a stand up guy!

Thanks Guys!

~~Barnabie~~

Oh shit!.............. everybody run!!! :D

[Heatstroke]

Lol, you listened to Serge. lol

Nice, now get to work.

Is it done yet?

Hurry up.

When you coming out to wheel?

Is it done now?

Slacker.

That ought to suffice for a while. :D

[WARTOY]

Oh shit!.............. everybody run!!! :D

What the hell is that supposed to mean? :stfu:

[WARTOY]

Lol, you listened to Serge. lol

Nice, now get to work.

Is it done yet?

Hurry up.

When you coming out to wheel?

Is it done now?

Slacker.

That ought to suffice for a while. :D

You too?!? :flipoff1:

[4xClover]

That's the same setup I have on my truck with a couple of exceptions:

Ox Locker up front, Detroit in the back, rear disk brakes, 63 Chevy springs in rear, 3" Marlins up front and 37" BFG KM2's.

Oh...and Sergio wasn't anywhere near my truck.....but 'Stroke did start part of my garage on fire! :D

[briansc33]

A spool in the rear with your wheelbase is not a good idea. Depending on what kind of trails you're going to run. The rear is going to want to push your front making it hard to navigate around tight obsticals. Yeah, I know you probably will not push the rig too hard I'm just sayin'...

[AZrockbum]

Just out of curiosity what was the process that was used to weld the perches to the cast arms?

[Jaco]

Just out of curiosity what was the process that was used to weld the perches to the cast arms?

that's what we call "snot blowing"... esp the pumpkin to axle tubes, which is unfortunate because those hp44's are nodular and weld beautifully... :p

You've got the right idea, I think- do it right the first time ;)

[boostaholic9]

That's the same setup I have on my truck with a couple of exceptions:

Ox Locker up front, Detroit in the back, rear disk brakes, 63 Chevy springs in rear, 3" Marlins up front and 37" BFG KM2's.

Oh...and Sergio wasn't anywhere near my truck.....but 'Stroke did start part of my garage on fire! :D

i was thinking about this spring combo, but wasn't sure if the springs that came with this stuff would work. did you make your own spring hangers in the front?

A spool in the rear with your wheelbase is not a good idea. Depending on what kind of trails you're going to run. The rear is going to want to push your front making it hard to navigate around tight obsticals. Yeah, I know you probably will not push the rig too hard I'm just sayin'...
i never said that i wasn't going to push this thing:eek: in the past i was real careful with my truck cause it was my daily driver, but now i want to wheel this thing hard cause i have my bike and another car...work comes first... i am going to order the detroit next week, cause i have never been a fan of spools... i can't wait to get out there with you and the degenerates brian!

Just out of curiosity what was the process that was used to weld the perches to the cast arms?

i think he use the "i don't give-a-fawk 200" its a new welder by ESAB.... LOL


You've got the right idea, I think- do it right the first time ;)

yeah i hate bad welds on anything!

[4xClover]

i was thinking about this spring combo, but wasn't sure if the springs that came with this stuff would work. did you make your own spring hangers in the front?

Nope - I got the Front Range kit for the front.

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l121/ts_ryan/SAS/IMG_2457.jpg

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l121/ts_ryan/SAS/IMG_2463.jpg

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l121/ts_ryan/SAS/IMG_2464.jpg

[Spinnas]

If you're gonna "wheel this thing hard" as you say, I would leave the spool. Don't waste your time and money to put in a Detroit. A Detroit is essentially a spool with moving parts, ie: it can break. The only time a Detroit disengages is if you are coasting. If you are in a wheeling situation, it will act like a spool. Not to mention if you break a shaft with a Detroit, kiss the Detroit goodbye as there is a great chance it will break due to the shockload of the shaft breaking.

[FAUX X 4]

What the hell is that supposed to mean? :stfu:

I guess That was out of line?............... Now that I think about itt, if he needs anybody that can rig a fuse box with some gravel and a stick, he's gonna be glad to know you! :lmao:

[FAUX X 4]

If you're gonna "wheel this thing hard" as you say, I would leave the spool. Don't waste your time and money to put in a Detroit. A Detroit is essentially a spool with moving parts, ie: it can break. The only time a Detroit disengages is if you are coasting. If you are in a wheeling situation, it will act like a spool. Not to mention if you break a shaft with a Detroit, kiss the Detroit goodbye as there is a great chance it will break due to the shockload of the shaft breaking.

I hate that nothing breaks on my spooled 14bolt............ It takes all the fun out of it for me! :D

[Westy]

I had a spool for a few years on my rig (114" wb) and it was OK, but with a full body rig on a tight trail it made for some interesting lines I had to take. I have since replaced with an ARB and its night and day difference. I can actually cut a corner now. Consider looking for a used ARB to save some serious coin, well worth it.

[Jaco]

I hate that nothing breaks on my spooled 14bolt............ It takes all the fun out of it for me! :D

I don't see too many 14 bolts break- esp when they do nothing but sit on jack stands! :p

[FAUX X 4]

I don't see too many 14 bolts break- esp when they do nothing but sit on jack stands! :p

Wow.......... It took 20 minutes before somebody jumped on that? SLACKERS! :flipoff4:

[boostaholic9]

I had a spool for a few years on my rig (114" wb) and it was OK, but with a full body rig on a tight trail it made for some interesting lines I had to take. I have since replaced with an ARB and its night and day difference. I can actually cut a corner now. Consider looking for a used ARB to save some serious coin, well worth it.

this has always been in the back of my head, but the $ is what keeps me from it, right when i have the money, i use it on something comes up....

officially on the list!

[Jaco]

Wow.......... It took 20 minutes before somebody jumped on that? SLACKERS! :flipoff4:

I was expecting the rebuttal "at least my axles aren't so small they break just sitting on jack stands!" :o

[FAUX X 4]

I was expecting the rebuttal "at least my axles aren't so small they break just sitting on jack stands!" :o

Have you managed to break that junk yet?

[Jaco]

Have you managed to break that junk yet?

I haven't, I've really been easy on it though- most of the time... I need to try harder! :D

[BOVADS]

Nope - I got the Front Range kit for the front.

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l121/ts_ryan/SAS/IMG_2457.jpg

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l121/ts_ryan/SAS/IMG_2463.jpg

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l121/ts_ryan/SAS/IMG_2464.jpg

WOW IS THAT THING HIGH:eek:

[FAUX X 4]

I haven't, I've really been easy on it though- most of the time... I need to try harder! :D

You need sticky jackstands! :D

[Heatstroke]

WOW IS THAT THING HIGH:eek:

It had about 1 minute to settle on it's own weight before the pic was taken :rolleyes:. It's settled as planned to about 25" at the front body mount which provides a pretty good center of gravity and break over angle considering the school bus wheel base.

[4xClover]

WOW IS THAT THING HIGH:eek:

Blah blah blah.....

The damn picture was taken right after the wheels were put on - hell, the damn welds weren't even completed - just wanted to get an idea on stance before it was finish welded!

It's settled a bit since then and is now at 25.25" from the body mount up front which is respectable, especially considering the front springs have completely settled yet and I still have the POS stock bumper. Adding a tube bumper/winch will help settle the springs and lower it a bit more.

[FAUX X 4]

Just for reference... this is Tall. :D
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . \/ \/ \/ \/

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i267/FAUX_X_4/Random/591.jpg

[FAUX X 4]

This is HIGH. :D
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i267/FAUX_X_4/Random/cheech.jpg

[Spinnas]

That superpoopy actually has a front driveshaft:eek:

[MerMan]

I had a spool for a few years on my rig (114" wb) and it was OK, but with a full body rig on a tight trail it made for some interesting lines I had to take. I have since replaced with an ARB and its night and day difference. I can actually cut a corner now. Consider looking for a used ARB to save some serious coin, well worth it.
2 words
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Front dig:xpimp:

[howyadoin]

2 words
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Front dig:xpimp:

One word...

Afawkinmen.:D

[Dick Foster]

Or a hub or a U joint. IMHO Detroits are fucking junk. Maybe in the rear but never in the front.

If you're gonna "wheel this thing hard" as you say, I would leave the spool. Don't waste your time and money to put in a Detroit. A Detroit is essentially a spool with moving parts, ie: it can break. The only time a Detroit disengages is if you are coasting. If you are in a wheeling situation, it will act like a spool. Not to mention if you break a shaft with a Detroit, kiss the Detroit goodbye as there is a great chance it will break due to the shockload of the shaft breaking.

[Dick Foster]

I bet I can break it for ya.
I haven't, I've really been easy on it though- most of the time... I need to try harder! :D

[Jaco]

I bet I can break it for ya.

Um, last time you tried to break it with your truck your hub exploded :D

But I just broke it yesterday- the toyota E-locker went bang...

[AZrockbum]

Um, last time you tried to break it with your truck your hub exploded :D

But I just broke it yesterday- the toyota E-locker went bang...

Bout time you put some effort into it.

[Jaco]

Bout time you put some effort into it.

I flipped it over backwards a while back, almost went over forwards yesterday :eek:

On a side note I need a picture of the dick to finish my masterpiece:

http://i979.photobucket.com/albums/ae274/El_Jaco/geritolmancopy.jpg

[boostaholic9]

UPDATE:
unloaded the axle at home and smashed my finger to fuck! Repaired the welds on it, and turned the rotors. going to service the bearings and install the warn premiums.

[AZrockbum]

UPDATE:
unloaded the axle at home and smashed my finger to fuck! Repaired the welds on it, and turned the rotors. going to service the bearings and install the warn premiums.

:worthless


Pics or it didn't happen :D

[boostaholic9]

LMAO ill get them tonight, relax!

[Dick Foster]

I've just got a spare 3rd for sale cheap coming on the market including actuator, sans R&P but a few other internals thrown in. Also got some spare axle shafts I want to peddle to some poor needy soul, sans tone rings. I can think of no one else I'd rather have have it.

It wasn't just the hub but that fucking Electrac that went boom too but I wasn't going to drive my truck to bust it, I was gonna drive yours. I got really pretty damn good at bustin tacama axles and shit.

I think Tracktech had fucked up metallurgy and they used the same fucked up alloy that explodes and makes Detroits self destruct when something else cuts loose. Now Eaton makes that shit but they dropped the Electrac, probably because it was a POS and they wanted to sell their own POS instead. I've got an OX up there now and just got another OX for the D60 Rock Jock I put in the rear. Both have my super duper Fosterlectric actuator mod so they are electric not cable selected.

Um, last time you tried to break it with your truck your hub exploded :D

But I just broke it yesterday- the toyota E-locker went bang...

[Dick Foster]

WTF is it with you and Pics anyway, can't you fuckin read? Maybe if your truck spent some time on the trails instead of jack stands you'd know what some of this shit looked like.


:worthless


Pics or it didn't happen :D

[Jaco]

I've just got a spare 3rd for sale cheap coming on the market including actuator, sans R&P but a few other internals thrown in. Also got some spare axle shafts I want to peddle to some poor needy soul, sans tone rings. I can think of no one else I'd rather have have it.

It wasn't just the hub but that fucking Electrac that went boom too but I wasn't going to drive my truck to bust it, I was gonna drive yours. I got really pretty damn good at bustin tacama axles and shit.

I think Tracktech had fucked up metallurgy and they used the same fucked up alloy that explodes and makes Detroits self destruct when something else cuts loose. Now Eaton makes that shit but they dropped the Electrac, probably because it was a POS and they wanted to sell their own POS instead. I've got an OX up there now and just got another OX for the D60 Rock Jock I put in the rear. Both have my super duper Fosterlectric actuator mod so they are electric not cable selected.

Thanks so much! I would certainly buy that third, or just the locker assembly- I have 2 thirds already, both with just the locker side gear busted... I'm trying to get an FJ80 rear so I'd get discs, full float and the electric locker. This is the second rear I've blown up and it didn't take that much abuse either time- I think it's my crappy housing repair but I think I can find a housing to replace this shit one. I'll call you this evening and we can talk about this. I think the 80 axle is a good idea but if I can't find one maybe I can just fix up what I have and wheel for another year or so again.

Here's a pic of what I busted it on, too much throttle and bouncing I guess :D

http://i979.photobucket.com/albums/ae274/El_Jaco/hollyjake.jpg

[Dick Foster]

Don't feel to bad about it. I started going though them pretty damn quick myself. Between busted R&Ps I'd do side gears. If you run with the busted side gear for long it strips the splines off the end of the axle. At least it does if you bust the passenger side then lock it up and drive it anyway. Steers a little odd that way but it does get you home.

I think my housing was bent but the passenger side gear has an undercut and stress riser built in so the collars snap off pretty damn quick. Toyota wants to fuck you over and sell you a whole shit load of parts for several hundred dollars instead of just the side gear that it looks like they almost made to fail.

Oh the extra parts I have included with the third include a locker side side gear so it would be like you getting two thirds back in action for the price of one. At least one if not two of em but I think I have just one extra locker side gear and the third has both sides still in tact. No R&P but most folks are going to regear anyway so there is no sense in paying for what you aren't gonna use. What do you think a fair price would be? Considering the fact that you aren't buying it of course. LOL

I got tired of being abused and hunting down side gears and such all the damn time. With the Rock Jock 60 I have stonger and more avaliable parts to buy if I do manage to bust anything. Big bearing Torino style Ford outers so wheel bearings and such aren't such and issue either. I went with drum brakes so I didn't have to go fucking around with the MC or change wheels and tires too and piss a couple more grand away. Personally, I don't think rear disks have all that much to offer anyway. Not when you consider all the other bullshit you have to do to accomidate them.

I still gotta figure out a way to hook up the ebrake but I think I have some ideas. It would be easy to do with a simple bridle but I want to keep it out of the rocks as much as possible so I'm thinking a couple of pulleys to change cable direction. Make it go up, then side ways and up over the top and graft the toy bell crank to it up top maybe.

Thanks so much! I would certainly buy that third, or just the locker assembly- I have 2 thirds already, both with just the locker side gear busted... I'm trying to get an FJ80 rear so I'd get discs, full float and the electric locker. This is the second rear I've blown up and it didn't take that much abuse either time- I think it's my crappy housing repair but I think I can find a housing to replace this shit one. I'll call you this evening and we can talk about this. I think the 80 axle is a good idea but if I can't find one maybe I can just fix up what I have and wheel for another year or so again.

Here's a pic of what I busted it on, too much throttle and bouncing I guess :D

http://i979.photobucket.com/albums/ae274/El_Jaco/hollyjake.jpg

[Jaco]

Don't feel to bad about it. I started going though them pretty damn quick myself. Between busted R&Ps I'd do side gears. If you run with the busted side gear for long it strips the splines off the end of the axle. At least it does if you bust the passenger side then lock it up and drive it anyway. Steers a little odd that way but it does get you home.

That's exactly what I did- twice... Stripped the end of the splines on the passenger shaft and everything, same exact failure. Must be a supercharged thing :D

I think my housing was bent but the passenger side gear has an undercut and stress riser built in so the collars snap off pretty damn quick. Toyota wants to fuck you over and sell you a whole shit load of parts for several hundred dollars instead of just the side gear that it looks like they almost made to fail.

I remember calling them and they told me the same BS. That side gear on the passenger side does get real thin where the gear meets the splines- probably a fuse or some BS...

Oh the extra parts I have included with the third include a locker side side gear so it would be like you getting two thirds back in action for the price of one. At least one if not two of em but I think I have just one extra locker side gear and the third has both sides still in tact. No R&P but most folks are going to regear anyway so there is no sense in paying for what you aren't gonna use. What do you think a fair price would be? Considering the fact that you aren't buying it of course. LOL

That sounds awesome- except for the last part, damnit :( haha

I got tired of being abused and hunting down side gears and such all the damn time. With the Rock Jock 60 I have stonger and more avaliable parts to buy if I do manage to bust anything. Big bearing Torino style Ford outers so wheel bearings and such aren't such and issue either. I went with drum brakes so I didn't have to go fucking around with the MC or change wheels and tires too and piss a couple more grand away. Personally, I don't think rear disks have all that much to offer anyway. Not when you consider all the other bullshit you have to do to accomidate them.

I still gotta figure out a way to hook up the ebrake but I think I have some ideas. It would be easy to do with a simple bridle but I want to keep it out of the rocks as much as possible so I'm thinking a couple of pulleys to change cable direction. Make it go up, then side ways and up over the top and graft the toy bell crank to it up top maybe.

I figure some day I'll get a real axle back there- but the budget build is pretty cool for now- I'm starting to get sick of fixing toyota 8" axles, if it's not mine, customers have bad wheel bearings etc etc...

I'll give you a ring tonight. Thanks again-

Sorry for hijacking this thread ;)

[Dick Foster]

Cool I hope you have my numbers Jake because I don't think I have your's. If not PM me. I'd really rather see you get this shit.

BTW I have three spare axles too. I can take the backing plates off and toss them or leave them on. Your choice as it's clean up day here soon.
If you want them they are up for grabs too. Still at a loss for a price for those. I think I paid Jim at Inchworm about $125 for two axles so maybe I'll just sell all three of them for that much. Hell, I'll even give you a stripped one if you pay the shipping for that shit. Want some gold paint on it? LOL

I don't think it takes a super charger to do it but the crawl box could probably make a big difference. :D

That's exactly what I did- twice... Stripped the end of the splines on the passenger shaft and everything, same exact failure. Must be a supercharged thing :D



I remember calling them and they told me the same BS. That side gear on the passenger side does get real thin where the gear meets the splines- probably a fuse or some BS...



That sounds awesome- except for the last part, damnit :( haha



I figure some day I'll get a real axle back there- but the budget build is pretty cool for now- I'm starting to get sick of fixing toyota 8" axles, if it's not mine, customers have bad wheel bearings etc etc...

I'll give you a ring tonight. Thanks again-

Sorry for hijacking this thread ;)

[Jaco]

Want some gold paint on it? LOL

No gold paint, no deal! :lmao:

I have your cell- but I'll PM you mine.

[WARTOY]

That's the same setup I have on my truck with a couple of exceptions:

Ox Locker up front, Detroit in the back, rear disk brakes, 63 Chevy springs in rear, 3" Marlins up front and 37" BFG KM2's.

Oh...and Sergio wasn't anywhere near my truck.....but 'Stroke did start part of my garage on fire! :D

Dude, your truck would have extra long bolts EVERYWHERE!:rofl:

[WARTOY]

I guess That was out of line?............... Now that I think about itt, if he needs anybody that can rig a fuse box with some gravel and a stick, he's gonna be glad to know you! :lmao:

What do you think the first thing in swapping a truck is? THE FUSE BOX OF COURSE! :saw::neener:

[WARTOY]

Besides, I think teh Dick will agree that my claw hammer is the best part of my arsenal.

[boostaholic9]

UPDATE (finally):

well i broke the knuckles off and when i pulled the shafts out, there seems to have been some water in the tubes so i need to send it to get cleaned. got the rotors turned too. (i think i mentioned that on a earlier post...) going to have the knuckles sent tomorrow to Ballistic to get machined. will post some pics when i get them.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v625/boost_aholic97/SAS%20FOLDER/DSC_6218.jpg

Bearings are shot, so i will need a new set.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v625/boost_aholic97/SAS%20FOLDER/DSC_6217.jpg

My Pops and i tore the front end down and will be cutting brackets off this tomorrow, assuming i get everything in from Ballistic.

she has no idea what is about to happen...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v625/boost_aholic97/SAS%20FOLDER/DSC_6374.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v625/boost_aholic97/SAS%20FOLDER/DSC_6375.jpg

on the floor.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v625/boost_aholic97/SAS%20FOLDER/DSC_6378.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v625/boost_aholic97/SAS%20FOLDER/DSC_6377.jpg

and IFS-less
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v625/boost_aholic97/SAS%20FOLDER/DSC_6381.jpg

and the little fella that helps out
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v625/boost_aholic97/SAS%20FOLDER/DSC_6379.jpg

and what happens when he helps you look like a a jackass:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v625/boost_aholic97/SAS%20FOLDER/DSC_6382.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v625/boost_aholic97/SAS%20FOLDER/DSC_6384.jpg

[boostaholic9]

and one more just cause he looks gay.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v625/boost_aholic97/SAS%20FOLDER/DSC_6383.jpg

[boostaholic9]

well i got a little bit done last night. i tacked in the front cross member for the hanger kit to sit under it. i whipped out the plasma and cut off all the brackets.
one of the TIG welds on the inside of the crossmember
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v625/boost_aholic97/SAS%20FOLDER/DSC_6479.jpg
crossmember installed
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v625/boost_aholic97/SAS%20FOLDER/DSC_6478.jpg
my favorite part.....grinding....(i hope you can sense the sarcasm)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v625/boost_aholic97/SAS%20FOLDER/DSC_6484.jpg
the sides all ground down, still need to grind the bottom and top of frame, but im far enough along to where i start putting on the frame plates.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v625/boost_aholic97/SAS%20FOLDER/DSC_6485.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v625/boost_aholic97/SAS%20FOLDER/DSC_6486.jpg

[boostaholic9]

now my next question is for the rear drive shaft length. i am going to be running a single case for a while seeing that funds are keeping me from the duals for now, is it better to run a one piece driveshaft or do i keep the carrier bearing and have the drive shaft set up for the 9"? i would think that with the one piece i would lose a little bit of clearance and have the shaft exposed to rocks and run the risk of getting hung up and or possibly breaking it. Surge and i talked a little bit about it yesterday, but after looking at it this morning again, I'm a bit confused on the choice.

[4xClover]

now my next question is for the rear drive shaft length. i am going to be running a single case for a while seeing that funds are keeping me from the duals for now, is it better to run a one piece driveshaft or do i keep the carrier bearing and have the drive shaft set up for the 9"? i would think that with the one piece i would lose a little bit of clearance and have the shaft exposed to rocks and run the risk of getting hung up and or possibly breaking it. Surge and i talked a little bit about it yesterday, but after looking at it this morning again, I'm a bit confused on the choice.

I'm running the stock driveshaft, with carrier bearing and just had it setup for the 9". Having a one piece without a crawler would leave the driveshaft seriously exposed. :2cents:

[boostaholic9]

can you snap a picture of yours and send it to me? i wish i had my camera last weekend!

[4xClover]

can you snap a picture of yours and send it to me? i wish i had my camera last weekend!

Sure...but it looks just like the stock driveshaft with just a different end. ;)

[Kaistie]

Stick with the two piece. A one piece will end up getting hammered on the rocks. I run dual cases and still run a two piece. It really does keep your vitals up out of harms way. I would say if you shortened your WB and was running duals then a one piece would be a good idea.

[TBob]

update?

[boostaholic9]

Okay guys, its been a while and i have just been a little lazy to update the thread....so this is what has been going on with the truck....

I was able to get the rear axle mounted and the 63" chevy springs as well,

Out with the old
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v625/boost_aholic97/SAS%20FOLDER/DSC_7024.jpg
in with the new
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v625/boost_aholic97/SAS%20FOLDER/DSC_7026.jpg
with the springs
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v625/boost_aholic97/SAS%20FOLDER/DSC_7028.jpg
and the side view, i like how it lowered the truck about 2"
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v625/boost_aholic97/SAS%20FOLDER/DSC_7029.jpg

Mounted the steering box and paint up what has been finish welded...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v625/boost_aholic97/SAS%20FOLDER/DSC_7033.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v625/boost_aholic97/SAS%20FOLDER/DSC_7034.jpg

Got the knuckles in from Ballistic, and i'm happy with them!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v625/boost_aholic97/SAS%20FOLDER/DSC_7686.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v625/boost_aholic97/SAS%20FOLDER/DSC_7685.jpg

[boostaholic9]

got the steering kit from Ballistic as well and this is some burly shit!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v625/boost_aholic97/SAS%20FOLDER/DSC_7687.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v625/boost_aholic97/SAS%20FOLDER/DSC_7688.jpg

bought new bearing sets for the spindles and all, packed them and installed them.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v625/boost_aholic97/SAS%20FOLDER/DSC_7691.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v625/boost_aholic97/SAS%20FOLDER/DSC_7692.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v625/boost_aholic97/SAS%20FOLDER/DSC_7693.jpg

got around to installing the new Warn Premiums! Bling! I also got a set of drive flanges but i would rather have the warns.....
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v625/boost_aholic97/SAS%20FOLDER/DSC_7696.jpg
and installed on the truck...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v625/boost_aholic97/SAS%20FOLDER/DSC_7697.jpg

I finally got the truck sitting on its own weight! a little high in the front but i need to make a bumper and mount the winch...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v625/boost_aholic97/SAS%20FOLDER/DSC_7700.jpg

got to the oil pan and got a little stuck, but after posting a thread today i think i figured it out...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v625/boost_aholic97/SAS%20FOLDER/DSC_7701.jpg

i really need to finish this thing cause it is cold riding this at 30* in the morning! lol
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v625/boost_aholic97/SAS%20FOLDER/DSC_7709.jpg


Whats left is:
Brake lines front and rear
front driveline
mounting shocks
Power steering lines
draglink and tie rod
i think thats it....

more to come this week, (hopefully)

[WARTOY]

Where are the updates :xrainbow: boy?

[boostaholic9]

they're coming fucker. i checked the stock market and seeing that you fixed the oil leak on your junk, stocks in oil went down..........bitch

[WARTOY]

they're coming fucker. i checked the stock market and seeing that you fixed the oil leak on your junk, stocks in oil went down..........bitch

My junk still wheels so don't worry about it. :flipoff1: Put up some pics of that mall crawler! Haha :bitchslap

[4xClover]

http://www.crypticcrawlers.com/vbforum/images/smilies/catfightgd3.gif http://www.crypticcrawlers.com/vbforum/images/smilies/catfightgd3.gif http://www.crypticcrawlers.com/vbforum/images/smilies/catfightgd3.gif

[WARTOY]

http://www.crypticcrawlers.com/vbforum/images/smilies/catfightgd3.gif http://www.crypticcrawlers.com/vbforum/images/smilies/catfightgd3.gif http://www.crypticcrawlers.com/vbforum/images/smilies/catfightgd3.gif

:lmao: It's more like this :slap:

[boostaholic9]

whatever man, when my front driveshaft is done you won't be seeing me at the sand dunes with you every weekend. cause you're HARDCORE! ;)

[WARTOY]

whatever man, when my front driveshaft is done you won't be seeing me at the sand dunes with you every weekend. cause you're HARDCORE! ;)

Because you'll still be on jackstand alley?:D

[boostaholic9]

Because you'll still be on jackstand alley?:D

you and i know that is a killer trail, i've been on it since nov!:cool:

[WARTOY]

:worthless

[4xClover]

you and i know that is a killer trail, i've been on it since nov!:cool:

slacker! ;)

[WARTOY]

slacker! ;)

You have no idea! Atleast if he was watching porn or playing XBOX there would be an excuse, but not even that! :doh:

[boostaholic9]

This is true, its cause i have a life and a place of employment, unlike a XBOX pre madonna coughwartoycough

[WARTOY]

This is true, its cause i have a life and a place of employment, unlike a XBOX pre madonna coughwartoycough

Don't be jealous "SLACKER"!:D

[boostaholic9]

:stfu:

[WARTOY]

:stfu:

:worthless:asshat: