Straight axle to straight axle!

[Spinnas]

Swapping the 60's under my POS. Here's what it looked like this morning after yesterdays run. No updated pics, but all the leaf mounts, shock mounts, track bar mount(don't ask, stupid ass's that put a track bar on a rear leaf suspension:rolleyes: ), and brake line mount are all cut off. More cutting to come tomorrow.

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l315/Ridinspinnas/Dana%2060s/IMG_5700.jpg

[RedXJ]

like anyone driving a yota cares about straight axles... geez miller.:rolleyes:

everyone knows that if you have the same size tires on your IFS rig you can go anywhere a swapped rig can go! :xdevil: O canada...?(allen) oh please chime in :D

oh, and since everyones got a view of the stacks of tires in our garage... Theres a new (0 miles) 31x10.50R15 BFG A/T in there for sale, its not actually visible in that picture though. Too bad no one in tacama-land runs anything but a 16 inch rim...

[TBob]

about time! - oh and what about all the shit talk that you'd have it done in a day :rolleyes:

Swapping the 60's under my POS. Here's what it looked like this morning after yesterdays run. No updated pics, but all the leaf mounts, shock mounts, track bar mount(don't ask, stupid ass's that put a track bar on a rear leaf suspension:rolleyes: ), and brake line mount are all cut off. More cutting to come tomorrow.

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l315/Ridinspinnas/Dana%2060s/IMG_5700.jpg

[Spinnas]

about time! - oh and what about all the shit talk that you'd have it done in a day :rolleyes:

Spring under disassembly isn't fun, and it was done(apart) in a day. Eric said he wanted pics of it Monday morning on jackstands. Well it was on jackstands Saturday afternoon just a few hours after we got back!:saw: :saw: :saw: I saved time because I didn't have to remove a camper shell to start the swap:D

[Mark in Az]

Huh, I never knew you had a flatbottom

[TBob]

LOL!!

Spring under disassembly isn't fun, and it was done(apart) in a day. Eric said he wanted pics of it Monday morning on jackstands. Well it was on jackstands Saturday afternoon just a few hours after we got back!:saw: :saw: :saw: I saved time because I didn't have to remove a camper shell to start the swap:D

[TBob]

there wouldn't be any blackie left if he didn't

Huh, I never knew you had a flatbottom

[FAUX X 4]

Swapping the 60's under my POS. Here's what it looked like this morning after yesterdays run. No updated pics, but all the leaf mounts, shock mounts, track bar mount(don't ask, stupid ass's that put a track bar on a rear leaf suspension:rolleyes: ), and brake line mount are all cut off. More cutting to come tomorrow.

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l315/Ridinspinnas/Dana%2060s/IMG_5700.jpg

That a boy!!! :D

[Spinnas]

Huh, I never knew you had a flatbottom

there wouldn't be any blackie left if he didn't

What TBob said, that was the best mod I did in the pre-60 era. Gaining over 3" of belly clearance. And it's flat to the frame, not flat but 2" below the frame:rolleyes:

[Mark in Az]

I still know you're one hell of a driver; I just thought it was totally stock

[Spinnas]

I still know you're one hell of a driver; I just thought it was totally stock

Well, it has slowly evolved, but thanks for the compliment. When I first came out to FJ, the Jeep had 31's, cut fenders and bumpers, and that's it, all stock. Ran Elvis, Jackhandle, and Upper Woodpecker. Then I added 2" motor mount lift, 1" body lift and 1" shackle lift(only helps with side and belly clearance because they hang low in front and back). Then I ran Lower Woodpecker, Martinez, Axle Alley, and previous mentioned trails. Then I did the flat-skid and added Upper Ajax, Ecstacy, and running the difficult lines on the other trails I've already run, along with some Table Mesa and Willow Springs action.

[JOSHHOEFER]

Lookin good, what's the new wheel base going to be?

[Spinnas]

Lookin good, what's the new wheel base going to be?

I was dabbling in the garage before the run. Looks like I'm gonna stretch the front forward 2.5" on stock YJ leafs spring over, rear is gonna go back about 12.5" on stock XJ leafs spring over, which should put it at 109". All the mounts as high up as I can get them to keep it as low as possible and counting the 37" Creepy's I have(which will make it 3" higher over the 31's), it looks like it'll only sit 4" higher than it is right now. Front WMS is 67", rear is 66", should put it at 82" and 81" outside of tire to outside of tire.

[ninja]

nice, ive always loved your skid plate of steal

[TBob]

Then everyone just get the fuck back! :eek: Hey put a roll cage in it....I know u. :rolleyes:

I was dabbling in the garage before the run. Looks like I'm gonna stretch the front forward 2.5" on stock YJ leafs spring over, rear is gonna go back about 12.5" on stock XJ leafs spring over, which should put it at 109". All the mounts as high up as I can get them to keep it as low as possible and counting the 37" Creepy's I have(which will make it 3" higher over the 31's), it looks like it'll only sit 4" higher than it is right now. Front WMS is 67", rear is 66", should put it at 82" and 81" outside of tire to outside of tire.

[AzHobbes]

"31x10.50R15 BFG A/T"

I have a buddy of mine who *might* be interested. How much you asking for them? I usually run 32's. :)


AzHobbes

[Spinnas]

"31x10.50R15 BFG A/T"

I have a buddy of mine who *might* be interested. How much you asking for them? I usually run 32's. :)


AzHobbes

They are currently all pending sale.

[Spinnas]

As of today:

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l315/Ridinspinnas/Dana%2060s/IMG_5705.jpg

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l315/Ridinspinnas/Dana%2060s/IMG_5706.jpg

[TimF]

You plied tools underneath your Jeep?

wow why didn't I think of doing that?

[Spinnas]

You plied tools underneath your Jeep?

wow why didn't I think of doing that?

Or the fact the frame rails are smooth and clean with no brackets at all, the rear crossmember is cut out and the hitch with associated area smoothed, and a new rear crossmember is being worked in:flipoff4:

[FAUX X 4]

As of today:

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l315/Ridinspinnas/Dana%2060s/IMG_5705.jpg

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l315/Ridinspinnas/Dana%2060s/IMG_5706.jpg

It's crooked, just like the sticker on your hood!!! :D

[Spinnas]

Actually, that's straight to the Jeep:eek: It's just a little f-ed up!

[FAUX X 4]

Actually, that's straight to the Jeep:eek: It's just a little f-ed up!

I suggest starting over with a Toyota!!! :eek:

[Spinnas]

I suggest starting over with a Toyota!!! :eek:

Yeah, cause Toyota frames are the definition of strong:lmao:

[FAUX X 4]

After they have been boxed with 1/4" they are!!! LOL

[Mark in Az]

After they have been boxed with 1/4" they are!!! LOL

Part of the racing truck theme? :)

[FAUX X 4]

Part of the racing truck theme? :)

You can't have a "Race Truck" without a boxed frame, 38's and dual transfer cases!! ;)

[Spinnas]

More progress. Got back into town today. Did some more grinding and measuring. Mike(not Heatstroke) came over and was a big help in getting everything tacked on the rear of the Jeep. Got the rear crossmember, shackle hangers, leaf mounts, leaf perches and shock mounts all in place. Just have to make a few gussets and upper shock mounts for fab work on the rear. The rear is stretched 11.5" in the pic, making the wheelbase at 105.5"(the front is getting stretched ~2.5"). The axle will probably move back a pinch more when the normal weight that is in the Jeep gets placed on the springs.

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l315/Ridinspinnas/Dana%2060s/IMG_5730.jpg

[Heatstroke]

Nice, movin along.

[yotamonkey]

Who lit that fire under your ass :D great progress, keep the updates comming.More progress. Got back into town today. Did some more grinding and measuring. Mike(not Heatstroke) came over and was a big help in getting everything tacked on the rear of the Jeep. Got the rear crossmember, shackle hangers, leaf mounts, leaf perches and shock mounts all in place. Just have to make a few gussets and upper shock mounts for fab work on the rear. The rear is stretched 11.5" in the pic, making the wheelbase at 105.5"(the front is getting stretched ~2.5"). The axle will probably move back a pinch more when the normal weight that is in the Jeep gets placed on the springs.

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l315/Ridinspinnas/Dana%2060s/IMG_5730.jpg

[Spinnas]

Went to Jake's today and had him weld up my axle.

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l315/Ridinspinnas/Dana%2060s/IMG_5732.jpg

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l315/Ridinspinnas/Dana%2060s/IMG_5737.jpg

[TBob]

Boy has mad skilz!! looks real purtty... could have possible been a liitle cold???? - LOL just fucking with ya Jaco....real nice looking stuff.

Went to Jake's today and had him weld up my axle.

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l315/Ridinspinnas/Dana%2060s/IMG_5732.jpg

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l315/Ridinspinnas/Dana%2060s/IMG_5737.jpg

[TBob]

what leafs are u running?

[Spinnas]

XJ leafs with an additional main leaf added. They are super soft stock, the second main leaf stiffens them up a bit, and also prevents bending the main leaf by itself.

[TBob]

how much longer?

XJ leafs with an additional main leaf added. They are super soft stock, the second main leaf stiffens them up a bit, and also prevents bending the main leaf by itself.

[Spinnas]

how much longer?

52" 4-leaf(now 5 leaf) springs, stock rears are 5-leaf 44" springs.

[TBob]

nice u gona have Jaco clean up some of those booger welds on the underside?

52" 4-leaf(now 5 leaf) springs, stock rears are 5-leaf 44" springs.

[Spinnas]

nice u gona have Jaco clean up some of those booger welds on the underside?

What booger welds?:confused:

[TBob]

skid plate boogers

What booger welds?:confused:

[Spinnas]

skid plate boogers

I have to pull the skid to change the tranny output seal and when I do, I'll take a pic of the welds ABOVE the skid that you can't see so you'll shut up already. The skid was cut with a plasma so it was very uneven and undercut on both outer sides. And just to make you happy, I'll have Jake weld the outer part that you can see, which is less than 1/4 of the welding that is on the skid:welder: :saw: :welder:

P.S. Jake, don't forget to thank TBob for the additional work he has just given you.

[TBob]

Hey i just remember seing that f-up crap when we we're doing that camp over trip. Looked like someone welded that shit with the gas off.

I have to pull the skid to change the tranny output seal and when I do, I'll take a pic of the welds ABOVE the skid that you can't see so you'll shut up already. The skid was cut with a plasma so it was very uneven and undercut on both outer sides. And just to make you happy, I'll have Jake weld the outer part that you can see, which is less than 1/4 of the welding that is on the skid:welder: :saw: :welder:

P.S. Jake, don't forget to thank TBob for the additional work he has just given you.

[Spinnas]

Hey i just remember seing that f-up crap when we we're doing that camp over trip. Looked like someone welded that shit with the gas off.

Yeah, it does look like shit, but it was the same as what was done on the top, and the top looks NOTHING like that. And it's already been beat your bitch tested, sooooooooooooo...

[Jaco]

Miller, what do you think- welds a little cold or is t-boob retarded? :D

[TimF]

Bob needs glasses! The welds are fine!

[Spinnas]

Boobs is talking about my flatbelly skid welds.

[TimF]

that was directed twards his previous comment about the welds on your axles, not your skid. The belly pan works, tell the old man to fuck off and swap his truck for gods sake!

[TBob]

:rofl: :rofl:


Miller, what do you think- welds a little cold or is t-boob retarded? :D

[toy guy]

that was directed twards his previous comment about the welds on your axles, not your skid. The belly pan works, tell the old man to fuck off and swap his truck for gods sake!

stfu tipmh you cant weld to save youre life :xmoon: we dont like gays around here eathier so see youre self out:supergay:

[4xClover]

stfu tipmh you cant weld to save youre life :xmoon: we dont like gays around here eathier so see youre self out:supergay:

Yeah, but we evidently let ubber fawked up spellers here!! :rolleyes: (***coughcommanderacecoughcough***) :D

[Comander Ace]

Yeah, but we evidently let ubber fawked up spellers here!! :rolleyes: (***coughcommanderacecoughcough***) :D

:flipoff3:

[Spinnas]

:flipoff3:

:xofftopic
Hey, keep is on topic here:D :flipoff4:

[4xClover]

:flipoff3:

Truth hurts huh?

ps - Try Hooked on Phonics. I've heard school actually helps too! ;)

[4xClover]

:xofftopic
Hey, keep is on topic here:D :flipoff4:

LOL! Yeah....you're the ON-TOPIC king! LOL!

BACK TO TOPIC ----> looking forward to seeing some more pics of the pile with those 60's mounted! :D

[Spinnas]

LOL! Yeah....you're the ON-TOPIC king! LOL!

BACK TO TOPIC ----> looking forward to seeing some more pics of the pile with those 60's mounted! :D

I'm in the wire brushing/cleaning/painting stage right now for the rear axle, so probably no updates till the weekend or early next week.

[TBob]

weekend update pics?

[Spinnas]

weekend update pics?

No pics. I slaved away on cleaning up ALL the parts for the rear axle. They are all clean, just have the leaf springs to go. Started to put the gears back into the rear housing and f-ed up the first pinion thread, so now I need to fix that:rolleyes: Still looking like it'll be under it's own weight this week/weekend.

[Jaco]

Yeah, boob, you talk a lot of shit for someone who's most involved mod is installing some VOLVO seats :rofl:

[FAUX X 4]

Yeah, boob, you talk a lot of shit for someone who's most involved mod is installing some VOLVO seats :rofl:

Don't forget the 17 weeks leaf spring swap!!! :eek:

[TBob]

who the fuck am I talking shit too - fucking asshat! Only one I see talking shit is you.
yea frenching chevies was a cake walk :rolleyes:



Yeah, boob, you talk a lot of shit for someone who's most involved mod is installing some VOLVO seats :rofl:

[FAUX X 4]

yea frenching chevies was a cake walk :rolleyes:

It only took a day!!! ........I can't help it if your slow! :D

[bentyota]

actually it was pretty easy:flipoff4:

[Kaistie]

:doh: :camping:

[TBob]

yea that's what I thought...:rolleyes:

actually it was pretty easy:flipoff4:

[Spinnas]

Well, I got my D60 back from MAD4WD today. Everything looks good, they actually retubed both sides :confused: but it was right in the price range we were talking about, so who cares. I measured everything EXACT, the shortside is off by maybe 1/16" and the longside is off by maybe 1/8", so everything is lookin good. Caster angle looks right on too.

[FAUX X 4]

Probablly started to cut the wrong side off...............his guy is from Austrailia
so he had the instructions upside down! :D

[Spinnas]

Probablly started to cut the wrong side off...............his guy is from Austrailia
so he had the instructions upside down! :D

Well, the chevy shortside shaft I have is off by 1/16" from the measurements that all the online info and companies give you, so that's cool. And the longside is gonna be custom anyway, so it's all good;)

[FAUX X 4]

That seems to happen alot...........I have a set of OEM Ford inners and my Chromos were 1/16th shorter when they came............they must have shrunk in the plane when it hit high altitude! :eek:

[Spinnas]

It's a good thing I measured my stock inners before cutting and ordering and stuff, cause they were off by enough to screw me over from vendor and internet info. The shortside was short by 1/8", not bad, but the longside was long by 7/16-1/2".

[FAUX X 4]

OOOOOOPs!!!!.............kinda makes you wonder where they get their measurments from??? :rolleyes:

[Spinnas]

OOOOOOPs!!!!.............kinda makes you wonder where they get their measurments from??? :rolleyes:

No kidding, I'm thanking myself over and over again for measuring that shit beforehand. I'll post pics of it when I get home.

[Spinnas]

Got the rear hubs, studs, and brakes put together today and taped off to paint them. Got the pinion on the rear housing with the yoke, cleaned out the carrier and installed it, ground the bottom of the diff smooth and the cover to match and put the cover on. Ordered up some seals for the front axle, u-bolt kits for the yokes and misc stuff. Measured the rear shafts so I can get those cut tomorrow and the custom front shaft so I can order that tomorrow. The other side of the front is a standard length Chevy shortside shaft. Got just a little more work to do tomorrow, then it's time to cover up the raw steel with some paint and assemble it. Here's a pic of the front axle with with the new tubes and caster angle. Specs are 67" WMS, Chevy shortside shaft(17 11/16"), 32 1/2" longside shaft, 10 degree pinion angle, 3 degree caster angle.

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l315/Ridinspinnas/Dana%2060s/IMG_5757.jpg

[FAUX X 4]

:blingb:

[Spinnas]

:blingb:

Is this more bling that Uriel's bling bling 17" rims on his 4D's?

[FAUX X 4]

Those are 20's on Uriel's wip yo!!!! :D

I vote for some Hispanic-Chrome paint from Walmart for those!!!!

[Spinnas]

Those are 20's on Uriel's wip yo!!!! :D

I vote for some Hispanic-Chrome paint from Walmart for those!!!!

Uriel has 20's? Ok, my shit isn't bling enough then. Maybe not all chrome, what do you think about some ultra metallic forest green with chrome pinstripping and a mural?

[FAUX X 4]

That sounds good........just make sure you put the happy/sad faces in the mural somewhere close to praying hands or the pitbull!

[TBob]

only 3 deg caster? Most of the stuff I heard from the jeep gang was 6 deg?

[Spinnas]

only 3 deg caster? Most of the stuff I heard from the jeep gang was 6 deg?

Yeah, well those pussies drive their "Jeep Thing" down the street(which I don't understand) and wave at people(which I flip them off). 6 degrees of caster is for driving to the Mall, 3 degrees of caster means it's time to CRAWL!

[FAUX X 4]

only 3 deg caster? Most of the stuff I heard from the jeep gang was 6 deg?

Shows what you know..........Kingpin 60's should have between 0 and 3°.......I'm not sure about ball joint 60's.

[TBob]

Makes sense the guys that I know have BJ not KP - good stuff thanks

Shows what you know..........Kingpin 60's should have between 0 and 3°.......I'm not sure about ball joint 60's.

[TBob]

ahhh yea....that makes sense....:rolleyes:


Yeah, well those pussies drive their "Jeep Thing" down the street(which I don't understand) and wave at people(which I flip them off). 6 degrees of caster is for driving to the Mall, 3 degrees of caster means it's time to CRAWL!

[Spinnas]

Another update. Ordered the custom front shaft and front axle u-joints today. Swung by Ballistic to cut my rear shafts, Jeff said the bandsaw blade was dull and to come back tomorrow and he'll have them cut. Got everything totalled cleaned up for the rear and got about 1/2 way done painting, probably paint some more in the morning so it will be dry and ready for Saturday morning to assemble.

[MerMan]

Those are 20's on Uriel's wip yo!!!! :D

I vote for some Hispanic-Chrome paint from Walmart for those!!!!

20's,yeah right. :D

[MerMan]

Uriel has 20's? Ok, my shit isn't bling enough then. Maybe not all chrome, what do you think about some ultra metallic forest green with chrome pinstripping and a mural?

and a mural?:eek: now thats some blig bling!

[Spinnas]

Got the rear done today, here are the pics. Stretched 11.5" like I said, 105.5" WB now. The shafts are Yukon 35-spline. This is not really at ride ehight, cause the jeep has a tank with almost 0 gas, no tools, spares, ice chest, so it will ride alot lower that it does now. The tires are 37's, so the same as the Creepy's I have in the garage. Also, the backspacing on these and width are the same as my setup, and it measures 81.75" from tire to tire.

Finally

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l315/Ridinspinnas/Dana%2060s/IMG_5760.jpg

From the side

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l315/Ridinspinnas/Dana%2060s/IMG_5762.jpg

Shackle/rear crossmember

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l315/Ridinspinnas/Dana%2060s/IMG_5764.jpg

[MerMan]

Looks Good Man! When Will It Be Ready To Roll?

[Spinnas]

Looks Good Man! When Will It Be Ready To Roll?

Thanks for the props. I'm trying to get it ready for a trip me and some buddies go on with my parent's every Labor Day out to the Whiplash race in Snowflake. Hopefully will be driving by the 31st of August to load onto a trailer. Might not have the shock mounts and shocks like I want them, and probably not a front locker, but I won't need any of that for up there.

[TBob]

SWEET!!

Got the rear done today, here are the pics. Stretched 11.5" like I said, 105.5" WB now. The shafts are Yukon 35-spline. This is not really at ride ehight, cause the jeep has a tank with almost 0 gas, no tools, spares, ice chest, so it will ride alot lower that it does now. The tires are 37's, so the same as the Creepy's I have in the garage. Also, the backspacing on these and width are the same as my setup, and it measures 81.75" from tire to tire.

Finally

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l315/Ridinspinnas/Dana%2060s/IMG_5760.jpg

From the side

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l315/Ridinspinnas/Dana%2060s/IMG_5762.jpg

Shackle/rear crossmember

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l315/Ridinspinnas/Dana%2060s/IMG_5764.jpg

[Spinnas]

I just couldn't give up for the day, so after a little break I did this.

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l315/Ridinspinnas/Dana%2060s/IMG_5767.jpg

[Spinnas]

More progress made today. Got all the old shackle hangers, leaf hangers, sway bar mounts, and trac-bar mount cut off and ground smooth. Also cut the round tube crossmember flush with the outside of the frame and ground it down smooth to tie in a new front "bumper/crossmember". Started to put a few lines on the frame, gonna grab something to eat real quick and start to mock up some brackets tonight.

[TBob]

:worthless

More progress made today. Got all the old shackle hangers, leaf hangers, sway bar mounts, and trac-bar mount cut off and ground smooth. Also cut the round tube crossmember flush with the outside of the frame and ground it down smooth to tie in a new front "bumper/crossmember". Started to put a few lines on the frame, gonna grab something to eat real quick and start to mock up some brackets tonight.

[Spinnas]

C clamped some stuff in place after putting the axle where I wanted it. Moved the front forward 3". Here's a pic of the axle mocked up at full tuck.

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l315/Ridinspinnas/Dana%2060s/IMG_5768.jpg

[MerMan]

C clamped some stuff in place after putting the axle where I wanted it. Moved the front forward 3". Here's a pic of the axle mocked up at full tuck.

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l315/Ridinspinnas/Dana%2060s/IMG_5768.jpg

thats one strong priority mail cardboard box you got there miller!:D

[Spinnas]

Holds that pinion angle like a champ though.

[ninja]

how much longer ????????????????????????

[TBob]

mid dec.

how much longer ????????????????????????

[Spinnas]

mid dec.

This weekend everything is getting welded on the front so all will be well.

[TBob]

:kewl: look forward to seeing it!

This weekend everything is getting welded on the front so all will be well.

[Spinnas]

This will sound weird cause I combined a bunch of posts into one, but deal with it.

Well I have everything for the front ready to be tacked into place, so that will probably happen tomorrow. Got lug nuts for the rear, ordered the fronts, got the tires popped off the rims for some repair, new ball joints, ordered brake lines, picked up the u-bolts and bolts for the spring hangers/shackle hangers, center pins for the leafs. Drilled a hole thru the webbing on the front for the u-bolt and elongated the u-bolt plate for the larger u-bolt. Took out all the vacuum switch crap from the transfer case and the switch I had under the dash, took the dixie horns out too. Pics to come tomorrow.

Pics from today so far, more to come later.

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l315/Ridinspinnas/Dana%2060s/IMG_5783.jpg

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l315/Ridinspinnas/Dana%2060s/IMG_5784.jpg

Axle after Jake laid down some more of his nice welds

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l315/Ridinspinnas/Dana%2060s/IMG_5792.jpg

Under the Jeep on it's own weight. I actually made the front a little too far forward and too low, so I'm gonna run an ORD 1" zero-rate to level the Jeep out(or atleast closer to level) and so the pitman arm doesn't hit the diff. Front ended up 2.5" forward and is at 108" WB right now.

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l315/Ridinspinnas/Dana%2060s/IMG_5793.jpg

[AzHobbes]

.... as I look over the posts with pictures.. I keep thinking to myself.

"Holy shit, I was afraid of this guy when his Jeep looked "stock", now I can't imagine what kind of trouble he is going to get into with a "built" rig." LOL..

Looking good. Whole lot of bitch beating to come...

[Spinnas]

.... as I look over the posts with pictures.. I keep thinking to myself.

"Holy shit, I was afraid of this guy when his Jeep looked "stock", now I can't imagine what kind of trouble he is going to get into with a "built" rig." LOL..

Looking good. Whole lot of bitch beating to come...

NICE, and yes, bitch-beating will be had:xdevil: :xrocker: :xbeer1: :xbeer3: :xbeer2: :headbang: :dancing:

[SHNIPE]

Shit this means ima have to work harder to keep my Ugliest Jeep in AZ Title... Yours is already so jacked and now youre gonna have the ability to get worse...

I got work to do.

[yogiaz]

Looking good! Although how do you keep all the cold AC in that thing? lol

Yogi

[FAUX X 4]

Looking good! Although how do you keep all the cold AC in that thing? lol

Yogi

I bottle it for him!!! :D

[yogiaz]

Damn... That cold Toyota air has got to go for alot of coin!

lol

Yogi

I bottle it for him!!! :D

[Spinnas]

Looking good! Although how do you keep all the cold AC in that thing? lol

Yogi

AC is for women and children, and also going to the mall or picking up groceries:D

[yogiaz]

I happen to like AC... its keeps my sack from sticking to the side of my leg. LOL

But you are right... my pussy would hurt if I was wheeling during the summer with no AC. :( ewwwwww

Yogi



AC is for women and children, and also going to the mall or picking up groceries:D

[TBob]

hey ryan any updates?

[Spinnas]

hey ryan any updates?

If you want updates Bob, updates you shall have! I cut the stock shock towers off the front last night and ground those smooth, got the shackles and axle ready to paint. Picking up some misc. parts for the front today, waiting on some shims, ball joints, caliper brackets, calipers, tie-rod reamer, upper shock mounts, front u-joints and shafts, and brake lines. All should be here by Friday except maybe the brake lines and shafts. Already got the new rotors and pads for the front. Gonna get all the outer stuff for the front axle ready for paint tonight and paint everything I have on Wednesday. Gotta patch up some spots on the tires and take those in Friday to get mounted and pick up the front lug nuts. Picking up my steering kit from Jeff at Ballistic tomorrow. Measured for my shocks and am gonna build front hoops up thru the inner fenders to the underside of the hood and run 13.5" travel shocks and in the back gonna put a big hoop up thru the tub and run 14.5" travel shocks. Lots of progress will be made once these parts start rolling in.

[TBob]

sounds good - goin though the tub and the fenders to keep chit low :kewl:


If you want updates Bob, updates you shall have! I cut the stock shock towers off the front last night and ground those smooth, got the shackles and axle ready to paint. Picking up some misc. parts for the front today, waiting on some shims, ball joints, caliper brackets, calipers, tie-rod reamer, upper shock mounts, front u-joints and shafts, and brake lines. All should be here by Friday except maybe the brake lines and shafts. Already got the new rotors and pads for the front. Gonna get all the outer stuff for the front axle ready for paint tonight and paint everything I have on Wednesday. Gotta patch up some spots on the tires and take those in Friday to get mounted and pick up the front lug nuts. Picking up my steering kit from Jeff at Ballistic tomorrow. Measured for my shocks and am gonna build front hoops up thru the inner fenders to the underside of the hood and run 13.5" travel shocks and in the back gonna put a big hoop up thru the tub and run 14.5" travel shocks. Lots of progress will be made once these parts start rolling in.

[Spinnas]

More progress. I have the caliper brackets, calipers, pads, rotors, ball joints, front lug nuts. upper shock mounts, front seals, and a Chevy steering kit. Got the knuckles and and pitman arm tapered for the larger TRE's, patched up the Creepy Crawlers, painted the rims(I hate that stupid blue and red stripe on the black rims), tires are mounted on the rims now. Started cleaning up the outers for the front end, got all the axle shafts apart and cleaned waiting for the new u-joints. Gonna get some work done on it now and hopefully have it on the ground tomorrow.

[Guti907]

if you guys go do a shakedown run for this and its in tucson i wanna go watch, i probably wont be able to participate since i have the Impaired Front Suspension, but it would be fun to watch just the same.

[MerMan]

if you guys go do a shakedown run for this and its in tucson i wanna go watch, i probably wont be able to participate since i have the Impaired Front Suspension, but it would be fun to watch just the same.

anytime miller wheels its fun to watch,:xpopcorn2

[Spinnas]

anytime miller wheels its fun to watch,:xpopcorn2

Yes is it. I believe our shakedown run is gonna be our annual Labor Day trip:confused: , so hopefully this year isn't a repeat of last year when my buddies righad all the ring gear bolts backing out and one of them shot through the cover:eek:

[Spinnas]

And to update. This weekend was hell. I got the correct calipers now, rotors are assembled on the hubs, bearings greased, new seals, new ball joints are in, andeverything on the outers is clean and taped off. I got the housing, leafs, and all associated hardware painted and ready to put on, which will happen tonight. Also will paint the outers in hopes of possibly installing them tomorrow.

Forgot to mention the Creepy's are mounted up:D

[Spinnas]

Under the rig at ride height.

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l315/Ridinspinnas/Dana%2060s/IMG_5795.jpg

[yogiaz]

Looks great dood... I bet you are getting excited to take it out wheeling.

Yogi

[Spinnas]

107.5"-108" WB. Here's pics of it on tires :xbeer1: WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l315/Ridinspinnas/Dana%2060s/IMG_5798.jpg

Straight down the side of the body :headbang:

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l315/Ridinspinnas/Dana%2060s/IMG_5803.jpg

[FAUX X 4]

NICE!!!! That is "Sexy-Time"

[TBob]

wms-wms??

[TBob]

oh and what's bent up front the rails or is the body just that tweaked?
Nice job on the build Ryan...nice and loooowwww. Way cool!

[Spinnas]

wms-wms??

Front WMS is 66.5-67" and rear is 66-66.25"(I was measuring by myself). Tire to tire is 82 1/2" in the front and 81 3/4" in the back approximately(for the same reason mentioned above).

[Spinnas]

oh and what's bent up front the rails or is the body just that tweaked?
Nice job on the build Ryan...nice and loooowwww. Way cool!

Yeah, Steve and I were discussing that last, it's an optical illusion because the Jeep doesn't sit level side to side(driver's side sits higher), but the jackstands make the front axle sit level. But also that the body is bent down ALOT of the passenger side from the second Firehole attempt awhile ago.

Forgot to mention, it'll clear 42's without lifting it any higher or cutting anything up higher.

[SHNIPE]

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l315/Ridinspinnas/Dana%2060s/IMG_5803.jpg

You sure thats straight down the side?? Im just not sure cause its not like you can use the body panels to line it up. Maybe you should retub it :D its a shame to see such a sweet build on such a beat up tub. Good thing youre in over here with the toy guys cause the jeep guys would never accept such a beater :D

(where do i apply to wheel with the toy guys... the jeep guys dont accept me. I wanna wheel in the land of misfit toys)

[Spinnas]

I found the average with variance and standard variation and went from there to find "the side of the body". Should be close enough.

[Heatstroke]

I wanna wheel in the land of misfit toys)

HAHA, that's an awesome quote. Made me think of this and it's so fitting.
http://www.jimhillmedia.com/mb/images/upload/rudtoys-web.jpg
http://www.johnrozum.com/images/isleofmisfittoys.jpg

[4xClover]

HAHA, that's an awesome quote. Made me think of this and it's so fitting.
http://www.jimhillmedia.com/mb/images/upload/rudtoys-web.jpg
http://www.johnrozum.com/images/isleofmisfittoys.jpg

It's just missing "Buzz" :D

[SHNIPE]

HAHA, that's an awesome quote. Made me think of this and it's so fitting.
http://www.jimhillmedia.com/mb/images/upload/rudtoys-web.jpg

I was crackin up a bit when i typed it. Havent watched it in forever but funny how it just came out.

Spinnas i think you and i will have to get together after both our rigs are finished and compare dents. I think we're pretty even except for your pass rear corner. Ill be sure to add a few more before the weigh in.

Any idea or approximation of completion? You in tucson or up here?

[Spinnas]

Alright hi-jackers, another daily update: driveshafts are ready, got all the little frame plates/crossmember end caps, leaf perch ramps and such cut and the frame cleaned and ready to weld. Called on my brake lines today, guy is gonna overnight them tomorrow so I'll have them Friday. Stupid little spindle nut nipple broke on the passenger side so I ordered a new set for the front, ordered shocks(15.5" travel), picked up new caliper bolts and shock bolts as well. Also got some tube to make shock hoops. Tomorrow gotta call on the front shaft and u-joints, pick up my other 2 TRE's from Ballistic, and do the steering. Gettin' there.

[TBob]

sounds good....not sure what your gona do with 15.5" travel shock? 12 would have been more than enough.

[Spinnas]

sounds good....not sure what your gona do with 15.5" travel shock? 12 would have been more than enough.

I plan on not maxing the shocks out so they last longer. The rear will use most of the shock, I'm limiting the front to about 10-12" or so.

[Spinnas]

It Drives!

[Mark in Az]

Alright! Any poser shots?

[Spinnas]

Alright! Any poser shots?

I'll get some later today when we're heading to Jaco's to do some serious welding.

[MerMan]

I'll get some later today when we're heading to Jaco's to do some serious welding.

:woot: :woot: :woot:

[Spinnas]

About to head out to Jake's to finish up the welding. But here's a couple pics.

From last night, getting loaded up

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l315/Ridinspinnas/Dana%2060s/IMG_5806.jpg

Jake welding on the Jeep

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l315/Ridinspinnas/Dana%2060s/IMG_5808.jpg

[TBob]

who the jeep behind yours?

[Spinnas]

who the jeep behind yours?

Mike's. You know him you drunk bastard!:D He was in FJ with us on the camping/wheeling trip in March/April, White Dodge tow-rig with the redneck towhauler(cabover camper on a gooseneck), Black CJ7 with a V8 and 37's then. Here's a daytime pic.

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l315/Ridinspinnas/Dana%2060s/IMG_5826.jpg

Here's Mike's rig before. This was the trip we ran LW, UW, and UA.

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l315/Ridinspinnas/Lower%20and%20Upper%20Woodpecker%20and%20Upper%20A jax/IMG_4900.jpg

More proof, that's Mike's rig in the back of the pic.

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l315/Ridinspinnas/Lower%20and%20Upper%20Woodpecker%20and%20Upper%20A jax/IMG_4898.jpg

And some more awesome welding from Jaco.

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l315/Ridinspinnas/Dana%2060s/IMG_5824.jpg

[Spinnas]

Got my shock hoops and shocks on the Jeep, saweeeeeeeeet. I'll post pics tomorrow night. The front hoops come off the frame and go up through the fender to under the hood. The rear hoops go straight up off the frame and through the horizontal part of the inner fenders, then have a crossmember between them with the shocks triangulated up to the crossbar:saw: :welder: :D

[Mark in Az]

And some more awesome welding from Jaco.


dats some nice welding for sure:welder:

[Spinnas]

dats some nice welding for sure:welder:

Yep, I'm not worried about anything that Jake's done/welded. Always top notch work/welding.

[TBob]

Yea you would think a gay guy could weld that good.

Yep, I'm not worried about anything that Jake's done/welded. Always top notch work/welding.

[FAUX X 4]

That's one hell of a trailer there! :eek:

[Spinnas]

Pics as promised. Got all the suspension tightened up today, steering adjusted, and had to mess with the headlights.

Driver's side shock mount

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l315/Ridinspinnas/Dana%2060s/IMG_5833.jpg

Passenger side

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l315/Ridinspinnas/Dana%2060s/IMG_5834.jpg

Steering, not the best, but I didn't have too many choices

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l315/Ridinspinnas/Dana%2060s/IMG_5835.jpg

Rear shock mounts

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l315/Ridinspinnas/Dana%2060s/IMG_5836.jpg

From the driver's side/top

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l315/Ridinspinnas/Dana%2060s/IMG_5838.jpg

[yogiaz]

Looks like a very nice job... but why no hysteer?

Yogi

[Spinnas]

Looks like a very nice job... but why no hysteer?

Yogi

Hysteer wouldn't even have worked. My axle is a balljoint 60, so you have to mill, drill, and tap the knuckles for D44 steering arms. Even then and with a 1" spacer, I still wouldn't clear the passenger side leaf spring and would have big issues with the frame when the passenger side would tuck and the driver side drooped.

[yogiaz]

Ok... I was just wondering. Im just use to seeing everybodys buildup include hysteer I found it odd to see so much great work done to a vehicle and then not include it. Regardless it looks great and Im sure will perform awesome out on the trail.

:)

Yogi

Hysteer wouldn't even have worked. My axle is a balljoint 60, so you have to mill, drill, and tap the knuckles for D44 steering arms. Even then and with a 1" spacer, I still wouldn't clear the passenger side leaf spring and would have big issues with the frame when the passenger side would tuck and the driver side drooped.

[Spinnas]

Ok... I was just wondering. Im just use to seeing everybodys buildup include hysteer I found it odd to see so much great work done to a vehicle and then not include it. Regardless it looks great and Im sure will perform awesome out on the trail.

:)

Yogi

Yeah, I tried to atleast put the tie-rod over the knuckle, but there isn't even enough room for that hardly. I'd have to unbolt the leaf from one side to get the stud for the TRE into the knuckle and then tighten it back down. SO I just went with what would work. When I link the front, I'll do something different, but until then, I'm not scared to run it this way.

[FAUX X 4]

No poser flex shots ramped on the hood of a Tacama??? :D

[TBob]

I love this one Miller....it says it all "BEAT YOUR BITCH!!...GET SOME! :rofl:

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l315/Ridinspinnas/Dana%2060s/IMG_5836.jpg

[Spinnas]

I love this one Miller....it says it all "BEAT YOUR BITCH!!...GET SOME! :rofl:

Yes it does, the super tweaked body, crunched body, missing taillight lense, other side it cracked...

[TBob]

not sure why you left any of it...

Yes it does, the super tweaked body, crunched body, missing taillight lense, other side it cracked...

[Spinnas]

I love this one Miller....it says it all "BEAT YOUR BITCH!!...GET SOME! :rofl:

Yes it does, the super tweaked body crunched body, missing taillight lense, other side is cracked...

[RedXJ]

not sure why you left any of it...

dont worry boobs, it will naturally crumple away into nothing. give it a couple months of trail running.

[azredtaco]

'Lil blackie isn't so little anymore:xdevil:

[toy guy]

looks bitchen:kewl: you and jaco going to whip up a better roll cage soon or no

[Spinnas]

Roll cage is next, probably start on that in 2-3 weeks. Take a little break and finish up some little shit I need to do on it first.

So got the brake lines on and brakes working. Drove the Jeep home from Mike's house today, no problems, actually rode kinda smooth even with unbalanced Creepys, tape measure alignment, and unbalanced driveshaft. Still haven't got the longside shaft, they cut it wrong and are gonna overnight one tomorrow so I'll have it Friday :roll:

Here's some poser pics. It still has more downtravel on the front(driver's side front is on bumpstop, looks like 42's will clear!), and down and uptravel in the back.

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l315/Ridinspinnas/Dana%2060s/IMG_5841.jpg

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l315/Ridinspinnas/Dana%2060s/IMG_5842.jpg

[TBob]

Sweet! nice job Ryan - bet it feels good to see blackie all grown up :clap:

Roll cage is next, probably start on that in 2-3 weeks. Take a little break and finish up some little shit I need to do on it first.

So got the brake lines on and brakes working. Drove the Jeep home from Mike's house today, no problems, actually rode kinda smooth even with unbalanced Creepys, tape measure alignment, and unbalanced driveshaft. Still haven't got the longside shaft, they cut it wrong and are gonna overnight one tomorrow so I'll have it Friday :roll:

Here's some poser pics. It still has more downtravel on the front(driver's side front is on bumpstop, looks like 42's will clear!), and down and uptravel in the back.

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l315/Ridinspinnas/Dana%2060s/IMG_5841.jpg

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l315/Ridinspinnas/Dana%2060s/IMG_5842.jpg

[ToyBoxAuto]

Looks good, now hurrry up and finish the cage so you can wheel again.

[Spinnas]

Looks good, now hurrry up and finish the cage so you can wheel again.

Carlos wants to go play?

[Comander Ace]

very nice :kewl:

[4xClover]

Ted - If you're intersted in adding any mods to your jeep, Miller (spinnas) is a GREAT source of information.

[FAUX X 4]

That might just make it through Firehole on the first try next time! :D

[ToyBoxAuto]

Carlos wants to go play?

Yes, very much so, now that Eric is broke it's only Stroke and I that want to run the rough stuff. We need you done so we someone else to play with.

[FAUX X 4]

Yes, very much so, now that Eric is broke/broken it's only Stroke and I that want to run the rough stuff. We need you done so we someone else to play with.

Fixed it for you! :D

[TBob]

Maybe if you'd work more and surf less they'd pay you better. :rofl:

Fixed it for you! :D

[FAUX X 4]

Maybe if you'd work more and surf less they'd pay you better. :rofl:

Go change the mop water Bob..............your jokes are starting to stink! :D

[TBob]

you know that shit was funny!!

Go change the mop water Bob..............your jokes are starting to stink! :D

[FAUX X 4]

you know that shit was funny!!

Not really, I'm tired of being a broke-ass.........I wanna wheel damnit!!!! :mad:

[ToyBoxAuto]

Fixed it for you! :D


I forgot that your money tree died.:D

[Spinnas]

Yes, I think the Firehole would be a highway now. Sounds good Carlos, I need atleast a month to do some more mods and I'm down to hit some good stuff. Gotta start looking for a trailer now too.

[RedXJ]

miller. you are a whore. oh, and so is bob.
thats all for now.

[MerMan]

Yes, very much so, now that Eric is broke it's only Stroke and I that want to run the rough stuff. We need you done so we someone else to play with.

what about me?:mad:

[ToyBoxAuto]

Sorry Uriel, you are are the other side of town, that's why I forgot about you.

[Kaistie]

Plus Uriel, you fall into the "Other" catagory of wheelers who just don't give a damn and let it all hang out. It is hard to keep up with you if you want your truck to look like something that resembles a vehicle.

[MerMan]

Plus Uriel, you fall into the "Other" catagory of wheelers who just don't give a damn and let it all hang out. It is hard to keep up with you if you want your truck to look like something that resembles a vehicle.

:rofl: