amigo weekend

we need to have a weekend to get this thing back on the trail I am so tired of her riding with me

when? i might be able to come help for a day. i could bring my mig

Aw thanks babe

I gotta come up with a couple hun $$ before we can do it so that we have it just in case - and we'll need it no doubt.

cool. let me know.

no-idea wrote:cool. let me know.

Thanks Sean!

we can do it at my place.

I GOTS TOOLS

what needs to be done to it to get it on the trails again

Well, I was saying that all it needs is shocks - but it doesn't make sense to have a work party and put shocks on - cuz I'm going to extend the wheel base anyway.

So I think we're goin to extend the wheelbase: push the rear back about 10" and the front forward as far as we can (which will mean extending the front frame/hangars cuz I'm out of frame already). My issue here is in order to do the front I have to rethink my steering: so I'm thinking about going with crossover (tie rod under the leaf springs) that way my drag link won't hit on my tie rod. Might even have to move the steering box forward. It's a big project when ya really think about it. Like a domino effect

You sure RJ?

FFC wrote:Well, I was saying that all it needs is shocks - but it doesn't make sense to have a work party and put shocks on - cuz I'm going to extend the wheel base anyway.

So I think we're goin to extend the wheelbase: push the rear back about 10" and the front forward as far as we can (which will mean extending the front frame/hangars cuz I'm out of frame already). My issue here is in order to do the front I have to rethink my steering: so I'm thinking about going with crossover (tie rod under the leaf springs) that way my drag link won't hit on my tie rod. Might even have to move the steering box forward. It's a big project when ya really think about it. Like a domino effect

You sure RJ?

Lets do a walk through on it, bring it over the night before and limit the number of peeps.

Sometimes too many people can be a problem...

Chopperman wrote:

FFC wrote:Well, I was saying that all it needs is shocks - but it doesn't make sense to have a work party and put shocks on - cuz I'm going to extend the wheel base anyway.

So I think we're goin to extend the wheelbase: push the rear back about 10" and the front forward as far as we can (which will mean extending the front frame/hangars cuz I'm out of frame already). My issue here is in order to do the front I have to rethink my steering: so I'm thinking about going with crossover (tie rod under the leaf springs) that way my drag link won't hit on my tie rod. Might even have to move the steering box forward. It's a big project when ya really think about it. Like a domino effect

You sure RJ?

Lets do a walk through on it, bring it over the night before and limit the number of peeps.

Sometimes too many people can be a problem...

Thanks! Matt's phone is back on... I'll let you two discuss dates and when works for you. I can clear up any weekend but the holidays you just say the word.

when is good for everyone

I wouldn't mind helpin. I know how it is with too many hands... if anything, I like to watch how things get built also.. I watch the " How it's made" show all the time..

Thanks Chris! We'll letchya know

lets discuss tomorrow..

I'm down fo sho..

I havent cut anything up in a month sooooooo I'm itchin'

my mig is fully loaded, the plasma has fresh consumables, and I have two 4" makitas ready to go with cut offs and FLAPS YO...

You buy the

and I'll provide the

Oh I'll buy some fo sho! My issue is I don't have the parts/extra steel to do what we need to do and I don't wanna get started and not be able to come through with what we need.

I can't wait

FFC wrote:Oh I'll buy some fo sho! My issue is I don't have the parts/extra steel to do what we need to do and I don't wanna get started and not be able to come through with what we need.

I can't wait

I'll swing by today and we can check it out

When are u guys going to be around ?

Thanks RJ.... I can't wait to get crackin on it!

REAR (extend WB from 97" to approx 105")
- drop fuel tank
- cut floor
- relocate / raise tank
- relocate rear spring hanger 8-10" back
- relocate front rear spring hanger back 5-7"
- add upper 2x3 x-memebr for shock mounts
- mount rear shocks
- swap in 50" front chebbys
- eliminate funky body mount thingys

Front
- cut old hoops
- cut fender wells out
- relocate electronics
- weld in new / used hoops
- mount new tabs and shocks

Chopperman wrote:REAR (extend WB from 97" to approx 105")
- drop fuel tank
- cut floor
- relocate / raise tank
- relocate rear spring hanger 8-10" back
- relocate front rear spring hanger back 5-7"
- add upper 2x3 x-memebr for shock mounts
- mount rear shocks
- swap in 50" front chebbys
- eliminate funky body mount thingys

Front
- cut old hoops
- cut fender wells out
- relocate electronics
- weld in new / used hoops
- mount new tabs and shocks

sound like a good plan. how about making a new tranny tunnel to cover the driveline that spins exposed right next to your feet

I'm In fosho just need to know a little in advance. I have been changing to many diapers. It is time to do something manly! I need to build something!
Are we doin anything to the tcase?

snowshoebrue wrote:

Chopperman wrote:REAR (extend WB from 97" to approx 105")
- drop fuel tank
- cut floor
- relocate / raise tank
- relocate rear spring hanger 8-10" back
- relocate front rear spring hanger back 5-7"
- add upper 2x3 x-memebr for shock mounts
- mount rear shocks
- swap in 50" front chebbys
- eliminate funky body mount thingys

Front
- cut old hoops
- cut fender wells out
- relocate electronics
- weld in new / used hoops
- mount new tabs and shocks

sound like a good plan. how about making a new tranny tunnel to cover the driveline that spins exposed right next to your feet

LOL! Ain't near my feet so I ain't gotta worry 'bout it

I'll cover that up eventually, right now it's not a priority. I have to have the trans/tcase complete before I do that and it's not near complete.

ghettowheeler wrote:I'm In fosho just need to know a little in advance. I have been changing to many diapers. It is time to do something manly! I need to build something!
Are we doin anything to the tcase?

Thanks Chriiiisssss!

Nope, nothing to the t-case as of yet. However, if we end up pulling it for any reason, we will need to figure out how to remount it. So let's try to avoid pulling it

lets start next friday night...

beready for t-day at ford-ice

Chopperman wrote:lets start next friday night...

beready for t-day at ford-ice

Yer killin me - I have a hot date with your wifey on the 14th. Wait a minute, are you referring to the 13th or the 20th?

FFC wrote:

Chopperman wrote:lets start next friday night...

beready for t-day at ford-ice

Yer killin me - I have a hot date with your wifey on the 14th. Wait a minute, are you referring to the 13th or the 20th?

13th