'81 Project Toy Full width Build up, Finally got it on the Trails....

[1stgenxxx]

ha

Metal Mangler an Unbreakable will be no match for my open diffs.

 

[BRUISER]

Well we got floor cut and drivetrain raised so it is Flat at bottom of frame rail

Looks like we may need to cut out that crossmember and make a new one

 

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here is bottom showing full flat with NO body lift

 

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And we started on Exo Cage.. cage looks kinda away from body in pic but it is just the andgle it is at.

 

[CasterTroy]

Looks like we may need to cut out that crossmember and make a new one

Stupid question: Can you "flip it" ? I mean a flat one would impeed the driveshaft movement wouldn't it?

 

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Stupid question: Can you "flip it" ? I mean a flat one would impeed the driveshaft movement wouldn't it?

which cross member are you talking about????
If you mean the new one we made we have a way around that - using a 2 piece driveshaft..

The one I was talking about is the one behind the cab that is in the way of the rear driveshaft.. that one will be cut out and we will make a new one that is not in the way anymore

 

[CasterTroy]

The one I was talking about is the one behind the cab that is in the way of the rear driveshaft..

Thats the one I meant as well

Can't wait to see more....

 

[Black Bear]

When we do the 4-link, a new cross member will be added to mount the links to. It should be just behind the output flange. The stock one will be cut out.

 

[Rich]

Ken - a better option IMO would be to clock the second case up. This would let you bring the rear of the cases down, and give you a lower CoG & better rear output flange angle.

I bet BudBuilt can hook you up...

 

[Black Bear]

Lowering the back of the t-case down an 1 3/16" is not worth me changing out to the clocked dual case adapter. I dont think that it will greatly effect the COG, but im no expert.

 

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and I am pretty sure for the amount of money it really is not worth it

 

[X88&94GT]

Sweet build. Are you trying to keep this on a budget at all? How much $ are you into it so far? I have been considering a little 1st gen for another rig.

 

[Black Bear]

I have about 3k in it now, but Im guessing that I will have 5k in it when its ready to wheel. There are alot of little things that add up quickly.

 

[1stgenxxx]

Can I have my flashlight back???

 

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Can I have my flashlight back???

Doesn't it go something like.. finders keepers

 

[1stgenxxx]

Lol, I guess so. Someone gave it to me and now it's yours. I have a bigger one..one of the battery killing maglights...sucker takes about 9 bucks worth of batteries. The truck looks awsome. Mine is going to get nasty asap because I'm bringing my new daily driver home tonight. 88 Trooper 4cyl EFI
ps..I might call you the next time I lock myself out of the house because I also left my spare keys in the truck...ha

 

[Blacktoy]

Yall made anymore progress? post up some pics. Maybe I can get some free time this weekend to come check it out.

 

[PUNK]

Hey John, this is just for you!!!!!!!

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[Black Bear]

Jeff, PM me your addr and I'll send you those keys.

Bruce, i may be working on it this weekend, too many thing going on right now so progress is slow.

Shawn, what do you call deez nutz on your chin?

 

[1stgenxxx]

I was just messing around about the keys, just throw them away or something. Did you get the alternator problem resolved?

 

[Black Bear]

i'll have to put that on the list, i had forgotten about it.

Finally I have more parts, and updates...
The exo is coming along. progress is slow.....
2 fox shocks, and links arrived

Pics coming tomorrow night, I have to get them off of Bruisers camera.

 

[BRUISER]

Ok well finally here are some more pics...

We got drivers side bar on and top roof bar and center bar.. so Exo is coming along... hopefuly gonna work on it some more later this week and start setting up rear axle also..

So here are some pics of a little Bling

 

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here are the pic showing drivers side and front top roof bar getting ready to be tacked in .

 

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Here is top roof bar, middle bar and little gusset bars

 

[Mr_DIY]

where are you building this? I live in Raleigh/Garner and would like to see it