***RELEASE THE KRAKEN***

[altoids]

Got old radiator, intercooler & support cradle out. Also got new pulley on PS pump.

Was able to reuse old cradle with some sweat & a BFH. Gonna have to fab some mounts for upper tabs on radiator & intercooler.

Got salvage yard radiator & intercooler in along with support cradle.

more updates to follow...

 

[77GreenMachine]

i dont go to work till 5pm and im free all week if you need a hand man, im pretty handy with a wrench and ill work for a cold mountain dew, lol.

 

[altoids]

i dont go to work till 5pm and im free all week if you need a hand man, im pretty handy with a wrench and ill work for a cold mountain dew, lol.

I may take you up on the hand when I get to some wrenching. Mainly plasma & welding right now. I'll shoot ya PM when the time arises, thanks.

 

[Caver Dave]

Nice vinyl on the hood!

"You ARE My Crumple Zone"

I recognized it as one of Brents (mbalbritton)/Crazy8 Graphics designs from years ago... had one on the bumper of the Moss in an attempt to thwart the multitudes of idiots (ALL driving MBs, Lexus, Cadillacs, etc) that wanted to play chicken when driving thru town!

 

[altoids]

Nice vinyl on the hood!
"You ARE My Crumple Zone"
I recognized it as one of Brents (mbalbritton)/Crazy8 Graphics designs from years ago... had one on the bumper of the Moss in an attempt to thwart the multitudes of idiots (ALL driving MBs, Lexus, Cadillacs, etc) that wanted to play chicken when driving thru town!

I can not take credit for the vinyl. I believe I bought that hood from Yager awhile back. I do appreciate now knowing where to get some more. I was gonna try to google for them honestly. I think the saying fits my rig pretty well.

 

[altoids]

Had to modify my PS res hose so it wouldn't crimp

Got PS res mounted (almost looks like it was meant to be there, pay no attention to red paint)

Got filter mod installed (with help from Lowes plumbing supplies)

Got coolant reservoir installed & added coolant filter

Since fenders are only for looks & to keep debris outta engine bay I decided to hinge them to make it easier for engine work later on

Now I gotta work on driver side

more updates to follow...

 

[altoids]

Got driveshaft also from Olivers (looks small in pics, has 1410 joints & standard slip)

Close up pic & tone ring mounted on flange for speed sensor

more updates to follow...

 

[gmentavlos]

That thing is ridiculous! I love it

 

[XJfreakHO]

Any updates on this?

 

[altoids]

Making progress. Had to change filter mod out for ARE filter & add 3' wire (x16 wires) for IDM relocation to under dash due to not enough room under hood. Redo mount for ABS on driver front & figure out how I wanna mount grille. Changed thermostat & added new upper radiator hose outlet & (new) old style upper hose so air filter would have room. Should have hubs off & milled down by weekend for disc's, hopefully (its hot as balls in shop).

 

[XJfreakHO]

Making progress. Had to change filter mod out for ARE filter & add 3' wire (x16 wires) for IDM relocation to under dash due to not enough room under hood. Redo mount for ABS on driver front & figure out how I wanna mount grille. Changed thermostat & added new upper radiator hose outlet & (new) old style upper hose so air filter would have room. Should have hubs off & milled down by weekend for disc's, hopefully (its hot as balls in shop).

Sounds good, definately hot everywhere... Im ready for it to cool down.
Just read your sig, man, you have alot of nice rides lol.

 

[jyaks]

putting those hinges on was ingenious, thats just sweet

 

[altoids]

putting those hinges on was ingenious, thats just sweet

Ah, you likee da "suicide" fenders®. Thanks.
Finally got fenders, all under hood components & grille secure & in place (until body work time). Had to move grille out about 5 inches due to intercooler.

Used a hood latch from a HUMVEE for main hood latch (along with two OEM TJ style hood latches, add later). The hood & grille are one piece now. With hood/grille & fenders all being able to swing away from engine mods will be alot easier down the road.

more updates to follow...

 

[altoids]

That thing is ridiculous! I love it

Thanks man.

 

[altoids]

Pic I forgot to upload of one piece hood

Had to weld the bolts to flange b/c bolt heads would have hit drive shaft yoke making angle less

Tone ring mounted

Got flange mounted back on Xfer case & drive shaft along with VSS sensor mount I fabbed up

more updates to follow...

 

[southern]

this thang looks sick what do u plain to do with this thang.

 

[altoids]

this thang looks sick what do u plain to do with this thang.

Basically what ever its capable of.

 

[altoids]

Got extra tranny cooler plumbed up along with the one that was built into the salvage radiator I bought (old radiator didn't have connections). Tranny should stay nice & cool. Got power steering cooler mounted also.

more to follow...

 

[altoids]

Got rear part of frame strengthened up using 6" C channel & 3/4" Grade *8* bolts:

Almost finished with links, mounts, cradle & axles. Frames next, little phosphoric acid & zinc primer then 3M body schutz time.

more to follow...

 

[altoids]

Got windshield prepped, primed & painted (have decided to Herculine the body & paint MIL black over that):

Also had Hi-Steer arm milled for cone washers:

more to follow...

 

[gmentavlos]

Monster Toyota Truck

You are really motivating me to get back to working on my mega truck! Your rig is really starting to come together now, nice!

 

[altoids]

Yeah, it wears ya down after awhile. But I gotta keep on digging, because it's not gonna build itself. Now get back to working on your rig. I seem to recall in your build thread some what of a friendly challenge to me & up-n-over.

 

[gmentavlos]

Toyota Monster truck

Now I just need to convince the wife to let me get back to work on my truck. I plan to start back on it next weekend, hopefully. Keep up the good work! George

 

[uglyjeepoffroad]

I like the build, but I have a question about the coilover mounts. What is the reasoning behind the shape of the lower mounts? Is it purely cosmetic, needed to clear the link mounts? It just seems like the entire weight of the vehicle is going to be coming straight down, but the offset mount is going to transfer the weight to the welds.

 

[Spence]

Most people use those on a steering axle, so they can mount the coilovers out over the knuckle. Not sure why he used them here, but it has been done plenty(with lots of questions asked every time i see it).