Author Topic: New truck project 93 xtra cab (Read 44922 times)

zippo · « **Reply #90 on:** Jul 16, 2015, 08:57:26 AM »

Longfields or RCVs?

Dingman. · « **Reply #91 on:** Jul 16, 2015, 09:13:26 AM »

Quote from: zippo on Jul 16, 2015, 08:57:26 AM

Longfields or RCVs?

Either way. Mike has been trying to sell me his original longfields for a decent deal. I am going to get them most likely. The thing that sucks about those is he doesnt have the original recipt of purchase so if i ever break one i will have to hunt one down to replace it. My buddy can get me a deal on a set of new rcvs, but they are still more expensive, and this truck needs to be finished somewhat cheaply

HogCanyonHopper · « **Reply #92 on:** Jul 16, 2015, 06:01:07 PM »

you're not going to break one okay. you're not.

jangelfire · « **Reply #93 on:** Jul 16, 2015, 06:48:25 PM »

You will break one. Buy the chromos

Dingman. · « **Reply #94 on:** Jul 16, 2015, 07:12:28 PM »

Think joe meant the longfields. Lol.

Slabzilla · « **Reply #95 on:** Jul 16, 2015, 07:24:24 PM »

You'll blow the hubs before you break the rcv's. Get the cromo hub gears and drive worry free, or as close as you'll get.

1985CRAWLER · « **Reply #96 on:** Jul 16, 2015, 08:40:14 PM »

OG long fields plus hub gears for 300 sounds like screaming deal to me lol

ryantowry_81 · « **Reply #97 on:** Jul 17, 2015, 07:04:09 AM »

i second that, 300 is a deal.

i would buy just the birfs for that.

Dingman. · « **Reply #98 on:** Jul 20, 2015, 09:44:16 PM »

Got my new wheel today. SO now i just need to sneak down to america's tire and have one 37" krawler dismounted and then my two 37" mtr's mounted and balanced, and one other mtr flipped on the rim becuase it was mounted backwards. Anyone want to buy a krawler?

1985CRAWLER · « **Reply #99 on:** Jul 23, 2015, 08:27:28 PM »

Dingman. · « **Reply #100 on:** Jul 28, 2015, 06:48:01 PM »

I have not really got anything done on this truck lately.

I need to pick up some metal to make some bumpers/sliders, and i need to buy these deaver springs off my buddy so i can get the rear suspension dialed in. Plan is to move the axle back a little bit and lose the retarded shackles that were back there.

Travis H · « **Reply #101 on:** Jul 28, 2015, 06:51:57 PM »

Thats one sexy truck, moving the axle back a few inches will be perfect.

Dingman. · « **Reply #102 on:** Jul 28, 2015, 07:10:20 PM »

Thanks. I only plan to move the axle back like an inch or so. Just a little. Or i might keep it where it is and just trim the fenders more in the front. Havent decided yet.

The deavers are like 61.5" so its almost like trying to run 63" chevys. I will only be able to move my axle back so far before i run out of frame to do the shackle hangers.

Oh and i registered for mcr today. Pressure is on to get this thing going!!

Travis H · « **Reply #103 on:** Jul 28, 2015, 08:14:41 PM »

whats the wheelbase at right now?

Dingman. · « **Reply #104 on:** Jul 28, 2015, 08:29:07 PM »

I dont dont i havent measured yet. I always liked how my 4runner did and it was 108"-109". Don't these extra cabs usually come out to around 125" ?

jangelfire · « **Reply #105 on:** Jul 28, 2015, 08:34:41 PM »

My xtra cab is 118 with f150s and she just wheels!

Dingman. · « **Reply #106 on:** Jul 28, 2015, 08:41:06 PM »

The second gen xtra cabs are shorter than the third gens. I will measure mine next time i get the chance

Travis H · « **Reply #107 on:** Jul 28, 2015, 11:14:32 PM »

mine was 122" I think so yours is prolly around the same.

1985CRAWLER · « **Reply #108 on:** Jul 28, 2015, 11:38:24 PM »

Quote from: Dingman. on Jul 28, 2015, 08:41:06 PM

The second gen xtra cabs are shorter than the third gens. I will measure mine next time i get the chance

mines 126, thats moved an inch or so back with 63s

86bobbedtoy · « **Reply #109 on:** Jul 30, 2015, 11:19:39 PM »

man, I love the look of this rig, axle getting moved back will make it look even better, whats all left?

Dingman. · « **Reply #110 on:** Jul 31, 2015, 08:48:27 AM »

Quote from: 86bobbedtoy on Jul 30, 2015, 11:19:39 PM

man, I love the look of this rig, axle getting moved back will make it look even better, whats all left?

My current list of things i need to do.
-move steeeing box forward
-make/buy bumpers
-make/buy sliders
-redo rear suspension
-longfields/rcv axles
-make front driveshaft
-mount shocks all around
-mount winch
-get truck smogged and registered

jangelfire · « **Reply #111 on:** Jul 31, 2015, 11:15:27 AM »

Quote from: Dingman. on Jul 31, 2015, 08:48:27 AM

My current list of things i need to do.

-make front driveshaft

Youre not gonna run a 4 spline are ya?

Dingman. · « **Reply #112 on:** Jul 31, 2015, 11:24:48 AM »

I am waiting until i get the okay to make one at work. (Not square)

jangelfire · « **Reply #113 on:** Jul 31, 2015, 01:18:26 PM »

I knew you were better than that!! Lol

LittleSteve · « **Reply #114 on:** Aug 01, 2015, 12:03:27 AM »

Quote from: Dingman. on Jul 31, 2015, 11:24:48 AM

I am waiting until i get the okay to make one at work. (Not square)

By 'the ok' you mean your waiting till boss man has a day off?

Dingman. · « **Reply #115 on:** Aug 01, 2015, 05:48:06 PM »

Picked up these deaver springs today.

Look at these suckers compaired to a like new set of tg 4" front springs! The deavers are much softer it seems from just standing on top of them.

jangelfire · « **Reply #116 on:** Aug 01, 2015, 08:01:27 PM »

Dang!!

Dingman. · « **Reply #117 on:** Aug 01, 2015, 09:09:02 PM »

Now i just need to get some spring hangers, shackles, ubolt flip kit and i can mount these springs.

Once i do that i plan to pull all the leafs except for the main leafs and cycle the suspension with the floor jack. That should make it easy to set bumpstops at the perfect height and mount shocks so i get maximum travel out of these spring packs. I am sure i will have to play around with shackle length to get a ride height that matches the front.

Dingman. · « **Reply #118 on:** Aug 15, 2015, 08:52:31 PM »

Got my sliders welded on yesterday.

Busted the high lift out and measured for shocks. 12" travel will work perfect for the front so i mounted my one shock. Will get the driver side shock on after i move my ifs box forward. Dont wanna get welding spatter on my shocks.

Also finished welding my bed up so making some progress!

1985CRAWLER · « **Reply #119 on:** Aug 16, 2015, 01:35:59 AM »

gotta finish this turd, shake down run before mcr so i dont end up having to tow u out.

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