First Gen to Third Gen build, Updated!!

Started by WideOpen, September 15, 2005, 12:56:39 AM

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BigMike

#30
September 22, 2005, 07:27:32 AM
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TOYJOETA

#31
September 22, 2005, 09:03:49 AM
Nice build up thread man, looks awsome, I love the way 3rd gens look with SAS.
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WideOpen

#32
September 28, 2005, 01:50:22 AM
Thanks toyjoeta  :beerchug:

Here is the rearend now,  I still need to get off my lazy ass and make bumpstops!

WideOpen

#33
September 28, 2005, 01:59:48 AM
The next step was to install dual cases with stock gears in both. I wanted to keep the bench seat and still be able to slide it forward. That way my wife could reach the pedals if she wanted to do some wheelin. I modified the rear t-case lever to move it forward as far as possible, which was 5". I used some scrap rod that was laying around.

WideOpen

#34
September 28, 2005, 02:04:33 AM
Here i cut out the floor board for clearance. Shifter is in 2WD-HIGH in this pic

WideOpen

#35
September 28, 2005, 02:08:12 AM
4WD-HIGH

WideOpen

#36
September 28, 2005, 02:12:54 AM
4WD-LOW, perfect fit, nice and tight. I'm not worried about it rubbing on the cab because of the Front Range Off Road crossmember (which is a very sweet product :thumbs: )

WideOpen

#37
September 28, 2005, 02:17:32 AM
I formed this plate out of aluminum to make a tunnel for the shift rod. Made sure to make it all bolt on for easy removal.

WideOpen

#38
September 28, 2005, 02:25:26 AM
All back together. It would almost look factory if i would of had a grey boot! The best part is i can slide the seat forward about 3"-4". Just enough for wifey to drive.  I'm not sure if thats a good thing tho :headscratch:

RHG

#39
September 28, 2005, 03:47:50 AM
 :thumbs: Very clean job so far. I like how you have kept the truck in its good condition while at the same time doing the SAS and duals.
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WideOpen

#40
October 06, 2005, 01:12:00 AM
Thanks Rocks, its a daily driver and i think the cleaner it is the more reliable it will be. :yupyup:

I needed a front bumper for my winch but i didn't want to use the smitty off the old truck. So i chose marlins DOM front and rear bumpers.

The quality of the bumpers is awesome! Another sweet product from  :turtle: ! :thumbs:

WideOpen

#41
October 06, 2005, 01:13:06 AM
Fresh off the brown truck!

WideOpen

#42
October 06, 2005, 01:14:16 AM Last Edit: October 06, 2005, 01:19:35 AM by WideOpen
Choppin up the radiator support :_order: ( Those are some dang good scissors! :laugh: )

WideOpen

#43
October 06, 2005, 01:21:27 AM
Test fitting. It almost fit perfect, i just had to do some grinding on the upper mounts

WideOpen

#44
October 06, 2005, 01:24:12 AM
Time to shoot some paint. I used black MRO high solids paint in a rattle can ,very tough stuff

WideOpen

#45
October 06, 2005, 01:28:28 AM
While i was painting, Uncle Oregon dropped off some liquid sunshine, just to brighten my day! :thumbsup:

WideOpen

#48
October 06, 2005, 01:31:45 AM Last Edit: October 06, 2005, 01:41:31 AM by WideOpen
Better pic of the bumper, with a little ditch posing thrown in for good measure :gap:

WideOpen

#50
October 06, 2005, 01:36:01 AM
Rear protected :biggthumpup:

4DEES

#51
October 06, 2005, 01:36:21 AM
that is looking bad a$$!  :beerchug:  
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WideOpen

#52
October 06, 2005, 01:39:56 AM Last Edit: October 06, 2005, 01:43:57 AM by WideOpen
Close up, I have since moved my plate up so the local bacon wont harass me as much :crossed:  :horseride:

WideOpen

#53
October 06, 2005, 01:56:14 AM Last Edit: October 06, 2005, 02:00:35 AM by WideOpen
Thanks Yota, your toy is pretty sick too :beer:

I just really need to get this truck on the trails, SOON!! Been busy gettin my toy built and lately helping my friend get his runner trail worthy! It will be sweet when its done! I envy the room inside the runners!

This is his build  :yesnod:  http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=14309.0

WideOpen

#54
October 06, 2005, 02:29:08 AM
Got the bump stops in finally! I made them out if 2"x3/16" wall square tube with 2 1/2" X 1/4" laser cut plates for the bump pads. I set them up so the springs go flat. There is alot more up travel available but i would rather loose a little flex than damage the springs by going negative arch!

Front

WideOpen

#55
October 06, 2005, 02:29:56 AM
Rear :qtip:

WideOpen

#56
October 06, 2005, 02:35:54 AM
Also installed a cobra 19 DXIV CB so i can BS with my buddies on the trails!  It sure is lame that to get to the radio on a 3rd gen, the whole lower dash needs to come out!  :screwy:

bluetoy84

#57
October 06, 2005, 04:39:15 AM
All I can say is  :bling:

Looking good  :clap2:  , can't wait to see some trail pics  :thumbs:
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sloyota

#59
October 07, 2005, 07:43:39 AM
really nice job.I need you to help with my SAS and rear end,I,m doing the same thing on my 88,man i wish you were in nor-cal.. :beerchug:
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