DTB's ANGRY TREE HUGGER (Now pulling an angry pop up camper)

[DTB]

ok this build has been going slow as hell...SORRY! between school full time, work full time, new girlfriend and sub freezing temps I havent got much done....I did pick up 2 diffs today..front has open 529s and rear with Detroit. Got some ARP knuckle studs cuz the old ones were all boogered up....got all the parts i need except rear springs from marlin....ordered this too>>>   15# tank with adjustable regulator 

[Loki]

Looks nice...where did you get that tank setup from? How much

[alwayzbroken]

Looks nice...where did you get that tank setup from? How much

My guess would be ultimate air.

[Fearofrunner]

I feel ya man on the back ordered springs, i check everyday on the UPS tracking site hopping to see something other than "Billing Information Received".  It's hard to build up on the rig when your missing parts.

[DTB]

  It's hard to build up on the rig when your missing parts.

yes... yes it would be a shame to have to pick up "other" springs to finish the build...im ready to wheel this thing hopefully they come before i really really need them.

[DTB]

My IFS found a home!!! YAY

[DTB]

Eazy came over and gave me a hand with the festivities! everything was cut off with one grinder lol....this went much smoother with alot of beer btw. it really didnt take very long once the major components were unbolted.... less than 2 hours i would say

heres how she sits today.


btw   i got some different jack stands because i dont think these are safe enough

[Wermz84]

 

Good job dtb....  get rid of that junk.

[Gittinit]

That Ifs in the dumpster pic is priceless! Is the front assembled?   Are ya still waiting on some parts?

[Wermz84]

That Ifs in the dumpster pic is priceless! Is the front assembled?   Are ya still waiting on some parts?

I was seriously laughing when I saw it.   

[unclejpl4x4]

wow this thread is still going    i mean how long can u hug a tree

[Rocksurfer]

Hey save those parts, I wanna switch my SA for IFS!

[alwayzbroken]

I hope you saved the outers.

[DTB]

I hope you saved the outers.

outer what?

[alwayzbroken]

The outer limits of visual perception. Duh.





































The outers fool...... spindle assembly with all the bearings and lockouts.

[unclejpl4x4]

ya DTB  some poeple need that stuff for extra parts/ trail brake parts

[alwayzbroken]

IFS lockouts go for 50$ on ebay, and the hubs can be used to widen the front of a solid axle. I am going to attempt and make a spacer kit similar Sky's if you are interested.

[86bobbedtoy]

oh come on, you were doin sooo good with pics, post some more were waitin. I have to say great build so far. keep up the great work.

[alwayzbroken]

His webwheeling days are catching up with him. People want proof that he is hardcore heavy but he can't provide.

[DTB]

wow this thread is still going    i mean how long can u hug a tree?

pretty darn long actually....you'd be surprised

[DTB]

I need some suggestions for what to do with my rear brake lines.......

I have this nifty proportioning valve and fittings to replace the lpsv. The rear brake hardlines are attached to the axle with a bracket that is integrated into the spring perches ( which will be removed and replaced).  Do I re-use the factory brake tabs? relocate hard line? just wondering what others have done..thanks for the help

[unclejpl4x4]

stanless steel  crome lines  

[Gittinit]

M  u  s  t   h a v e  updates! Come on man I'm dying here. Are ya gonna inboard the rear springs to where the perch is sitting in that pic?

[DTB]

M  u  s  t   h a v e  updates! Come on man I'm dying here. Are ya gonna inboard the rear springs to where the perch is sitting in that pic?

haha no i'll probably mount them in the normal spot to the inside of the perch.... those perches are just sitting there (not final location obviously)

heres a couple update pics...ive been real busy and crap not a lot of time blah blah blah.....

new tires here...36x12.5 SX's they look like they'll fit, right? haha   

hit a snag with the axle...stripped an ARP stud in the knuckle so i had to go pick up a new knuckle...good thing i got a toyota junkyard readily available (thanks Victor! ) So i had to clean and paint/prep up a new one. Here's the axle as she sits now>> 

and i started cutting the rear perches off... (dont ask about the blue diff thats how it was when i got it.... ) it will get some new paint soon enough    weather is supposed to be nice this week so we'll see what can get done

[weirdtimes_7]

I can't see any pics.. this sucks...

military_stang
:repsect:

[unclejpl4x4]

umm is that third up-side-down

[DTB]

umm is that third up-side-down

god i hope not...its a regular lo-pinion housing..notice steering arms are on the top

[alwayzbroken]

Make sure to paint the steering arms. They will rust and look ugly. Did you buy new lockouts?

[DTB]

Make sure to paint the steering arms. They will rust and look ugly. Did you buy new lockouts?

really? they rust? they're aluminum. nope i re-furbished the original hubs..not bad for 25 year old hubs....

[86bobbedtoy]

                ^^^ ^^^