Author Topic: DTB's ANGRY TREE HUGGER (Now pulling an angry pop up camper) (Read 288096 times)

Gittinit · « **Reply #360 on:** Mar 24, 2007, 06:03:08 PM »

here man I'm gonna send them out mon or tues as long as you promise to stop kissing me. $That\'s Gay$ This is origonally a first gen resivoir thats why the different bracketry.

6.72:1 · « **Reply #361 on:** Mar 24, 2007, 07:14:03 PM »

Looking good!

I need to get on mine!

I believe you have a magnetic dish on your quarter panel Sir.

DTB · « **Reply #362 on:** Mar 24, 2007, 07:28:30 PM »

Quote from: 6.72:1 on Mar 24, 2007, 07:14:03 PM

I believe you have a magnetic dish on your quarter panel Sir.

good eye my friend good eye...its looking like i might be finishing before you......

get crackin boy!

6.72:1 · « **Reply #363 on:** Mar 24, 2007, 07:30:06 PM »

Quote from: DirToyBoy on Mar 24, 2007, 07:28:30 PM

good eye my friend good eye...its looking like i might be finishing before you...... get crackin boy!

Hmmm...this could be the case, however, this could not be the case....

mickeyfinn · « **Reply #364 on:** Mar 24, 2007, 08:07:23 PM »

Quote from: DirToyBoy on Mar 24, 2007, 05:15:15 PM

parts are on the way now for hydro assist. A board member offered to send me a spare reservoir and a NPT tap for the box for FREE! (thanks gittinit! )

needless to say i am very excited about this...hopefully i can find some time this week to work on this POS

be sure when you use that tap that you put grease on it, so the metal filings stay on the tap and clean and regrease often. rinse and repeat, rinse and repeat.

DTB · « **Reply #365 on:** Mar 24, 2007, 08:10:39 PM »

Quote from: mickeyfinn on Mar 24, 2007, 08:07:23 PM

be sure when you use that tap that you put grease on it, so the metal filings stay on the tap and clean and regrease often. rinse and repeat, rinse and repeat.

grease instead of cutting oil? that would work ok? i was gonna use a magnetic probe too

mickeyfinn · « **Reply #366 on:** Mar 24, 2007, 08:23:31 PM »

Quote from: gittinit on Mar 24, 2007, 06:03:08 PM

here man I'm gonna send them out mon or tues as long as you promise to stop kissing me. $That\'s Gay$ This is origonally a first gen resivoir thats why the different bracketry.

the grease catches the metal in the flutes of the tap and holds them there. it will build up fast so that is why you have to clean it often

Fongs · « **Reply #367 on:** Mar 25, 2007, 01:38:11 PM »

@DTB

looks great....
nice work and hello from switzerland and germany
we watching you $Beer Chug\'n$

DTB · « **Reply #368 on:** Mar 25, 2007, 03:34:08 PM »

Quote from: BUBBA on Mar 25, 2007, 04:20:50 PM

I don't know what you've done DTB,but when I opened this thread my computer went haywire,said I was trying to connect to surplus center

removed post because of this

alwayzbroken · « **Reply #369 on:** Mar 25, 2007, 04:09:45 PM »

What did Kyota talk you out of?

DTB · « **Reply #370 on:** Mar 25, 2007, 04:18:45 PM »

Quote from: alwayzbroken on Mar 25, 2007, 04:09:45 PM

What did Kyota talk you out of?

buying the trail gear kit

BUBBA · « **Reply #371 on:** Mar 25, 2007, 04:20:50 PM »

I don't know what you've done DTB,but when I opened this thread my computer went haywire,said I was trying to connect to surplus center

DTB · « **Reply #372 on:** Mar 25, 2007, 04:21:45 PM »

Quote from: BUBBA on Mar 25, 2007, 04:20:50 PM

I don't know what you've done DTB,but when I opened this thread my computer went haywire,said I was trying to connect to surplus center

maybe its an omen...you need hydro assist

BUBBA · « **Reply #373 on:** Mar 25, 2007, 04:24:26 PM »

its a security error in the domain name,I would like to have hydro steer though

DTB · « **Reply #374 on:** Mar 26, 2007, 04:18:17 PM »

ordered this oil cooler from summit for the hydro set up. I looked at some local auto parts stores and wasnt really impressed with the quality they carried. it looks like it should fit nicely behind the grill because its only 3/4 inch thick and has 3/8 inch barb fittings (which are the same as stock lines) I do believe I can use all the stock lines to connect as well...no additional plumbing but we'll see.

PermaFlex FLX 4110 ($26.95)
Overall Height (in): 5.000 in.
Overall Width (in): 12.000 in.
Overall Thickness (in): 0.750 in.
Cooler Construction: Tube and fin
Cooler Material: Copper/Aluminum
Inlet Size: 3/8 in.
Inlet Attachment: Hose barb
Outlet Size: 3/8 in.
Outlet Attachment: Hose barb
Number of Cooling Rows: 4
Core Height (in): 5.000 in.
Core Width (in): 9.250 in.
Core Thickness (in): 0.750 in

Gittinit · « **Reply #375 on:** Mar 27, 2007, 08:24:16 PM »

I got your stuff sent out today. Getting it all to the post office was great motivation for working on my own junk.

Just an extra word of advice on the box mods....Take your time putting it all back together right.

Wermz84 · « **Reply #376 on:** Mar 27, 2007, 11:40:23 PM »

Crap, I'm gone for a couple of days and look at all of this work you get done.

looking good.

DTB · « **Reply #377 on:** Mar 29, 2007, 02:34:01 PM »

Slow week this week....... Almost got the rear hung. Not sure about axle position. Hangars are just tacked in this photo. I moved the spring hangar forward 8 inches (shortening the wheelbase) Does this look like it will work? I was a little confused about where to mount these things. I wouldnt mind having a wheelbase that is a couple inches shorter in the rear (especially since the front axle is moved forward 2 inches) Any input? Any problems with doing this?

Got all the brakes done. Proportioning valve installed. I like how this simplifies the brake system. Now there is one line for the front that goes into a "t" for right and left and there is one line going to the rear. LPSV had an input line from MC and a return line (which was eliminated)

removed some stuff

yes it is possible to fit 4 36's in the back of a mazda tribute

new tires mounted on truck

Gittinit · « **Reply #378 on:** Mar 29, 2007, 03:32:30 PM »

So how much wheel base are you wanting. I think anything over 110 is too much but I like the tight technical stuff. With a longer wheel base you may not feel as tippy coming up but then when you crest the top its time to winch couse your belly will be hung for shure.

DTB · « **Reply #379 on:** Mar 29, 2007, 03:44:11 PM »

Quote from: gittinit on Mar 29, 2007, 03:32:30 PM

So how much wheel base are you wanting.

I'm not sure exactly how much I want...thats where I'm really looking for opinions. I think the stock WB is 112"

its friggin long.....
Where the hangars are tacked here puts the axle 3 inches forward of stock location. I wanna just weld em up and call it good but just wanted to double check and make sure there are no problems that I am somehow overlooking. thanks
$Beer Chug\'n$

fatt_matt · « **Reply #380 on:** Mar 29, 2007, 03:45:11 PM »

thats really clean job.. i love the armor on the axle..

i'll probally copy you.. awesome job!

DTB · « **Reply #381 on:** Mar 29, 2007, 04:00:41 PM »

Quote from: fatt_matt on Mar 29, 2007, 03:45:11 PM

thats really clean job.. i love the armor on the axle..

i'll probally copy you.. awesome job!

thanks.....im thinking about removing my AC too...I cant decide. it has a bad compressor. this is a trail rig only.....any opinions on this? positives or negatives? thanks...oh BTW gittinit i got that tap and reservoir thanks....i paypalled u 5 bucks for the shipping

Gittinit · « **Reply #382 on:** Mar 29, 2007, 04:09:54 PM »

Quote from: DirToyBoy on Mar 29, 2007, 04:00:41 PM

thanks.....im thinking about removing my AC too...I cant decide. it has a bad compressor. this is a trail rig only.....any opinions on this? positives or negatives? thanks...oh BTW gittinit i got that tap and reservoir thanks....i paypalled u 5 bucks for the shipping

Cool Ya got it earlier than I had expected! Glad I could help.

Quote from: DirToyBoy on Mar 29, 2007, 03:44:11 PM

I'm not sure exactly how much I want...thats where I'm really looking for opinions. I think the stock WB is 112" its friggin long.....
Where the hangars are tacked here puts the axle 3 inches forward of stock location. I wanna just weld em up and call it good but just wanted to double check and make sure there are no problems that I am somehow overlooking. thanks
$Beer Chug\'n$

On my bro in laws rig we ended up with a 112" wheelbase after moving the rear axle right up to the cab. We used some rears up front packs to move the front foward about 3" and linked the rear. While building the rear he was worried the tires would contact the cab becouse it was close. I'm pretty shure the stock 3rd gen extended cab wheelbase is 12+ inches.
http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=28468.msg334342#msg334342

DTB · « **Reply #383 on:** Mar 30, 2007, 05:56:38 AM »

it seems that later extra cabs (89+) actually had 122 inch wheelbase. WB on earlier model 84-88 was 112 stock. im thinking im just gonna shorten it and call it good......nobody else has any opinions?

MiniSimp · « **Reply #384 on:** Mar 30, 2007, 06:07:30 AM »

Anywhere from 110-115" should be good

I'm running 106" and havent had any problems yet though.

MiniSimp · « **Reply #385 on:** Mar 30, 2007, 06:08:28 AM »

Quote from: gittinit on Mar 29, 2007, 04:09:54 PM

On my bro in laws rig we ended up with a 112" wheelbase after moving the rear axle right up to the cab. We used some rears up front packs to move the front foward about 3" and linked the rear. While building the rear he was worried the tires would contact the cab becouse it was close. I'm pretty shure the stock 3rd gen extended cab wheelbase is 12+ inches.
http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=28468.msg334342#msg334342

That looks just like "Project Blu"

Close anyways.

CTENG in KS · « **Reply #386 on:** Mar 30, 2007, 06:40:04 AM »

I hate to admit it DTBizzle...but its lookin pretty good!

DTB · « **Reply #387 on:** Mar 30, 2007, 01:48:02 PM »

I just mocked the rear axle. the rear shackle hangar needs to be moved forward just a tad to correct the shackle angle. right now it is about 13 degrees (no added weight on bed). I'm guessing it should be about 20-30 degrees (with 200 to 300 pounds added on the back of frame to simulate the springs settling) I am sooooo happy with the ride height with no body lift

removed AC and prepping grill for hydro cooler. hydro assist ram and hoses came today

I will start tapping the box this weekend

alwayzbroken · « **Reply #388 on:** Mar 30, 2007, 03:55:01 PM »

Quote from: DirToyBoy on Mar 30, 2007, 01:48:02 PM

I just mocked the rear axle. the rear shackle hangar needs to be moved forward just a tad to correct the shackle angle. right now it is about 13 degrees (no added weight on bed). I'm guessing it should be about 20-30 degrees (with 200 to 300 pounds added on the back of frame to simulate the springs settling) I am sooooo happy with the ride height with no body lift

I would move it forward 2 inches. Looking good.

Loki · « **Reply #389 on:** Mar 30, 2007, 05:55:14 PM »

looking good bro...once i get my drill press, i'll be hooking up my hydro steering...can't wait to wheel this beast. congrats and nice looking build DTB

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