85 pickup 42's and links

[jkimmel]

I am going out in the snow tomorrow as a matter of fact. Trail manners are much better...front end of the truck still wants to lift before the tires climb...I'm going to play with link angles a little more. I never thought it would be quite this much tuning, but it keeps getting better each time I play with it so its OK.

My tires are all backward They work better that way IMO

[Jud]

Truck looks good man.

[jkimmel]

got it into the snow, good news is i can go faster than ever before, between the smooth air shock ride and the bumps up front, going fast is really fun

bad news is, I need more power...or at least injection. I think I have been talking about making it a priority for about two years now I think I am really going to do it sooner than later.

[gotrocks]

Do you think you will be keeping to 4 cyl power or are you going to upgrade to some real ponies?

[jkimmel]

most likely 4 cylinder. I do know of a V8, but it would be some work and money to put it in. For now 4 cyl is fine, it does everything I want, and I have all the parts. I would need to pick up a couple gaskets and misc stuff but thats about it.

[gotrocks]

Thats what I thought until I got to try out a v8.  Now I'm putting a 6.0 in my buggy.  I'm hooked.  Nothing like HP with 42's and 1 ton axles linked.

[jkimmel]

I know but now I need adapters, a transmission to go with it, new radiator, etc etc etc

next one will be V8 for sure

[gotrocks]

I understand just trying to give you some motivation to just dive in and do it.  Either way your truck is cool and I think you've made the right decisions in your choices so far.  It is and will be cool as the parts keep piling on.

[jkimmel]

thanks man

I think EFI will complete this one for now, it just works. I wouldn't mind building a new one either...I've been considering gathering a small collection of parts and then get the lions share if this one sells.

I dunno, but so far so good, it works

[jkimmel]

EFI is in now...I've had it out a couple of times since and its great to get up on something, and not stall....seems so basic, yet I've been missing that for the last couple of years. stupid.

[jkimmel]

was in Moab recently...destroyed the rear truss on this obstacle...I ended up having to cut off the truss and re-installed a new one, along with new lower link mounts too while I was at it.

[jkimmel]

finished product...it will be getting  lot more bracing this time around. The original truss lasted 4 years of very hard wheeling, so I can't complain...but it was a hassle and a half to re-do it all so I am going to add some bracing to make sure I don't cram it again (after wheeling this weekend)

[KYOTA]

about time we got an update from you  get down

[twistedtoy92]

hell yeah! Nice to hear you finally got injection in that beast!!! that freaker is one sweet wheeler

[953rz4runner]

Looks awesome

[jkimmel]

its for sale now kids, be the first two own a true crawler!

[Volcom]

its for sale now kids, be the first two own a true crawler!

Can't believe your selling it! I didn't get a chance to get out & wheel with ya.

[jkimmel]

next go around I suppose, I'll build another

I really need to get on top of my debt and cash flow, this is a big step Hopefully I can find someone to buy it, I think its a good deal and the truck works