96 cruise vessel build

[Ramrod]

that would be nice but I dont feel like spending another $700 on an arb.  Probably in the future i'd ideally like to go arbs front and rear but theres other stuff id rather spent that money on.

[Hottrod81]

Where did you find that the E-Locker 3rds are weak.  I have 2 in my truck and never had a problem.  The ring and pinion is the same as a V6.  The housings were weak however.

[Ramrod]

ive seen some posts on here and a bunch on ttora.  I'm just going on those and the fact that non trd has a huge girdle going from bearing cap to bearing cap that the other one doesnt.  Ive also been known to break more than the average bear

[Hottrod81]

ive seen some posts on here and a bunch on ttora.  I'm just going on those and the fact that non trd has a huge girdle going from bearing cap to bearing cap that the other one doesnt.  Ive also been known to break more than the average bear

I see your reasoning especially if you might be a little harder than most on the skinny pedal.

[Ramrod]

so I finally took the truck in to get it smogged today and it passed fine!!, that was a first for me.  And also I got my set of cryoed+ heat treated yukon 4.88s for my front axle in the mail today.  They look nice and should take the beating.  Im working 7 days a week right now so im not working on it at all but im saving lots of money and will get back to it pretty soon.  I think I still have at least a month though till my diamond gets here   I am about half way through with building my dual ultimates though right now and thats gonna be the first thing I do when I have the chance.

[Hyena]

cut that crossmember right where it is bent.  champfer the ends for good penetration and weld it up.  then plate it good.  it won't bend anymore if you plate it.  then all you need to do is make new mounts to work with the taco frame.

[kiyul4130]

im jealous of your dual ultimate!

[Ramrod]

cut that crossmember right where it is bent.  champfer the ends for good penetration and weld it up.  then plate it good.  it won't bend anymore if you plate it.  then all you need to do is make new mounts to work with the taco frame.

I have a different idea involving my old old marlin crossmember

[sloyota]

damn Pat,your not F-ing around with thing,cant wait to see it.I got corbeau lg1 seats and i love them,after wheeling all day my back doesnt hurt,there not cheap but well worth every penny..

[olivedrab85]

Are you running 21 or 23 spline?

[YODAWILL]

PAT let me know when your home so i can drop that old old bent crossmember off

[Hyena]

his are 21 spline.

[Ramrod]

yeah only 21 spline but ive never heard of anyone really even breaking an input shaft anyways.  Im really thinking of getting the longfield chromo output before I put my cases together though just for insurance and he lowered the price on them

[olivedrab85]

Yea thats what I figured, I haven't had any issues with my 21 spline yet.

[Ramrod]

I really want to upgrade to some bigger tires thats for sure but its gonna be a biotch to fit much bigger since im only going to have about 4" of lift and I dont have the money

[Hyena]

i haven't hd any problems with mine either.  and i am running the inferior (as they say) inchworm addapter!

[Ramrod]

i haven't hd any problems with mine either.  and i am running the inferior (as they say) inchworm addapter!

but your a girl thingy!!

[rednk1980]

but your a girl thingy!!

Do i sense some hostility 

[Hyena]

but your a girl thingy!!

hmmm, how many times you been through LS?  thats what i thought.

[Ramrod]

   dont get all sensative on me brad

[kiyul4130]

do they have those diamonds ready or do they make them upon request?

[KYOTA]

you know I cant read so I need pics dammit!!

[locktup]

you know I cant read so I need pics dammit!!

KYOTA,

Did you ever buy your wife that Diamond.

[Ramrod]

they make them to your specs.  Im thinking about another 5 weeks till I get mine I guess

[KYOTA]

KYOTA,

Did you ever buy your wife that Diamond.

I wish but cant do it yet

[RHG]

  That is all...

[Ramrod]

so I just traded my 37" mtrs for a set of 35" baja claws



















and $400 bucks so after I deposit a little money tomorrow im gonna order myself up a set of 40" Iroks and continue on my way to building a dream truck with a set of wheeling tires and a set of street tires.  Seriously though im just having things fall in my lap with this build and am cannot wait for the final result of it all.   I also got my TG flat pitman arm and my box fittings for my hydro assist and some other small today so I can do a little more work.  Also my 4.7 tcase is almost all put back together
for the weekend guys!!!

[locktup]

What wheels are you going to run. Bead locks. If you need a hand with anything let me know.

Besides money!

Jason

[Ramrod]

I was thinking of hitting you up for a little tube talk but we'll see.  I want to run locks but I already ordered some rims a few weeks ago so If I do get some locks there just gonna be weld on unless your thinking of getting rid of yours?

[locktup]