Author Topic: Aaron's "Project Frankenstein" updated w/pics of the runner (Read 66123 times)

AaronB · « **Reply #30 on:** Jan 05, 2007, 02:19:18 AM »

Had to go back to work after having a month off, so nothing new this week. Hopefully I can get some work done this weekend if the weather is good.

KYOTA · « **Reply #31 on:** Jan 05, 2007, 01:15:54 PM »

Looking good Aaron, but stay away from TAP!!

AaronB · « **Reply #32 on:** Jan 05, 2007, 02:14:04 PM »

Quote from: KYOTA on Jan 05, 2007, 01:15:54 PM

Looking good Aaron, but stay away from TAP!!

Yeah, Ive heard that from a few people, but i havent had any problems with them yet.

AaronB · « **Reply #33 on:** Jan 07, 2007, 05:42:14 PM »

Got the front knuckles on today. Im taking the thirds in tomorrow to have the 5.29's put in.

Put the 35's on to see what it would look like.

AaronB · « **Reply #34 on:** Jan 11, 2007, 09:20:12 AM »

I just found a pic of the truck when I first got it.

should be a good one for a before and after shot.

toolman · « **Reply #35 on:** Jan 11, 2007, 09:34:53 AM »

You say you got by without having to move the rear shackle hanger? Just moved the fronts?

AaronB · « **Reply #36 on:** Jan 11, 2007, 09:45:51 AM »

Yeah, so far I moved the front 3" forward and the back is in stock location, but I havent seen it with weight on the back yet so hopefully it should be ok, but if not its pretty easy to change it.

dino1967 · « **Reply #37 on:** Jan 11, 2007, 04:19:30 PM »

very nice
wished marlin was close to here and not across the country

AaronB · « **Reply #38 on:** Jan 13, 2007, 04:14:11 AM »

Quote from: dino1967 on Jan 11, 2007, 04:19:30 PM

very nice
wished marlin was close to here and not across the country

Yeah, its nice to have him close by. Even though its about a 5hour round trip for me.

AaronB · « **Reply #39 on:** Jan 13, 2007, 05:23:42 AM »

OK I need some help guys. I can only afford one locker so what should I get (not arb) and what axle should I put it on. Remember the rig is going to be a DD so I need something practical and I dont want to weld anything.

marleyoffroad · « **Reply #40 on:** Jan 13, 2007, 04:01:00 PM »

i have had no problems with my aussie locker.....plus it wasnt to hard on the pocket

N8 · « **Reply #41 on:** Jan 14, 2007, 02:55:09 AM »

x2 on the aussie locker, specially since your gonna crack open those 3rds itd be easy as pie to throw in an aussie while the carier is out to regear it. You can buy right from the man on mud if your so inclined. just check out the vendor marketplace.
(oh and throw it in back hands down)
cool build, you cant find those oldies out here

AaronB · « **Reply #42 on:** Jan 19, 2007, 02:10:35 AM »

I ended up getting a spool for the rear third. Hopefully i can get some work done soon.

AaronB · « **Reply #43 on:** Jan 21, 2007, 05:40:41 PM »

I got all of my brake parts. V6 ifs calipers, fj60 rotors and a fj 80 1"bore master cylinder. Also got a High Angle driveline

Finally got my front axle put back together, know I just need to finish the steering and the shocks.

Thats it for the day, I had to clean my garage up so I could pull the truck in there. Its just too damn cold outside.

AaronB · « **Reply #44 on:** Jan 22, 2007, 10:31:21 PM »

I tried to install the front driveline i got from MC but it ended up being to long. The measurement from flange to flange is about 31-1/4" and the driveline is 33" fully compressed. Luckily I still had the driveline from my old truck, hopefully it will be long enough.

AaronB · « **Reply #45 on:** Jan 23, 2007, 08:28:46 PM »

I am shipping the Driveline back to MC and picking up a rear bumper. Now all I need is a front bumper and my rig is Complete. Except of course for a front locker. but that will have to wait for some more funds. Anybody want to donate to my "I need a front locker charity".

AaronB · « **Reply #46 on:** Jan 23, 2007, 09:27:38 PM »

Finally got my garage cleaned out enough to get my rig in there. now i wont freeze my ass off.

I also got some herculiner, I think i am going to put it below the lower body line.

AaronB · « **Reply #47 on:** Jan 24, 2007, 03:26:11 PM »

Got my bumper today.

KYOTA · « **Reply #48 on:** Jan 24, 2007, 03:57:35 PM »

coming along nicely.

Yota87Truck · « **Reply #49 on:** Jan 25, 2007, 09:33:13 PM »

Lookin good. Lookin 4 ward to more pics.

6.72:1 · « **Reply #50 on:** Jan 28, 2007, 12:56:36 AM »

Keep it up!

AaronB · « **Reply #51 on:** Jan 28, 2007, 07:21:14 PM »

I got it running today

Also got the bed back on, Now i just need to finish the the front suspension and rebuild the rear axle. And maybe some paint wouldnt hurt either

DTB · « **Reply #52 on:** Jan 28, 2007, 07:22:15 PM »

AWESOME!! what color u gonna paint it?? i like the blue

AaronB · « **Reply #53 on:** Jan 28, 2007, 07:35:03 PM »

Its going to stay blue maybe another shade though.

Project Mayhem · « **Reply #54 on:** Jan 28, 2007, 07:53:07 PM »

how much lift is that?

DTB · « **Reply #55 on:** Jan 28, 2007, 08:00:53 PM »

Quote from: Aaronb on Dec 21, 2006, 06:32:55 PM

Marlins. 5" trail flex kit

83boytoy · « **Reply #56 on:** Jan 28, 2007, 10:13:12 PM »

how far did you move the rear hangers forward, and shackles back?

AaronB · « **Reply #57 on:** Jan 29, 2007, 09:17:42 AM »

the hangers were moved 3" forward. the shackles are in the stock location. im going to wait and see how they settle, but they should be ok.

AaronB · « **Reply #58 on:** Jan 31, 2007, 04:03:59 PM »

Got the ifs plate welded on last night (no pics yet) i got to clean up the booger welds first. just need to weld the shock hoops on and then im done with the front.

Yota87Truck · « **Reply #59 on:** Feb 01, 2007, 08:34:03 PM »

Quote from: Aaronb on Jan 28, 2007, 07:35:03 PM

Its going to stay blue maybe another shade though.

Darker or Lighter? Looks good.

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