Author Topic: unclejs revamp (playing DR ) (Read 97306 times)

unclejpl4x4 · « **Reply #240 on:** Feb 15, 2009, 10:29:24 AM »

ok so its not that bad but i still got move a bunch of stuff and the other side where i replaced a section is roting out at the bottum more so i still got a bunch of cutting and welding to do. i got pick up a sheet of metal.

tranny mount --- >

<--- gas tank

unclejpl4x4 · « **Reply #241 on:** Feb 23, 2009, 04:09:15 PM »

ok so i have been looking up stuff for a chevy 63 swap my one buddy already did his on his taco looks funny . Im looking for parts i would rather use marlin but im not sure if marlins rear spring parts will work with 63s. i did find this http://www.sky-manufacturing.com/new/detaproduct.php?id=125 looks like a good price and has what i need, any input on that kit would be nice.

I plan on doing this when i go to do more frame repair so the bed and fuel tank will be out.

Now i have a few ? will i have to change my pinon angle. ( my buddy did on his taco)
will i have to use longer brake lines? ( i think so)
longer drive shaft? ( i think not)
what shocks?

I plan on using marlins u-bolt flip kit and since it dose not have shock mounts on it i will have to get the shock mounts. and also make a upper shock mount bar.

I plan on centering the pins and using that to aline the mounts what shackle angle should i look for/set up ?

79coyotefrg · « **Reply #242 on:** Feb 23, 2009, 06:23:46 PM »

Joe, i went with the F150 2wd springs, they are almost identical in length to Marlins springs and will give a pickup 3-4 inches of soft lift

soft meaning a really nice ride

i used Marlins hangers and some custom shackles, although im gonna change my shackles i think

unclejpl4x4 · « **Reply #243 on:** Feb 24, 2009, 03:59:54 AM »

how long are they? and how many leafs what yr ford truck? and how wide is the eye end + bolt size ithink marlins hangers are for 18mm bolts .

I also just relized i would have to loss my class three hitch

if i have to move the rear hanger that right there might make me not do this... i need my class 3

79coyotefrg · « **Reply #244 on:** Feb 24, 2009, 09:20:14 AM »

Quote from: unclejpl4x4 on Feb 24, 2009, 03:59:54 AM

how long are they? and how many leafs what yr ford truck? and how wide is the eye end + bolt size ithink marlins hangers are for 18mm bolts .

I also just relized i would have to loss my class three hitch if i have to move the rear hanger that right there might make me not do this... i need my class 3

i think they're 58 inches, 5 leaves (thin), not sure about the bolt size but i used the ford hanger bolts and they fit perfect in the Marlin Hanger

as far as your hitch, i still have mine but my shackle will touch it when fully stuffed

i have a load of dirt on it now so i need to get a few pics and take some measurements for a new shackle design

unclejpl4x4 · « **Reply #245 on:** Feb 24, 2009, 02:48:03 PM »

58" is alot better then 63 if i have to insded of using wedges for piono i could use new perches with 3 holes and get the center right that way

79coyotefrg · « **Reply #246 on:** Feb 24, 2009, 06:30:44 PM »

nah man, just mark where your axle is on the frame, then put the f150 springs on the axle and tighten the ubolts, then put the Marlin hanger on the front of the spring, against the frame, double check that your axle is still centered (where you marked it) and then tack the hanger in place

unclejpl4x4 · « **Reply #247 on:** Mar 23, 2009, 06:25:24 PM »

update: on order marlin rear hanger parts.

wheel beering took a poo so did them but i do have one ? are the hubs rebuild able I have slop and i can feel/hear it driving9 hubs locked) this part--> http://forum.ih8mud.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=135798&stc=1&d=1176619994

unclejpl4x4 · « **Reply #248 on:** Mar 26, 2009, 04:07:28 PM »

marlin parts came I forgot about bushing

79coyotefrg · « **Reply #249 on:** Mar 26, 2009, 05:28:59 PM »

if you use the fords you 'll have the ford bushings

i'll bet it is a ifs shaft

THK Matt · « **Reply #250 on:** Mar 27, 2009, 06:37:18 AM »

Quote from: 79coyotefrg on Mar 26, 2009, 05:28:59 PM

i'll bet it is a ifs shaft

X2
I always have those go out and they make a growling noise before the pop.

unclejpl4x4 · « **Reply #251 on:** Mar 27, 2009, 02:36:58 PM »

well know why you think that ifs shaft I do have to do the outer boots but they where fine last wheeling trip. so anyways the pick of the ifs hub theres play/slop Im going to work
on my day off and im doing the drives side beerings.

? so toy frames are about what 1/8 steel I got get a few sheets or strips I wanna replace the whole inside left/right rails and box the end ill figure out the class 3 later. I also wanna make uprights off the frame threw the bed for my roll bar / cargo rack.

I got make a trip and get a poo load of metal.

Redbeard1 · « **Reply #252 on:** Mar 27, 2009, 09:30:03 PM »

Unc just find a new frame it will be easer just to put your body over on to a solid axle frame just shave the body mounts off your current frame weld them on the new frame and go with it.

THK Matt · « **Reply #253 on:** Mar 28, 2009, 12:48:30 AM »

Quote from: redpim1 on Mar 27, 2009, 09:30:03 PM

Unc just find a new frame it will be easer just to put your body over on to a solid axle frame just shave the body mounts off your current frame weld them on the new frame and go with it.

94 excab with a double bob on an 85 reg cab frame.
I was approved for a loan to buy this and ten minutes later the guy had it sold.

I am with redpim on this one though.

Redbeard1 · « **Reply #254 on:** Mar 28, 2009, 01:23:29 AM »

I'm in

Quote from: ThatIDAHOKid on Mar 28, 2009, 12:48:30 AM

94 excab with a double bob on an 85 reg cab frame.
I was approved for a loan to buy this and ten minutes later the guy had it sold.

I am with redpim on this one though.

unclejpl4x4 · « **Reply #255 on:** Mar 28, 2009, 04:34:58 AM »

belive me U guys i thot about it problem is all the 85s areound here ar in worse shape then my truck i would have 2 go 3 states over to find a good frame.

Cheesemaker · « **Reply #256 on:** Mar 28, 2009, 09:22:30 AM »

I tried to search for it, but there used to be a company that made replacement frames.

I might be worth it to find a spare rig from a location where the frames aren't bad, and you got spare parts, or you could sell off what you don't need and recover your $$. It might be pain, but it would be worth it in the long run. That's what I'd do.

Heck, find one with a rear axle still on it, and bolt on a hitch and tow it home!!

Another option is like http://jimsgotparts.com/ they can ship!

unclejpl4x4 · « **Reply #257 on:** Mar 28, 2009, 09:36:16 AM »

funny thing is cheesemaker i would love my truck to look like his+ a jeep swing gate( tire, can, jack) it's a time / $$ thing if i had a car to drive to work time would be elimenated. still got the $$ problem so rust/broken worn parts got get replace when the go.

unclejpl4x4 · « **Reply #258 on:** Mar 31, 2009, 04:11:17 PM »

more parts anyone need paper weights ?

RABIDYOTA · « **Reply #259 on:** Mar 31, 2009, 04:53:10 PM »

please tell me thats not a ifs lift for the price you could do a sas

unclejpl4x4 · « **Reply #260 on:** Mar 31, 2009, 05:24:12 PM »

Quote from: RABIDYOTA on Mar 31, 2009, 04:53:10 PM

please tell me thats not a ifs lift for the price you could do a sas

right :BS: allready priced it out $600 ifs lift 150$ rear marlin hangers U-pull it springs

marlin front kit $1,449.00 + front axle in

condition ( more $$ ) + rear

east coast toy price are a lot higher then west coast thats if U can find one cause they all been junked do to rust and out of the 5 U-pull its in my area with in 1 hr drive only 1 had a first gen and it was a shell.

not trying to be rude if thats how it reads.

GJToyotabug · « **Reply #261 on:** Mar 31, 2009, 05:30:54 PM »

wow that was stupid i woulda got an sas or long arm lift kit much better even though its a little extra.

not the best but still a really good setup http://downeyoff-road.com/SuspensionComponents/1986-95.html

unclejpl4x4 · « **Reply #262 on:** Mar 31, 2009, 05:35:16 PM »

I

it U guys still don't get it or understand NP i forgive you.

THK Matt · « **Reply #263 on:** Mar 31, 2009, 06:51:55 PM »

not all of us can fab up to do an SAS either.

600 for an IFS list, i'd pay that too.

for DD its not that bad guys.
this is just a SA site so the IFS gets dogged.
let it go, Unc likes it.

Good job Unc, now get it on.

79coyotefrg · « **Reply #264 on:** Mar 31, 2009, 07:27:38 PM »

not to mention if he sas'ed his truck he wouldnt be able to drive it because it would be illegal in NJ where he lives

if you recall Blackdog ran IFS on his truck with 35's and ran the rubicon who knows how many times

GJToyotabug · « **Reply #265 on:** Mar 31, 2009, 07:30:25 PM »

I'm not an sa guy i love my ifs i mean shoot I'm helping with Fire Guys Racing. i just think that if your going to do any type of wheeling, its going to want to fold under extremely easy and all it does with a drop k member kit is give you room for bigger tires but no extra flex. just my thoughts on it id go long arm kit or sas id prefer long arm to be able to stomp on it and fly high!!!

79coyotefrg · « **Reply #266 on:** Mar 31, 2009, 07:38:46 PM »

Quote from: GJToyotabug on Mar 31, 2009, 05:30:54 PM

wow that was stupid i woulda got an sas or long arm lift kit much better even though its a little extra.

not the best but still a really good setup http://downeyoff-road.com/SuspensionComponents/1986-95.html

um HELLO

Quote

COMPLETE FRONT SUSPENSION ONLY

48486-13

4WD Front Suspension only

$2,563.00

79coyotefrg · « **Reply #267 on:** Mar 31, 2009, 07:43:49 PM »

Quote from: GJToyotabug on Mar 31, 2009, 07:30:25 PM

I'm not an sa guy i love my ifs i mean shoot I'm helping with Fire Guys Racing. i just think that if your going to do any type of wheeling, its going to want to fold under extremely easy and all it does with a drop k member kit is give you room for bigger tires but no extra flex. just my thoughts on it id go long arm kit or sas id prefer long arm to be able to stomp on it and fly high!!!

he got what he wanted, cheap lift

he runs in mud, not rocks or the desert

and NewJersey rules would condemn his truck with a sas, he wouldnt be able to drive it on road at all because it would be too high

RABIDYOTA · « **Reply #268 on:** Mar 31, 2009, 09:38:18 PM »

glad i live in oregon, i just said it cause no one else had it's you'r truck build it how you want and how you will use it i went sas for the terain i live in

unclejpl4x4 · « **Reply #269 on:** Apr 01, 2009, 03:54:06 AM »

ya NJ sucks balls I have seen toys with 38-over but there running bowtie 350 and full axles and are geting over the 4500 Ibl spec so there good or just not not inspected.

NJ lift law thread http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=55097.0

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