Jedrattle's Runner: the rebuild

[jedrattle]

 I have had this rig for about a year and half. It has gone through a major change in that time. I posted a build thread on Pirate when I started it.....http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=486805


I am starting on another complete rebuild. The truck wheeled great. I just wasn't happy with it. Before the toyota I had a big dodge that I wheeled for years.


RIP   

Wheeling the toyota has been fun. The dual cases are amazing! But I could not stand the lack of compression travel in the front suspension and lack of power, compared to what I was used to.  I don't just do rock crawling only. I love to run the washes, dirt road, etc., at a good amount of speed. So a change is needed to get the rig to where I am happy with it overall. I have been saving and selling and swapping parts.


So this is the plan...

• 3.4 V6 swap with ORS full swap kit
• R150 trans
• rotated cases with 23spline upgrades
• flat belly
• Diamond housing with ARB 4.88 hi pinion front
• Taco rearend with E locker and 4.88s
• custom trans crossmember
• 3 link front suspension with coilovers
• 3 link rear with coilovers
• on board air system
• paint
• exo
• and a bunch of little stuff I can't think of right now

On the hopeful list is     

• new seats
• air bump stops
• new wheels with bead locks

depends on the $$ situation, which I am out of!! 

I have been down for almost 3months (yes it has sucked). First with a busted up hand and the waiting for the  parts to get started. The major stuff I need to get going on the rebuild, is here now (finally!).  This is how the truck sits now (well actually on stands).





First will be the V6 swap. Will post pics as I go.

[topar]

Both are good looking trucks

[86bobbedtoy]

looks like a good start

[Jud]

Nice Runner! Sounds like it's gonna get even better!

[jedrattle]

 Thanks! It's been a crap load of work to this point!

I never did post my winch mount



Sticks out 3 1/4in from the grill........nice and tight!!!




I put a piece of plate on the frame and welded it. Then a tube and welded it to the plate. I cut out the core support and welded the winch plate to the frame and tube.



I don't have a pic of it , but I put a piece of square tube between the plate and the round tube.  I welded the square tube to everything it touched!  I drilled a hole and put a shackle in it.  You can see the shackle hanging down in the pics above.

[84socal]

hey if u dont have the spring sold yet   let me know i will try to take em off ur hands 

[jedrattle]

I think I have them sold but not 100% sure on the deal. I'll let you know.

[Shoyrtt]

  V-6 swap!

[EarlKann]

I just need a post in here so it's easier to find the thread! 

[jedrattle]

  22re is outa here!!!!!    Pulled the engine out today. I cut off the mounts and got some grinding done. I need cut off and grind on the torison bars mounts too.    I'll get those done and then do the new engine mounts. 

[Duffil]

[DanS]

Very good 'winch mount' fabricating, let us know your engine plans and keep us posted 
DanS

[oddball]

Sounds like its going to be bad ass but I like it the way it is now too

[iNfErNaL]

depends on the $$ situation, which I am out of!! 

Out of money my ass!!!.Everytime you say that you turn around and buy something that's a couple grand,don't give me that s#*t  .Looking good though dude.You gonna be ready for The Macho's virgin run(whenever that will be  )

[jedrattle]

Out of money my ass!!!.Everytime you say that you turn around and buy something that's a couple grand,don't give me that s#*t  .Looking good though dude.You gonna be ready for The Macho's virgin run(whenever that will be  )

I can dream!!     Everytime I turn around I need some stupid little part that holds me up!!
Yes I am really out of money!!    I know it seems like it's not possible but it's true!!

[Loosekannon]

Soooo, is it done yet  Just had to post that. Seems we all are rebuilding something right now 

[jedrattle]

Soooo, is it done yet  Just had to post that. Seems we all are rebuilding something right now 

I can dream right?    


I hope to get something done today.

[John Doe]

 
I just book marked this thread 

[jedrattle]

  I got the factory A arm mounts cut off and ground down. I put the 3.4 on the stand. I have some work to do to it. Change oil pan, pick up tube, dip stick, etc., etc.  I got the garage cleaned up, so I can do some work on the bench. I am going to get the trans and cases together over the next few nights. I thought I was going to have a problem with the V6 adapter plate. I read over on pirate that it rotates the cases the wrong direction. While, it's the one for the 3.4 trans that does that not the 3.0.    I have to drill out the the adapter so I can rotate the cases 10 degrees. I picked up a drill bit on the way home today. Soo I am off to the garage!! 




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[84socal]

sweet man  hey im gonna get thos pics to u as soon as my buddy loads them

[dizzydevil]

lets see this thing get movin....not just welded to the jack stands 

[EarlKann]

The current state of affairs.

[dizzydevil]

looks like a wrecking yard

[84socal]

heres a link to the pics

http://s94.photobucket.com/albums/l85/fddriver02/All%20Pro%20open%20house%2012-1-07/?start=all

[4DEES]

The current state of affairs.

HAHA!! Looks Like My Backyard, 'Cept Mine Has Two Rigs!

[jedrattle]

The current state of affairs.

Thanks!!!               Yes it's a mess back there!

lets see this thing get movin....not just welded to the jack stands 

I wasn't lying when I said it was welded to the jackstands......it's called rust!!!

[Shoyrtt]

Thanks!!!               Yes it's a mess back there!

I wasn't lying when I said it was welded to the jackstands......it's called rust!!!

That's it. As a responsible citizen, I am notifying the County Code Enforcement Department immediately for the serious violations in your backyard. 

We do not tolerate rust in any form here in Southern California.

[jedrattle]

That's it. As a responsible citizen, I am notifying the County Code Enforcement Department immediately for the serious violations in your backyard. 

I don't think you should do that.....It couldn't be good for your health!!   I am slowly cleaning up the war zone!     

I should have the cases together today. 

[jedrattle]

I spent yesterday building the cases



  R150 with Marlin's gear driven case adapter





  Building the first case..........all nice and clean!  That's very unusual for me!!!:laughing:





V6 adapter, first case, and dual adapter....done!!



Bolted up to the trans



Put on the rear case and bell housing.   8)    This setup is almost 4ft long!!



The rear case has 4.7's in it (already had it). I upgraded to 23 spline inputs. I ended up with both cases rotated 10 degrees  8)     


Next is motor mounts.

[84socal]

nice man  cant wait to see this done