Jedrattle's Runner: the rebuild

[DCabTaco]

This is the problem.....

I don't see a problem.  That just means there will be no need for fender trimming on the passenger side.

Looking forward to the build.

[EarlKann]

I don't see a problem.  That just means there will be no need for fender trimming on the passenger side.

Looking forward to the build.

I'm with you!  Just cut of the drivers side fender and replace it all with TUBE! 

[DCabTaco]

exactly 

Sell the fender for a few bucks and put this thing to work:

[Shoyrtt]

        No, I am in the middle of moving stuff around the yard and cleaning it up.     That stuff should be done by the end of this coming weekend. I want to get it done soon for the night runs at the hammers this summer and the Round UP.  I did bend up the shock hoops before I let the guy take the old bender on friday. I got some small stuff I needed as well.

The summer starts in 17 days. 

[THK Matt]

ohhhhh


where's the build on the green one

[Yota87Truck]

ohhhhh


where's the build on the green one

X2, i havent
seen anything on the green, and i like the previous idea on the tube fender.

[iNfErNaL]

where's the build on the green one

http://rockbrawlers.com/viewtopic.php?t=178

[THK Matt]

http://rockbrawlers.com/viewtopic.php?t=178

thanks Peps

[jedrattle]

  Lost my internet connection for a few days.     

The summer starts in 17 days.

Thanks for the reminder!   Work has been crazy!! 15 hours yesterday but I have nothing for next week!

ohhhhh


where's the build on the green one

I am just doing a few things to it. It's a pretty cool rig.


The real problem with the taco is this



My goal with the Taco is to put it back to stock for awhile.......I have had it looked at and they say no problem to fix it. I am going to do a new cab. I want something to drive around that gets decent mpg. My cummins isn't getting the that job done, with fuel being $4.50+ a gallon   If I am able to keep it long term, I want to supercharge it and put on a Total Chaos kit!!


I stopped over at Yotamasters the other day. They did a 3.4 conversion to an `85 runner with an auto. I got to drive it! That was the kick in the ass I needed!!   Well I got work to do!!

[85 and still running]

You only got to drive it down the street. Passing people doing 80 on the 210 is a lot more fun. These pictures of it on Big Bear should really motivate you

[THK Matt]

  Lost my internet connection for a few days.    

Thanks for the reminder!   Work has been crazy!! 15 hours yesterday but I have nothing for next week!
  I am just doing a few things to it. It's a pretty cool rig.


The real problem with the taco is this



My goal with the Taco is to put it back to stock for awhile.......I have had it looked at and they say no problem to fix it. I am going to do a new cab. I want something to drive around that gets decent mpg. My cummins isn't getting the that job done, with fuel being $4.50+ a gallon   If I am able to keep it long term, I want to supercharge it and put on a Total Chaos kit!!


I stopped over at Yotamasters the other day. They did a 3.4 conversion to an `85 runner with an auto. I got to drive it! That was the kick in the ass I needed!!   Well I got work to do!!

I like your plan.
do what Infernal did.. and get a newer front end

like 01-04

[John Doe]

I like your plan.
do what Infernal did.. and get a newer front end

like 01-04

X2
Cant wait till you start on that taco, will be a sick build, even in stokish form.

[Shoyrtt]

You only got to drive it down the street. Passing people doing 80 on the 210 is a lot more fun. These pictures of it on Big Bear should really motivate you

I saw this rig on the trails at Big Bear. From a distance it looked like a nicely lifted, clean Runner on MTRs. As it got closer, I noticed the hole in the hood and heard the rumble that didn't sound like a 22RE or 3.slow. 8)

[85 and still running]

I saw your truck as well. Was going to see if you wanted to join us but, wasn't certain you wanted to hang out with the mall crawler group.

[Tool Pimp]

Is this POS done yet? 

[jedrattle]

Is this POS done yet? 

  NO!!! 

I am going to drop off TruckTrader's rig right now and I hope to start working on it later this week.

[Tool Pimp]

Drop his off and swing by and pick up mine 

[jedrattle]

Drop his off and swing by and pick up mine 

Uh NO!!


I have ordered a few parts. A new tubing notcher, HID conversion, and a new power steering pump from PSC. I need new steering arms. They should be here at the end of the week. While I am waiting for those parts, I will work on some little things. 

[jedrattle]

 I also ordered those Vision X led rock lights. I can't wait to see those things hooked up!     I have been thinking of cutting and tubing out my rig up similar to Lockup's rig. A little less sheetmetal to drag  .  What do you guys think?

[84socal]

I also ordered those Vision X led rock lights. I can't wait to see those things hooked up!     I have been thinking of cutting and tubing out my rig up similar to Lockup's rig. A little less sheetmetal to drag  .  What do you guys think?

hey   where did u get those  ive been looking and cant find them   but maybe im just retarded   


and as for the sheet metal       i thin u should   keep as much as possible      i like dents   it ads character 

[Shoyrtt]

I also ordered those Vision X led rock lights. I can't wait to see those things hooked up!     I have been thinking of cutting and tubing out my rig up similar to Lockup's rig. A little less sheetmetal to drag  .  What do you guys think?

Yea, I would say that "borrowing" a few ideas from Locktup's rig is a good idea.

Any pics or links to the led rock lights?

[EarlKann]

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=676905

There used to be another thread with some links to pictures, but I think he deleted it when the price went up. 

[Shoyrtt]

If you decide to go the tube route, the one piece of tubing that seems to take a lot of abuse is the vertical tube just behind the soft top. It seems like every trip I bounce or pivot off of it. Without that tube in a full bodied rig the sheetmetal is toast. 


Locktup's latest 

[Shoyrtt]

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=676905

There used to be another thread with some links to pictures, but I think he deleted it when the price went up. 

Google is my friend : http://www.4x4review.com/products/electrical/VisionX.asp


The one interesting item with the review is the same criticism I have with my LEDs. You really need two forward facing lights that won't blind your spotter (like the stock headlights ), but put off enough light to see the obstacles ahead.


I wish these were 50% brighter:   

[jedrattle]

  I got those lights through the link Earl put up.  $110 shipped to the front door (if you are a red star member on pirate $140 otherwise). Mine got here today. I haven't looked at them yet.

[Tool Pimp]

 

[84socal]

X2   man  wheres the pics

[Tool Pimp]

 

[THK Matt]

[jedrattle]

      You guys!!   


I got my power steering pump in the mail today. I take some pics tomorrow. I am going to the friends of Johnson Valley meeting right now.