91 2wd to 4wd build, few wheelin pics.

[jthacker29]

still alot of work but getting closer.

[unclejpl4x4]

very instresting  I like 2 see how it comes out


so what is the tube chassis  you got siting there i see a slick on that sucker.

[weirdtimes_7]

WOW, i haven't seen anyone do this build yet.. i have heard of them, but never seen a build thread on one.... keep us informed on what your progress

military_stang

[unclejpl4x4]

But how about some details   what springs, tranny,tcase plans and so on.

We love pics  but some times words help 2   

[WHITE_TRASH]

Right on, I love it!  Ive got a 2x converted to 4x aswell.  Much better than a generic sas, the frame is the same shape as the earlier 4x's and there is about half the crap to take off the frame.  Here's my thread.  I think the 3rd gen starts on the bottom of page 8  http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=2547.0

[jthacker29]

i have tg 3 inch springs up front i still need to work on it a bunch the shackle angle is way off. chevy springs rear. 4:88's in diffs, 4:71 in case, i wanna run either 35in boggers, or 36in irocs, progess is a little slow we have like 3 racecars in the barn.

But how about some details   what springs, tranny,tcase plans and so on.

We love pics  but some times words help 2  

[jthacker29]

thanks man i can't wait to get it done. that tube chassis is a open wheel modified. my uncle races them and thier in my damn way right now.lol

very instresting  I like 2 see how it comes out


so what is the tube chassis  you got siting there i see a slick on that sucker.

very instresting  I like 2 see how it comes out


so what is the tube chassis  you got siting there i see a slick on that sucker.

[THK Matt]

i have tg 3 inch springs up front i still need to work on it a bunch the shackle angle is way off.

u have no engine or weight up front, keep that in mind.
and im looking forward to this build... never watched one.

[DTB]

I'm guessing the cherry picker is because you dont trust the cinder blocks?

[RN37DD]

nice keep on going . the more i see these 2wd to 4wd conversions the more i like em. you can't buy a new light weight 4x4 these days. so building one just make sense.

[86bobbedtoy]

Nice build so far

[jimbo74]

cinder blocks?! at least stack some 4x4 chunks of wood together... way stronger than cinder blocks....

[DTB]

cinder blocks?! at least stack some 4x4 chunks of wood together... way stronger than cinder blocks....

Darwin says "cinder blocks are baaaaaaad"


One errant strike from a loose tool and c r u m b l e .......

I used to break those in half with my hand in karate class when I was 11


sorry for the safety hijack 

[jthacker29]

well i have the motor siting in it but not the transmission and it barely even moved the springs. so im goin to wait till i get every thing on then deal with it.

u have no engine or weight up front, keep that in mind.
and im looking forward to this build... never watched one.

[jthacker29]

yea pretty much there wasn't very much weight on them just there for safety.

I'm guessing the cherry picker is because you dont trust the cinder blocks?

[jthacker29]

thanks. yea i had a 85 pickup before and it seems like there is just as much wrk involved so why not start with something cheaper. they just don't make trucks like they used to.

nice keep on going . the more i see these 2wd to 4wd conversions the more i like em. you can't buy a new light weight 4x4 these days. so building one just make sense.

[jthacker29]

i have the motor in the truck but not the trans or transfer case. ne one think it will fix this or will i probley have to cut something and move it? [img width=800 height=600]

[THK Matt]

are your springs backwards

[86bobbedtoy]

nope look at the last few pics real close full wrap is in front, and half wrap is in rear

[I.D.G.A.F]

What kind of springs? I have pro comp 4" springs on mine with the same angle,  I hope my new Marlin 5" will be better!

[jthacker29]

well i found out why my shackle angle is so far off i measured center off my front hanger to center of my frame tubes. it was 44 and a half. i figured that was pretty close since trail-gear says their spring measure 47. well when i measured my springs they were only 43 and a half. heres my sign. damn what was i thinkin.   that sucks. i have a buddy that is building a 4 runner that i think is gona buy my 3 inch so i hope the 4 inch measure close to 47.

[86bobbedtoy]

cool

[kneedownnate]

yea pretty much there wasn't very much weight on them just there for safety.

Not much safety on something that'll crumble if you sneeze on them!

Are you measuring eye to eye on the springs, or along the spring like you're supposed to?

[alwayzbroken]

Trail Gear springs sag a lot. If you get taller springs you will be fine in the long run.

[jthacker29]

Trail Gear springs sag a lot. If you get taller springs you will be fine in the long run.

yea i figured i could go with 4 inch and be all right.

[THK Matt]

trail gear isnt all that flexy... and are junky.
but hey what ever gets you by for now right?

[Gittinit]

trail gear isnt all that flexy... and are junky.
but hey what ever gets you by for now right?

Speaking from experiance? 

[alwayzbroken]

trail gear isnt all that flexy... and are junky.
but hey what ever gets you by for now right?

The 5" are VERY flexy. Draw your own conclussion after looking at the picture. The 5th trail ride finished them off.

[I.D.G.A.F]

Wow those are TG springs?  I hope my new 5" marlin springs are tougher than those

[kiyul4130]

going from 43 to 47" should make that shackle angle sit right where it should be. good luck on the rest of this.