4xFlyin build1982 1st Gen.. Dual Diaphram Booster

[4.3 headache]

Nice work!     








so where's those other two seats??   

[4XFlyin]

Tapped the box for hydro assist



Mounted it as far forward as possible. Notched into the body mount bracket.

[4XFlyin]

The cooler for the hydro assist

[4XFlyin]

Hooked up all the lines to the box

[4XFlyin]

Mounted the assist ram to the axle

[4XFlyin]

Cleaned up the knuckles and mount FROR ARP studs to 25 ft lbs using red lock tight



Used two nuts locked up against each other to remove old studs and install new ones

[pumkin toy]

it looks so nice and clean under there!!  looks great man

[4XFlyin]

it looks so nice and clean under there!!  looks great man

Won't be so clean after Marlin Crawler. I need to get this done. Just finishing the front, now I need to link the rear and do some tube work.

[854RUN]

Supper clean build, your rig is look killer

[Ruggedjeep]

Making good progress George. Looks great!

[4Runtoy]

That's what aI call a cleaN JOB!!! 

[4XFlyin]

Thanks guys.  I am ordering some tubing tomorrow to do the rear. Gonna get rid of the bed and tube the rear along with the exo.

[hilux-1983]

Thanks guys.  I am ordering some tubing tomorrow to do the rear. Gonna get rid of the bed and tube the rear along with the exo.

What kinda shape is the tailgate in? Does it still have the top rail in place? I'd like to call FIRST DIBS on it. I didn't see any pics of it, only the front and side.

[4XFlyin]

What kinda shape is the tailgate in? Does it still have the top rail in place? I'd like to call FIRST DIBS on it. I didn't see any pics of it, only the front and side.

Tailgate has been gone for many years.

[4XFlyin]

Yesterday I removed the bed so I can start the rear tube work and links. Gotta get creative when you are by yourself so I used my engine hoist.

[4XFlyin]

Got a delivery today. 60 feet of 1 3/4" tube for the rear cage section.

[4XFlyin]

Doing the vented rotor upgrade. These studs were easy on the press. I ended up having to find some metal for blocks. I was using 4x4 wood blocks and they collapsed. I used the original solid axle studs with no problem.

[4XFlyin]

So I picked up some IFS hubs to get rid of the WARN hubs. My buddy had some stock solid axle ring gears that I thought I would modify to make fit. I removed the IFS ring gears. Machined the solid axle ring gears on a lathe enough so that I could get the snap ring on. I had to take my time on the lathe because these things are hardened. The ring gear slips right into the IFS body and the snap ring for the axle went right on.

IF I break these I will get some LONG's. In the meanwhile I saved $130.00.

The one on the very right is the old IFS ring gear.

[pumkin toy]

sweet!  i miss using the lathe, the place i work at now doesnt have one

[4XFlyin]

Will I make it to MCR8 with only one week left to finish this build up?

I still need:

Make rear link system
Rear disk conversion and replumb rest of brake system
Tube rear section
Mount new gas tank
New water pump
Fab new fan shroud
Start engine that has been sitting for 3 years
Install new exhaust
Get new drive shafts made
Work out any bugs

[Jud]

You'll make it if you bust ass.

I've busted some stuff out and I've even suprised myself how fast it got done.

[4XFlyin]

You'll make it if you bust ass.

I've busted some stuff out and I've even suprised myself how fast it got done.

Yeah.. That is what I have to do. Failure is not an option. To top it off I will drive the rig there from Los Angeles with not much time for break in. I gotta get it right from the get go.

[Jud]

Damn thats badass!!! I hope you get it done. Looks like you do good work so there shouldn't be many problems if any at all.

[4XFlyin]

Damn thats badass!!! I hope you get it done. Looks like you do good work so there shouldn't be many problems if any at all.

Thanks for the boost. I will keep posting as time permits.

[chim]

This would almost make for good reality tv.. having that list to do in one week! Looks good though.. dont sacrifice your clean work for speed, you are doing awesome!

[4XFlyin]

Vented rotors and 1.5" spacers installed

[4XFlyin]

Cut out the cross member since the driveshaft hit it and made new one under Driveshaft for the lower link lounts.

[4XFlyin]

Welded link mount to dif

[4XFlyin]

Does anybody have a good rear axle housing? 82-84. I just noticed mine has multiple cracks in the tube near where the u bolts use to go. I am so bummed.

[TacoRunner]

You can also us an 85' rear too. 86' is when they changed it. let me know if you need help this weekend, I'll be there.