Official NEW Project *Work Hard, Play Hard* FOR SALE!

[kdub0013]

Come look at mine

[Shamb]

scored some camlock corbeau 5 point harnesses for $100 yesterday, also got an airtank... slowly collecting parts... gonna get shocks soon, then drivelines once the duals are installed.

[John Doe]

You are slowly getting there.

[Shamb]

so close yet so far away, gonna install these tomorrow.... my home made shackles for the rear.

Used 2"x 3/8" flat bar....

[Shamb]

 You ever have those days where you wish you would have just stayed inside and not worked on your project?   yea... this was one of those days.. seemed like things weren't going as planned... i did however get all lines hooked up to the steering, got the shaft installed... radiator.. hoses.. airbox.. lines... ect.... i gotta redo the shackles ( don't ask... ) but they're on for now... i'm going to paint the shock hoops tomorrow and fill everything with fluid (power steering, axles, brakes) ... then i'll move on to mounting the shock hoops and pulled my t-case out... prep'n for the duals... once the duals are installed i'll be able to measure for drivelines.

Oh I scored some Bilstein 5150's that I should have on Tuesday that'll be going on the back..still undecided on the front.. i'm torn between those rancho's and a set of 7100 bilsteins... just really don't want to spend that much money on shocks right now... we'll see..

[Shamb]

Due to recent events i've decided to pull the axles for an IFS setup off a ford fiesta, make it 2 wheel drive, no lockers, bald 28" tires and TON's of stickers (I heard it helps with traction)

I've been told by many this is the new go-to upgrade so I can run the Rubicon safely.

[Shamb]

not much for today, went and picked up coolant, gear oil, power steering fluid and some paint... filled the radiator, got the steering completely finished. started it up for the first time in months.... kicked over first crank even after sitting for so long. I'm going to gravity bleed the brakes tomorrow... then off to collecting parts again... really all i need is front shocks, drivelines and duals installed... then it'll be ready... i'm going to order rock sliders sometime this week as well...

wanna get a trip to fordyce in soon 

[John Doe]

Keith, the guys at Goldenstate and I are heading up on the 20th.

you can join us.

[Shamb]

do-able for sure!

goal - fordyce or bust by Oct 20th.

thanks for the motivation 

[kdub0013]

Wait a minute, you said Keith which is me and the guys of goldenstatemotorsports which is the trip ill be on, do I know you John Doe?

[Shamb]

Got my rear shocks the other day, front's should be here on the 13th according to USPS.... didn't work it it much this week/weekend.. my wife elected me for another project.. been building my daughter a "castle bed" with stairs, rock wall and a slide... two days later it's almost done.... should have it finished tomorrow then i'll have time to spend on the rig again.

In the mean time I still need to order a dual t-case x-member, rock sliders.. and drivelines... once the duals get installed.   

[Shamb]

life/work has consumed me for awhile now and it's starting to get irritating that the rig isn't done yet so i'm going to bite the bullet and take it into a reputable shop to have it finished... just needs a few little things done... shock hoops, shocks installed, duals gone through, 4.7 installed and drivelines.. which I already have.... i pretty much have everything just gotta slap it together.

it will be done SOON even if I have to take the easy road and pay someone else to do the light work    

[John Doe]

Sorry to hear about your busy schedule, I can relate.

Any idea where you are going to take it?

[kdub0013]

I told him WFO or GSM but not sure if GSM can turn it around quick enough right now. Waiting to hear back from Steve now.

[HogCanyonHopper]

J&M Off-Road in Grass Valley are really good. Also in GV is http://www.4x4labs.com/ . Just thought I'd throw that out there if you need some options for a good shop to help you get your rig finished up.   

[Shamb]

Waiting to hear back from one of Keiths buddies, left him a message. WFO was stupid expensive so i'm not going that route. I loaded everything into the 4runner when I got home after work.

Would be nice to have it getting worked on this weekend..

Thanks for the heads up on local shops fellas.

[kdub0013]

He is calling you tonight to discuss it. I told him you want it worked on this weekend. If he doesn't call you let me know and I will bug him.

[4.3 headache]

life/work has consumed me for awhile now and it's starting to get irritating that the rig isn't done yet so i'm going to bite the bullet and take it into a reputable shop to have it finished... just needs a few little things done... shock hoops, shocks installed, duals gone through, 4.7 installed and drivelines.. which I already have.... i pretty much have everything just gotta slap it together.

it will be done SOON even if I have to take the easy road and pay someone else to do the light work    

I see you started this thread in Nov. of 08'   My trucks been basically out of commision since Oct of 08 !



So if it makes you feel better, I've got a month on ya!

[Shamb]

First day off, gonna try and sneak into the garage and get it driveable so I can either cruise down to Sac or atleast drive it up on a trailer for the trip.

[kdub0013]

Atta boy text me and let me know how it goes. I not going to the rubicon this weekend, mom in law had a bad accident and is in the hospital. I'm hoping for fordyce on memorial but things are looking bleak.

[Shamb]

sorry to hear keith, hope she's okay!

yea yesterday was a huge cluster F, i had so much stuff to do there was no way i was getting any time in the garage.. however today is free with the exception of a few small things.

gotta hit up someone to help bleed the brakes.

[Shamb]

Drove the runner today and took my daughter for a ride. She loved it which is awesome!

Suspensions WAY to soft in the rear, really hoping the shocks help.. if not i'll be adding some leafs for sure.

Should be going to get duals and shocks installed this coming up week.

[John Doe]

Good to hear!

[x250f23x]

 

[Shamb]

yea i know i've been dropping the ball on pics!

got picked up saturday night, should be ready to roll today or tomorrow hopefully.

[Shamb]

Ordered some much needed parts from marlin and the crew and they should be here tomorrow... paying standard shipping and getting them next day = Marlincrawler Priceless. Gotta thank Marlin and the crew for being on top of things over at the shop, certainly appreciate it!

I will have pics posted once it gets back home.

[x250f23x]

You better!

[Shamb]

 Went and checked out the 4runner today because I had to drop off a driveline. Looking good, duals are in, front shocks are in... just gotta do the rears and a few little misc things.

No reason why I shouldn't be driving it home next week! 

THEN PICTURES 

[zidaro]

life/work has consumed me for awhile now and it's starting to get irritating that the rig isn't done yet so i'm going to bite the bullet and take it into a reputable shop to have it finished... just needs a few little things done... shock hoops, shocks installed, duals gone through, 4.7 installed and drivelines.. which I already have.... i pretty much have everything just gotta slap it together.

it will be done SOON even if I have to take the easy road and pay someone else to do the light work    

Boy do i feel your pain.  I am in the same boat, was hitting my build hard, then bammm, life caught up and forced the runner deep in the garage.  Just now, after a year and a half, resurrected it and am starting the process up again.  Taking some time to get back into the build mentally too, forgot alot of what/how I was doing it.
Stoked to see this almost on the trails.  Early Congrats. 
Lets see some shots of whats been done

[Shamb]

Yea I hear you Zidaro, i'm the same way... i'll jump back into it scratching my head wondering what in the hell I was even doing.