Glen's budget rebuild

[unclejpl4x4]

Ladies and Gentlemen May I present to you one happy camper....
http://s237.photobucket.com/albums/ff237/templefork/truck/?action=view&current=100_0564.flv


   Sounds a little rough there glen...she maybe needs tuned up, or just exercised a bit

it's funny how all yodas sound the same when then don't start  no matter if its a 79  or a 2000 taco

[79coyotefrg]

Gittinit  hows the bumper coming??

i'm HOPING  it  comes out looking "something" like this......

[Gittinit]

Gittinit  hows the bumper coming??

i'm HOPING  it  comes out looking "something" like this......

Well not exactly like that. I still need to start on the tube work, then it then figure out the mounting. I have a couple pics but my camera batterys went dead, so I have to get some of them before you can see anything.I will get back on it pretty soon, and hopefully have it ready for you when Dennis comes up to bring Mine and Mikes spare 3rd back to us here really soon.

I have been bouncing around from one thing to another. I have been working on my extra cab, and just about have it rolling again, then I have to take 8+ inches from the front and 10 or so from the rear of the bed.......then sas...... then .....

[79coyotefrg]

dont worry about mounting, if the bolt holes dont line up  i can always  weld it to the frame 

[79coyotefrg]

the dotted line is 8 inches

yellow circled holes are 19 1/4 inches apart

[Gittinit]

dont worry about mounting, if the bolt holes dont line up  i can always  weld it to the frame 

That would be much easier. I could fab a tube to go between the framerails right where those stock mounting tabs are, then that would give a nice flat, and strong surface for the bumper to mount to. Alot of the problem I've been having is trying to figure out how to mount to those tabs, and still keep it strong enough to support the weight. Well not only that but Its got to be strong, couse stuff either runs into you or you run into it. 

I want this thing to be able to save you from even a dent if a deer were to run out in front of you. Heck you could just hit the gas then take it home for supper. The opossums, and armadillos don't make for a full meal anyhow. 

[79coyotefrg]

yea  just make it weld on    i wouldnt mind a  weld to the body mount  thing

[Gittinit]

yea  just make it weld on    i wouldnt mind a  weld to the body mount  thing

If I make it weld on it shouldnt have to tie into the body mount.

[79coyotefrg]

[Rocksurfer]

I think it's a zombie back from the grave.

[V-Man]

If I make it weld on it shouldnt have to tie into the body mount.

  If you get it done soon, I maybe able to carry it down to glen..

[79coyotefrg]

ok,  it was sagging to the left so im putting the  spacer pad  in  and putting the  bottom leaves  back in that i removed a few months ago

[YotaJosh]

So where's the flex pics? I want to see what those fancy springs can do. 

Is it back on the road yet?

[79coyotefrg]

not yet, gotta  put the longer shackle on the pass side, 

pretty good flex ,  jacking it up it  was all my 20 ton jack had  then had to remove the front tire and let the axle down to relieve the spring

i painted my histeer arms today while i had the drivers side apart

[unclejpl4x4]

purrdy

[Dr.Maxwe001]

this is torture I am getting upset now that I dont have the cash yet to do my swap  

[Gittinit]

I like the tierod, and draglink painted blue. Nice touch.

[46&2]

I like the tierod, and draglink painted blue. Nice touch.

X2 looks good man.

[79coyotefrg]

I like the tierod, and draglink painted blue. Nice touch.

i was gonna do the arms also but i was getting tired

[79coyotefrg]

ok,  i gotta  get  me some degree shims,   my front axle is pointing the pinion at the ground behind the truck

i went to try and flex  and


2wd flex











see how it  is  tilted back 

[79coyotefrg]

it NEEDS  a drop front hanger, moved 1 inch forward  so i can put the stock shackles back on,  but 

[Gittinit]

Use some rear main leafs, and add in some of those leafs you already have then a drop front hanger, oh and a long slip driveshaft. The stock shackles are barely adequate for the stock springs imo. A flatter spring will ride and flex better , but not if the shackles bottom against the frame. It looks like you could stand to lower that thing down some.

How long of a shackle did you make there anyhow?

After looking again you could loose a leaf or two and add some shims, but /\ is how I roll.

[Dr.Maxwe001]

    I cant find a smily to show how upset I am that i cant get my 80 model truck jacked up and ready to roll

[79coyotefrg]

Use some rear main leafs, and add in some of those leafs you already have then a drop front hanger, oh and a long slip driveshaft. The stock shackles are barely adequate for the stock springs imo. A flatter spring will ride and flex better , but not if the shackles bottom against the frame. It looks like you could stand to lower that thing down some.

How long of a shackle did you make there anyhow?

After looking again you could loose a leaf or two and add some shims, but /\ is how I roll.

Insane06   said he  would "donate" a  long slip driveshaft  and a  "aftermarket"   front drop hanger,   so  as soon as that gets here i'll have to borrow a torch from somewhere

[79coyotefrg]

OH,  those shackles  are  6 inches eye to eye,  about 2 -2 1/2 inches longger than stock

[tom w.]

Don't forget that those springs will settle a little bit eventually

[79coyotefrg]

i was looking it over earlier,  i think  cutting the perches off and rotating the axle will cure all

or  degree shims

[79coyotefrg]

i was looking it over earlier,  i think  cutting the perches off and rotating the axle will cure all

or  degree shims

problem with THAT,  its alot of work without a torch

[79coyotefrg]

well yesterday Vman was here,  we  tack welded a small square tube across the front of the frame to mount the turn signals to,  did a front end alignment,  i had already removed the front drive shaft,  we adjusted the timing,  then went for a drive

Vman  took some video of me zooming bye

OH  before he gets the chance to tell you himself,  I did something a little on the side


I drove to town  with only maybe 1/2 quart of gear oil in the rear diff 


pics and video to come as soon as he gets home  and loads them

[unclejpl4x4]

glens shaft fell out