Jrock's BuildUp

[superyota]

Front of box and around motor mounts is what he told me a bit ago. I just got home from work and am spending the rest of the afternoon looking my truck over

[Slolyfe]

Front of box and around motor mounts is what he told me a bit ago. I just got home from work and am spending the rest of the afternoon looking my truck over

Same place mine was. The more I looked the more I found. Was talking to Yotaman and they run a horizontal tube from inside frame rail to inside frame rail, right under the motor. Think I will be doing that soon.

[jrock]

So far, its cracked just behind the front driver-side hanger (prior picture) and in the center of the driver-side arch over the axle; the rear weld from the factory bumpstop pad had an undercut, this is where the weld started.

I like the idea of a horizontal tube. Maybe in front of the engine or just under the crank pulley.

[Slolyfe]

So far, its cracked just behind the front driver-side hanger (prior picture) and in the center of the driver-side arch over the axle; the rear weld from the factory bumpstop pad had an undercut, this is where the weld started.

I like the idea of a horizontal tube. Maybe in front of the engine or just under the crank pulley.

They had them right under the pulley.

[jrock]

Nice. I'm going to look at doing that.



So what do you guys think... Exo or Internal Cage?

I have been all over the place with this topic. Internal is preferred but exos are so freekin handy and nice. I really cannot decide but I need something.

[Peterbuilt84]

I have been all over the place with this topic. Internal is preferred but exos are so freekin handy and nice. I really cannot decide but I need something.

I know the feeling. I have an old bolt-in, I think All-Pro, cage. It's something, but I'd really like a real cage. I think exo's if done right can look good and do their job well. At the same time I love the look of an internal cage, but if you screw up bad the body can be toast. It just comes down to personal preference imo

[jrock]

I like the internal because they are lighter, don't widen the vehicle, they give good spots to attach harnesses, don't change the look of a vehicle.... Cheap.

I like exos because they are better protection for the body, look good, give tons of winching and recovery points, add rigidity to the frame.... Expensive and I would prefer to do it myself.

[Slolyfe]

I like the internal because they are lighter, don't widen the vehicle, they give good spots to attach harnesses, don't change the look of a vehicle.... Cheap.

I like exos because they are better protection for the body, look good, give tons of winching and recovery points, add rigidity to the frame.... Expensive and I would prefer to do it myself.

Internal wasn't an option for me because of my tall a$$ in a little truck. But I think an internal adds protection and an external provides protection and durability. Unless you prefer the raisin look which I think is cool also.

[86yoter]

i would like to do the internal to keep the look of the truck but the moment you flop there goes the look of the truck.

[jrock]

I can't say I don't like the golf ball look, its just not for this truck yet. Guess I'm going with an exo. Now I just need to buy a bender and a whole lot of tube.

[jrock]

Trying TapaTalk.

[jrock]

Went to the river bar, it's 10 minutes down the street. Water is drying up so stuff was hard to find. We found some mud with really deep ruts. I got pretty stuck. A Cherokee bent its tie rod/thingy, it's a jeep steering. I don't know what they call things.

[jrock]

[superyota]

 

[jrock]

I also realized that I need bump stops in the rear. Guess I should start on the air bumps up front so I can put the poly bumps in the rear.

[86yoter]

nice what springs are you running in the rear

[jrock]

Marlin's 4" with a leaf removed. They are about a 3" spring now, as are the fronts.

[jrock]

Hollister is dead today. Nice!

[jrock]

Nice

[jrock]

Nice

[jrock]

I thought a post confirming that I am still alive was in order 

[jrock]

The McGrew Trail with Lost Coast 4x4s from O'Brien Oregon to Crescent City Cali.

[superyota]

Sweet! Looks like you guys had a good time

[Slolyfe]

Looks like fun man!

[Gixxer Jon]

Cool pics. Looks like a fun time. Better see you at the round up!!!

[86yoter]

nice trail how long does it take

[jrock]

Trail takes about 6 hours with stops for chatting. Could be done in 4 hours if your booking it.

[rcbro]

Hey Man,
That trail looks pretty nice! Where can I find more information and pictures?

[86yoter]

nice i will have to check it out one day

[jrock]

Hey Man,
That trail looks pretty nice! Where can I find more information and pictures?

I'm not sure where to find info, I could never find any. Pictures, I'll find some more of mine.