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*** YELLER *** · « **Reply #480 on:** Feb 04, 2006, 11:22:36 PM »

I saw your mounts and they looked good

just remember to gusset them for added strength

we used an old drag link and pannard bar with rubber bushings left on each end , so the transfer can still move a little

will have more pics. tommorow

Ramrod · « **Reply #481 on:** Feb 05, 2006, 11:17:40 AM »

if you guys take this out to holister for the first run let me know i join in

*** YELLER *** · « **Reply #482 on:** Feb 05, 2006, 12:05:42 PM »

ok

here ya

go all done

more pictures later of all the work when MINI gets home, including video of it

MiniSimp · « **Reply #483 on:** Feb 05, 2006, 12:24:50 PM »

LOL, it runs!!!!!!!!

whiteman · « **Reply #484 on:** Feb 05, 2006, 12:33:24 PM »

Ha Ha Ha! Thats great Mini glad you got it done, you know, I dont think I have seen one pic of you without a smoke.

*** YELLER *** · « **Reply #485 on:** Feb 05, 2006, 07:31:34 PM »

MINI $Beer Chug\'n$ nice work this weekend

I will finish up the welding on the crossmember this week

then maybe

I'll go for a

for you sound good

MiniSimp · « **Reply #486 on:** Feb 05, 2006, 08:27:36 PM »

Quote from: whiteman on Feb 05, 2006, 12:33:24 PM

Ha Ha Ha! Thats great Mini glad you got it done, you know, I dont think I have seen one pic of you without a smoke.

Gotta stay relaxed when you are doing something you've never done before.

This is my first build after all.

Quote from: oldyellercj on Feb 05, 2006, 07:31:34 PM

then maybe I'll go for a for you sound good

We'll talk about that one Dave, still gotta move the blue pile first.

MiniSimp · « **Reply #487 on:** Feb 05, 2006, 08:39:42 PM »

Here is video of it running a whole 2 feet after we mounted the crossmember...
Clicky

*** YELLER *** · « **Reply #488 on:** Feb 05, 2006, 09:08:00 PM »

Why must you dog my Big Blue Beast

whiteman · « **Reply #489 on:** Feb 05, 2006, 10:51:10 PM »

Quote from: MiniSimp on Feb 05, 2006, 08:27:36 PM

Gotta stay relaxed when you are doing something you've never done before. This is my first build after all.We'll talk about that one

Yea I know how it goes, my shits it being built by a high schooler

. Makes ya wonder how long it will hold up

I get by with som fresh cope!

CTENG in KS · « **Reply #490 on:** Feb 06, 2006, 06:44:12 AM »

Quote from: whiteman on Feb 03, 2006, 01:47:49 AM

shirt! Mine suck compared to that.

X2...but all that matters is they hold...and you can cover them with lots of paint.

MiniSimp · « **Reply #491 on:** Feb 06, 2006, 07:28:38 AM »

Gained a little bit of clearance

Ramrod · « **Reply #492 on:** Feb 06, 2006, 03:09:14 PM »

I can't wait till they come out with the mco7-r10, that just looks sick

MiniSimp · « **Reply #493 on:** Feb 06, 2006, 03:12:13 PM »

It's really nice!
When we built the crossmember we had the cases jacked up so high it was pushing up the truck.
When we lowered it down they only dropped 1/8" so I was stoked.

whiteman · « **Reply #494 on:** Feb 06, 2006, 03:52:53 PM »

Hey Mini, on my truck I was going to weld on the platforms for the cross member in the position were it would lift the back of the t-case 1" higher than the stock mounting point.

My question is
1. Am i going to have enough clearance between the body and T-case if the T-case is that mush higher? (I have the body off so I cant tell)
2. Do you think that that tilting my T-case up one 1" is going to hurt anything, I.E oil to motor, more stress on motor mounts... etc?

MiniSimp · « **Reply #495 on:** Feb 06, 2006, 03:59:18 PM »

Quote from: whiteman on Feb 06, 2006, 03:52:53 PM

1. Am i going to have enough clearance between the body and T-case if the T-case is that mush higher? (I have the body off so I cant tell)

If you have your body off, I would make your t-case 1/2" above the bottom of your frame and then cut out your tranny tunnel and build a new one. That way you can build a flat belly!

Quote from: whiteman on Feb 06, 2006, 03:52:53 PM

2. Do you think that that tilting my T-case up one 1" is going to hurt anything, I.E oil to motor, more stress on motor mounts... etc?

Loosen your motor mounts before you do it. Then retighten them after you have it positioned. I've seen people clock their entire drivetrain 10* to get a flat belly.

whiteman · « **Reply #496 on:** Feb 06, 2006, 04:27:15 PM »

Thanks Mini, I have been looking into a flat belly, but i have to set up my cross member, 4-Link, and Drivlines before i make the belly pan.

*** YELLER *** · « **Reply #497 on:** Feb 06, 2006, 04:44:38 PM »

Wow you said we

*** YELLER *** · « **Reply #498 on:** Feb 06, 2006, 08:13:54 PM »

I agree as long as they hold !!
FUNCTION OVER FORM !!!
its not how pretty they are but the penatration, as long as its deep and even it will hold.
start with a clean surface and watch what your doing and you too can weld like the pros:yesnod:

Quote from: CTENG in KS on Feb 06, 2006, 06:44:12 AM

X2...but all that matters is they hold...and you can cover them with lots of paint.

MiniSimp · « **Reply #499 on:** Feb 07, 2006, 10:02:59 AM »

I just ordered me some sweet Marlin goodness

I hear she comes with the doors....

Thanks to the wife!

AKDuramax · « **Reply #500 on:** Feb 07, 2006, 10:05:47 AM »

this has been a sick build but when will it hit the trail??

MiniSimp · « **Reply #501 on:** Feb 07, 2006, 10:09:01 AM »

Quote from: AKDuramax on Feb 07, 2006, 10:05:47 AM

this has been a sick build but when will it hit the trail??

Will be on the trail by february 26th at the latest.

MiniSimp · « **Reply #502 on:** Feb 07, 2006, 10:16:01 AM »

So, here are the final specs on the build:

1985 Toyota SR5 4WD Standard Cab
1985 & 1987 Frankenstein 22RE
1983 Front Axle
1986 Power Steering Box
106" Wheelbase
2.28 Crawler Box with stock shifter
2.28 Rear Transfer Case
48" High-Lift Jack With Mounts
Aussie Locked 4.10:1 Front
Black Rock Krawler Wheels 15x10"
Bucket Seats (stock)
Chevy Rear Springs (3 leaf + overload cut down)
Front Range Offroad Steering Frame Brace
Front Range Offroad Transfercase Center Section
Front Range Offroad Twinstick Shifter
Home Built Chevy Spring Hangers
Home Built Flat Bed
Home Built Gas Filler Hose Mount
Home Built Rear Pivoting Lift Blocks
Home Built Rock Sliders
Home Built Shift Knobs
Home Built Video Camera Mount
Interco Tire Superswamper Boggers 35x14.50x15R
Interior Roll Cage
Johnny Joint Rear Shackles
Magellan Meridian Color GPS WAAS Compatibility
Marlin Crawler 1.5" Wheel Spacers (Front)
Marlin Crawler 26" Brake Line 3 piece kit
Marlin Crawler Drag Link
Marlin Crawler Low Profile Drain Plugs
Marlin Crawler MC08-R10 Clocked Adapter
Marlin Crawler Pitman Arm
Marlin Crawler Rebuilt Knuckles
Marlin Crawler Steering Arms
Marlin Crawler Tie Rod
Marlin Crawler Transfer Case Rebuilt
Marlin Crawler Tube Doors
Marlin Crawler U-Bolt Flip Kit (Front)
Procomp ES1000 14" Travel Shocks
Procomp ES2000 Steering Stabilizer
Sliding Tinted Rear Window
Thales Navigation Swivel GPS Mount
Toyota 1985 Rear Springs Up Front (4 Leaf)
Trail Gear 2" Wheel Spacers (Rear) (and free)
Unleaded Gas
W56 5 Speed Manual
Weatherguard Tool Box
Welded 4cyl 4.10:1 Rear

Ramrod · « **Reply #503 on:** Feb 07, 2006, 10:20:00 AM »

All the time and energy into the front axle of that thing and no longfields. Its gonna suck when you break a birf the first time out

MiniSimp · « **Reply #504 on:** Feb 07, 2006, 10:44:15 AM »

Yep, that will deffinetly suck.

CTENG in KS · « **Reply #505 on:** Feb 07, 2006, 01:47:28 PM »

Don't worry mini, I aint got no longs neither... $:-\$ \

whiteman · « **Reply #506 on:** Feb 07, 2006, 03:24:07 PM »

You don't deserve Longs untill you brake an axle on the trail and have to limp home.

*** YELLER *** · « **Reply #507 on:** Feb 07, 2006, 05:23:42 PM »

YO MINI

have drive line will wheel

Thanks to Jim at
Blue Iron drivelines
Sonora Ca
(209) 533-8847

Make you a deel

you keep the tube doors

and I get her

for the Driveline. sounds fair all in favor say I

MiniSimp · « **Reply #508 on:** Feb 07, 2006, 06:20:57 PM »

Sweet! It's wheeling time!
Bolt it up for me will ya!

*** YELLER *** · « **Reply #509 on:** Feb 07, 2006, 08:36:09 PM »

There will be no

wheeling until OLYELLER is running
You can take it for a spin

but no 4X4

Until WE

finish OLYELLER

Bleed Brakes
Build Shock Mounts
Thats it right

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