5.3L MJ D44 and Junk.

[sandsgg]

Looking Good

 

[xj+rcks]

Dimple plates are just sitting there, need to be fitted. Did some more tube work.

Made the track bar brackets and threw it in.

 

[Johnnie Walker]

If you want more pan clearance, there's a vendor on pirate that sells low profile pans for LSx motors. I believe that the bottom of the sump is only 5.5" from where it bolts to the block. A little spendy, but I would do it. Even a car pan helps as well.
Nice work, and I second the thumbs up on your shop assistant.

 

[John D]

I would wait and see on the oil pan. I have been running the truck pan for 3-4 years without issue.

 

[Johnnie Walker]

I would wait and see on the oil pan. I have been running the truck pan for 3-4 years without issue.

I believe that Frank Z had issues with the stock truck pan and clearance. It appears both of you have more lift though so I dunno.

 

[John D]

Franks issue occurred following a failed track bar that made impact on the pan. You're correct, a little more lift makes a difference here though.

 

[xj+rcks]

I'm not worried about clearance much, it slams down halfway decent.

I tried an F body pan, but it had less clearance where I needed it the most.

 

[Jk2xj1]

I've probably said it before, and maybe even in this same thread...this thing is pure sex. You have done some nice work, sir!

 

[xj+rcks]

Thank you sir.

I guess I take forever to build things. But here are some long overdue updated photos. Finishing up the cage and then on to the coilover mounting. Sorry for the photo quality, all I had was an etch-a-sketch.

 

[sandsgg]

I Really Like That Cage. It Doesnt Look Like It Takes Up Too Much space inside, I Like that

 

[xj+rcks]

I tried to make it fit really tight and give me some space inside. I know I sacrificed some strength by not triangulating the top of the cage, but hitting your head on the cage isn't safe either. :yap:

 

[sandsgg]

I'm Pretty Sure It Would Still Work In The Event Of A Rollover, It's Not Like Nascar Where You Are going 200 Plus Lol. I Really Like The Door bars

 

[sandsgg]

How Difficult Was It To Work Around The Dash?

 

[xj+rcks]

I just went right through the dash, haha. The cluster is going to be tight against my dash bar and the glove box is pretty much not there anymore.

 

[sandsgg]

Cool, If I Ever Cage It Ill Probably Do Something Like yours

 

[Crfrider]

followed on instagram lol

 

[xj+rcks]

followed on instagram lol

Excellent! I tend to update photos more frequently on there.

My Instagram is cantstaystock if anyone else wants to follow.

 

[squashman702]

Drove by this thing 2x this weekend on the way to and from VT. Any updates?

 

[xj+rcks]

I haven't been slacking I swear.

I put the tailgate on after I powdercoated it, it barely fit in the oven and it made the worst smelling smoke pour out of the oven but it's done now. Then with the help of some great friends I managed to stuff some coilover hoops in the bitch. I use that term based on my own faults, the truck has been great. So it's sitting on coilovers with tacks and temporary top mounts. It's a bit high, but I'm sure there are ways to remedy that without changing the mounting locations. I flexed it out and I don't have any clearance issues!! It's a miracle, it's so damn tight yet doesn't hit. I hastily shot photos, don't hate.

I'm aware the windshield is broken, if I had a dime...

What up node?

Prerunner stance. Is stance a naughty word now?

Rexy chillin in the shadows.

I mocked up the TJ flares a bit more permanently. Not entirely sold on them but it's pretty legal. I wonder if I should paint dolphins on the hoops as if they were jumping out....

I am not building this thing for max flex but it has some.

Halfass plastidip test. Do I go white or black on the flares?

 

[xj+rcks]

and I will be putting a removable cross brace between the hoops.