Cage construction

[Jump This]

Now I've done it...

I've already tore into both axles.
Although it is not clear yet if they end up as 5 bolt or 8 bolt pattern axles.
But they both will be totin' 40's.

For now the cage will only be modified to accept and support the axle/tire
configuration.
Although it would be nice to build a buggy from the ground up, now is not the time.

 

[scottmcneal]

HOLY bat chit..Looks alot better than it did last week.. So these are what i got from you on the for sale tread? Front and rear axles..

Didn't you say these are 5 on 4.5

 

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HOLY bat chit..Looks alot better than it did last week.. So these are what i got from you on the for sale tread? Front and rear axles..

Didn't you say these are 5 on 4.5

Ummmm....these are the axles I got.
Your front axle is on the rack too. I'll have it done
by the end of this next weekend.

 

[mattyj]

So whats the WMS of both of those suckers?? Will i see full width in your future??

 

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So whats the WMS of both of those suckers?? Will i see full width in your future??

I don't think so.......although I need to decide soon.

The axles I got from Lockwood won't get me 63" so I need
to go another route. Either 63" or full width.

 

[corbinafly]

Now I've done it...

I've already tore into both axles.
Although it is not clear yet if they end up as 5 bolt or 8 bolt pattern axles.
But they both will be totin' 40's.

For now the cage will only be modified to accept and support the axle/tire
configuration.
Although it would be nice to build a buggy from the ground up, now is not the time.

Going over to the dark side...........

 

[David Taylor]

They look heavy:laugh3:

 

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They look heavy:laugh3:

Right now they are not too heavy (they got the full tear down yesturday.)
When I'm finished with them they will be a lot lighter than they were stock.

:laugh3:

 

[David Taylor]

Right now they are not too heavy (they got the full tear down yesturday.)
When I'm finished with them they will be a lot lighter than they were stock.

:laugh3:

I just had to say it.

What are you doing with the 44 front ?

Will you know what to do with 40's ? They take all the fun out of it.

 

[Goatman]

He got totally spoiled, and totally hooked, last weekend driving Matty's new buggy.

He's a goner.

 

[Jump This]

Truth be told, I didn't want to go big. But when your wheelin' buddy suddenly shows up with a rig running 42's........

Its all down hill from here.

 

[Jump This]

I don't know if I should start a new thread, or just add to the old one.

It is time for a buggy build...

This build is to provide room for running 39.5 IROK's.
For those who have been paying attention, I want to move the radiator to the back, so off come most of the front.

 

[Jump This]

The old cage will go, replaced by one with better protection and added structure. I'd like for people to see the new rig and be able to recognize it as mine. So, I'll be keeping the rear section of the cage for now, well, at least keeping the look of the existing rear section of cage.
Budget has dictated that I will be keeping the leafs anyway.....

 

[Jes]

Yer stewpid. :looser:

 

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I'm also pathetic....just couldn't resist rolling the new rubber under.

 

[Jes]

Those tires are gay but will sure look good under your ass... uh, wait a minute... :dunce:


Unfortunately I'm going down the same road but I think I'll hold off on the rest of the body removal untill I get the new rear axle and suspension installed. I just wanna wheel.

 

[scottmcneal]

Good luck rick..You got a big job ahead of you..If you need a hand let me know..

 

[POLAR_JEEP_04]

looks good!

 

[Jump This]

Those tires are gay but will sure look good under your ass... uh, wait a minute... :dunce:


Unfortunately I'm going down the same road but I think I'll hold off on the rest of the body removal untill I get the new rear axle and suspension installed. I just wanna wheel.

I hate not having a rig to wheel with.
Heck, even my son's rig blew its transfer case over the weekend, so all I have right now is a bone stock '88.
Uggghhhh!
More motivation to work in a garage that is over 100* inside.

 

[mattyj]

Truth be told, I didn't want to go big. But when your wheelin' buddy suddenly shows up with a rig running 42's........

Its all down hill from here.

Sorry!