Project Anti bling, the carnage begins

[davidt]

He means, maybe you had to cut away more of the structure than you thought (on account of the rust).
Billy

I see, there is no structural rust

 

[davidt]

Here are some more pictures, i should have some flex shots by this weekend...

The bolts on the shackles will be replaced with grade 8 bolts.

 

[BrettM]

with that much wheelbase and width, I would increase the lift height if I were you; the breakover angle is going to kill you. also, it doesn't look like you turned the knuckles, when you get a driveshaft bolted up to that low pinion you will see how much this is needed. as I've mentioned many times before, plan on hydro-assist (or a panhard).

oh, and I will be making fun of that bumper, just to warn ya :laugh3: I like mine where it's just barely in view from the driver's seat.

 

[CRASH]

with that much wheelbase and width, I would increase the lift height if I were you; the breakover angle is going to kill you. also, it doesn't look like you turned the knuckles, when you get a driveshaft bolted up to that low pinion you will see how much this is needed. as I've mentioned many times before, plan on hydro-assist (or a panhard).

oh, and I will be making fun of that bumper, just to warn ya :laugh3: I like mine where it's just barely in view from the driver's seat.

Dr. Sawzall is calling for that bed.

Should be fun learning how to re-drive all of your favorite obstacles with that much width. Have fun!

CRASH

 

[davidt]

with that much wheelbase and width, I would increase the lift height if I were you; the breakover angle is going to kill you. also, it doesn't look like you turned the knuckles, when you get a driveshaft bolted up to that low pinion you will see how much this is needed. as I've mentioned many times before, plan on hydro-assist (or a panhard).

oh, and I will be making fun of that bumper, just to warn ya :laugh3: I like mine where it's just barely in view from the driver's seat.

Shortened wheelbase is on the list, I will probably go to about 110". I have most of the parts for the hydro conversion. As for the stinger, I am just compensating

 

[baseballneal86]

What backspacing are you running on those wheels?

Also, I didn't see it listed in your post, but I'm guessing that is a full width Chevy D44?

Any plans for hi-steer?

 

[JeepFreak21]

Hey Dave, what t-case are you running? Where's the hacked up floor and rerouted exhaust pics?
Billy

 

[davidt]

What backspacing are you running on those wheels?

Also, I didn't see it listed in your post, but I'm guessing that is a full width Chevy D44?

Any plans for hi-steer?

Full width chebby dana 44, uknown backspacing, but they have as much backspacing as possible without interfering with the steering. No plans for hi-steer, I have a nice crossover steering setup that keeps the tie rod up high.

I will be running a dana 300, I haven't bought it yet, but should have it by the end of next month.

Here are some flex shots, I am limited because of the fenders, if I cut them I could probably get another 4"...yet another testament to the leaf springs ability to flex!

 

[jardine]

you should take a sawzall to those fenders and after that the bed BOB THAT SUCKER!

 

[baseballneal86]

Got shocks?

 

[davidt]

I have them, I just took measurements on monday and I have been extremely busy with work and school so I haven't had time to get them mounted. It is surprisingly stable without them.

 

[JeepFreak21]

Looks good David!
Will you be clocking the 300? Will it be stock as far as shafts and gearing?
Billy

 

[davidt]

Update time!...I got the 300 in and shortened up the wheelbase
Billy, sorry I didn't answer your question, it is a stock 300 and I will be getting the 4:1 kit soon
Before

After
And some more pictures...

Here is my truck on a really tough obstacle at our last outing

 

[davidt]

I got rid of the mickey thompson MT's, they chunked on da rocks, so I traded them in for some MTR's, can anyone guess the tire size?

 

[BrettM]

they look like 37s on 17s.... ?

what's the new wheelbase? I'll be getting my 115 down to 109-110ish soon....

 

[davidt]

I knew you would spoil my fun brett. I am at 112", seems to be a good length, esp. with the extra tire. I LOVE my MTR's. My dick cepec mudcountrys were chunking BAD. I wanted to run 37" tires, but I was afraid of breaking. When my chance came to get these bad boys, I couldn't pass the deal up. I wanted to be narrower and I was able to get quite a bit narrower with the new rims. I only have a few things to do, I have the diamondplate for the flat bed, I need to finish setting up my OBA, put shocks on, roll-cage, sliders, etc.

 

[BrettM]

moonrocks the 25th/26th

 

[davidt]

moonrocks the 25th/26th

it is so awn , you want to do some other local trails as well? How set up is phil? Anybody else coming?

 

[JeepFreak21]

it is so awn , you want to do some other local trails as well? How set up is phil? Anybody else coming?

Why does it always have to be on the weekend?
Billy

 

[BrettM]

I was thinking of doing part of Fordyce, but if you've got other good stuff near Reno we can do that. Phil has 35s and a detroit in the rear. I've already heard from a few that are gonna try and come, I'll probably post up a big invite on the Sierra chapter board soon.