thardy
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I've gotten kind of behind over there since we started Utah DesertRunners T4R. I've posted over there a lot more over the past 6ish months.
Thardy's 96 build
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I've gotten kind of behind over there since we started Utah DesertRunners T4R. I've posted over there a lot more over the past 6ish months.
thardy
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The good welder was tied up on a business related project so I couldn't pull it away. So we started tearing down the rear end.
My dad was itching to get the 3rd out to see what kind of damage we did in Moab.
I don't see anything wrong with it! :lol:
We considered ourselves lucky, the locker seems to be A-OKAY :cheers:
Once it was out we cut all the suspension crap off and ground it clean.
My dad was itching to get the 3rd out to see what kind of damage we did in Moab.
I don't see anything wrong with it! :lol:
We considered ourselves lucky, the locker seems to be A-OKAY :cheers:
Once it was out we cut all the suspension crap off and ground it clean.
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downpour11
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Progress! Leaf springs all around?
thardy
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So got a Little done this weekend! *Not a long list but didn't work a real long time on it. *Basically I got my Toyota 3rd member torn apart. *I think I will stick with it just based on the fact that I have all the stuff to do it. *When I pull it apart thou I found one of the adjuster nuts is shot. *Effing dealership item. *I think I will order one online and save a little cash. *Other than that Brady spent some time cleaning my front end with a wire wheel. *Didn't get any pics of it but it looks good. *I spent my time getting my front spring holder built and mounted. *started mounting the front springs then decided I need shorter springs. *The ones I have (the ugly red ones) put the back end damn near under the tranny cross member. *If any one has a set of 50" springs let me know. *Did a little fender trimming and a lot of measuring. *I think there will be a lot more fender trimming in the future. *I didn't get many pics but will post what I have a little later.
thardy
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Here are a few pics of what I Brady and I did Saturday.
This is the adjuster nut that is shot. *I'm having a hard time finding it online. *I might have to go to Brent Brown and at least find the part number. *I guess I could call Kurt.
Got the spring hanger built and mounted!
A little trimming
This is the adjuster nut that is shot. *I'm having a hard time finding it online. *I might have to go to Brent Brown and at least find the part number. *I guess I could call Kurt.
Got the spring hanger built and mounted!
A little trimming
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KidVermicious
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Your truck is dirty. You should wash it.
slowpoke99
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Aaaaaaahhhhhhh the memories!!! I was right about where you're at about two months ago. It's looking good. Keep the pics coming!
thardy
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I am bored of not working on my runner, so while I was in Brigham I picked up some steel to start putting together my rear bumper! *My buddy at work thinks he's a master welder so I did all the cutting and he welded it together. *Honestly I think I could have done just as good of a job welding it, but he had the time so I let him do it. *I've still got a lot to do to finish it but that will have to wait til I get it up there to get some more measurements. *
thardy
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Got a little time to work this past weekend. Literally a little! The springs I had for the front end ended up being way to long so I got some different springs and had to move the front hanger back a couple inches. It pretty much sucked I had that sucker welded on there GOOD! I got that moved and mocked up my rear bumper to see where additions needed to be made. I also got my steering shaft all but buttoned together. I need to do a little fab work on it then hook it up next weekend.
I feel Like I'm so close yet so far away from having a drivable rig.
Next trip will consist of finishing the assembly of both my front and rear ends, weld shackle hangers on front, mount front axle, determine where to put the shock hoops and weld them in, weld rear springs into place, replacing fuel tank, mount rear axle, hook up rear driveline, measure to have front driveline extended, and MUCH, MUCH MORE!!!!! With my luck about 1/3 of that will actually get accomplished. Next trip I need to make sure I get more (some) pictures.
My 7 year old told me Sunday "Dad the first thing you need to do when this is done is WASH IT"! it looks like its been sitting in the shop for 6 months!!!
I feel Like I'm so close yet so far away from having a drivable rig.
Next trip will consist of finishing the assembly of both my front and rear ends, weld shackle hangers on front, mount front axle, determine where to put the shock hoops and weld them in, weld rear springs into place, replacing fuel tank, mount rear axle, hook up rear driveline, measure to have front driveline extended, and MUCH, MUCH MORE!!!!! With my luck about 1/3 of that will actually get accomplished. Next trip I need to make sure I get more (some) pictures.
My 7 year old told me Sunday "Dad the first thing you need to do when this is done is WASH IT"! it looks like its been sitting in the shop for 6 months!!!
KidVermicious
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What'd I say? December before this thing is done, right? I may have been a little optimistic.
:moon:
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thardy
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This weekends progress looks more like progress than the last few!
Got the steering shaft all buttoned up.
This is the stock shaft that came through the firewall
Stock shaft extended
stock rag joint connected to '85 rag joint that came on the gearbox.
Got the front axle all put back together.
E-locker wires locked and sealed
After forgetting a coupe things I became a pro ant taking hubs on and off :x
Got the steering shaft all buttoned up.
This is the stock shaft that came through the firewall
Stock shaft extended
stock rag joint connected to '85 rag joint that came on the gearbox.
Got the front axle all put back together.
E-locker wires locked and sealed
After forgetting a coupe things I became a pro ant taking hubs on and off :x
thardy
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Here is the side shot for Scotty of where my pitman arm lines up with my springs. With the weight on the springs the center pin lines up perfectly with the white line I put on the frame.
Got the rotors and manual hubs on and rolled the beast under the rig!!
I did get the shackle hangers spotted but didn't get a pic. I need to figure out if those are the springs that I am going to use. When I put the weight on the spring they flattened out way to much. I think we might be done on the front until we get the rear end put back together. Right now the rig is supported by jack stands right on the very end of the frame. So when we put the weight on the front springs it literally is supporting the entire weight of the vehicle. After we get the rear end back under and get the weight distributed better we will see what the front springs do. I do have a couple more sets the same length, each with a little different arch and strength. I can always add a leaf to this pack if needed.
Got the rotors and manual hubs on and rolled the beast under the rig!!
I did get the shackle hangers spotted but didn't get a pic. I need to figure out if those are the springs that I am going to use. When I put the weight on the spring they flattened out way to much. I think we might be done on the front until we get the rear end put back together. Right now the rig is supported by jack stands right on the very end of the frame. So when we put the weight on the front springs it literally is supporting the entire weight of the vehicle. After we get the rear end back under and get the weight distributed better we will see what the front springs do. I do have a couple more sets the same length, each with a little different arch and strength. I can always add a leaf to this pack if needed.
cant wait for you to get done so you can come wheeling again.
thardy
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So here she is!
The weekend actually started pretty slow, when I was supposed to leave Santaquin at 4:30 and my wife didn't get home from work until 5:30. *After stopping for dinner and 3 or 4 bathroom breaks for the kids and pregnant wife, we arrived in Brigham at 8:30. *got right to work finishing up the rear axle set up and bolting it back together.
Once we got the axle bolted back together we attacked the suspension. *After watching how my brothers rear suspension worked on his '83 pickup I decided that was the route I wanted to go.
Thanks for the springs Kevins
Now most of the remaining pictures are what we refer to as "farmbrication"
Got the springs all mounted up set it down on jack stands and felt we needed to add another leaf. *So we pulled the bottom pack apart added a leaf and put it back together.
Once that was done with we reinstalled the fuel tank, rolled the axle under, lined it up, set the pinion where we wanted it and welded the perches solid. *
The whole time stressing about the BYU game that was on the radio.
6:00 Saturday rolled around the family was itching to get on the road so I ended up with a 3 wheeler. *We ended up 2 u-bolts short and couldn't put the passenger rear tire on.
FRAME HEIGHT 23 Inches!!!! Hopefully with a little settle to come!!
The weekend actually started pretty slow, when I was supposed to leave Santaquin at 4:30 and my wife didn't get home from work until 5:30. *After stopping for dinner and 3 or 4 bathroom breaks for the kids and pregnant wife, we arrived in Brigham at 8:30. *got right to work finishing up the rear axle set up and bolting it back together.
Once we got the axle bolted back together we attacked the suspension. *After watching how my brothers rear suspension worked on his '83 pickup I decided that was the route I wanted to go.
Thanks for the springs Kevins
Now most of the remaining pictures are what we refer to as "farmbrication"
Got the springs all mounted up set it down on jack stands and felt we needed to add another leaf. *So we pulled the bottom pack apart added a leaf and put it back together.
Once that was done with we reinstalled the fuel tank, rolled the axle under, lined it up, set the pinion where we wanted it and welded the perches solid. *
The whole time stressing about the BYU game that was on the radio.
6:00 Saturday rolled around the family was itching to get on the road so I ended up with a 3 wheeler. *We ended up 2 u-bolts short and couldn't put the passenger rear tire on.
FRAME HEIGHT 23 Inches!!!! Hopefully with a little settle to come!!
