Toreadorranger Build...2 years in the making [Archive]

Toreadorranger

08-08-2007, 04:21 PM

As far as I know I dont have a build up thread here. This build has been the slow process of just under 2 years so far.

Front axle:
1986 Jeep Grand Wagoneer Dana 44
4.88 Gears
Aussie Locker
Chevy Flat top Knuckles
Parts-Mike High steer arms

Rear Axle:
Custom Currie 9" housing
Alloy 31 spline Shafts
Full Spool
4.86 Gears

Front suspension:
3 link with panhard
FOA 14" coilovers

Lowers Links:
35" 2"x.25" Walled DOM
2-5/8" Super Pivot Joints on both ends, One with a 1.25" adjustable shank

Upper Link:
(length unknown for now, Im going to try and get it the same length so that I can carry an extra link on the trail) 2"x.25" Wall DOM
2-5/8" Super Pivot Joints on both ends, One with a 1.25" adjustable shank

Rear Suspension:
88 2wd Chevy Leafs
Camburg MIG shackles

Tire and wheel:
36"x12.5" bias TSL's
15x8 Black Rockcrawler wheels
GLO DIY 32 bolt beadlocks

misc:
Manual BW 1354
Fuel Cell with stock pump

Toreadorranger

08-08-2007, 04:22 PM

The start:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v69/redranger4.0/Ranger/ranger.jpg

the tear down:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v69/redranger4.0/project/113-1310_IMG.jpg

Sitting on the rear suspension:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v69/redranger4.0/DSC_0009resized-1.jpg

The rear suspension:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v69/redranger4.0/P7250158.jpg

The front suspension in CAD: (not done my self, was just a really good picture of what Im doing)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v69/redranger4.0/untitled.jpg

Front axle sitting under the front:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v69/redranger4.0/ranger%20teaser/teaserranger004.jpg

My new rear bumper, 2x4" Box steel:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v69/redranger4.0/P2030006.jpg

Toreadorranger

08-08-2007, 04:24 PM

Heres the interior:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v69/redranger4.0/IMG_1562.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v69/redranger4.0/IMG_1563.jpg

Those seats wont be staying for very long. I Purchased some PRP Premier Highbacks suspension seats.

Toreadorranger

08-08-2007, 04:25 PM

Ride Height pictures:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v69/redranger4.0/MARCH2/P3030022.jpg

Front links:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v69/redranger4.0/MARCH2/P3030023.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v69/redranger4.0/MARCH2/P3030024.jpg

New Tcase: 1354 Manual

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v69/redranger4.0/MARCH2/P3030014.jpg

Tcase linkage all cleaned up:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v69/redranger4.0/MARCH2/P3020013.jpg

Toreadorranger

08-08-2007, 04:27 PM

Took me about 1/2 hour to do this one tire. its my spare so I figured I test it out on this one instead of one of my new Tsls. before I did the groove pattern I grooved out all the wear bars, as this tire was free and is very worn down.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v69/redranger4.0/P5080093.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v69/redranger4.0/P5080091.jpg

I managed to get one of the news done too.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v69/redranger4.0/5-10-07/P5100098.jpg

Toreadorranger

08-08-2007, 04:32 PM

Ok well I guess I should give an update. Youll have to excuse the numerous posts, I was copying them over from another site that my build thread was on. I havent really had alot of time to work on the truck with school going right now. The major thing I have to do now is get my front suspension all setup and tacked in.

dusto2

08-10-2007, 10:24 PM

reddog5

08-13-2007, 10:31 AM

looks good!

Toreadorranger

08-13-2007, 12:10 PM

looks awesome man i got a question for you i cant tell by the pics but it almost looks like you didnt move the front spring perch for the leafs forward did you if not how much wheel base did you get from it

I moved it forward, so the rear axle is in the same spot. Im moving the front axle forward, so ill be around 130 or so wb

Toreadorranger

08-16-2007, 06:07 PM

I converted my welder to mig, I was tired of the flux core. And all I can say is what difference. Its so much nicer with the gas setup.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v69/redranger4.0/08-14-07/P8140136.jpg

Tacked the passenger link in, going to go back out right now and do the driverside.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v69/redranger4.0/08-14-07/P8140132.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v69/redranger4.0/08-14-07/P8140130.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v69/redranger4.0/08-14-07/P8140133.jpg

My rear bumper is done and welded.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v69/redranger4.0/08-14-07/P8140135.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v69/redranger4.0/08-14-07/P8140134.jpg

Woods-Rider

08-16-2007, 10:44 PM

Wow, real nice. gotta finish that up and get some wheelin pics for us all.

zachis4wheeling

08-20-2007, 07:39 PM

So did ya get yur toplink done yet?

Toreadorranger

08-20-2007, 10:16 PM

nah Im going to London/Ireland for a week and a half so I have been busy getting ready for that.

TRUNK_MONKEY

08-21-2007, 12:41 AM

Toreadorranger

08-21-2007, 09:13 AM

very nicely done there! ours is cut in the rear at almost the exact same spot.LOL
got any good bed ideas?
they guy who posted the logging truck style had a great idea i think.not sure of our bed design yet.:icon_welder:

Im tossing around two different designs.

option one:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v69/redranger4.0/daylight3.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v69/redranger4.0/daylight2.jpg

Option two:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v69/redranger4.0/IM000396.jpg

reddog5

08-21-2007, 10:41 AM

Oh wow, Option number 2 is very nice!

Roger

08-21-2007, 11:24 PM

I like the build up of option 2...

I remember a thread about those flipped rear spring hangers. Anyone know if that got moved?

Toreadorranger

09-01-2007, 07:12 PM

I flipped mine but I dont like how they turned out so before the truck gets the trail im going to build something custom instead of the modded stock hangers.

Not All There

09-03-2007, 09:22 PM

i was just thinking of your truck the other day, and i remeber seeing that same pic of it on the jackstands for the longest time, good to see some progress!

dogboy

09-03-2007, 10:29 PM

Both options look really good, but I will have to say the second option looks visually better, and stronger for that matter. Maybe it is just becuase there is more metal there, I don't know.

The truck looks good, keep up the good work. Took me a minute to figure out why there was so much room behind your seats, then it dawned on me, you have the rear doors...

Woods-Rider

09-10-2007, 02:42 PM

i really like the looks of that last one. needs a metal plate or somethin over that spare to make the bed more usefull though.

Toreadorranger

09-10-2007, 10:27 PM

i really like the looks of that last one. needs a metal plate or somethin over that spare to make the bed more usefull though.

he has a floor on it now, that was a picture after he just finished and painted the tube work.

Toreadorranger

09-10-2007, 10:29 PM

I must say that I am leaning towards number one as I plan to exo the front and it would tie into a exo better.

dirtraider

09-13-2007, 02:23 AM

i say you finish the suspension before you get ahead of yourself...at the rate you're going you won't need that cage for another 2 or 3 years lol :piratesalute:

Toreadorranger

09-13-2007, 05:50 PM

i say you finish the suspension before you get ahead of yourself...at the rate you're going you won't need that cage for another 2 or 3 years lol :piratesalute:

yea this has gone from a SAS build to a All at once type of thing.

fordguy64

09-13-2007, 09:22 PM

just wondering what you are using to figure out where the links go....

Toreadorranger

09-13-2007, 10:57 PM

just wondering what you are using to figure out where the links go....

seat of my pants....

Ive done alot of research and im combining that with where it fits.

Toreadorranger

03-11-2008, 04:38 AM

I havent updated this thread in a long time, so Ill give a brief update. Plans have changed. The front suspension is still a 3 link but it is no longer 3 seperate link bars. Im going to run a radius arm style link on the passenger side like a TJ or XJ long arm system. Example in the picture below.

http://www.4x4wire.com/jeep/reviews/retjlift00/installfront.jpg

I have also since decided against an exo cage. So I will be building a fairly extensive interior cage, with the possibility of some of the tube connecting to a front support cage and a rear tube bed.

This is a sample cage I designed. I didnt take any measurements before drawing it so its proportions are a bit off. There will also be a X above the main part of the cage that I forgot to draw in.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v69/redranger4.0/cage.jpg

http://teambigevil.com/Coppermine/albums/userpics/10001/parts_005.jpg
Ill be picking up my coil overs and coils for them this coming week. I ended up finding a KILLER deal on a set of 2.0 Fox 14" travel Coilovers with remote resi's instead of the FOA's.

I also have my choice of springs from jay's (seller) collection. Im going to grab a set of 350lbs/in and a set of 200lbs/in springs.

(AxB)/(A+B)= final rate

350x200/350+200=127lbs/in

These numbers are all based off of estimates. Ill most likely have to change the springs later on to get the rate I want but these will work for mock up.

94 lngbd

03-11-2008, 07:46 AM

what tool was used to groove the tires & where can a groover be bought at? As fa as the bed design I like the one using the tool box for straight wheeling ,but the full size truck style would be nice to have & install a few more bucket sets for your friends or enemies, or keep the stock bed & bobtail the back section

JohnnyU

03-11-2008, 01:24 PM

The front suspension is still a 3 link but it is no longer 3 seperate link bars. Im going to run a radius arm style link on the passenger side like a TJ or XJ long arm system. Example in the picture below.

That's the same arrangement I'm using on my Chevy. Simple, yet still works great. What did you decide to use for joints?

Toreadorranger

03-11-2008, 02:15 PM

That's the same arrangement I'm using on my Chevy. Simple, yet still works great. What did you decide to use for joints?

Im going to use the two links I already have made with the flex joints. Thats why Im only running a y link on one side. If I ran two y links I would get some suspension bind do to the flex joints.

Toreadorranger

03-12-2008, 06:31 PM

Well i picked up the coilovers and coils today.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v69/redranger4.0/coilovers/DSC_0453-1.jpg

I also snapped a picture of my Fx4 shifter.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v69/redranger4.0/coilovers/DSC_0452-1.jpg

james99

06-06-2008, 11:46 AM

any updates i like the build

Woods-Rider

06-07-2008, 12:01 AM

This is one of those builds you just have to ignore for a while so that when you finally do look back there has been some progress. lol. jk

Big Red Ranger

06-08-2008, 03:25 PM

combine both options of the roll cage

D.T.Starr

07-03-2008, 01:59 PM

done yet?

crankinaway

07-03-2008, 06:36 PM

What are using for the steering box?

Toreadorranger

07-06-2008, 11:23 PM

done yet?

Unfortunantly I havent been home in a while so I havent even picked up a wrench.

What are using for the steering box?

IFS Toyota box.

D.T.Starr

07-07-2008, 10:11 AM

too bad, I hope to see it done soon.

metalmacguyver

07-07-2008, 03:55 PM

Ill come up there and kick ya in the ass if you need some motivation! :D

Toreadorranger

08-19-2008, 01:17 AM

I got both rockers all cut out and the fenders are also all trimmed up.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v69/redranger4.0/P1010246.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v69/redranger4.0/P1010243.jpg

Good side shot to show how much I cut out.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v69/redranger4.0/P1010241.jpg

And heres a stock fender picture to compare to.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v69/redranger4.0/P1010234.jpg

Im going to be using 2x4 or 2x3" with a 3/16th wall for sliders and cut out the rockers so I could tuck them up into the body more.

Toreadorranger

08-19-2008, 01:20 AM

Got my Ballistic Fab shipment on saturday. There was a 2ft section of 2"x.25 wall DOM with it too, just not pictured.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v69/redranger4.0/P1010248.jpg

I also got my bender all set up today.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v69/redranger4.0/P1010250.jpg

c_note

08-19-2008, 03:43 AM

good thing your not using FOA coilovers. that would be a waste.

what size are those Fox coilovers? 2.0 or 2.5s?

lookin good. cant wait to get my build rollin. i just need to finish my track bar.

c_note

08-19-2008, 03:50 AM

just saw the specs on the coilovers.

metalmacguyver

08-19-2008, 09:34 PM

Toreadorranger Build...3 years in the making.

Maverick

08-19-2008, 10:32 PM

Toreadorranger Build...3 years in the making.

:icon_rofl: Holy shit, that's exactly what I thought of when I seen it in the "recent forum topics" on the main page. I'm just as guilty with my build though. Still can't wait to see the finished product. :clapping:

Toreadorranger

08-20-2008, 01:33 AM

Toreadorranger Build...3 years in the making.

better make it 3+ years just to be safe.

dirtraider

08-21-2008, 02:54 PM

better make it 3+ years just to be safe.

**** dude, i'm on SAS version 2 already....

zachis4wheeling

08-21-2008, 11:43 PM

Thought I was the only one who'd be done with college before he even got his truck wheelable......**** man! It looks good tho bro. Yur like me, just takin yur time and doin things right n researchin the shit outta sumthin before ya decide ya wanna run it. I like the sliders. Thought about doin that but they ain't rusted out n banged up enuf yet for me to justify it. Give er aanother winte or 2 and I'll be right there withya. Just shoot for a next summer completion date or somethin, that's kinda what I'm fnding I keep havin to do, since it never gets any work done on it.

zachis4wheeling

03-18-2009, 10:56 PM

Toreadorranger

03-19-2009, 03:03 AM

Hoe-ly Fawk! I actually took the time to re-check on my posts and the updates and you DON'T HAVE A DAMN THING done on this thing yet? WTF bro? Pull yur tampon out, put yur panties back on and get moving......if yur not careful, I might just catch up...lol

I havent had much time Im trying to get my motorcycle on the road and Ive been on the job hunt since january. If I get one of the two positions I interviewed for I will be renting a garage space to finish the truck in so Im not outside.

I did get my wheel spacers the other day though. they are 1.25" per side in the front. I need them for my tires to clear my lower links.

chico4554

03-20-2009, 12:52 AM

you may need to grind down the lugs with 1.25" spacers for the wheel to sit flush.

Toreadorranger

03-20-2009, 02:20 AM

you may need to grind down the lugs with 1.25" spacers for the wheel to sit flush.

I put them on they fit.

AKBroncoII

03-20-2009, 03:03 AM

1.25" ones should fit fine without cutting. It will be close. My 1" spacers required me to cut off the unthreaded portion.

dirtraider

03-20-2009, 08:54 AM

CopyKat

03-20-2009, 09:37 AM

SAS is Gay!

Toreadorranger

03-21-2009, 02:14 AM

I'm gonna go ahead and say, you've spent 3 years so far, go find a 60 to put up front. It didn't take me 3 years, but the FIRST time out after i did my 44 SAS i broke a shaft, that was the shittiest part of that whole deal.

You are spending enough time to link it and do it "right". Get a 60 and be done. I know i'll never run anything else in anything i build again.

I had a 60 I sold it, I cant afford to build a 60 right now. I would have to get new tires, wheels, highsteer, regear. At this point its not worth it. Plus I think Im going to skip the 60 stage. Im going to finish my truck this year. Wheel it for 2 years then go rockwells. alot cheaper in the long run.

Toreadorranger

03-27-2009, 11:00 PM

bobbywalter

03-28-2009, 12:01 AM

man i get aggravated if i go longer then two weeks without driving my junk....

the thought of going past that makes me queeezy.:icon_surprised:

Toreadorranger

03-28-2009, 10:48 AM

man i get aggravated if i go longer then two weeks without driving my junk....

the thought of going past that makes me queeezy.:icon_surprised:

Its not like its my DD, and I have plenty of other stuff to drive.

Toreadorranger

03-28-2009, 11:52 AM

I decided I didnt like how much was cut out. If Im going to make halfdoors I might as well really open them up.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v69/redranger4.0/halfdoors/DSC_0109.jpg

bobbywalter

03-28-2009, 09:08 PM

Its not like its my DD, and I have plenty of other stuff to drive.

yeah i am aware of that, and i would like to build a main wheeler these days myself...but even if its just a buggy i need to drive it to justify having it.

i am married

bobbywalter

03-28-2009, 09:12 PM

I worked on my bike most of the day and since it was dark out I carried my spare door downstairs to start cutting it up.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v69/redranger4.0/halfdoors/DSC_0104.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v69/redranger4.0/halfdoors/DSC_0105.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v69/redranger4.0/halfdoors/DSC_0106.jpg

This is the stuff that came out of the door.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v69/redranger4.0/halfdoors/DSC_0107.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v69/redranger4.0/halfdoors/DSC_0108.jpg

this appears to have door bars in it....in these cases you want to reinforce the opening on streeters because of that when going doorless as it is part of the cab support. and as you now know after working with them you can make it 10 times stronger and still allow max visibility, good for future learninz.

SoCo/Firefighter

03-29-2009, 12:39 AM

omg. what happened to the doors....... are your crazy? jk

like the build. real nice. :)

Bottoms Up

03-29-2009, 01:02 AM

Man, I am a big fan of this build already. Hope your still progressing on this build! I hope I am around when you take some trail pictures! I love the tires!

Toreadorranger

03-29-2009, 11:58 AM

this appears to have door bars in it....in these cases you want to reinforce the opening on streeters because of that when going doorless as it is part of the cab support. and as you now know after working with them you can make it 10 times stronger and still allow max visibility, good for future learninz.

The truck is getting a full cage, so Im not really worried about the door bars being out of them.

Roger

03-29-2009, 12:51 PM

The door bars don't add anything to the cab EXCEPT in a side impact. not like the cab is a unibody.

zachis4wheeling

04-09-2009, 04:40 PM

SAS is Gay!

MMkay....yur cool....feel better now?

Toreadorranger

04-11-2009, 02:17 AM

Picked up some steel today for this project.

15' 4"x2"x3/16" Tube (sliders)
6' 4"x2"x1/8" Tube (new transmission crossmember)
4'x8' 1/8" sheet misc crap.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v69/redranger4.0/DSC_0117.jpg

scubasteve

04-12-2009, 12:15 AM

Are you going to run an interior cage or exo?

Toreadorranger

04-12-2009, 12:45 AM

Are you going to run an interior cage or exo?

Full interior cage, pretty extensive compared to most builds, it will resemble that of a desert truck and less of a regular trail truck. I want to build a cage once and know that it will hold up. There will be a tube bed also, that I plan on tieing into sliders and cage.

scubasteve

04-12-2009, 04:48 PM

That sounds pretty trick.

Im going to do an interior cage also but just something simple.

Make sure you post up the whole process and measurements! Makes less work for me. ha ha ha

Toreadorranger

04-12-2009, 05:52 PM

That sounds pretty trick.

Im going to do an interior cage also but just something simple.

Make sure you post up the whole process and measurements! Makes less work for me. ha ha ha

I have bendtech software, so Im hoping that once I get it all built in bendtech I can share the file so that others can reproduce it if they wanted.

scubasteve

04-14-2009, 07:29 PM

That would be great!

compaqeo

04-25-2009, 02:19 PM

jeez enouph drinking :beer: and more :icon_welder: or both :annoyed:

zachis4wheeling

05-01-2009, 11:09 AM

I have bendtech software, so Im hoping that once I get it all built in bendtech I can share the file so that others can reproduce it if they wanted.

Where'd you pick up the bendtech software at?

Toreadorranger

05-01-2009, 12:23 PM

Where'd you pick up the bendtech software at?

From keith at http://www.chopworx.com, I bought my bender and bendtech from him.

Toreadorranger

06-15-2009, 01:37 AM

Sliders are done.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v69/redranger4.0/DSC_0166.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v69/redranger4.0/DSC_0167.jpg

These came a few days ago.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v69/redranger4.0/DSC_0160.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v69/redranger4.0/DSC_0161.jpg

Im also not looking forward to dealing with this.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v69/redranger4.0/DSC_0165.jpg

Toreadorranger

06-18-2009, 12:45 AM

I made a heater box block off plate. I took the heat and AC off the truck and doing so left a huge hole in the firewall. I have a 4x8' sheet of 1/8" so I used some of that. It needs 2 more bolts on the far right, the other four are in existing spots.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v69/redranger4.0/DSC_0172.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v69/redranger4.0/DSC_0169.jpg

I removed the stock seat mount bracket that is spot welded to the floor. That left like 20 little holes I had to weld up.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v69/redranger4.0/DSC_0171.jpg

Toreadorranger

06-23-2009, 06:53 PM

The rain held off for today so I was able to deal with my transfer case clearance problem.

Started by cutting a nice big old hole in the floor.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v69/redranger4.0/DSC_0180.jpg

I then jacked the back of the trans up as much as possible with out hitting the rest of the trans tunnel. Im just shy of a flat belly on the truck. To get the extra inch I would need I would have to do some really major surgery on the trans tunnel which isnt really worth it.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v69/redranger4.0/DSC_0181.jpg

Next I started patching the floor back up. I used the peices I cut out, just flipped them over. I ran out of gas for my welder at this point so tomorrow Im going to get a refill and if its not raining continue and if it is Im going to work on my half door.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v69/redranger4.0/DSC_0182.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v69/redranger4.0/DSC_0183.jpg

Toreadorranger

06-24-2009, 11:13 PM

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v69/redranger4.0/DSC_0186.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v69/redranger4.0/DSC_0187.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v69/redranger4.0/DSC_0189.jpg

wahlstrom1

06-24-2009, 11:33 PM

Boooo.....You get to do all the fun stuff I can't because mines still a DD. Badass work man, it's really comin along.

johnsislandranger

06-25-2009, 12:01 AM

this sh** looks great cant wait to see the final result

Bray D

06-25-2009, 08:45 PM

I'd do the extra work to flat belly it. You've got it torn down already, and whats another 2 years to get a flat belly :thefinger:

badinten

06-25-2009, 09:10 PM

i just have to say freakin sweet i found a pic of this truck a at least two years ago it has been on my comp since then great work bro

Toreadorranger

06-25-2009, 10:38 PM

I'd do the extra work to flat belly it. You've got it torn down already, and whats another 2 years to get a flat belly :thefinger:

I would need to cut out the whole trans tunnel. Its alot more work then I really want to do. My skid plate is going to be flat with two small bump outs for the tcase and doubler. They will only hang down about an inch and arent that big. It will be pretty much a flat belly.

Toreadorranger

06-25-2009, 10:45 PM

Worked on my half door a little bit today.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v69/redranger4.0/DSC_0192.jpg

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Slim

06-26-2009, 12:33 AM

Nice Maxim! :icon_thumby:

Same goes for the build! :icon_hornsup:

Quick question - stock tire size was ..... 245/75-16?

TireIron

06-26-2009, 12:42 AM

I like the cup holder in the door, awesome idea.

Toreadorranger

06-26-2009, 01:18 AM

Nice Maxim! :icon_thumby:

Same goes for the build! :icon_hornsup:

Quick question - stock tire size was ..... 245/75-16?

Yea I think so.

crawlin91

06-26-2009, 01:38 AM

I like the half doors alot, most of them that I see just dont seem to be cut low enough to make it worth it.

Toreadorranger

06-26-2009, 06:56 AM

I like the half doors alot, most of them that I see just dont seem to be cut low enough to make it worth it.

Yea orginially I had less cut out from the door. But the more I looked at it I realized that if Im going to do it I might as well really make it a half door.

Stranger ranger

07-08-2009, 01:11 PM

i'm curious to see how you hook up your fuel cell with the stock pump. I've been searching for a way to hook up my fuel via another tank/pump set up, but if i can keep my pump, (its fairly new anyways) and just get a fuel cell and drop it in, that would be great.

Toreadorranger

07-09-2009, 09:40 PM

Im going to try and use a Bronco 2 tank with the stock pump.

Toreadorranger

08-23-2009, 08:34 PM

I got my Transmission crossmember all squared away. It needs to be finish welded as its only tacked together right now. This is about my 4th design or so. The problem came from the fact that Im trying to fit this crossmember, my upper link and my lower link mount in to about 6-8" of space. The bushing ends are 2" .25 wall DOM, the tubing is 2"x2" 3/16th wall square, the gussets are 3/16th plate. It should be very solid. I got rid of the stock trans mount so this mounts directly to the trans and the bushings act as the trans mount now.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v69/redranger4.0/DSC_0267.jpg

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fangotango306

08-23-2009, 10:06 PM

hey man i dig the build but whats up with the bike that thing is sick

Toreadorranger

08-24-2009, 05:39 PM

Its an 82 yamaha XJ650. I bought it in boxes for 50 bucks. I put it all back together and did some stuff to it along the way cause stock they dont look very good.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v69/redranger4.0/DSC_0270.jpg

crawlin91

08-24-2009, 10:36 PM

yeah cool bobber. those ol yamaha's are great.

kris97ranger

08-31-2009, 10:33 AM

i think id do the option 2 for the bed cage but still hang the bedsides. and sick bike u have any more pics?

dangerranger83

08-31-2009, 08:09 PM

Glad to see another 82 yamaha but mine is an XJ1100 Maxium and it doesn't look stock either. Got it for free.

Toreadorranger

09-01-2009, 03:54 PM

It has sportster lowering shocks on the back. The bars are some leftover CR bend dirtbike bars I had laying around. The tank is a XJ750 tank, which is nice cause its about 1 gallon larger its bare metal with a some clear coat over it.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v69/redranger4.0/DSC_0155.jpg

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I have to many projects. I picked up a 72 chevelle a couple weeks ago too.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v69/redranger4.0/72%20chevelle/DSC_0260.jpg

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dangerranger83

09-01-2009, 07:46 PM

The bike need the XJ1100 front so that it can have dual front brakes. They really help out just in case one of them fails.

Toreadorranger

09-01-2009, 10:34 PM

The bike need the XJ1100 front so that it can have dual front brakes. They really help out just in case one of them fails.

Nah this bike is staying nice and cheap. Not putting anymore money into it.

Roger

09-02-2009, 08:00 PM

Like the bike. *IF* the right parts were available for cheap, I'd do the twin front discs. I added a second disc on my 81 XS650 many years ago and the whoa factor went up a LOT!

Love the trans xmember, and the half doors...

Toreadorranger

09-18-2009, 05:23 PM

Welded
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v69/redranger4.0/DSC_0273.jpg

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Little bit of boxing on the frame for mounting purposes.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v69/redranger4.0/DSC_0309.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v69/redranger4.0/DSC_0307.jpg

I also ordered some stuff today. If all goes to plan this should allow some much needed upper link clearance, might even let me lower the front end a couple inches.

Sick new motor mounts from Ruffstuff.
http://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/normal_tig%204l%20MM4.jpg

Canton 90 degree Remote oil filter adapter.

http://static.summitracing.com/global/images/prod/large/ctr-22-595_w.jpg

Trans dapt remote oil filter mount.

http://www.jegs.com/images/photos/900/969/969-1028.gif

Toreadorranger

09-20-2009, 11:16 PM

Solid Body mounts almost all cut out. My bandsaw blade finally let go just as it finished one. So I need to pick up another blade to cut the last two. I built in a 1/2" "body lift" into the pucks so it gives me a little bit more clearance around the trans/tcase.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v69/redranger4.0/DSC_0314.jpg

kris97ranger

09-21-2009, 05:30 PM

whats the advantage of solid body mounts? isnt it gonna transfer alot more vibration into the body and all that?

Toreadorranger

09-21-2009, 09:35 PM

whats the advantage of solid body mounts? isnt it gonna transfer alot more vibration into the body and all that?

My cage is going to be solid mounted to the frame. If you leave the body on rubber mounts the cage can contact the body. But if you solid mount both. they "move as one"

kris97ranger

09-21-2009, 09:40 PM

ah i get it. good idea

dogboy

09-21-2009, 10:25 PM

That's a good idea. The only thing I could think of, the cab is going to want to flex less than the frame. But I think that would be more of an issue with a daily/ street driven truck.

I love the build!! I wish I had done my half doors more like that. Mine are cut out a bit more.
I showed a guy I work with the pics of your Maxim, and he likes it! He's coming up with ideas to do to his Maxim, haha. His is newer though.

Toreadorranger

09-22-2009, 08:06 PM

I got my motor mounts and some tabs in the mail today. along with some tabs, I thought the tabs were 1/4", turns out they are 3/8"...beefy.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v69/redranger4.0/DSC_0317.jpg

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Toreadorranger

09-29-2009, 09:56 AM

That's a good idea. The only thing I could think of, the cab is going to want to flex less than the frame. But I think that would be more of an issue with a daily/ street driven truck.

Im caging from bumper to bumper, the frame isnt flexing much if at all.

Downey

10-18-2009, 04:23 PM

any new up dates man?

Toreadorranger

10-26-2009, 09:02 PM

I already have a IFS Toyota Steering box, but Im not sure if the rearward swing IFS box is going to work with my highsteer setup as the drag link may hit the tierod on compression. So I picked up a FJ60 box which is the same as a IFS box but has a 4th mounting hole and is a forward swing box. Ill hold on to both boxes untill I get there and see which I will use.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v69/redranger4.0/DSC_0335.jpg

Toreadorranger

10-30-2009, 07:57 AM

I also bought a Eaton M90 S/C off a 93 Supercoupe yesterday. mmmm boost.

97BlackBetty

11-02-2009, 10:04 PM

I also bought a Eaton M90 S/C off a 93 Supercoupe yesterday. mmmm boost.

So not fair. :thefinger: By the time you get yours on however, I may have found one and already be running it.

wahlstrom1

11-02-2009, 11:21 PM

Mind if I ask whatcha paid for the M90, I've got 2 M112's waiting for me for $300 a piece if I want them, less then 50k on either.

Toreadorranger

11-03-2009, 07:58 AM

150 for the m90.

wahlstrom1

11-04-2009, 12:27 AM

Not too shabby.....

Toreadorranger

11-04-2009, 09:47 AM

Not too shabby.....

The guy says it has a 120k on it but that it was rebuilt at one point or another. A rebuild kit is like 100 bucks, so Im not to worried about. It has all the intake and discharge tubes with it too, so thats nice.

Toreadorranger

11-04-2009, 06:34 PM

Charger showed up today. Going to try and draw up some SolidWorks files for flanges and stuff. This will let me share the design easier.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v69/redranger4.0/DSC_0339.jpg

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