1988 BII Build

[88_Eddie]

i wanted to make sure i wasnt gonna have any clearance issues with the headers, so i mocked everything up this morning just to be sure. and yeah, i still gotta paint the other cylinder head........i hope my engine stand can hold all this

 

[dangerranger83]

Sexy.

 

[88_Eddie]

damn, it has been a while since i've updated. i just started a new job at autozone (of course, now that i have almost all the parts i need) and i'm trying to save up for my lift and tires, i think it's gonna be a while.....so far, i got the cheap "belltech 6400" look-a-likes from $21 with my discount. i've also got the engine all put together, as soon as i can get a day off, i'm gonna throw it back in the b2.


i dont know if anyone still checks this build thread, but i'm just wondering, is it possible to use 2" drop brackets with 3" coils? i know you can use the stock drop brackets with 1.5-2" coils, so i was thinking it may work the same way.

 

[dangerranger83]

I bought the real belltech shackles for $55 from summit.

x2 on the tires part for me, going be awhile till I get them.

Ever paint the other head?

 

[88_Eddie]

I bought the real belltech shackles for $55 from summit.

x2 on the tires part for me, going be awhile till I get them.

Ever paint the other head?

i dont see any difference in the 2 shackles, it's steel, everything looks to be welded nicely, only difference could be the quality of the bushings inside them. if something happens, i'll just return them since i work there.


i went to NTB today and got a quote on 31x10.50 goodyear wrangler mtr's, they wanted $1060 to mount/balance, (also, $23 a tire for lifetime mounting/balancing), i said NEVERMIND, plus there wasnt a mileage warranty, so i'm gonna search elsewhere.

yeah, got the other head painted, i'll go take a pic and post it, it's lookin good

 

[dangerranger83]

Id rather get a kick in the teeth then pay that much.

 

[88_Eddie]

well, i REALLY hate walmart and i try not to shop there, but they have 31x10.5 goodyear wranglers for $135 a piece with free mounting/balancing and lifetime rotation/balancing for free if you buy before 9/30. i talked to a guy yesterday at work and he said he had some wranglers that lasted him 3 years and they were the quietest tire he's ever had on the road.

more updates!!!
got an 8.8 rearend and some exploder leafs today, $180 for all of it. the 8.8 has 3.73's too, so i dont have to regear to throw it under the b2, although after i lift it, that'll be the next purchase.

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[Robert_1967]

whats that thing hanging from the side of the chunk???



Robert

 

[88_Eddie]

i have no idea, i was hoping someone on here may know

 

[88_Eddie]

new plan.......again

here's what i'm thinking, i have a 2000 explorer 2wd for a DD, it of course has an 8.8 as well with 3.73 gears, but it has a limited slip. i'm thinking i may take the 8.8 from my DD and put the open 8.8 back into my DD and use the 8.8 L/S for my b2. it's a lot of work though, so maybe just put the open 8.8 in my b2

the engine is almost done, everything is together, i just have to clean up the power steering bracket and rent the engine hoist and it'll be ready to go back in.

i'm about to upload pics now

 

[88_Eddie]

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[dangerranger83]

That thing hangging off the diff. looks to be a vibration dampener.

 

[Robert_1967]

if it where me, I'd remove it, just extra weight, and it could hang on something if off roading..


Robert

 

[88_Eddie]

oh it's gettin yanked off for sure

 

[88_Eddie]

ordered me a muffler from work, $17 after my discount, best part is that i ordered it yesterday and it got here this morning when we opened. plus, shipping is always free.

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