88 b2 crawler build

[ltuck808]

plans are sas(done) 36 13.5 15 iroks and then the .1350/1350 duals..pull all my carpet and seats out and bed liner it. i already have subs 2 6x9s and 2, 4 inchers with the 2, 8 inch subs 500 watt amp and a nice kenwood deck. uhh thats all i have in mind for now. probably disc brake conversion on the rear

 

[ltuck808]

i need to get new fenders but i CANNOT find one of these things that have the same paint as mine, please help if you have em ill buy em. once i get new ones im gonna cut them like this guy did, BADASS!!

 

[ltuck808]

remember im gonna take everything off and paint it. this was all just welding it in and all that stuff!!

 

[ltuck808]

couple little flexy pics really need to get on some rocks to show you how much this thing flexes!! it really does look like shit with the fenders like they are and everything all rusty and dirty, ill get it cleaned up soon!! anyone have ideas on my windshield trip? just black spray paint maybe? tires are too small to!!

 

[ltuck808]

let me know what you guys think. im gonan grab a bite and get to sleep!! positive and negative input is fine. this is my first build that isnt toyota or jeep so i need the info!! thanks guys

 

[ltuck808]

had to bend the steering arm with my tube bender, i think it looks rad haha

 

[alwaysFlOoReD]

Looks like the fenders were cut for a later model bumper. I hope you use gloves more often than in the pics.
Good job so far!!

Richard

 

[ltuck808]

I never really use gloves and the fenders were just cut to clear thr tires originally

 

[4.0B2]

hope the d35 holds up for you. they have been known to break on the street. IMO the 8.8 rear would have been a stronger better upgrade. but hey, whatever works for you. have you had any problems from the d35? do you always play in mud? or do you actually rock crawl?

that's kinda my plans for a crawler b2. except coils and radius arms up front and using 44/9". i'll never voluntary put a d35 jeep rear axle in something. some people never have problems with them tho... so yeah. hope it works for you.

 

[ltuck808]

I've never had problems except the yokes. I play in the mud when my vehicles are beginning bit build them to end up on rocks

 

[ltuck808]

And it would be just to much to do the 8.8 and then buy gears. Gotta remember I'm still a teen lol

 

[alwaysFlOoReD]

I never really use gloves and the fenders were just cut to clear thr tires originally

Well, you are young and will live forever and never get hurt. Until the first time the grinder jumps out and bites you. And 25 years from now you'll wonder "how come I have skin cancer?". I still occasionally forget or am in too much of a hurry but I use them 99% of the time. A grinder gouge REALLY slows down the work! If you still want to do fab when you are retired it makes sense to protect yourself now.
Nuff said


Richard

 

[shermbodius]

Looking good so far.

 

[4.0B2]

And it would be just to much to do the 8.8 and then buy gears. Gotta remember I'm still a teen lol

ok?
is that everyone's excuse on here? i'm 21 now.. full time student. paying for my own college. paying all my own bills.. yet i'm still building. i bought master install kits and gears for 2 axles and more.. its all about money management and going out and finding side work. my regular job pays min wage... and i make all this happen. sure mine is a pretty dd/ww build. but it still aint cheap. plus i have plans of building an ar15 and buying a springfield XDm soon.

don't let your "teen" stop you.. you're making it happen tho. good stuff.
if you can do all this work you've done on your b2, you could turn a wrench doing side jobs and mechanic work? right? yes.. there are ways to make more money.

 

[4.0B2]

oh yeah. use photobucket so i don't have to click on all these pics to make them larger. just host them w/ photobucket and copy of the IMG link.