94 b4000 axle swap/offroad build

[jaymegriffiths]

O.K.

I think were beatin a dead horse

**DISCLAIMER**

If anyone copys any thing i do in this build thread and it breaks. i will not be held responsable.

"this is not my daily driver, nor my dedicated trail truck. i am further into dirt bike's now that i realized they handle alot more then a truck. the only thing i use the truck for is runnin to the corner store for smokes and or a cold beverage. and to get into the woods when weather turns nasty"

I dont think anyfurther posts need to be made about the poorley constructed crossmember/link brackets when the something is final i'll let you know. I dont even have the correct bolts holdin the arms on yet (notice no Nuts on anything)

I will be pickin up all the hardware tommorow all grade 8 with norlock lock washers.

I am thinkin i will need to drill out the factory jeep upper control arm bushings to accept a 1/2'' bolt rather than the factory 11mm IIRC.

the arms should be finnally mounted to the axle for good tommorow

 

[liftedredranger]

how much did they cost you

 

[kroussinoffroad]

post #10. 518$ to my door 460$ is list

Project is on hold for a couple of weeks.
this week; new years
next week; Year end wrap up at work
week after; on call
week after; SURGERY on my mouf

Hopefully be back to work on it soon. although i wont be able to wheel until april anyways (too much snow till then)

The wife did get me a sweet present to keep me occupied while stuck inside
I've never been into RC cars but this is pretty sweet Now i just need a ranger body

 

[liftedredranger]

i got one just like that there fun little toy aint they, but wait till your plastic lockers brake and then you can buy metal one's then you can go anywhere with it....

 

[dangerranger83]

Where can I find one of those? My little bro has a Jeep one and the shock broke....well to his advantage, it flexes even more now and climbs the walls.

 

[kroussinoffroad]

She got it a the local RC shop. it's a LOSI 1/18th "mini" crawler They sell for aroun 230$ pretty fun capable little Toy. i set up my basement with a ton of obstacles looks like a little off road park. Now a couple of my buddies are gonna get them as well...CANT let it side track me to much from the REAL truck though.

 

[jaymegriffiths]

sweet

 

[rockwerks]

Just a note on the Rusty's arms. grind and go over all of their welds. they tend to twist apart. I have seen a few fail, Rusty is notorious for very poor welds.

 

[kroussinoffroad]

Just a note on the Rusty's arms. grind and go over all of their welds. they tend to twist apart. I have seen a few fail, Rusty is notorious for very poor welds.

I have the resources to get the welds x- ray'd
That should expose any weak spots correct ?

 

[rockwerks]

I have the resources to get the welds x- ray'd
That should expose any weak spots correct ?

maybe Im a big believer in overkill when it comes to suspension work. I don't trust anything from Rusty's from past experience

 

[Flash Gordan]

I have the resources to get the welds x- ray'd
That should expose any weak spots correct ?

It should theoretically. But you should get another weld pass on them just to be sure.

 

[rockwerks]

It should theoretically. But you should get another weld pass on them just to be sure.

A smart man indeed!

 

[kroussinoffroad]

Im lookin at runnin crossover steering and ive seen it set up like this alot, just doesnt look right to me. Anyone runnin there steerin like this ? Stackin rod ends on a single sheer ?

 

[rockwerks]

Im lookin at runnin crossover steering and ive seen it set up like this alot, just doesnt look right to me. Anyone runnin there steerin like this ? Stackin rod ends on a single sheer ?

Like this?

this is a pretty common trail steering setup

 

[kroussinoffroad]

NO . in your picture the tie rod is under the knuckle and the drag link is over in the pic i posted both are OVER

i like the setup in your pic more but the added heigh in the first pic might help me that much more with my angle