I am taking advantage of the sun up here for once. I started to cut off stuff on the axle. I don't suppose someone has a reference for what gets cut. I saw on a few build threads were some things were cut off on one axle and on others they were not.

 

The only thing i cut off were the stock anti sway bar brackets and the stock steering stabilizer bracket, the upper trac bar bracket was already gone.

I ordered the Marlin knuckle gussets, so the stock shock mounts are going to be cutoff soon.

 

THanks man.
here is a shot with the ocean in the background. I had trouble deciding which was more beautiful!
ahhahhahah

 

I know a few spots over by Hyampom. Also, off the Go Road up by Orleans. This time of year the Bear hunters get in there and tear the roads to hell. Makes for some GREAT mud wheeling. I got stuck once over there and this dope grower guy and his buddy pulled me out lol.
Off FS 1 there are some great spots the closer you get to Mad River (36) oh and Hells Half at the bottom where the South Fork of the Trinity is. That is a rocky carnival ride of fun let me tell you! I wrecked my truck on that road a few years back and walked all the way to FS 1 before someone picked me up. Thats like 7 miles!! ahhahahha

 

Lol, its hard to see the axle in that pic.

Also, jacruz2, thats a nice 4runner you got there! ANy specs on it, whose kit, etc...

And Toyospearo, which kit are you gonna use?

 

Trail Ready!!!! From MSR in Redway Ca.
I know that pick is kinda dark.
I am amazed how fast my Sawzall cuts this axle. I thought I was gonna have to fight with that all morning.
Let the grinding commence

 

Any estimated time range on when the sas will start? Im hoping to have mine done this winter. Hopefully!!

Im still debating which kit.

 

Thats a tough question to answer. I am trying to do this in steps and keep the truck mobil the whole time lol.
I hope to have the rear end re geared with the locker done sometime in the next two weeks. Then I can work on the front. In between all the BS I have going on I will continue to work on cleaning up the SA. I have a big show I am getting ready for in April and that is draining my time. But, eh I have to eat. I hope to have this thing done by spring.
We should race to see who gets done first
Hey, is that bracket in the middle of the pic below suppose to come off? I think so but I wanted to make sure.
I love the smell of grinding in the morning!!!

 

for sure! thanks for the pointers.

 

I cut off both those brackets. in the picture.

Ones for the steering stabilizer and the other is for the anti sway bar.

I would love to race to see who gets done first. And the winner gets the losers truck!

Well maybe not. The only thing holding me back is MONEY! (see sig) lol

 

toyo - I cut off all the brackets in the last picture you posted, you have to if you plan on puting a brace on your axle.

904 - I'm running a 4" ifs elim kit and 5" classic rear kit w/6" shackle on all TG Junk

 

by Junk, do you not like it? HOws it holding up?

 

Ah yes!!! It's getting a brace so off they come!
thanks

 

toyo use sanding flap wheels instead of grinding wheels and marlins kit huh

 

Huh?

 

I know how low he's going and the price I quoted him so the 4" marlin kit doesn't make sense when your goal tire size is 32 or 33 inches

 

oh. Either one of you guys ever wheel the highlakes?

 

The Trinity Alps lakes??
If thats what you mean. Yes I have. Boulder Lakes, Trail Gultch, Trinity Center loop road, Swift Creek road, Coffee Creek etc.
There are some great places back in there!!
Oh and by Cecilville. Have you been over there???

 

No the highlakes.

http://4x4trailhunters.com/trails/trail.php?id=21

 

Oh, no I haven't been there. I know where that is roughly. That looks like fun.