I think I'll tear the carpet out first though. I expect things will get dirty inside with no windows.

 

So, where did you find your straight axle?

 

I found it down in the states on craigslist. it was $250 so it was pretty well worth going over the border. there not to hard to come by if you look around

 

So a little update. i fixed my knuckle studs with some ARPs from trailgear. they are pricey but i think they are well worth it, since i am depending on them to keep my steering. i also went on a little wheeling trip today with a guy from school with a 4runner. it was quite fun, shot some guns and did some offroading.

















we went on a trail called tank trap and its this 50 foot long rut thats full of mud and water and at the end theres a gnarly ledge. i made it a little farther then him since i have more tread and a locker but it was tons of fun

 

Where is that trail?

Im in BC at the moment and would like to get some wheeling in.

 

Thats just by Sylvester road. its around mission and stave lake. here a link to the start of the road.

https://maps.google.ca/maps?q=sylves...ed=0CAgQ_AUoAg


(starts at the A on maps) basically just follow it north until you hit the dirt road and keep going. there a good amount of trails up there but can get a little busy.

 

I havnt really been up to much lately, thats why i haven't updated. just been wheeling a bit and going to school! i will have a update soon, i just ordered a bearing kit for the duals so that will be finished up soon. update soon!

 

That is a sweet trail

 

Well i started to put my duals all together now that i got the bearing kit from trailgear. i must say, for what it all comes with (minor rebuild kit) it is pretty dang cheap. $230 for all the major bearings and seals. not bad if i say so my self. i havnt been up to a lot latley, started school and havnt had much time for my 4runner but had a few hours tonight to work. heres some pictures.













they actually go together pretty easy. didn't take me much time at all to get this far. well anyway, ill get them all together soon. also working on some on board air using a york so some pictures of that are soon to come!

 

That's a whole ton of awesome crammed into 2 pages!

Love the last wheeling pics!

 

Thanks man! means a lot.

 

Got the transfercases all together and bolted up. there all ready now, i will probably put them in in the spring. i need a few more parts like the cross member and money for drive shafts so hopfully thats soon. cant wait to try it out!

 

You did welding correct? Where you learn?

You did the 3" in front, did you do 4" in rear? Did placing the shackle mount on bumper frame add height?

 

I learnt welding from my dad a few years ago, its held up so far! and yes 3'' and 4''. putting it on the bumper frame added maybe 3/4 a inch or so.

 

Did some hunting last weekend with my cousin. we didnt bag anything, but it was pretty fun and got to drive around in some snow. also been tinkering around on my truck. got the tranny bolted to the duals and got that all ready. hopfully ill get the duals in soon!

 

This beast still kicking? Would love to see an update.
I’ve really enjoyed what I’ve read so far.

 

Yeah it sure is! Since the last post it’s changed a decent bit. It’s got a Yukon in the rear now, assume got moved up front with chromos, trunnion eliminator, hydro assist and probably some other things I can’t remember. It was on 37s and beadlocks but now it’s got new 35s on the old Steelies. Mostly gets used as my yard mule now but it does get to go out and about sometimes.

 

Very cool rig. It looks like its been a real project gets a good workout now and again, haha.

 

awesome
whats the plan for rear cargo area? keeping factory roll bar, integrating, or ditching?

 

Killer update! Rig looks great!