Rear end clearance

 

Yesterday was a day to finish up a couple loose ends.

- Bleed brakes
- Reinstall bed
- Adjust pinion angle with bed and bumper installed

I had to drive the truck down to my shop (only a short drive) because i do not have a welder at my house.


- Install front shock hoops
- Install upper rear shock mount
- Burn in rear axle spring perches
- Fab up some new brake line mounts


Still left to do

 

I thought I lost a bunch of pictures, but i managed to dig them up of the swap.

Current status:
- Front shock hoops installed
- Front shocks installed
- Rear upper shock mount fabbed and mounted
- Rear shocks installed
- Brake line mounts finished (Still need to install springs to keep them out of the tires)
- All welding is complete for now

I have been driving the truck around town a little bit the last couple days and it is just about ready for a test run off-road to see what it will do.

 

Here are some more pics- Front Axle

An easy way to get the long axle shaft in


E-Locker installed




Marlin Crawler Motor Armor

 

Working on the Rear End





My buddy curtis finishing stock spring perch removal

 

Now time for some flexy pics-

Front End-

 

I need to get some shorter shocks or come up with a new rear shock mount because the shocks are currently limiting the flex in the front. As of right now I only have about 4" of down travel with the shocks. When I get that worked out I should be able to get another 6" or so out of the front end.

 

Back End Flexing



Rear upper shock mount






Front View

 

Front End Stuffed


and drooped out

 

I am really happy with the front end flexing, and once i get the rear figured out we should be good to go.

I still need to install the bump stops maybe ill get that done this week.

I also found a freshly rebuilt front drive shaft out of an 85 pickup that I am going to get tomorrow afternoon.

more pics to come.

 

That's really cool, looks awesome, this is what I'm wanting to do in the future.

Great build thread. Your truck is looking good.

 

nice lookin truck bud...

i know nothing of sfa but to me it seems that the tire should line up with the wheel wells still? am i right? wrong? (most likely)

regardless good looking truck and congrats on finally finishing it.

 

It was just a starting idea, I need to add 2 more LED's for each locker switch (locking, unlocking, and locked LED's) and it will be powercoated and cnc etched when it is done. I also need to play with the fitment a little more, but its coming alont

 

thanks for the compliment,

As far as the axle being forward, it is about 1-2" further than normal. The point of this is the axle actually moves back as it travels up due to the shackle being in the rear of the spring. This also allows me to run larger tires and I can trim the bumper and front of the fender vs cutting the the rear fender and firewall which can be a PITA if you have to relocate all your electrical and ECU(on the passenger side).

Let me know if you have any other questions.

 

I got a new set of speakers and a little sub hooked up for some tunes to get to and from the trail.

I will post pics tomorrow

 

Projects im hoping to finish before the end of the year.

- Larger tires 35" or 37" cant decide yet.
- Dual Cases (I have the second transfer case just need adapters and mounts)
- Rear E- Locker
- Rear Gear 5.29 front and rear
- new headers and exhaust
- tune up motor

Well see what gets done.

I have some more pics just need to upload them

 

Well i think i found a rear e-locker with 4.30 gears. I am going to take a look at it tomorrow on my way down to work, and if all goes as planned I will be good to go on the front and rear locker.

 

I decided now was the time to redo my switch panel and get my e-locker wiring going.

I didn't like the spacing and mount of the last switch plate I made so i decided to redo it.

Marking up the aluminum.


drilling holes


Cleaned up

 

Next was to check fitment and layout of locker LED's.


Painted, switches and LED's installed
-First 2 switches are for Front and Rear lockers
-Red LED "Locked"
-Green LED "Locking"
-Amber LED "Unlocking"

 

Than started wiring in switches and relays for lockers


4- Relays mounted on bracket
- Front Lock
- Front Unlock
- Rear Lock
- Rear Unlock

Also wired in quick disconnects in case i need to remove the switch panel or need to pull the wiring harness.