Aww dang,nice!!! You gotta be happy with that!!!

 

I didn't move the box yet. Might not have to. The shackles are resting on the frame unfortunately. I have some boomerang shackles on the way from a friend of mine. The axle hanger got pushed 1/2" forward from recommended since I used a custom leaf pack made from 51" 2wd rear springs.

 

mmm.. 51s! DId you have to re drill the center pin hole? Are the shackle frame jugs in the normal sas spot?

 

We had to redrill the center pin holes on the secondary spring we pulled from the old marlin packs. The frame tubes are on the regular spot because my slider mount was in the place we needed for the tubes and for time management since its was cold as heck n snowing on us. If the boomerangs don't work we will have have to move the mount and put new tubes in. Which is not really a big deal

 

I'm happy so far! All I need is to find tune it and a change some small things and it'll be ow right. It's the coolest thing I've driven yet. Until I get my tow rig built, that is

 

Towrig??hmmmmmm.

 

I am supposed to be getting a '55 Diamond T. Going to drop a 7.3 Powerstroke with a 6 speed in it. Diesel rat rod crawler hauler.


Also, 37s because rock crawler lol

 

Congrats on the magazine coverage! Nice work on the SAS, the 37s look sweet on there! That Diamond T looks like it would make a sick tow rig!

 

Oh yeah!!!

 

That Diamond is SWEEEEET! Nice find! I see all the rat rod stuff you post, I cant wait to see how it comes out. Make sure you do a build thread for that one too!

 

It will certainly be getting a build thread. I have to pick it up first though. It belongs to a friend of mine from high school and his family. It was the log truck for their saw mill back in the day. I'm stoked to get it though! I will have my own rat rod now!

 

Leave the grill on it as is and put a cigar in it

How are you liking those tires in the snow?

 

Well yeah... Lol gotta leave that old beat up ratty look on it.

Those military tires.... They SUUUUUCK! Nothing close to my Kevlars. I think I'll be in the market for some 17" rims and 37" kevlars before I kick off the summer season

 

Did some trail riding on Sunday looking for a trail that I went to once last year. Couldn't remember how to get there so we just drove around all day. Got some pose pics


I am going to swap the rat springs for 63" Chevy springs probably next week. The 52" rears just don't compliment the front springs enough.
I still hate the military tires, they suck on snowy ice. So I picked up a set of 4 50% 37" kevlars last night for $300. ISO some 17" steel wheels that I can make bead locks with.

 

Teaser anyone?

 

Thats pretty.

What the weight of the combo?

 

Not exactly sure. If I'd wager a guess, I'd say bit bout 100 lbs

 

Front two are on. Still waiting on Brown Santa to bring the 4th.


The stance with 1.5" wheel spacers. 4" BS on the wheels. I like it alot

 

Some gauges I'm going to build into a custom gauge cluster

 

Got some good work done this weekend. 63s finally on, front shackle angle finally fixed and the front driveshaft is no longer too short. Now I just need longer shocks in the rear and I'll be good to go.



Playing in the snow after wet finished up



She sits a lot more on the level now with the 63s. Rides better too.

New long slip driveshaft

Better shackle angle. Had to go with hangers on the button of the frame since I went with the 51" rears.