Carlovers Desert Beater Build

Well im starting to source parts and gather up some good stuff. I figured id start a thread just to show everyone that the ideas are. Should be a pretty fun setup when done. Everything will be being built by Brandon at BTF Fab.

The rear will be a 4 link with a panhard bar and cantilever coilovers. Shooting for around 20" of rear travel. Full size van 9", and should be around 3.5" wider per side than stock

Front will be a BTF front setup more than likely with a fully fabbed spindle with d44 hubs and uniball upper and lowers. Should pull around 16-17" of travel. Will be around 5" wider a side than stock.

It will be a fairly slow build due to finances. It will be built in stages obviously and should take around 12-16 months to be fully complete.

 

[carlover]

the rain ruined last night. so hopefully today we can start it...im hoping we can test in barstow sunday or monday, its gonna depend on how quick it goes.

 

[mounty71]

Is the cage being built this weekend too?

 

[carlover]

Is the cage being built this weekend too?

nope, cage is for another time. soon i hope lol. anyways had to help get a customer truck out, so now its time for mine...

 

[carlover]

torn down, that wasno fun at all lol.\

 

[carlover]

new lower arms,not finished yet but close.

 

[mounty71]

Niiice! So you wont be in barstow testing tomorrow, i take it. I was thinking maybe after the swap meet i'd go, but nevermind.

 

[carlover]

i wish i could be in barstow today lol. it wont be done till tommorow, or tuesday.

 

[carlover]

made some good progress today. front cycles 16.5" metal to metal...

 

[410Fortune]

you tease! Come on its been light out here in CO for like 3 hours already and no updated pics???
LOL

 

[cybergasm]

Hmm maybe we should post a poll and see how long it is before Carlover gets his first "too wide" ticket or something along those lines :

 

[carlover]

lol, naaa the only thing they could get me for is a mud flap type ticket. but the fenders cover most of the tire. only 2" stick out, which is about how much stuck out with just the spindle lift.

 

[carlover]

....

 

[Dannyboy]

Dude, your camera is worse than mine.

1st pic, I see a Carls Jr. cup, a red jack what looks like a shock wrapped up in paper and a yellow jackstand.

and those fenders must be painted camoflauge cause they blend right into the grass.

 

[carlover]

i know the pics suck, i keep forgetting my good camera and it gets late every time. ill get some good pics once it all comes together tommorow and wednesday.

 

[carlover]

It will be done in a few hours and im gonna go pick it up. Pics will be up soon.

 

[carlover]

Teaser pic...

 

[mounty71]

Son of a...! Tell brandon to hurry up!

 

[carlover]

LOL, there's not a whole lot left to do. But the little stuff is very time consuming.

 

[carlover]

It's done. Drove it home last night. I must say i will never go back to torsion bars. The coilovers give it a super plush ride on the street, even with the shocks not valved 100% or the "optimum" spring rate. No pics yet, i picked it up pretty late and it was already dark. I will be washing it up and painting some things and some good pics will be coming very soon.

 

[IZwack]

Pics or GTFO -- kidding

Seriously though, I'm just anxious and cant wait for some hi-fliyin pics!