Prerunner/Dual Purpose 94 Build

[Travisfab]

Almost done with the mock up. The front is in it's final place width wise, and the rear tire is just sitting there in this picture. The full size stuff is bigger than I expected! Front and rear gears are at a buddies shop getting finished up. Should be back on the road very soon

 

[Travisfab]

Getting close to putting everything back together, just taking my time & trying to do it right the first time.

 

[Travisfab]

 

[Travisfab]

Rounding the corner on this thing. Rear end is geared. Front diff is geared. Time for final assembly!

Does anyone happen to know what size the front u joint is? I need to find a conversion to a 1330.

 

[Travisfab]

Beams are 100% done. Doing final assembly now on the front!

 

[87xjmike]

Looks cool I've never sceen that done before. Let's see the backside.

 

[Travisfab]

 

[87xjmike]

Nice, different and definitely stronger than a JD arm. On that pass side beam, will the fact that the pivot radius is so drastically different between the inner and outer portion of the beam bind or twist either pivot mounts? Is the caster change the same?

 

[Travisfab]

Nice, different and definitely stronger than a JD arm. On that pass side beam, will the fact that the pivot radius is so drastically different between the inner and outer portion of the beam bind or twist either pivot mounts? Is the caster change the same?

It cycled the same with or without it. It's bumped and strapped at only 15" of wheel travel, which may help.

 

[Travisfab]

Getting really close with this thing. Beams are 100% done & installed with axles and warn manual hubs. Just need to do a little truss work on the 8.8 and she's ready to roll. My stupid iPhone got parkinsons and cannot take a friggen clear picture, but it's wide, and look good! Garage shots are boring any ways

 

[Travisfab]

Here it is. I am pumped on how it turned out. Just needs a little fine tuning.

 

[Travisfab]

Here's a rear shot

 

[Rick]

Great looking ride. You should join us at Truck Haven in the fall. Not too far from San Diego.

 

[Travisfab]

Great looking ride. You should join us at Truck Haven in the fall. Not too far from San Diego.

I'd love to!

 

[Rick]

I'd love to!

Watch for the thread in the Off-road Planning forum in October.

 

[Travisfab]

Watch for the thread in the Off-road Planning forum in October.

Will do, you can count on me and my buddy in our Explorers.

Truck was collecting dust on the 2 year anniversary (April 2nd) but here's my progression. I think the next year will bring more function with a roof rack, sliders, spare tire mount, etc.

 

[Travisfab]

70 down the freeway with a cup of coffee this morning!

 

[Travisfab]

Almost time to tackle the rear

 

[Travisfab]

This thing feels like an Explorer again with these 35's. The 37's were just too big. It felt like it was up on stilts, and the steering was struggling. It handles way better now.

 

[5spdman]

Looks great man!