NOTAJP goes solid 1st gen. leaves

[cdsl227]

Very Nice!

Gotta keep some more pics coming because I've got springs- I'm just debating rebuilding and living with 6 bolt lug pattern or swapping out the entire outers...I'm leaning toward swapping out the outers.

Like I said Very Nice!!

Keep the pics coming...please!

 

[AlaskanJack]

Kent just get the links powder coated green. Do something like this guy did on his Jeep

 

[NOTAJP]

Kurt, that looks pretty cool. I'm thinking of getting a chrome diff cover to match the rear but painting a rock guard green. I like those steering links but now I'm thinking after I paint the truck green, I may want to paint the shocks purple to accent instead of add that much more green. I dunno yet. Still think the little accents of chrome will be a nice touch and about the same price as powdercoating.

 

[NOTAJP]

Originally posted by cdsl227
Very Nice!

Gotta keep some more pics coming because I've got springs- I'm just debating rebuilding and living with 6 bolt lug pattern or swapping out the entire outers...I'm leaning toward swapping out the outers.

Like I said Very Nice!!

Keep the pics coming...please!

What other pics do you need? I'm goind to work on getting better pics than what I have now of the suspension.

How is your axle build up comming?

 

[cdsl227]

I got the pricing on rebuild kits (front and rear), 4.56s, and lockers- ARB.

I'm debating swapping out the outers for the 5 on 5.5 or just rebuilding the front with the 6 lug.

At any rate I'll be ordering the rebuild kits and all from Randys at the end of next week.

I'd like a good look at the spring hangers...location and anything else you think is noteworthy...it'd all be appreciated!

Thanks!

 

[NOTAJP]

Sure thing. You will have to take it for what it's worth though. Our frames are not the same. I think Robb's will be closer to yours. I just don't know the differences in all the years.

I'd swap knuckles, but that's just me. It's a Ford and Ford's have 5 lugs, right?

 

[NOTAJP]

Road Trip

Well, today was our first freeway road trip to Boise (about an hour's drive). It was nice. My wife thinks it drives and rides better than prior to the swap. For those that did not know, we had a superlift 5.5" lift with the extended radius arms and superrunner steering. I did get some body sway so I'll get to working on that sway bar quickly but will deffinitely not be installing a trac bar. That thing drove so smoothly and straight down the road, even at 85 mph. Now I just have to get my new drivelines built and there won't be any vibration what so ever (my splines are worn out). Needless to say we are very pleased with the Exploder.

 

[JoshC]

That sounds great Kent! Glad to hear it didn't fly apart on you

Your shocks, on the front, what were your lenghts compress and extended?

 

[NOTAJP]

Originally posted by JoshC
That sounds great Kent! Glad to hear it didn't fly apart on you

Your shocks, on the front, what were your lenghts compress and extended?

No kiddin, I was thinking about that myself. I did drive it to my worksite the other day which is about a 45 min drive from the base with about 10 minutes of rough washboard roads so it got a good shakedown before I put the family in it.

The shocks are 19.6" compresses and 32.2" extended. I'll try to get some more flex pics and measurements today. I forgot my camera thurs on my way to work. We've got some pretty good rocks out there I could play with.

 

[Derrick C.]

Oh sure!!! You can make the hour drive to Boise but you can't seem to make it to Twin Falls. Damn you man!!

Go get some rock shots of that thing and don't come back until you do.

 

[Heath]

Hey turbo... Are you stil the big dawg now??? I mean, now that NOTAJP is in your area and has an SAS...

 

[Heath]

Hell, he even took your color!!!

 

[Derrick C.]

Hey he has a solid axle.....big deal. I'll up everyone a few steps in a few short months. I'm still not saying what I'm doin but NOTAJP and you know what my plans are.

 

[Robb]

Originally posted by Derrick C.
Hey he has a solid axle.....big deal. I'll up everyone a few steps in a few short months. I'm still not saying what I'm doin but NOTAJP and you know what my plans are.

Isn't it FUN having secret projects?!?

 

[Derrick C.]

Oh and for my color...I'm still doing Kawa. Green. Cause if you noticed I started my tats that color so we'll have to deal with 2 Green Xs in Idaho.

 

[NOTAJP]

Originally posted by Derrick C.
Oh sure!!! You can make the hour drive to Boise but you can't seem to make it to Twin Falls. Damn you man!!

Go get some rock shots of that thing and don't come back until you do.

Might have to take a trip down there before the weekend is over. I just spent two days clothes shopping with my wife and daughter for her school. It that's not hell, I don't know what is. So be nice!

Rock shots comming soon.....

 

[NOTAJP]

Originally posted by Heath
Hey turbo... Are you stil the big dawg now??? I mean, now that NOTAJP is in your area and has an SAS...

LMAO! You guys kill me. He'll still be the big dawg when he's done. I'll give him a run for his money though.

 

[NOTAJP]

Originally posted by Robb
Isn't it FUN having secret projects?!?

hey Robb, I know the secret...how much $$$ you got?

*** ****** ***** ***** ****** ***** ******. Have to negociate this color deal....






Heath Says: Damn man you can't just give it away!!!

 

[Derrick C.]

Ok man.....I thought you promised not to tell. Yes I did ask for some help. Oh and I talked to the guy from -----------.com today. Finally got the axles in stock. Now I have to sell my vaction and go buy them. hehehe.....it has begun!!

Ok and with this color thing......I'm dead set on it cause see I have 2 tats that color and I have all paint and clear coat sittin in the shop so nener nener.

#1 tat:

 

[Derrick C.]

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