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Awesome Gregg...can't wait to see how the finished product looks
Same Here (x2)
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SAS??? do it, come on!!! Might as well........
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One thing at a time man......
Rear bumper
Doubler
4 linked Unimog portal axles
In that order
there fixed it for ya
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I like where this is going!!! I think the doubler will help you a ton in the rocks
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Unimogs? Oh don't I wish! LOL
Reason for going the doubler route is the gearing and this rig not being a trailer queen (yet). The 4.56 is a great gear for the hwy to get to & from meets.
This is what I have, and this is what I must work with. In a perfect world with disposable income, things would be different in building and part choices, but such is not the case. Cheap mods are hard to pull off lately, but I'm not giving up on it.
Reason for going the doubler route is the gearing and this rig not being a trailer queen (yet). The 4.56 is a great gear for the hwy to get to & from meets.
This is what I have, and this is what I must work with. In a perfect world with disposable income, things would be different in building and part choices, but such is not the case. Cheap mods are hard to pull off lately, but I'm not giving up on it.
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Um, I have stuff you can get doubler made for cheap. $75 have it all. I have 125 in the machine work 
on stub shaft.
And I will even take an I owe you, since I know your good for it, problem is to heavy to ship. So maybe we can go wheeling soon...
on stub shaft.And I will even take an I owe you, since I know your good for it, problem is to heavy to ship. So maybe we can go wheeling soon...
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Had to replace the tail light & back ups in the 94, so the 95 donated them. In their place went a nice new set of Silver Stars.
Pretty nice difference with these. There only a couple more bucks then the cheapo's, so what the heck.
Pretty nice difference with these. There only a couple more bucks then the cheapo's, so what the heck.
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Return of the MONSTER!
Front Skid Plate version 2.0 I name thee... "The Beast"
Said the heck with it, and decided to just modify the old skid to work with the newer bumper. I removed the skid for the radiator, and replaced with this new version of the old skid.
Cut the front off that had the angle upwards, and made a couple of mounting tabs from it. Now this plate is a whopping 3/8" thick, and these tabs are plenty strong after being pro mig welded on. They had to be at an angle to flush up with the winch plate brackets. Longer bolts were used to install.
Anyways, here is the pics. The 1st pic shows the new tabs and mounting locations.
2nd pic shows how it flows nicely together where it meets up with the front of the winch mount.
3rd pic shows the complete skid all finished.
Front Skid Plate version 2.0 I name thee... "The Beast"
Said the heck with it, and decided to just modify the old skid to work with the newer bumper. I removed the skid for the radiator, and replaced with this new version of the old skid.
Cut the front off that had the angle upwards, and made a couple of mounting tabs from it. Now this plate is a whopping 3/8" thick, and these tabs are plenty strong after being pro mig welded on. They had to be at an angle to flush up with the winch plate brackets. Longer bolts were used to install.
Anyways, here is the pics. The 1st pic shows the new tabs and mounting locations.
2nd pic shows how it flows nicely together where it meets up with the front of the winch mount.
3rd pic shows the complete skid all finished.
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Thanks Glen.
Yup, 35's been on it for a while now. I just took them off and tried the 33's on it after I installed the locker. Wanted to see how much difference they made with the gearing, for deciding on new gears or a doubler.
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got 35's in the garage used, that 3 are in great shape the 1 could use replacing but for $80.00 from a kid I know, couldn't pass them up....a b/l and regear will be in the near future....you, Gjarrett and couple others has been inspiration , SAS'ing would be awesome but figured why not beat the ifs for awhile :
, SAS'ing would be awesome but figured why not beat the ifs for awhile :
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LOL! I hear you....Beat it like ya stole it!
I am pretty much doing the same thing until the winter make over
I am pretty much doing the same thing until the winter make over
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Winter Make over like the sounds of that!
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After a lot of researching for a cheaper stock type of brake line, I have found the right match for 6" of extension for the 2nd gen front brake hoses.
The stock front hoses have a banjo(caliper) and a female coupling(brake line at frame).
Brake Hose End Type : Banjo & Female - M10 x 1.0
Brake Hose Length : Left front=10.75" Right front=11"
Stock Right front
I found a cheap dorman brand for a test fit, and it fits beautifully. So I have a nice Raybestos Pro Grade set being delivered from Rockauto.com to use permanently.
Part # BH38178 (right front)is for a 84-96 Buick Century and can be used for both sides. This has the right fittings, and is 6" longer to use for those that have lifted, and need more travel out of their hoses.
Raybestos Pro Grade
Brake Hose End Type : Banjo & Female - M10 x 1.0
Brake Hose Length : Right front= 16.875"
Cost today on Rockauto=$7.04!
Here is the Dorman brand installed on the front left. Soon to be replaced by the Pro grades.
I got brake fluids on the paint, and scuffed it all up installing. I will fixer up after the new lines arrive.
The stock front hoses have a banjo(caliper) and a female coupling(brake line at frame).
Brake Hose End Type : Banjo & Female - M10 x 1.0
Brake Hose Length : Left front=10.75" Right front=11"
Stock Right front
I found a cheap dorman brand for a test fit, and it fits beautifully. So I have a nice Raybestos Pro Grade set being delivered from Rockauto.com to use permanently.
Part # BH38178 (right front)is for a 84-96 Buick Century and can be used for both sides. This has the right fittings, and is 6" longer to use for those that have lifted, and need more travel out of their hoses.
Raybestos Pro Grade
Brake Hose End Type : Banjo & Female - M10 x 1.0
Brake Hose Length : Right front= 16.875"
Cost today on Rockauto=$7.04!
Here is the Dorman brand installed on the front left. Soon to be replaced by the Pro grades.
I got brake fluids on the paint, and scuffed it all up installing. I will fixer up after the new lines arrive.
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