Project Red Rust Bucket. back at it 7/13 page 7

[CSaddict]

Been working and not taking pics. Got the long arms all done.

This is as flat as I could get the belly without using a TNT style plate style crossmember.


Side


View from the back

Front driver side view

New 4.5 RE springs and 4.5-5.5 shocks.

22" RE brakelines. Yup they are long enough. I actually my bring the brackets up.

Here is my new rear line since my old one was a limiting strap. This is from a 96 Dodge Dakota. It was in the $16 range. Its plenty long. You need to file the line end hex off to mount it.

Testing in the shop parking lot.

View of the skid.


Flex? Yeah, check.



Overall it all works very well. Steering is good and returns as it should. It really needs an alignment but Im going to do some steering on it so fuck that. Im am pleased so far.

Next is bumpers, one ton steering,rockers and floors. Stay tuned.

[rckrdyxj]

WOW THAT LOOKS AWESOME YOU ARE THE FUCKING MAN SAVE. THAT IS FULL OF SO MUCH WIN. MAKES ME PRAY THAT I GET MY WELDING JOB SO I CAN HAVE ACCESS TO THE EQUIPMENT AND BECOME BETTER AT WELDING.

Edit, sorry for the caps. i got excited. How does it handle.

[CSaddict]

Its good. I hope it handles well in the trails.

[grundlepunch]

looks fuckin sweet man. when are we going wheeling?

should hit my neck of the woods when things get nice outside.

i dont think you will have a problem but keep on eye on your axle side lower control arm mount. those things are chince as hall and have a tendency to bend or break off. especially when you have that much FLEXORZZZ!!!!!11!!!!111!111!!!!

[rckrdyxj]

you should come to mabelle dave

[CSaddict]

Hmm maybe I will truss it up. I am hoping to wheel it sooner than later. My baby is due at the begining of April so mid march is the cut off to wheel.

[crosbike]

nice looking rig there man. looks naked without bumpahs tho

[Mike]

you are the man.

[heapxj]

[Krazors001]

More quality work Dave!

[Bigbike]

[Dr. Thunder]

awesomeness and X2 on the lower control arm mounts. they are flimsy and mine need strengthening as well.

[HeavyMetal]

see u at mabell

[XJLI]

looks sick-awesome-crazy-amazing

[Mike]

hey you wouldnt happen to want some replacement rocker panels would you? I have OEM replacement rockers sitting at home with no use.