Recent content by DirtSniffer

Seems simple enough. Good to get caster adjusted as well. I'll be keeping an eye out once I get a few things sold, won't be ready for axles and suspension till next spring by my estimation.

I've been through his thread, didn't quite get the process of shortening the D60 but that is what it looked like. I'll be doing some reading there for sure.

I've been thinking this over far too long now. But I think I am going to copy @Mike Shull and do a drw hub 14b rear and narrowed d60 front. The different bolt patterns and widths just makes it a huge headache to find a simpler solution. I like the beef of the tons, will give piece of mind on...

The only easy route I have come up with is if I were to run the 8HP70/75, and an axis industries adapter to split case. I do have a 38mm split case. Then just run the stock 80 axles. The 5:1 1st gear of the 8hp plus 3:1 or 4:1 in the split case should be plenty for crawling. The axis adapters...

I was aware of your setup, and would probably do similar if going with tons. At that point though I am either modifying a front D60 or a rear toy axle. No easy button here unfortunately.

I do like that weight down low though. Lower center of gravity, pushes tires down more for more traction. But, more unsprung weight will amplify any geometry issues with my link setup. Still thinking.

I will probably be shooting for roughly that amount of stretch, which should be done easily by sliding the front cross member back 4". They unfortunately won't do custom length frames. Reconcidering the centered 9.5 again. The D60s may just be too wide and need shortening. Front range also...

I'm still not 100% opposed to this route, but if someone buys my 80 axles this summer I will be going with 1 tons. Beefy enough I wont really need to upgrade them, wide, stronger brakes, more weight down low. I am not impressed with my 80's brakes even with just 33s. But, they still need some...

Getting close to a rear winch bumper design plan. Have some crude SketchUp drawings to help visualize. The bumper/cross member will be made from 3x4x1/4 rectangular tube. The Ruff Stuff clevis shackle brackets on the other bumper I was originally using for inspiration were unfortunately...

You can avoid notching like I did by just butting up to the B pillar and C pillar and hammering the rest of the rocker over to the rectangular tubing. This is what I would do if I was to do things over again. They jut out maybe 1/2". You should be able to crawl under and see for yourself.

I didn't either, camera was messed up at the time. I will say though that you will probably want to butt the rectangular tubing right up against the B pillar back, which should also put it flush with the C pillar cross member where it meets up with the pinch weld. I also noticed that the pinch...

I've got extra hinges, probably a few decent green ones actually... I'll have to check when I get stuff dug out here soon for spring.

Transmission and transfer case sold. $2300 OBO for everything else.

2 gear drive RF1A cases and one VF2A chain drive case. Gear drives are both 21 spline, one is top shift and other is forward shift. Top shift is missing shifter. One has a Chevy th350/700r4 transmission adapter. Chain drive is from a '96 4Runner. Had plans for dual gear drive cases or an...

Unlocked FZJ80 landcruiser axles, complete with links and radius arms. Going a different route with my build. Will be digging them out of storage in a month or so but can do earlier if needed. Not looking to ship. $1,000