Auto trans and softer ride for my mini. (1 Viewer)

[tonyota]

Got them all mounted!
Much clearencing needing done.
They measure 13.25" wide at the tread and 37.5" tall at 20psi. Just like Joe said. Biggest 37" tires I've ever seen.
Gonna have to reset my steering stops to keep them outta the springs. Or get a bigger wheel spacer.
I have some .25" slip over the stud type spacers.
Can I put those over my 1.5" bolt on spacers?
I don't see why not.

 

[4rnr]

I did for years. Ran two 1/4" spacers per side over 1.5" bolt on spacers to clear springs. No problem. But more spacing screws with scrub radius and could lead to more fire wall rub.... Shoulda left it stock!

 

[tonyota]

Once I get the springs reworked, I'll put the fronts on and see what they hit and how bad.
Ended up cutting off all the front bumper and am starting from scratch making a plate steel type instead of tube.

Still have a big list of s*** to do. Every time I scratch off 1 thing, I add 2 more.

 

[slander]

You should have taken it to midas and had them do all the work, it would have been done right the first time!

 

[tonyota]

Front springs are done.

Bed, all finished.

Finally got to drive around a bit on my new gears.
The 4.7 addition to the rear case is amaze balls.
Didn't get to go out in the woods today, but crawled the ditch and the big Rock in my yard.

Friday I'm off to the drop shop at my local metal fab establishment to get more steel and do the anti wrap and rear axle truss. And mayhaps a front bumper type thing.

I have 5 more days off prior to the badlands trip.
Gonna try and get it all done except for the cab cage.

 

[tonyota]

Gonna have to hit the scales again when this is done. I'll bet I'll be up to nearly 3000 lbs. now.

Prolly should focus on the trimming and patching first. I shall channel the spirit of Joe for this. So if you get a funny feeling this Friday, Joe, it's me using my mind meld techniques.

 

[joez]

I'll be sure to return the funny feeling favor

 

[tonyota]

Got the passenger side all cut out at the firewall and put back together. Gained over 2.5" of clearance.
Had to relocate the computer.
Got all the wires and fuse block moved and am ready to do the drivers side.
My daughter came to visit today so I didn't get to spend much time on it.

 

[tonyota]

Got both sides clearanced and tested. Looks good so far as I can tell from 4 wheelin in my woods.

Lights done in front.
Co2 tank mounted.
Seats changed out.
Tool box cleaned out and organized.

Antiwrap, axle truss and box in my rear perches scheduled for Monday and Tuesday. Got the steel for the crossmember.

On the antiwrap, shackle up or down?
Or just do it however room demands?

Nice to be finally getting the list smaller, and not adding more s***.

 

[slander]

Tonys mini is best mini.



The trucks pretty cool as well.

 

[tonyota]

Everything seems to be working correctly.
Front spring mod gets an A+.
Only the slightest rub in only the most extreme stuff situations.

Wheeled it for bout 2 hours today out in my woods.
That's equivalent to a day at the badlands.
Most fun.
Still need the antiwrap, but found some more stuff to do in the meantime.

 

[4rnr]

Why no pics?

 

[tonyota]

at max flex this way.

 

[tonyota]

pic of my finger

 

[tonyota]

demonstration of grip from the pit bulls

 

[tonyota]

my sexy ass!

 

[tonyota]

new front springs stuff up further, clearly bump stops are needed in the front

 

[tonyota]

my finger again

 

[tonyota]

it was greasy mud everywhere and the tires had amazing traction. Had lots of fun on my shakedown.

 

[4rnr]

Sexy!

Does it ride smoother with the bigger tires and lower pressures?

Any plans to notch the frame for drag link clearance?