Nice Work
good work, seems you're going like gangbusters on it.
good work, seems you're going like gangbusters on it.
Official LandBruiser build thread!!
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LOL you also have Maine tags on the wall
How do you like the got trikes bender? I havent finished mine yet... after 1.5 years LOL
How do you like the got trikes bender? I havent finished mine yet... after 1.5 years LOL
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Well after all this time (i know ,not really that long) i have my rig back to a rolling state again
. Ring and pinions are done as well as all associated bearings.Had a hang up for a bit but was just my own ignorance.Got the aussi locker installed in the rear and all new seals and bearings in the rear axle as well.Other than that just rebuilt the front...bearings,knuckle seals,ect.
Just need to get another rear pinion seal as i frigged up the first one, and get some new rotors for the front.I think my next needed step is to get my rod ends and make my drag link and tie rod,then shocks,then rear disks,then start the fuel injection project
Here is a few update pics:
Boxes of fun....for hours!
4x4 labs steering arms:
Rear:
Tearing apart precision stuff
Current state:
And nothing more.
. Ring and pinions are done as well as all associated bearings.Had a hang up for a bit but was just my own ignorance.Got the aussi locker installed in the rear and all new seals and bearings in the rear axle as well.Other than that just rebuilt the front...bearings,knuckle seals,ect.Just need to get another rear pinion seal as i frigged up the first one, and get some new rotors for the front.I think my next needed step is to get my rod ends and make my drag link and tie rod,then shocks,then rear disks,then start the fuel injection project
Here is a few update pics:
Boxes of fun....for hours!
4x4 labs steering arms:
Rear:
Tearing apart precision stuff
Current state:
And nothing more.
Dude, very nice truck!
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Ok progress time 
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Got the new pinion seal in and filled the diffs with oil.Then spent the day getting the motor back in (Bitch!!!).Was a PITA because the damn frame is so high now and my engine lift sucks balls.Anyway i got that done and started doing some cleaning,can you say caked with s***?I swear there was stuff that i thought was parts on my trans that was actually just 35 year old crap lol. Well here is how it sits with the big heavy on there (about 1/2" lower than before)
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Thats right,my frame clears a full size trash can LOL!!
Homemade outer seal plate (whatever its called)
Homemade turn stops and shock mounts:crappy pic!
thats what i got for today.
.Got the new pinion seal in and filled the diffs with oil.Then spent the day getting the motor back in (Bitch!!!).Was a PITA because the damn frame is so high now and my engine lift sucks balls.Anyway i got that done and started doing some cleaning,can you say caked with s***?I swear there was stuff that i thought was parts on my trans that was actually just 35 year old crap lol. Well here is how it sits with the big heavy on there (about 1/2" lower than before)
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Thats right,my frame clears a full size trash can LOL!!
Homemade outer seal plate (whatever its called)
Homemade turn stops and shock mounts:crappy pic!
thats what i got for today.
looking good... when can u finish mine for me
Very nice project.
I built my Got Trics Bender back in '03 and still haven't used it. I still need to buy some dies. I did pick up a air/hydro 8 ton ram to operate it about a month ago. I just put it in my engine hoist to play with it. Check your local Checker/Kragens auto stores (if you have them out there). They have the air/hydro jack replacements on clearance for ~$17.
I'm not sure about your Saginaw box plate.
Lot's of forces from that box. I'm in the process of removing the factory frame horn boxing and re-boxing it with new steel. I ordered the mounting bracket from Downey Off-Road, cause I don't feel like making my own. I think I'd flush mount the main plate to the frame horn then space off of that. Though wiith the position of your front spring hangers you may not have the clearance. I have a full width Chevy axle on the front and the extra tall high steer arms and my tie-rod and drag link just barely clear. Flatter pitman arm was my friend.
I built my Got Trics Bender back in '03 and still haven't used it. I still need to buy some dies. I did pick up a air/hydro 8 ton ram to operate it about a month ago. I just put it in my engine hoist to play with it. Check your local Checker/Kragens auto stores (if you have them out there). They have the air/hydro jack replacements on clearance for ~$17.
I'm not sure about your Saginaw box plate.
Lot's of forces from that box. I'm in the process of removing the factory frame horn boxing and re-boxing it with new steel. I ordered the mounting bracket from Downey Off-Road, cause I don't feel like making my own. I think I'd flush mount the main plate to the frame horn then space off of that. Though wiith the position of your front spring hangers you may not have the clearance. I have a full width Chevy axle on the front and the extra tall high steer arms and my tie-rod and drag link just barely clear. Flatter pitman arm was my friend.
Got the new pinion seal in and filled the diffs with oil.Then spent the day getting the motor back in (Bitch!!!).Was a PITA because the damn frame is so high now and my engine lift sucks balls
Excellent thread!! I know this is a little late but may help someone else. Deflate the tires. But really, awsome so far!!
Excellent thread!! I know this is a little late but may help someone else. Deflate the tires. But really, awsome so far!!
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Thought of that but to lazy...you know how much air those tires hold
I'd rather a 1000 lb block of iron dangling above my face with the hoist creaking as chinese welds give way to deathdom
just saying hi, it is coming along wonderfully, currently in WA but im coming from pittsfield and my wife is out of skowhegan
I do know of exeter though,but i dont go there
What in the heck happened to your avatar! That one is way freakier than your last....... LOL
hey man hows the rig coming.. i am working on some pics of mine for ya. you must be about done by know?