PIG + Chebby Avalanche Trim =?

[LC_Hamma]

I needed to raise the front coils to clear the steering arm cuz they were hitting at full lock (you can see where I trimmed the corner of the arm) & to match the heighth of the newly added lift coils @ the rear. So, I have a spacer in the works. I still have to add the front plate & weld in the coil bases on top. I have 2 more attachment points on the front plate. After that, it's onto redoing the brake lines.

 

[LC_Hamma]

Here they are finished up. I adjusted the coil bases outward to keep the coils away from the frame. After the brake line work, I'll make up the new panhard bar.

 

[Farr off road]

dont think its been asked for a while so im gonna..... how heavy is thing going to be??? sure cant be accused of building it too light/flimsy, thta looks stout!

I have seen this rig in person and from the pics I too thought it looked VERY heavy but in reality it seems very avg weight wise for a Pig! I think to continue to ask this question is like....well...!!!
Chuck I hope you don't mind that I responded to this q for you!


The work looks great dude!

Too bad this beast prolly will never get to see Tellico!

 

[LC_Hamma]

I had to do some massagework on those lower coil mounts, but they are finally done.

I've tried to lighten up the rig some while also keeping what NEEDS to be heavy duty alone. Afterall, this IS a trail rig. I'll get it weighed soon. Still need to buy some parts before I drop it off at a local shop for finishing duties.

 

[Gumby]

I gonna lift my lower coil mounts too. The 50 sits a little low in the front and the steering arm just kisses the coil at full lock. Another inch might do it. I was thinking of getting new springs, but your way seems better.

 

[Trollhole]

I have seen this rig in person and from the pics I too thought it looked VERY heavy but in reality it seems very avg weight wise for a Pig! I think to continue to ask this question is like....well...!!!
Chuck I hope you don't mind that I responded to this q for you!


The work looks great dude!

Too bad this beast probably will never get to see Tellico!

X2. Seen it in person. The pictures are very deceiving. The back half of the vehicle is gone. While the parts look big in the picture in reality they are not any bigger or beefier than you would expect to have on a trail truck.

Chuck you have some serious skills. And one hell of a nice guy. Don't know if any of y'all know this but Chuck was the one who donated a majority of the parts I've been giving away. If you ever need a cruiser part make sure you ask me first.

Here's to you Chuck and your sweet pig. I'm assuming it's gonna have a bottle opener on it somewhere?

 

[CDUFF7]

Serious skills and a seriously cool thread to follow. I check it all the time.

 

[LC_Hamma]

Thanks for the words dudes
I've been back & forth on this & the 40, I gotta get something running I just finished adding taller coils F & R & readjusting the links so I'll mount up the tires & snap some pics later today. I'm still trying to save $$$ & sell parts to fund the last few items for this build....
a bottle opener in a gusset or on the bumper.

 

[Gumby]

a bottle opener in a gusset or on the bumper.

great idea. It'll need to be a bit higher up than the bumper. You wouldn't want it to get crushed or packed full of dirt.

If you put it in the right place you could make a cap catcher under it too.

 

[LC_Hamma]

Finally some updated pics ;p
It sits a bit higher & wider in the rear since the last driveway shots. I didn't feel like messin w/ the roof rack this time. I think it looks w/o it.

 

[jimhendrixx]

Wholly WOW, that is "Franken-Sweet!"

 

[cml25]

Looks sweet! I had to fix your pictures for you. You must have something set wrong on your camera..
Hope you don't mind.

Chet

 

[laguna80]

OMG That thing is radical.

 

[LC_Hamma]

Yeah thanks cml25. I had my cam set on inside pics My monitor at home shows dark pics so I lightened them up too much. I think it looks way than the previous shots.

 

[CandyPants]

Chuck, that is looking awesome! I can't wait to see you wheel it!!!

 

[rutbeer]

I can't wait to see it merge on I-285. It won't be up to speed, but that won't matter! Just start moving over and watch the soccer moms fly out of the way.

 

[mookie]

i bought some parts from Chuck today and saw this beast in person....let me just let yall know that it is bad to the mother fawking bone! looks even awesom-er in person

 

[LC_Hamma]

Thanks Mookie! It was nice to meet you. I'm glad I had the the parts you needed locally
I know this build is kinda stale right now but I'm redoing my steering linkages on the 40
Since I added newer lifted coils on the I have to make a few minor adjustments. I also rethought the steering & I have room to run hy steer so I'll order another arm for the driver side. The passenger hy steer arm will take both the drag link & tie rod so here comes more beefyness for that mount. That way the drag link will be in alignment w/ the panhard.

 

[CDUFF7]

Monumental achievement!!! I mean it, it is a work of art or maybe I should say blood, sweat & tears.

 

[LC_Hamma]

Update

I removed the new coils & reinstalled the older, smaller coils due to the ride ht. was too high for my liking. I wanted to keep my COG as low as possible & not have to use sway bars. I've been dong some small things like plumbing lines, adjusting suspension stuff, & running new wiring for the added electrical items.