Page 1 of 1
My little project
Posted: Thu May 10, 2007 9:33 am
by ddog87
This started off the be a K.I.S.S. project (keep it simple ) but...... things went a little over board. Run down of parts. Sammy frame, sky's wrangler swap, SPRING UNDER, toy axles, rear e-locker front lock right, 4.10 gears, 6.4:1 t-case 34x10.5x15 LTB swampers, toy high steer, rebuilt front axle with longfields, TLC vented rotors,v6 calipers, gusseted front housing. 99 Tracker 16 valve motor with 2wd tranny. Flexed pic has 21" under tire before lifting the other front tire rear was not even close to coming up yet. Building this to drive to the local trails instead of trailering, (that gets old) Hope to have the drivetrain in in the next cuople weeks. Then the body.
Posted: Thu May 10, 2007 9:54 am
by Gwagensteve
Nice build- I love full on SPUA builds
Couple of questions -
I am interested in clearances with the toyota front end -
How much compression travel are you planning?
Is that the final layout of the ubolt plate?
How are you going to set up bumpstops?
how is the clearance between the drag link and the chassis when compressed?
I guess these are all related questions, but I haven't seen a toyota axle used SPUA before.
Steve.
Posted: Thu May 10, 2007 11:22 am
by ddog87
Gwagensteve wrote:Nice build- I love full on SPUA builds
Couple of questions -
I am interested in clearances with the toyota front end -
How much compression travel are you planning?
Is that the final layout of the ubolt plate?
How are you going to set up bumpstops?
how is the clearance between the drag link and the chassis when compressed?
I guess these are all related questions, but I haven't seen a toyota axle used SPUA before.
Steve.
Thanks, to answer some questions
1. U blots plate if welded and done final position
2. Don't know compression till I get the drivetrain and body on
3. Haven't put the steering on yet to check clearances
4. I haven't seen anybody do a toy in SPUA yet either, until now LOL
I will keep this thread updated as things progress a little more, should have steering box and links in a couple days. Then drivetrain.
Posted: Thu May 10, 2007 12:12 pm
by Dee
SPRING UNDER
YAY
Posted: Thu May 10, 2007 2:54 pm
by Gwagensteve
I like to see SPUA buildups because they are relevant for what works down here, and I get sick of sierra builds all being based around a SPOA stance.
Steve.
Posted: Thu May 10, 2007 3:50 pm
by cj
Keen to see how this build goes as it is nice to see something a little different.
Posted: Thu May 10, 2007 3:53 pm
by roc box
x2 will be keen to see more pics as it progresses
Posted: Fri May 11, 2007 1:20 am
by ddog87
I started this build the the thought of being low and stable, I have had the spoa lifts with the 33" tire and they do ok but most of the terrain around here is wooded trails and mud. I also have a toyota that I use for rock crawling, I just wanted to go back to the "more" basics of when we all started and had little rigs, I had a blast with my first rig which only had a 2" shackle lift with 28" tire. Thanks for the "war" guy's I will keep you updated as things get done
Posted: Fri May 11, 2007 7:38 am
by Gwagensteve
Nice work ddog87, keep us updated. Keen to see more photos as it develops.
Steve.
Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2007 2:20 pm
by Dee
updates???
Posted: Sun Nov 11, 2007 5:59 am
by ddog87
FINALLY PROGRESS IT RUNS!!!
NOW, MIGHTY KONG AND GORILLA GRIPS
PETRO WORK MOTOR MOUNTS AND HAWK HEADER
99 TRACKER TANK
Posted: Sun Nov 11, 2007 10:25 am
by dank
sweet build mate...its looking good...i'm doing a similar thing well not really...but SPUA and 34" LTBs anyway...an american not doing SPOA...unheard of!!!
Posted: Sun Nov 11, 2007 2:11 pm
by ofr57
lower rider
spua is soo much cooler than spou
mine is an always will be
Posted: Mon Nov 12, 2007 12:03 pm
by ddog87
Posted: Mon Nov 12, 2007 4:02 pm
by 11_evl
looking very nice
what is the gear box out of??
like the idea of moving the rear hangers back a few inches
Posted: Mon Nov 12, 2007 5:02 pm
by MUD-PIGSIERRA
Nice build up ddog87, You posted up that you went with the mighty Kong transfer case setup, have you added any extra strengthening to the mounts that they mount onto on the Chassis...? If you do or have some pics would be good as well......
Posted: Mon Nov 12, 2007 5:09 pm
by 11_evl
MUD-PIGSIERRA wrote:Nice build up ddog87, You posted up that you went with the mighty Kong transfer case setup, have you added any extra strengthening to the mounts that they mount onto on the Chassis...? If you do or have some pics would be good as well......
you can just see in his transfer ics and it looks like the same sort of mt as he used in his engine mounting
Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2007 2:10 am
by ddog87
MUD-PIGSIERRA wrote:Nice build up ddog87, You posted up that you went with the mighty Kong transfer case setup, have you added any extra strengthening to the mounts that they mount onto on the Chassis...? If you do or have some pics would be good as well......
The mounts I have are the Gorilla grips for the Mighty Kong. I plan on reinforcing the frame mounts also I will post pics when I get there.
Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2007 3:22 am
by ddog87
FENDER CUT
WELDED UP TIRES STRAIGHT
TIRES TURNED
Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2007 5:52 am
by 11_evl
what is your gear box out of ??
Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2007 6:03 am
by ddog87
The tranny is a 99 tracker 2wd. I am going to change and put back in the sammi tranny for ease of fab and access.
Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2007 10:46 am
by Dee
I can see a gap between body & chassis. will this be runnig a body lift?
I noticed you said you are going toy hi-steer.
Running standard steering box & location?
im lovin this build mate.
Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2007 3:42 pm
by ddog87
Yes 2" body lift. I don't have to cut as much fender then.
Posted: Wed Nov 21, 2007 9:53 am
by ddog87
ROUND STOCK WELDED IN
TUB READY FOR SAND BLASTING
Posted: Sun Jun 15, 2008 1:35 pm
by zookimal
BUMP
Any updates on this build?
All I had to cut for rear to clear