Greenies getting 1 tons

started on the swap today... here are a couple pics... was going to push the rear back and 4-link, but the funds aren't their... so lets just swap them in for now, and deal with the stretch later...

axles..

out with the old 14 bolt...


in with the new...


can't for get about the hounds....

then starting on the front, then where the track bar was welded to the frame, rust = time to repair...


the fronts is in at least...




list of things to get/do

need new bushings for Springs and Shakles...
hydro assist kit...
high steer arms...
front drive shaft shortend up about 2"...
Rear needs a new 1350 end put on...
longer front brake lines...
all new U-bolts, using the old ones to set angles...
rear disk brake kit...

plus box the frame where it's not feeling well...

and of course all the little things that may pop up.

 

Coool!!!!!!!!

 

what are those out of?

 

There from a mid 80s CUCV military truck....I thought about something else last night, is it gonna fit on the trailer since its gonna be a couple inches wider now?

 

all i need is a 1/4 tread on the trailer and it'll be good to go...

it should fit fine.

 

what do ya'll think?

cause of the old 44 was narrower than the 60 my tires now stick out further up front. should i run it or get new rims and fix it?





also measured the trailer and it's 80" deck and the outside tire measurement is 92" so i should have at least 3/4 of the tire on the trailer... which is plenty right?

 

Personally I would get new rims. But thats just me since you don't seem to have the Dan problem.

 

guess i'll keep the wider stance then...

R) R)

 

We need to find ya some wheels...

 

WFO High Steer arms... they are going behind the axle... so i had to cut off the stock shock mounts and grind them down... couple phone pics...

 

She will be like a stealthy jungle cat, If the wiskers fit she can get through the hole!

 

i like the jungle cat aspect, but i'm afraid the stealthy is out of the question.

R)

 

Did you work on it today??

 

nope, i installed the wood stove, so when ya come over and help it'll be toasty in the shop... gotta keep the help happy right?

 

Nice!!! I was going to try and ride out today but Ive been laying on the couch all day watching tv Had a late/rough night last night

 

Frank... Why is there a machete against the wall there...?

 

doesn't everyone have a Machete leaning against the wall in the shop?

R) R)

i was actually using it to slinner off some little pieces for the stove.