Project "Mud Bandit" dedicated mud bogger

Rockn93YJ · Subject: Re: Project "Mud Bandit" dedicated mud bogger Tue Jun 23, 2009 9:18 am

makitupthehardway wrote:

Rockn93YJ wrote:

OK changed my mind again I think.. I say to hell with the ford motor/tranny/tcase idea. When the current drivetrain breaks I'll swap the front axle to passenger drop and keep it all Chevy.

It might be a little bit of a head ache but when the chevy guys want a high pinion 60 they taken your axle and retube it so it becomes a pass drop like the chevy axles.

agreed. it's the most logical way to handle it. Looking at it finiancially it costs more to convert and aquire the ford parts than it does to just have the tubes swapped. By the way AOI in westminster is going to warranty my damaged axleshaft for me.

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Rockn93YJ · Subject: Re: Project "Mud Bandit" dedicated mud bogger Sun Jun 28, 2009 8:51 pm

Got a lot done this weekend. Cage is getting closer to being done. Bell housing cover is on, engine oil tube is installed and sealed, Steering box brace is installed.
Got help from Von and Kat on saturday and Nester spent about 4 hours welding the cage, (he did want some experience at that). The extra set of hands was greatly appreciated. Thank you guys very much.

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connordanny · Subject: Re: Project "Mud Bandit" dedicated mud bogger Sun Jun 28, 2009 9:30 pm

Wow - the cage looks great!

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SPP YJ · Subject: Re: Project "Mud Bandit" dedicated mud bogger Sun Jun 28, 2009 9:54 pm

Looks good bill almost ready to sling some mud

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thinga'ma'rig · Subject: Re: Project "Mud Bandit" dedicated mud bogger Sun Jun 28, 2009 10:00 pm

had a great time hanging out and helping.

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Locked_N_Loaded · Subject: Re: Project "Mud Bandit" dedicated mud bogger Sun Jun 28, 2009 10:28 pm

Awesome work! Looks great!

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makitupthehardway · Subject: Re: Project "Mud Bandit" dedicated mud bogger Mon Jun 29, 2009 3:34 pm

Bill welding was fun. Hopefully the CJ will be ready soon so we can work on getting your bar king

and game room setup and the cage in the Toy worked out

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Rockn93YJ · Subject: Re: Project "Mud Bandit" dedicated mud bogger Mon Jun 29, 2009 5:47 pm

I look forward to it. only about 17 full days counting weekends and thursdays before it's got to be ready.

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Rockn93YJ · Subject: Re: Project "Mud Bandit" dedicated mud bogger Mon Jun 29, 2009 11:18 pm

Updated list
1. Plate frame
2. tie cage to frame
3. build rear antiwrap bar,( do I need one in the front with 7 leaf waggy springs?)
4. Route and secure brake lines.
5. replace busted axle shaft
6. install seat mounts.
7. build fuel cell mounts
8. move radiator to rear of jeep.
9. buy and install shocks
10. mount belly pan
11. Exhaust-route and assemble
12. Obtain and install speed sending unit, fill with fluid
13. fill front and rear diff with gear oil
14. mount fenders and hood
15. install new battery taken from YJ
16. Snorkel
17. Paint

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Rockn93YJ · Subject: Re: Project "Mud Bandit" dedicated mud bogger Tue Jun 30, 2009 8:16 pm

Picked up 60 more feet of tubing today. tried to buy some 4" plate to work more on boxing in the frame but the retailer said he was out. Turns out there was a 6 month surplus in their suppliers warehouse and is just about out. HE said once it is gone there will be a wait for more steel and the price is going to go up very soon. if anyone is going to buy a good bit of steel anytime soon then you may want to do it now.

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md4wheelin · Subject: Re: Project "Mud Bandit" dedicated mud bogger Tue Jun 30, 2009 8:34 pm

that cage turned out great. For the shocks, what size did you need? I purchased a set of rancho shocks that were two big that I was going to try to use but if they fit yours, your more then welcome to use them.

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Rockn93YJ · Subject: Re: Project "Mud Bandit" dedicated mud bogger Tue Jun 30, 2009 8:45 pm

md4wheelin wrote:

that cage turned out great. For the shocks, what size did you need? I purchased a set of rancho shocks that were two big that I was going to try to use but if they fit yours, your more then welcome to use them.

Well since I haven't welded on any shock mounts yet I can make just about anything fit. how many shocks do you have and what is the length compressed and extended?

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makitupthehardway · Subject: Re: Project "Mud Bandit" dedicated mud bogger Tue Jun 30, 2009 9:24 pm

how much tube did you buy orginally ? I think I'm going to go get some tube for the toyota if prices are going to go up.

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makitupthehardway · Subject: Re: Project "Mud Bandit" dedicated mud bogger Tue Jun 30, 2009 9:32 pm

nevermind I found that you used 100' whats that guys contact info. I need to claim at least a 100'

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84 Toyota Pickup open front, welded rear, 63" chevy rear springs, propane injection, 37" mtr's, 4.7:1 Tcase
07 FORD E350 SD (TOW VAN)

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