Search results

No, those type of air lockers are not for full 100 traction to both wheels via the differential. It's an air locker that selects or deselects whether the rear-rear axle receives power. You flip the switch and the short driveline between the two rear pumpkins engages. Otherwise, the rear-rear...

But the 5 tons have air brakes right? That would require a commercial driver's license & make incompatible braking with the front axle. You wouldn't happen to know where a photo of the 5 ton rear assembly can be found would you? I've been searching for almost an hour with no luck.

jesus, I thought the 5 tons were some kind of air-ride suspension. Do they have a similar setup to the M35? That would be fantastic if 5 ton arms would fit. All that would be required would be a spring shop to custom cut a few extra-long leafs for the spring pack. 5 tons run very large...

If I do it internal, what size of DOM should I use? And should it be multi-tube for added strength? The very rear C-pillar is no problem to cross brace. I don't care if it ends up with a star or hexagon or something way back there. I'm only going to put a bench seat back there for the...

Gringletaube and others, if I can pick your brains. What kind of steel are the control arms? Are they simply weldable carbon steel? Yes, I understand these particular ones were cut then lengthened. But I'm not that talented of a welder. Do you know of any longer control arms from other...

Army70, That's pretty much what I was thinking for an external cage to be "camouflaged" as a roof rack. I would add B pillars between the front & rear doors of the crew cab. Chowbutt, You are correct. To keep the original style of the truck, an internal cage would be much better. I do have...

On the contrary, I can't think of any better excuse for a tag axle than to preserve such perfection. That guy is awesome. When I saw it without the tires I thougt is was butt ugly. Now that I see the finished product I bow in reverence. Wait 'til you see the 6x6 version (or 8x8 if you count...

Nobody with expertise wants to chime in? Fine, I'll do my own thing. But I figured more talented people had something to add. I'm creative. I'll figure out what he did and weigh if it's worth the effort. Yes, I post a lot. But that's because I like to explore ALL avenues before deciding on...

Does anyone else understand how he spread the rear axles so that bigger tires didn't rub? Those "dog bones" are obviously different. Did he use 5 ton springs or something?

Holy Cow! That truck has WAYYYY more ground clearance than any I've seen in other photos. What is the speed rating of those giant tires?

That's another option that I'm considering. Since I'm doing a crew cab I thought about an internal cage that doubles as a frame for the crew cab. Another option was an internal cage that bolts to the frame with some kind of boots where the tubes punch through the floor (allowing the cab to...

Maybe consider remounting your bed about 20" further back & use the newly created space for fuel & batteries.

Well, I see the lack of any form of rollover protection to be a serious shortcoming for any vehicle. Right now I'm thinking something like the old triple-tube hoops that were so popular in the 80's on 4x4 trucks might be a viable design base. Do you remember those? They usually had Baja...

I think it's a good idea. It would allow you to put reclining bucket seats in if you like. I've owned extended cabs before. That extra foot and a half is very, very useful.

Ugggh. Next time I'm starting a new thread in the Mod/Hot Rod section. The original poster definitely put this in the wrong section. No offense, but a CUCV is nothing more than a slightly modified Chevy Blazer. I've been driving 4x4's since I was a teenager. I know the risks and I know the...

What about a multi-loop DOM tubing attached at this radiator bracket. This radiator is going behind the cab & before the bed. Let me tell you the pics don't do it justice. This radiator bracket is massive. In fact I've ordered an air impact just to get the bolts off. I think it acted as a...

It won't fit that way. The tank is 40" long. There's only about 30" from the frame to the side of the bed. I'm telling you. Buy a 50 gallon rectangular step tank from an International or older Ford. Replace the tool box with a step tank. They come in a wide choice of sizes. I've already...

Yes that's a good point. But I'm not thinking about a high speed rollover on the highway. I'm planning to use the truck mainly for off-road camping with a sizeable slide-in camper. It will be slightly lifted and have a crew cab. That makes the center of gravity a bit higher than stock. My...

I'm also curious about the 7" backspacing when flipped backwards. It would certainly make carrying a spare tire easier if one rim fit all.

What about an external roll cage? I was pondering what size to use for an external cage. 3" or 4" square tubing for the A & B pillars, 3/16-1/4 thick. Then over the roof maybe 1/8" thick, forming a sort of roof-rack-roll-cage. Modular with the roof rack bolted securely to the A & B pillars...