Thread: 4 Liter... Dezert Beater

Parts are still coming in:





And my favorite new addition:

You can convert those to HID's for 135 for the pair, we just did it to ours.

Originally Posted by [b

Quote[/b] (only1mikey @ Aug. 10 2007,6:06)]Parts are still coming in:

Where did you get the motor mounts?

I have that battery box, its awesome, that keeps the battery mounted tight to wherever you locate it, I'm putting mine behind the cab in a seal enclosure, your truck is coming along, its looking great!!!

Originally Posted by [b

Quote[/b] (1450ranger @ Aug. 11 2007,10:21)]You can convert those to HID's for 135 for the pair, we just did it to ours.

They are HID!!! I'm excited!!!

Mike

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Originally Posted by [b

Quote[/b] (only1mikey @ Aug. 10 2007,6:06)]Parts are still coming in:

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Where did you get the motor mounts?

They are Autofab motor mounts

Originally Posted by [b

Quote[/b] (noneed117 @ Aug. 12 2007,1:18)]

Originally Posted by [b

Quote[/b] (only1mikey @ Aug. 10 2007,6:06)]Parts are still coming in:

Where did you get the motor mounts?

They are Autofab motor mounts

One more question did your order them through dezert nation or directly throught autofab? thanks

Originally Posted by noneed117

One more question did your order them through dezert nation or directly throught autofab? thanks

I ordered them directly from Autofab... But now that I think about it try Dezert Nation they might be able to get you a better price. Ask to talk to Bram and them him Mike in Simi told you to call.

Mike

man this truck is looking really good. I can't wait to see more pics. keep us updated. I live in Northridge. I'm going to school down here. Anyway if you ever need an extra hand Pm me, I'll head over to Simi for sure.

Originally Posted by 98RangerDAVE

man this truck is looking really good. I can't wait to see more pics. keep us updated. I live in Northridge. I'm going to school down here. Anyway if you ever need an extra hand Pm me, I'll head over to Simi for sure.

I just started school again so no progress on the truck for a little while till I can adjust, but sure I'll let you know if I need anything and if you need anything welded, cut, notched, etc. let me know we can work something out.

tuck the b pillar inside if possibe, it looks way cleaner imo

Originally Posted by Brock_Beeson

tuck the b pillar inside if possibe, it looks way cleaner imo

Were going to try and tuck it back as far as possible so there is more head and seat room. I want the cage to be super tight, bu thanks for the comment.

Yeah I started this week as well here at CSUN. Tuesdays and Thursdays are when I'm at school though. The rest of the week I just have work, but it's a pretty easy schedule. Anyway yeah hit me up if you ever need an extra pair of hands. If I'm availible I'll head out for sure.

Small little update today...

Got the solid body mounts on.



Got one Autofab motor mount mocked up.





Also received my modified pitman arm and steering swinger complements of Bryan Denny, which was welded up my the good guys at AM Suspensions. Check it out!!!

Great Build!

The AM guys always do great work!

Originally Posted by Badseed

Great Build!

The AM guys always do great work!

They do!!! I couldn't be any happier!!!

Originally Posted by Badseed

Great Build!

The AM guys always do great work!

whoops double post!!!

is this pile ever guna be done? im laggin ass on my truck but am starting to think il catch up with u!

Originally Posted by FasTech Design

is this pile ever guna be done? im laggin ass on my truck but am starting to think il catch up with u!

I highly doubt that!!!

never say never ahahah never no with that rp

Just wondering where you got that battery box, I have one just like it and want to get another matching but don't know where the previous owner got it. Thanks, and let me know if you still have that 33" bighorn, if not no biggie, been really busy but could still use it whenever we can meet up if you do.
Chris

Originally Posted by chris80

never say never ahahah never no with that rp

I know... I'm getting worried.

Mike

Originally Posted by skullver

Just wondering where you got that battery box, I have one just like it and want to get another matching but don't know where the previous owner got it. Thanks, and let me know if you still have that 33" bighorn, if not no biggie, been really busy but could still use it whenever we can meet up if you do.
Chris

Got the box @ Kartek and no worries about the 33, its sitting there with your name on it!!!

MIke

***BACK FROM THE DEAD***

Got my truck back from rp@craft about two weeks ago. Here are some pictures Rory and I took during and shortly after the build...































Mike

Bought some WIT lower links from Geoff and Giant Motorsports for a good price. Thanks Geoff!!!!

Still welding them up...


Bolted up the Camburg Transmission X-member




Mocking up the Fiberwerx dash




Trimming the inner fender well/core support for those 35's




Not quite full bump but close... (damn the brake booster and the CPU on the firewall)


Some pictures of Threat Motorsports extended beams






Thats all for now.. More progress to come!!!

Mike

Fuck ya more progress to come!!! drop out of school so we can work on it every nite!!!

Originally Posted by FasTech Design

Fuck ya more progress to come!!! drop out of school so we can work on it every nite!!!

Yeah.... I don't think thats going to happen HAHAHA

Mike

woooow. i love it. the truck looks awesome. so clean.

Badass build, I owned a single cab 4.0 5spd. I can honestly say out of the 24 trucks I have owned it was one of the most fun to drive, it hauled ass!!! They are getting hard to find! Keep up the good work!

Originally Posted by Killer Banana

woooow. i love it. the truck looks awesome. so clean.

Originally Posted by JBWeldfan

Badass build, I owned a single cab 4.0 5spd. I can honestly say out of the 24 trucks I have owned it was one of the most fun to drive, it hauled ass!!! They are getting hard to find! Keep up the good work!

Thank you both... just for reference here is what the truck looked like when I bought it and drove it home...

Scary huh...


Mike

35s with stock spindles? if so check the wheel bearings after every trip. my 33's eat up mine!

Originally Posted by metalkicker

35s with stock spindles? if so check the wheel bearings after every trip. my 33's eat up mine!

Yeah this isn't going to be a DD anymore and after the truck gets rolling again and going too be hitting up Threat for some equal length beam and crossover steering.

Mike

You should have kept the stock graphics!

Also received my modified pitman arm and steering swinger complements of Bryan Denny, which was welded up my the good guys at AM Suspensions. Check it out!!!





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how much for the steering? im looking for a single swing set for my truck

Originally Posted by CVP PRERUNNERS

Also received my modified pitman arm and steering swinger complements of Bryan Denny, which was welded up my the good guys at AM Suspensions. Check it out!!!

how much for the steering? im looking for a single swing set for my truck

PM BRYANDENNY71 for info and pricing...

Mike

Looks Rad Mikey Keep up the good work guys

Last weekend I got a bunch of free metal sheet, so I decided to cover my oil/grease splintering particle board work bench. It's so much more pleasant to work now.



Took some time off of school last night to finish welding up a trailing arm.



I also have been working on the steering, but I'm not sure if I am going to run these beams anymore.

Mike

looking good damn makes me wanna get my shit into gear!!

hell yeah man, ive been driving around my dads single cab 5spd, unfortunatly not 4.0 but still fun as fuck. but do you still have the stock seats?? PM me i may forget to check this