mcbrat Posted March 10, 2009 Author Share Posted March 10, 2009 Hey Mick, I had a crazy idea the other day, since the 4wd gears on that trans are directly linked to the main input shaft on the tranny, a good way to keep them from stripping out would be to weld them up solid in the 4wd position. -Bill if this one ever goes out, I have a friend with a busted one I can play with.... plus a nice 80k one sitting in storage ooh. I orders my shocks Sunday. Doetsch Tech 8403 32" extended, 18.5" compressed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tundrawolf Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 That is amazing. What sort of MPG are you getting out of that setup? Truly your vehicle is a work of art! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcbrat Posted March 10, 2009 Author Share Posted March 10, 2009 That is amazing. What sort of MPG are you getting out of that setup? Truly your vehicle is a work of art! it's still under construction, but with the 27" SSR's on it previous to this build, I only got 12-18 mpg in mixed driving. It's not really something I care about for a trail rig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloyale Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 Hey Mick, I had a crazy idea the other day, since the 4wd gears on that trans are directly linked to the main input shaft on the tranny, a good way to keep them from stripping out would be to weld them up solid in the 4wd position. -Bill The 4wd gears are not on the input shaft. (if they were you'd have a direct drive to the rear end, no gears) They are on a seperate shaft, directly behind the input shft, but not connected. The 4wd shaft is driven by a transfer gear on the pinion(lower) shaft. Welding up the lock collar could work well though. you're idea is good but I think you were just alittle off on your concepts of how the 4wd is powered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry DeMoss Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 Wow! Go big or go home eh? Really nice man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcbrat Posted March 16, 2009 Author Share Posted March 16, 2009 it's getting closer.... not too much left yet, and it'll come back to my place for finishing..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcbrat Posted March 17, 2009 Author Share Posted March 17, 2009 I got my locker installed in the rear 3rd member today (not in the axle yet), and Chris got the back legs of the roll bar done, and finished up some other stuff... will try and post a few more pics later tonight.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcbrat Posted March 20, 2009 Author Share Posted March 20, 2009 it's back at my house now... still have plenty left to do to get it drivable... I took some nose to nose shots with my blue Brat today... will post 'em up later tonight..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcbrat Posted March 21, 2009 Author Share Posted March 21, 2009 Cage pics Nose To Nose: Blue Brat is 1986 with 3" BYB lift kit and 205/70R14 tires Front Axle New Driveshaft tunnel Rear Driveshaft Front Shocks - Chris used the old strut mounts to make the top mounts... Many thanks to BlueJeep for the awesome fabwork! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Abides Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 jesus man thats awsome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSubaruJunkie Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 Very nice. I wanna see some poser shots of the flex!! Got a forklift or an engine hoist nearby?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcbrat Posted March 21, 2009 Author Share Posted March 21, 2009 Very nice. I wanna see some poser shots of the flex!! Got a forklift or an engine hoist nearby?? No on both counts.... but after I get it driveable, I'll find something.... Still to do on it: (probably forgetting stuff) all new brake lines new fuel lines power steering hookup upgraded front brakes bump stop spacers in rear coil retainers installed optima battery to mount on it's side in spare tire tray & mount hook radiator back up paint all new metal rear shocks installed new front pass seat mounts mount jump seat frame and seats new exhaust (it needs to loop around the front like the turbos, but goes to the drivers side instead) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Abides Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 you replaceing the bent fenders and doors, what do u mean new metal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monstaru Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 you replaceing the bent fenders and doors, what do u mean new metal. you know, all of the new metal on there.just like it says.you can't see all the new metal?the bare metal,like everything that was added in the last couple of months(ok,i'll stop:)) looks awesome mick.x2 on the flex pics!cheers, brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeamCF Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 Love it. It just looks "right". The front bumper is very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uberoo Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 its as tall as a suberban-which means its as tall as a stock fullsize truck..awesome.So when do we get to see pics of it offroad? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcbrat Posted March 21, 2009 Author Share Posted March 21, 2009 its as tall as a suberban-which means its as tall as a stock fullsize truck..awesome.So when do we get to see pics of it offroad? actually, it's still a couple inches shorter than my Yukon. it's a couple inches taller than the roof rack on my '09 FXT... with everything else I have going on at the moment, it's probably at least a month away from being ready yet.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frogstar7055 Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 That's one of a kind. You da man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kodiak1232003 Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 could you take a front-on and above shot of your bumper? i really like it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigo1966 Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 That kicks butttt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beast I Drive Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 The 4wd gears are not on the input shaft. (if they were you'd have a direct drive to the rear end, no gears) They are on a seperate shaft, directly behind the input shft, but not connected. The 4wd shaft is driven by a transfer gear on the pinion(lower) shaft. Welding up the lock collar could work well though. you're idea is good but I think you were just alittle off on your concepts of how the 4wd is powered. Oops, my bad, I screwed up my wording. I know how the 4wd works, Ive seen it with the tranny apart. Thanks for correcting me though -Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcbrat Posted April 17, 2009 Author Share Posted April 17, 2009 got my front bumper/guard painted last night, so I can finish putting together the front.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcbrat Posted April 22, 2009 Author Share Posted April 22, 2009 my new Erector Set Battery hold down. I ended up cutting the tire hold-down hump off to get it to fit. what's left is the section the pitch stopper mount is welded to.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bheinen74 Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 zzz is this going to be ready for campout? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcbrat Posted April 22, 2009 Author Share Posted April 22, 2009 zzzis this going to be ready for campout? that's my goal but I'm getting pressure to finish the house stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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