M4wd&Fabrications
Projects place => Projects Section => Topic started by: mr.mindless on September 10, 2013, 04:54:54 PM
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an earned name. just wait till you see the hitch I probably won't have a chance to cut off this bad jackson before Friday.
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enough, out with the pics!!!
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this is a little bit what it looks like
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Bad Jackson it is!
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Bad Jackson goes well.. When it is sitting in the driveway next to Saint Michael
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speed bump
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Rear plow
The frame is cut (probably earlier hitch failure), and boxed with 3/8 or 1/2" plate from the second crossmember to the rearmost.
Bet the gas tank leaks. It's almost empty and at a point in recent history was melted against the exhaust when a strap broke. It's a lil wet around the patch.
No other terrible surprises. Aside from the driver floor being way more gone than expected.
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this thing Purrs like a Kitten on meth
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I find that completely accurate.
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I saw a lot of potential tonight.
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Was it in the trailer tires? Or the scrap weight? :)
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it was the banging paint job that the ladies liked!
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can i see a picture?
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I am still very confused.
So the facts I have now are this.
Needs diffs welded
Has trailer tires
Has a v-10 and auto
Has some sort of panty dropping paint job
The floors are only made of carpet
The seat may or may not fall out
Its got a huge rear plow frame
It has a very loud exhaust
Maybe the gas tank leaks
It is some sort of Dodge truck
Here is what I am hoping to see
A Dodge 2500 with 43" sx2s with the required fender trimming to clear them.
If so, I hope it lasts longer than the Dakotas last outing. ;D
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You are a smart man, Ryan!
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This sounds like something that needs to go to Kirby's on 9/21
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this is my one weekend. Could maybe sneak a day on the 28th or 29th but otherwise: booked solid
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this is my one weekend. Could maybe sneak a day on the 28th or 29th but otherwise: booked solid
waynes world twisted toys on 9/28
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Maybe the gas tank leaks
Not a maybe.
15 gallons was too much.
I'll have to clean out the Dumpbus tank and put it in. Should just need to swap senders/pickups.
I fixed a lot of issues on this guy today. Bad grounds. Misaligned door, failed rocker, lack of 42s.
Didn't get to any plug, wire, filter, or fluid changes. Topped off oil and coolant. Should check trans level tmw. Didn't bring the deep pan and temp gauge I alread have nor fluid containers - but I have everything else with me. Clean air oil and trans filters, oil, ATF, plugs, wires.
I think the exhaust will drive me nuts. The stereo works, but am-fm at the park is slim pickins and I don't have any sweet cassettes!
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So how did she do on her maiden voyage?
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i was impressed!
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made big rocks into smaller rocks
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This truck is a machine. It was plowing its way thru everything.
Its proper name is "The Mule"
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Apparently all it takes to follow really well-built rigs on 35s is a pile of 3/4 ton cut to fit 42s.
Didn't get to really work the hard climb out of Big O because I blew a rusty brake line, but it was doing the rock creek-sized stuff on the rest of Big O with relative ease.
To continue as a pilecrawler it needs the shifter fixed (way of of adjustment and falls from D to N on bumps. 1 & P are fine. N & R are hard to locate. Unless aiming to stay in D or hit N, respectively. Also needs rusty brake hard lines replaced.
The "floor board" works well enough. Fluid changes would probably not be a bad idea.
Not sure it's worth welding the axles that are there. Doubt I'll break anything the way they are which is nice, and it goes most anywhere a full body thing belongs.
There are a few options post-successful-drivtrain-shakedown:
I could probably put a floor in the driver side, put some square stock rockers in it, swap the fuel tank, and run it. Make new front control arms an inch longer and change nothing else to get the tires mostly out of the cab.
I could boat side the cab, lose the bed, lose the front outer fenders, and call it a truggy. Fuel cell, 120" wb, probably gear and disk the 70 and put the ford fronted in, air shocks?
Could lose all the body and put tube on top. Rest similar to above.
Could replace all frame and body with tube.
I think I'll look at some class rules and see what I could do and still be stock or mod class, and maybe help that sway my decision. Doubt it'll change much since I doubt I'd want to fit into those guidelines.
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Its proper name is "The Mule"
a.k.a. = The Ass
...as in "get your Ass up these rocks"
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What a pile of shit!! Haha that thing is just as bad as the Dakota
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way better than the dakota, cause way less time money and effort was spent for 95% of the result
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like it ;D
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way better than the dakota, cause way less time money and effort was spent for 95% of the result
ïœTo the point where I'm beginning to think anyone who wants tons and something bigger than a 4.0 is kinda dumb to buy a Jeep instead of buying a tub and dropping it on a one ton.
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Not that easy to do and keep it "legal"...
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Sweet Decals 8)
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oh lord!
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you might have some competition
http://rochester.craigslist.org/cto/4049663810.html
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IFS truck there, no competition.
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tbi350, th400, scrap, and some sweet line mt race tires
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you might have some competition
http://rochester.craigslist.org/cto/4049663810.html
IFS and semi float rear is pretty sweet you betchya!
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you cant loose on 42's
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Nice, looks like fun
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Must be a Dodge Thing!
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pull at least the rear cover and weld up the diff!
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so I can fill it up and then pull it again when the Solid order gets here? oi.
I'd like to weld both but IDK about the stock front shafts. I could swap my lockright in there for 35sp inners but I think the Ford stuff is the wrong length, and this is a CAD axle so there's the longside seal issue to deal with if swapping in a one piece long side
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Waynehartwig on pbb sell Yukon 35 spline 4340 inner kit for $350. It come with seals and CAD cover you'll need.
If your's Ford axle shafts are from 78/79, you can use the driver side as its almost perfect in length.
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That doesn't seem terrible - but swapping the '78 Ford in there whole with fresh brackets and a fresh set of 5.13s/5.38s and gearing the 70 to match seems more reasonable to me.
I haven't decided what I'm doing with this thing yet so KISS and cheap is my current aim.
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weld the rear when you put a cover on it sounds like a plan.
swallow your pride and add an additional trans cooler and steering cooler to whatever is there already :)
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planning a deep pan and temp gauge - already have 'em. the pan didn't feel hot but who knows.
steering I have no idea how it did other than functioned well. it'll probably get the cooler and filter from the dakota. I don't have a spare trans cooler to trash pick - but I bet an AC condensor with proper flaring would be pretty boss with a good flushing
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If you don't know, the D70U came in those rams use 32 spline axle shafts. Not necessary to consider weak but there's room to improve if you can find D80 axle shafts and 35 spline side gears or locker to put in the D70U. Otherwise weld it lock and go wheeling and it may hold up just fine.
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hmm. maybe toss both axles from the Dakota in, then. I didn't know that wasa 32sp unit. Thanks.
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Fixed fuel leak and re-coated gas tank patch in Right Stuff. Noticed that it says not for use on parts in contact w gas. Oops?
Burst brake line is a hard line from abs pump to one front. Going to keep the front abs in place: it has a bias valve that keep the fluid in the system, that seems handy. Need to replace all three hard lines that run from brake system to the frame and maybe from combo valve to abs and the rear hard line. May need to swap the driver soft line. Found a compression fitting in the passenger front line, the caliper half was replaced but not the driver side half.
Starting to rain. Wishing for a useful shop, bah!
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Redid three of the lines so far. Two NEED doing. Maybe redo the front cross that has the compression fitting and look at the rear hard line.
Bleeder on the passenger broke free no prob. Belled on the driver side just plain broke.
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Brakes felt good till test drive attempt when the old flex line on the driver side popped.
Seemed to bleed well enough at the banjo bolt but I don't know I I can do that with a flex line replacement.
I guess I'll pull the caliper to try and remove the bleeder? Not exciting.
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I've never had much luck removing frozen bleeders. Heat always seemed like a not great idea haha
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If I try it's getting the full-on fuck you treatment of welding a nut to it
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I hope it's steel :)
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I usually break them off right in the caliper
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I usually break them off right in the caliper
This. :-\
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use a c clamp to push caliper to bleed at the bango, tighten ad repump up, works always.
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not a bad idear, I like.
I'd still replace the caliper if it's cheap but that's an easy out.
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They're $30 each at AAP when I replaced mine last year.
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this needs these http://rochester.craigslist.org/pts/4109072582.html
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burnouts!
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where the fuck were these when I first got those tires?!
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OMG mike, gotta do it. They'd be even more fitting on the mule than the Dakota. And I wouldn't have thought that was possible
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OMG mike, gotta do it. They'd be even more fitting on The Ass than the Dakota. And I wouldn't have thought that was possible.
FIFY
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Finally got the caliper and line in. Not bled yet. But at least it's mini progress on a project for once
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Test drove last night. All good. Had to replace the other front hard line - no more compression fitting. The rear hard line hasn't popped yet...
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Lets wheel this Pig Also!
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It needs a LOT more prep!
The toolbox broke free of 3 #10 self drilling screws last time out :D
Haven't changed plugs yet nor done trans service. I really should get the deep pan and temp gauge on. The rest is details as long as I don't fall through the floor.
Trailer/ driveway/ garage shuffling tonight after work. Need to get snow-ready... Then maybe another bite at this guy.
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Mule impressed again. Not unhappy with gearing but I haven't had it in a rock pile either. No lockers make those tough; it doesn't go through some places I'm used to taking things with ease. Throttle hill climbs aren't much of an issue though
Love the way it steers and rides. It's worlds better n the Dakota. Much wider though and the control arms will certainly fold in half without too much effort on these size tires.
It's long and wide and the body is gonna fall off but I almost don't wanna fuck with it.
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i had to giggle on the one jump video from the angle when you drive by me it looks like its on 35"s lol
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Oh, c'mon. AT least 37s
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=3764516169036&set=vb.1760586129&type=2&theater
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We need some snow for a Pines trip. Ya don't need lockers in snow, right?
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Thoughts?
Weld the rear and deal with it if breakage happens. I have no idea how schrong stock 70 stuff is.
35sp chromo inners in the front and my Lockright from the Dakota. I have two spare stubs & unit bearings from Dumpbus. Or would I be further ahead to rebuild the Dakota housing and swap the whole thing in? If I make new longer links to push the front out 1-1.5" it may make sense to build stronger brackets anyway, and then I could keep springs and shocks happier instead of just letting em lean back. Lean back. Lean back.
Or I could just put aside another $800 for the next one. That seems like less work.
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We need some snow for a Pines trip. Ya don't need lockers in snow, right?
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Nate says he is up for a pines or RC snow trip. they want to do it with fresh pack!
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amen to fresh!
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Mike I would weld and run it till it gives up
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D70 is between D60 and 14bolt? meh, be fine
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weld it F&R
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Worked well for your rig, right??
Needs traction. Snowy cold tires at higher PSI on a cold snowy trailer deck led to badness.
Also found my wireless winch remote is MIA.
Fml
2 hours or so from home to tied down. At least it's a sweet 55-60mph street machine! Hawged to M4 & back. (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/12/28/agutery4.jpg)(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/12/28/a6aty2yq.jpg)(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/12/28/ma8unedu.jpg)(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/12/28/jejavyqu.jpg)
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Got 40' into the trail and got stuck. Snapped a steering adjuster sleeve getting yanked on by an 09 Tacoma that is following in the Dakota's body damage footsteps.
Need to grab the linkage from the Dumpbus axle for trail spares.
Need traction aids. I guess that is a full set of spare axle shafts and unit bearings if I tear it down too.
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Just needs a set of new boggers! ;)
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This unit got a new drag link adjuster sleeve this weekend. otherwise, it needs diffs welded...
need to steal spare steering parts off the dumpbus axle for trail spares.
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She b ready for new years?
M4 can weld diffs while you are at work.
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I'm booked! (I think)
If anything changes I've got the address. I might UA it on down there now that she's plated...
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haha!
ill be deckovering with the wedge haha
if the 4300 still magically starts
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4300 is down?
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Not good yo.
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I don't know why I didn't think to check this, but the multifunction switch is a match to the Dakota's. Sweet. Will swap when it warms up!
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brake light switch is bad and the flashers were both bad. multifunction switch was fine.
I have turn signals now but no brake lights. Both tail lights are at least a little broken, it needs the in-tailgate plus side marker setup like the dakota got or beefy tail light guards and a dovetail.
I think it's good to have a door slammer with glass and heat that can hit the street. ish.
so:
- trans temp gauge, deep pan. already have.
- front axle forward ~3/4-1". whatever the frame side track bar mount will allow for. Aside from swaybar delete I shouldn't need to do anything as long as the driveshaft has enough slip, and I'd bet it does.
- bob the back of the frame behind the spring hangers and get rid of the monster hitch plow plate thing.
- fix HVAC blower and temp controls, maybe fix AC if it doesn't need much. have all the spares I could need.
- AC condensor as addl trans cooler?
- weld rear
- I'd rather lock than weld the front for steering, handling, streetability. I'll break the stock shafts if it's not left open. Maybe swap the built Ford axle from the Dakota? Gear the truck to 5.13? Probably easier and cheaper than CAD delete plus set of shafts.
- mild boatside, replace rockers and floors, solid mount cab
- fuel cell in the bad, flat belly.
whenever I get around to it.
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thats sounds like a whole lot of work...
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it all comes after a dakota and eagle and jetta part/scrap-out too, and thoughts of bathroom and kitchen work, and cabinets in the front room... I have spring cleaning and projects on my mind.
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Dont forget ZJ, another eagle, another eagle, tow rig work, trailer work, woman things, and blah blah blah........
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dog and dog and dog...
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I don't need a ZJ
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I don't need a ZJ
I meant WJ....
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scrap everything but tow rig & 3 trailers, build buggy!
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I know.
I've been thinking about that - I think I want to shake down the TDI/Toy setup in an Eagle, and put it in the WJ when I'm happy with it and ready for another hurdle of electronics.
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Buy buggy, scrap wedgie. Forgot about that item. Need to take pics and post it unless there's any further interest from here.
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TURN IT OFF!
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how's the toyota?
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let me know when you want a showing. Needs to be DRY if you want to rip it around, but you know how it drives :)
needs seats bolted in, and new LED light upgrade installed, else she is 100% race ready minus numbers.
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how's the toyota?
100% assembled, 20 minute running, wheeling machine neatly tucked away in the garage :)
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and btw I was not kidding about taking both to alpco after twisted toys ;D
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If they were on wedgie that would have been even better. just unhook hahaha
Mike - I don't need a showing... I do need to empty out my enclosed and see if it fits in there though. Width should be fine but height is a worry.
I can only do a down payment of what I mentioned last night before the april race though. The thing I did in Floriduh that I never thought I'd do was buy a timeshare. Shuffling some funds around to pay that off, for some house work and some other things, waiting on the speed of business for several things to be accomplished, which reportedly is running up to 2+ months out, starting from late last week.
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scrap wedgie. Forgot about that item. Need to take pics and post it unless there's any further interest from here.
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what is cash price on this unit with 4 good tires?
its needs all suspension bushings, correct?
plate is transferable? do you have tittle?
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If it was new enough to get a title I have one, otherwise it's transferable registration. IDK if the plate is actually transferable above board.
Needs spring bushings I'm sure. Equalizers and bolts come with. bushings are cheap and in stock at Brad's.
have 3 new LR E 16s, would need to get a 4th from Jared.
I'd do 1800 for you with 3 tires.
2k with 4 tires and I'll throw in a wireless winch controller :)
take it with whatever rubber is on it now for 1700.
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whats your plan with this rig now?
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On standby for non-fair weather wheeling. I'd sell it for a decent price but I'm not gonna give it away. I like windows and heat and wipers when it's raining and cold.
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MUD BOG SPECTATING MACHINE
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Doesn't that involve contaminating a mud event with my significant legitimacy? ;)
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so your yard now has what? 571, trailers, multiple eagles, 3 dodge trucks.
your neighbors really love you ;D
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swamp thing was in the trailer, now 571 is. Only one addition.
Dakota and parts eagle soon to depart. jetta after that, I'm over driving that whole unless I got a nice offer on the DD Eagle. Finish motor, check run, strip and scrap.
Anyone know if 4.2 parts are still worth anything to those wanting to build strokers?
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4.2 parts are worth what 4.2 parts are worth..
intakes and throttle linkage always in demand..
good cores are also in demand..
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East river rd junk yard cleaning house!!! :)
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Well I've got a couple of both of those.
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Unit hawged the bawg that is my yard
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Competition!
(http://image.fourwheeler.com/f/72954048+w600+re0/-dodge-ram.jpg)
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I'm not so sure about that
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Popped a fuel line pulling around front to install tail lights!
Soft line, looks like it's already been replaced from the tank to the front once and doesn't look bad. Surprised.
Patching with a chunk of hard for now. Probably should run fresh soft all the way - unless there's outside damage there that I'm not seeing.
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Run new hard lines
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Not likely on this unit!
And on damn few others.
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I forgot how loud swampers are for interstate highway travel.
To Smike's, to irondequoit and home. No issues.
Tires need beads. Motor needs a tuneup. Exhaust needs a muffler.
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All tail lights fully functional include brakes signals 4 ways and reverse! (Didn't check plate light...)
Attempted to adjust shifter. Seized rustball. I can hit park and take the key out for the first time ever though!
Changed TWO whole spark plugs. Will resume that project on an ice cold engine.
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Filled 4! Gas cans from this thing. All that ls left is new tank install. See if it gets ratchet strapped or if the nuts will come off the studs....
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Just like on the dumpbus, nuts ran right off the studs and ran right back on. Needs a new filler vent line, otherwise all set. 15 gallons back in, will be nice not to have a gas leak.
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Looking forward to seeing this Beast in action for the first time.
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competition http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/vehicles-trailers-sale/1810473-2000-dodge-ram-42s.html
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nah, that truck is actually cool.
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lol
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Took her on some errands today.
Battery is likely shot, not just the bad cable I fixed. And I think I lost a ring. Running great then suddenly not so great. Oil out the dipstick.
Fucking junk. Never fails to fail.
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Add oil and bungee cord the dipstick in place!
At least it still moves while mine don't!
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Got it running after a second jump. Smoke machine. Dropped a valve guide maybe? Compression loss and oil burning without serious funky noises.
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Fucking junk. Never fails to fail.
hmm a reliable failure... great oxymoron
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If your goal is failure and you succeed, did you fail??
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Fired this up for a minute.
Full of oil but low pressure.
1-3-5-6-7 are cool. Doesn't sound to me like it's actually only running on 5 of 10 but who knows.
Kinda want to pull valve covers but regardless of what that shows I think I won't want to dig deeper to fix it in the near term.
That makes the question: "worth pulling the motor to save for later?"
Probably not.
Similar to Dakota: pull axles, drivelines, case, and in this case transmission. Scrap the rest.
I sure would love to throw a v10 into something dumb but no time or space.
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Bro-10 class?
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wait wha
i thought this unit was kim certified v10!
stop. needs like 10 min of prep for a UA
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I still need to see this machine in person. Definitely before scrapyard
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And I think I lost a ring. Running great then suddenly not so great. Oil out the dipstick.
Huge miss, oil pressure gone at idle, WOT to maintain 40mph and oil smoke to rival post rollover recovery. She's shot to the point of teardown to diagnose what went horribly wrong.
No bad noises. At best, timing skipped a tooth?
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did the dakota make it to the scrap yet?
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Sounds just like the Red Rocket
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did the dakota make it to the scrap yet?
nope
I'd be more motivated to strip if I had a better place to store parts and a better way to move them. Alas, the mowzercrane v1.0 didn't do the trick.
Lots of unbooked weekends between now and thanksgiving, I MIGHT be able to get something done about this...