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Title: and so it begins... Post by: dvdswan on August 06, 2010, 11:58:44 PM picked it up for free...
(http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/473/49/26180024001_medium.jpg) now the work begins. Title: Re: and so it begins... Post by: penski61 on August 07, 2010, 06:32:59 AM :thumbup:
Title: Re: and so it begins... Post by: SteeevO on August 07, 2010, 06:20:34 PM Outstanding! :cheers:
Title: Re: and so it begins... Post by: dvdswan on September 19, 2010, 04:33:02 PM cut off the radius arm perches and trackbar bracket. now onto the C's...
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e42/dvdswan/D44%20Axle/Picture004-1.jpg?t=1284938387) Title: Re: and so it begins... Post by: dvdswan on September 20, 2010, 05:30:07 PM so is this going to be toooo low? picked up on CL today
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e42/dvdswan/D44%20Axle/RP1.jpg?t=1285028565) (http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e42/dvdswan/D44%20Axle/RP.jpg?t=1285028565) the guy said they were 5.13s, but after some quick math they turned out to be 5.38s. Title: Re: and so it begins... Post by: penski61 on September 20, 2010, 07:06:30 PM your gonna have to swap out the rear axle if you wanna run 5.38's also what size tires do you wanna run?
Title: Re: and so it begins... Post by: dvdswan on September 20, 2010, 09:28:06 PM I'm planning on running 35s. I was planning on buying a pathy axle with discs, but if I buy something else, I guess I look for a 9", D44 or D60. I thought they made 5.38s for the H233B. hmmm, more research I guess.
Title: Re: and so it begins... Post by: penski61 on September 20, 2010, 10:20:58 PM nope , steevo was gonna try and get some made up but the cost was ridiculous
5.38's are gonna be a bit much for 35's though Title: Re: and so it begins... Post by: dvdswan on September 22, 2010, 06:41:24 AM well, I was wondering how low they were going to be. 5.13s would have brought my ratio back to stock or really close to with the HG46 and 235 that it came with. but for $50 I couldn't pass it up.
Title: Re: and so it begins... Post by: theking on September 22, 2010, 11:34:37 AM Fail on the long division on the side of the box . lol
so is this going to be toooo low? picked up on CL today (http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e42/dvdswan/D44%20Axle/RP1.jpg?t=1285028565) (http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e42/dvdswan/D44%20Axle/RP.jpg?t=1285028565) the guy said they were 5.13s, but after some quick math they turned out to be 5.38s. Title: Re: and so it begins... Post by: theking on September 22, 2010, 11:41:45 AM You'll be fine with either ratio. You'll turn about 300 more rpm on the highway @65mph with the 5.38' than with 5.13's
Title: Re: and so it begins... Post by: dvdswan on September 22, 2010, 05:02:17 PM Fail on the long division on the side of the box . lol so is this going to be toooo low? picked up on CL today (http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e42/dvdswan/D44%20Axle/RP1.jpg?t=1285028565) (http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e42/dvdswan/D44%20Axle/RP.jpg?t=1285028565) the guy said they were 5.13s, but after some quick math they turned out to be 5.38s. curious, why do you say that? did I do it wrong? Title: Re: and so it begins... Post by: penski61 on September 22, 2010, 05:10:26 PM looks good to me ??? other than running out of room lol
Title: Re: and so it begins... Post by: dvdswan on September 22, 2010, 08:48:48 PM looks good to me ??? other than running out of room lol just curious, last time I did long division I think Ford or Carter was president :cover: lol Title: Re: and so it begins... Post by: theking on September 25, 2010, 01:06:25 AM I'm am idiot. I say stupid $H!* sometimes. :hit:
Title: Re: and so it begins... Post by: dvdswan on September 27, 2010, 10:26:58 PM so I picked up the chevy outers... I was hoping it came with the flattops but no such luck. did come with warn hubs though.
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e42/dvdswan/D44%20Axle/chevy44003.jpg?t=1285646805) (http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e42/dvdswan/D44%20Axle/chevy44002.jpg?t=1285646805) (http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e42/dvdswan/D44%20Axle/chevy44001.jpg?t=1285646805) (http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e42/dvdswan/D44%20Axle/chevy44004.jpg?t=1285646805) Title: Re: and so it begins... Post by: dvdswan on October 11, 2010, 04:25:27 PM well, work is going slow, that sucks, but still making progress at least. been cleaning up pieces off the 2nd D44 I picked up. went to the j/y today to look for a r/s backing plate as the one that was on the axle was driven on the road, about 2" ground off of it. no luck finding a backing plate but did find a r/s flattop knuckle for $10 off a 74 3/4T chevy.
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e42/dvdswan/D44%20Axle/camera216.jpg?t=1286837090) Title: Re: and so it begins... Post by: dvdswan on October 12, 2010, 09:17:18 PM picked up some end joints for the uppers and track bars :thumbup:
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e42/dvdswan/Links/links.jpg?t=1286932074) Title: Re: and so it begins... Post by: dvdswan on January 01, 2011, 11:07:07 AM well, ARB and gears are on their way :cheers: coilovers and lower links as well. I was hoping to have everything here this weekend but such is life. looks like the build date will be in March. fingers crossed.
Title: Re: and so it begins... Post by: dvdswan on January 17, 2011, 07:17:09 PM picked up the coilovers, 12" for the front and 14" for the rear. ordered the D44 axle shafts today. :D
all thats left is the brackets (which are being made) and high steering and its time to build!! :cheers: Title: Re: and so it begins... Post by: gitarboyx on January 17, 2011, 09:26:28 PM ;Dmy swap is coming along too! hood work man. i bet your stoked!
Title: Re: and so it begins... Post by: dvdswan on April 19, 2011, 10:51:17 AM Ok, so it has finally began :thumbup:
as the truck sat on Sat. (http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/473/49/26180024019_large.jpg) (http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/473/49/26180024020_large.jpg) rip out the old HB axle... (http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/473/49/26180024022_large.jpg) (http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/473/49/26180024024_large.jpg) mock-up the pathy axle with 5.13s, ARB and disc brakes... (http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/473/49/26180024025_large.jpg) (http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/473/49/26180024026_large.jpg) more to come on Wed. as I will have the welder available. :thumbup: Title: Re: and so it begins... Post by: dvdswan on April 23, 2011, 06:04:32 AM well, got the rear all fabbed up and working on the front now.
(http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/473/49/26180024032_large.jpg) (http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e42/dvdswan/SASunderway005b.jpg?t=1303482372) (http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e42/dvdswan/SASunderway30.jpg?t=1303527858) (http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e42/dvdswan/SASunderway35.jpg?t=1303527858) and the tires and wheels (http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e42/dvdswan/SASunderway34.jpg?t=1303527858) Title: Re: and so it begins... Post by: SteeevO on April 23, 2011, 09:30:03 PM Outstanding! Lets see some more pics of the rear! :cheers:
Title: Re: and so it begins... Post by: penski61 on April 24, 2011, 10:38:54 AM Outstanding! Lets see some more pics of the rear! :cheers: perv :D great work so far man :thumbup: Title: Re: and so it begins... Post by: dvdswan on April 25, 2011, 12:54:27 PM so its on all 4 wheels again. so here are the pics...
(http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/473/49/26180024104_large.jpg) (http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/473/49/26180024033_large.jpg) as you can see in the pictures I need to twist the coilover mount and I am going to set them completely into the frame for more clearance for axle flex. (http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/473/49/26180024107_large.jpg) (http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/473/49/26180024106_large.jpg) (http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/473/49/26180024082_large.jpg) (http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/473/49/26180024083_large.jpg) (http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/473/49/26180024086_large.jpg) (http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/473/49/26180024089_large.jpg) (http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/473/49/26180024090_large.jpg) (http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/473/49/26180024091_large.jpg) (http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/473/49/26180024093_large.jpg) (http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/473/49/26180024097_large.jpg) (http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/473/49/26180024098_large.jpg) (http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/473/49/26180024096_large.jpg) so, I still need to do the brakes, steering, frt trackbar, decide the best way for the frt upper link (its currently set up like a jeep axle and tied into the lower link), redo the rear trackbar ( I don't like how its done right now) and finish the welding ( everything is just tacked in). I'm planning on the high steer setup and need to get a pitman arm, threw away my original one when I install the calmini steering. dumb move. Title: Re: and so it begins... Post by: dvdswan on August 29, 2011, 06:07:08 AM Ok, its been a while, some may know others not. the truck is basically done, a few ends to tie up. I was having trouble completing the job, having issues with geometry I guess. I had a friend who own's Those Guys in Bremerton to make it work. so here are some pics.
(http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/473/49/26180024131_large.jpg) support tube for the front hoops. I installed a 90 240SX intake to make room for it. still some items to tie up here. best thing is I am able to keep the OBDII. (http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/473/49/26180024122_large.jpg) support tube for the rear towers. (http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/473/49/26180024129_large.jpg) front 3-link and new header, had to install a new exhaust (old one was rusted and manifold was cracked). (http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/473/49/26180024135_large.jpg) rear 3-link and new exhaust. (http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/473/49/26180024133_large.jpg) Title: Re: and so it begins... Post by: BlackX on August 29, 2011, 07:33:02 AM Nice. Have you tested it out yet?
Title: Re: and so it begins... Post by: SteeevO on August 29, 2011, 12:22:27 PM Nice, it looks good.
What size heims did you use? It's hard to tell by the pics. Title: Re: and so it begins... Post by: dvdswan on August 29, 2011, 08:53:57 PM IIRC, the lowers are 7/8" and the uppers are 3/4".
haven't had the chance to test it out because when it got to this point I had 2 days before I left for overseas until spring. :hit: sometimes the job really puts a damper on the fun things in life. there are still a lot of little things to do. hook up the e-brakes, install the compressor and airlines for the ARBs, and finish hooking up the vacuum lines for the intake to name a few. I figure about 2 weeks of little junk when I get home then I will test it out. I'm definitely going nuts not being home. Title: Re: and so it begins... Post by: SteeevO on August 29, 2011, 09:16:53 PM Why did you choose 3/4" and 7/8" heims? Those are quite a bit smaller than the 2.5" johnny joints that many people use including myself. :cheers:
Title: Re: and so it begins... Post by: dvdswan on August 30, 2011, 05:32:00 AM I think we are talking 2 different terms (hopefully). I'm talking thread size and I think you're talking joint size (outside diameter of the whole joint), if so IIRC they are around 2-2 1/4". Patrick (owner of Those Guys) uses these on his and his wife's rock crawlers, so I trust his judgement with these for street and offroad use.
Title: Re: and so it begins... Post by: SteeevO on August 30, 2011, 09:45:29 AM yes, the johnny joints are the measured on the outside diameter and have a mounting width of 2-5/8" I believe.
Sounds like they are a little smaller but I'm sure it'll be fine. Title: Re: and so it begins... Post by: dvdswan on August 05, 2012, 08:35:23 AM sorry its been a while :D life has been a little crazy. I finally had a chance to take the truck out and play.
(http://carphotos4.cardomain.com/images/0015/76/87/15886778_large.jpg) (http://carphotos.cardomain.com/images/0015/76/08/15886780_large.jpg) (http://carphotos.cardomain.com/images/0015/86/25/15886852_large.jpg) (http://carphotos2.cardomain.com/images/0015/86/35/15886853_large.jpg) (http://carphotos3.cardomain.com/images/0015/86/56/15886865_large.jpg) Title: Re: and so it begins... Post by: SteeevO on August 05, 2012, 10:32:29 AM lol! get your mind outta the gutter!
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