yeild2me
1/2 ton status
Just an update on what I have been up to---
While in Afghanistan, I bought a 4dr Jimmy off of Ebay, and when I got back the 2nd Of December, went up to Jersey and picked it up. My initial plans were take the body off and swap it with the S-15 Ext cab thats on my K5 frame now. Well, after thinking about it, I decided just to build another truck and either keep or sell the other one.
SOOOO, First thing first, I pulled the engine/trans/t-case and had them all rebuilt (I like to start fresh
). I went down the road and bought 2 front Rockwells and brought them home and disassembled them because I had to install detroits, and replaced all the seals and bearings. Ordered full hydraulic steering from Station on the Pirate board and 42" Iroks from the local shop. Went out to the steel place and bought all the tube for my links and crossmembers, then got on line and ordered a bunch of heims, bungs, jam nuts etc. I cut out all of the old IFS crap (Sucked BTW) and pulled the rear axle. I called up Daniel at usa6x6 and ordered a new set of hummer beadlocks with the Rockwell pattern. I have made them my self in the past, and it isnt that bad, but since I am a one man show over here, its easier not to have to deal with it. I ordered the pinion brake kit off of EBAY, then decided that front disc's are the better option, so I welded the rear spiders, called Daniel back up, told him I was going to return the Detroit, but buy the front brake kit. So, thats on the way.
As it sits right now.....The engine/trans is in and 90% hooked up. Both of the axle housings are under the truck and I am waiting for my front springs to come in (2" progressive rate TJ coils), I have the f-150 stock springs for the rear. Once I get the ride height finalized, the links and associated x-members will be made and installed. Hopefully, I will have it pretty much done by mid-February.
I am going back to Afghanistan in July, and want to wheel so bad I can taste it. I am planning on hitting Tellico for ECBB05 and getting back there as often as I can before I leave.
I also sent Rick Pewe a video application to join Ultimate Adventure 2005, and hope like hell I get selected.
Sorry this is long, but I got to thinking about how this is my 4th year (this month) on CK5, and when I joined my K5 was a little baby on 33's, and has been built up several times, and now I am building this truck......man, have spent alot of $$$$!!!!!! lol.....I will post pics as soon as I get my membership back up, and look forward to EBB in april, or whenever it is!!!
Rob
While in Afghanistan, I bought a 4dr Jimmy off of Ebay, and when I got back the 2nd Of December, went up to Jersey and picked it up. My initial plans were take the body off and swap it with the S-15 Ext cab thats on my K5 frame now. Well, after thinking about it, I decided just to build another truck and either keep or sell the other one.
SOOOO, First thing first, I pulled the engine/trans/t-case and had them all rebuilt (I like to start fresh
). I went down the road and bought 2 front Rockwells and brought them home and disassembled them because I had to install detroits, and replaced all the seals and bearings. Ordered full hydraulic steering from Station on the Pirate board and 42" Iroks from the local shop. Went out to the steel place and bought all the tube for my links and crossmembers, then got on line and ordered a bunch of heims, bungs, jam nuts etc. I cut out all of the old IFS crap (Sucked BTW) and pulled the rear axle. I called up Daniel at usa6x6 and ordered a new set of hummer beadlocks with the Rockwell pattern. I have made them my self in the past, and it isnt that bad, but since I am a one man show over here, its easier not to have to deal with it. I ordered the pinion brake kit off of EBAY, then decided that front disc's are the better option, so I welded the rear spiders, called Daniel back up, told him I was going to return the Detroit, but buy the front brake kit. So, thats on the way.As it sits right now.....The engine/trans is in and 90% hooked up. Both of the axle housings are under the truck and I am waiting for my front springs to come in (2" progressive rate TJ coils), I have the f-150 stock springs for the rear. Once I get the ride height finalized, the links and associated x-members will be made and installed. Hopefully, I will have it pretty much done by mid-February.
I am going back to Afghanistan in July, and want to wheel so bad I can taste it. I am planning on hitting Tellico for ECBB05 and getting back there as often as I can before I leave.
I also sent Rick Pewe a video application to join Ultimate Adventure 2005, and hope like hell I get selected.
Sorry this is long, but I got to thinking about how this is my 4th year (this month) on CK5, and when I joined my K5 was a little baby on 33's, and has been built up several times, and now I am building this truck......man, have spent alot of $$$$!!!!!! lol.....I will post pics as soon as I get my membership back up, and look forward to EBB in april, or whenever it is!!!
Rob
