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86 K30 - Sarge - strong box doubler and triple stick shifter
- Thread starter jt512
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Sooo...a few updates 
Went wheeling a few times ....4th of July weekend with these clowns
Had a great time as usual !!
There "may" have been someone else driving
But it hasn't been all fun and games.....I finally got around to adding some additional seating complete with 5 point harnesses and sun shade (aka $20 HF mesh tarp doubled over). The seats and belts can all be removed in about 10 minutes.
The seats got great reviews from Jake and one of his friends, we took a day trip last Sunday since it was his 8th b day on Saturday. It wasn't with our "regular" wheeling buddies so it wasn't what we are used to, but it was a day offroading non the less
I have a few odds and ends to wrap up in the next week or so, then we have a fundraiser event for the pre school my daughter goes, its called "touch a truck" local businesses bring big rigs, farm equipment, construction equipment etc and we've been asked the last 3 years to bring Sarge !! The kids get to climb on them and ask questions about what they do and how they work, there are food vendors and games and it all goes toward the school. Then is our next trip on the 27th
Cant wait !!!!
Went wheeling a few times ....4th of July weekend with these clowns
Had a great time as usual !!
There "may" have been someone else driving
But it hasn't been all fun and games.....I finally got around to adding some additional seating complete with 5 point harnesses and sun shade (aka $20 HF mesh tarp doubled over). The seats and belts can all be removed in about 10 minutes.
The seats got great reviews from Jake and one of his friends, we took a day trip last Sunday since it was his 8th b day on Saturday. It wasn't with our "regular" wheeling buddies so it wasn't what we are used to, but it was a day offroading non the less
I have a few odds and ends to wrap up in the next week or so, then we have a fundraiser event for the pre school my daughter goes, its called "touch a truck" local businesses bring big rigs, farm equipment, construction equipment etc and we've been asked the last 3 years to bring Sarge !! The kids get to climb on them and ask questions about what they do and how they work, there are food vendors and games and it all goes toward the school. Then is our next trip on the 27th
Cant wait !!!!
Man, that exo is flicking INVISIBLE!
It needs some paint touch up right now from some tree encounters........but the cab doesn't
It's not the color, it's the lines and tightness. Impressive. 
Oh, its pretty cool, Sarge is the poster truck for the fundraiser
https://m.facebook.com/events/676079075787839/
I need to pull the right front apart this weekend as I have a hub or something else ready to grenade at some inopportune time
https://m.facebook.com/events/676079075787839/
I need to pull the right front apart this weekend as I have a hub or something else ready to grenade at some inopportune time
How are the back seats for adults? I was thinking of adding a single seat to the back of my rig but I think I would have to drop the floor in order to give them a little footwell
Did yu paint your wheels with the tires mounted?
I thought you had 20's on it for a second when I first looked at that picture.
Martin
I thought you had 20's on it for a second when I first looked at that picture.
Martin
Did yu paint your wheels with the tires mounted?
I thought you had 20's on it for a second when I first looked at that picture.
Martin
your the 2nd one that saw a pic and thought it had "big" wheels But no, painted the wheels after I "built" them and then mounted them and nothing since
I forget who, but, some on thought I had put "big" wheels on it in this pic
Ryan, as to the rear seats....the leg is isnt bad....but im only 5'7" so take that as you will. I did drop the floor another 2", which puts it about 1/2" above the frame rails, to get all the "leg room" I could. I also used the home depot roof patch stuff (think cheap dynamat ) under the new floor to keep the heat from the exhaust to a minimum....seems to work great.
Ryan, as to the rear seats....the leg is isnt bad....but im only 5'7" so take that as you will
. I did drop the floor another 2", which puts it about 1/2" above the frame rails, to get all the "leg room" I could. I also used the home depot roof patch stuff (think cheap dynamat ) under the new floor to keep the heat from the exhaust to a minimum....seems to work great.Ned Kelly
1/2 ton status
Hi Jt,
Just wondering if you had any thoughts to the AFI swap in regards to post #8 on this thread?:
http://coloradok5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=317921
Did you experience any issues or found your cam and heads are good with the AFI?
Just wondering if you had any thoughts to the AFI swap in regards to post #8 on this thread?:
http://coloradok5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=317921
Did you experience any issues or found your cam and heads are good with the AFI?
Well its been a long time since I've updated....mainly because we've just been having a blast enjoying Sarge
But...there have been some recent "upgrades"
First...some random pics of recent stuff....
Almost went bad there...lol
Had to rescue some jeeps too
The CJ lost a tooth on the sector shaft of the box which locked the wheels
But...there have been some recent "upgrades"
First...some random pics of recent stuff....
Almost went bad there...lol
Had to rescue some jeeps too
The CJ lost a tooth on the sector shaft of the box which locked the wheels
So now I'm doubled with a Bohemoth box and a triple stick shifter and loving it!!! It's like EFI....don't know how I lived with out it...and never will again
......install wasn't with out a few issues though....
Used my lift..
Had a good jack...
Had to cut a hole in the floor....no big deal..
The "issue" came later when I was finishing the crossmember / skid plate...let's just say 1.5" .250 wall square hurts when it hits you..
This
Did this...
I was building the 2nd cross bar and had that one stuck up with 2 welding magnets...well....it was a little too heavy for them.....oh well won't make that mistake twice...probably should have gotten stitches .
Had a good jack...
Had to cut a hole in the floor....no big deal..
The "issue" came later when I was finishing the crossmember / skid plate...let's just say 1.5" .250 wall square hurts when it hits you..
This
Did this...
I was building the 2nd cross bar and had that one stuck up with 2 welding magnets...well....it was a little too heavy for them..
...oh well won't make that mistake twice...probably should have gotten stitches .
Few things I forgot to mention....
I went with a HAD flange of the back of the 205 and I am now running a super duty front driveshaft with the 1350 cv as my rear shaft...with my 118" wheel base it needed to be stretched 3.5"
My shifters are JB fab triple sticks, buggy style with 60" cables...which are just about perfect...I definetly could not have gone any shorter and been able to route them how I wanted.
Next up will be a narrow job on the nose and I took a gamble and bought a set of mid length headers for the big block and I'll let you know how they work out.
Few more pics of some new wrinkles after the last trip out
The cab corner plating has been worth it's weight in gold I'm pretty sure I would have removed the b pillars by now (not by choice) with out them!! They also do an excellent job of de-barking trees
After all the work on clocking, skid plates, and loss of blood...and I never even scratched it...lol
I went with a HAD flange of the back of the 205 and I am now running a super duty front driveshaft with the 1350 cv as my rear shaft...with my 118" wheel base it needed to be stretched 3.5"
My shifters are JB fab triple sticks, buggy style with 60" cables...which are just about perfect...I definetly could not have gone any shorter and been able to route them how I wanted.
Next up will be a narrow job on the nose and I took a gamble and bought a set of mid length headers for the big block and I'll let you know how they work out.
Few more pics of some new wrinkles after the last trip out
The cab corner plating has been worth it's weight in gold
I'm pretty sure I would have removed the b pillars by now (not by choice) with out them!! They also do an excellent job of de-barking trees
After all the work on clocking, skid plates, and loss of blood...and I never even scratched it...lol
I do love those cab protectors. I am also jealous of the Behemoth. I think the NP241 gearing would be a lot nicer than my NP203.
Martin
Martin
Thanks Martin. The cab guards were kind of an accident really....when I was building the rear bumper for Dads Willys I started with a 2x6" 3/16 wall tube and when I cut the back side out the heat naturally rolled it almost to the correct radius of the b pillar...that's when I got the idea...soo glad I did it!!
The gearing options with the 241 parts are simply awesome, and I'm loving the 2wd capabilities now with the triple stick!!
The gearing options with the 241 parts are simply awesome, and I'm loving the 2wd capabilities now with the triple stick!!
Still one of my most favorite trucks here
