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how bout this....
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oneofthefewbmx
1/2 ton status
this is where i was running short on time....
replace and rebuild 2 axles, paint, and install new brakes hydraulic assist and rear steer, build 4 new rims and mount tires, put tranny and t-case back in, dont test drive it just pull it on the trailer and leave for shiloh after working on the truck for 36 hours straight, dont worry about saftey or sleep.....
replace and rebuild 2 axles, paint, and install new brakes hydraulic assist and rear steer, build 4 new rims and mount tires, put tranny and t-case back in, dont test drive it just pull it on the trailer and leave for shiloh after working on the truck for 36 hours straight, dont worry about saftey or sleep.....
oneofthefewbmx
1/2 ton status
in the next few days i will snap some more pics of the rear steer set up, the front steering, brakes, oil pan clearance, and what not.....
oneofthefewbmx
1/2 ton status
by the way, it used to look nice when it was my DD....383 stroker and 38's...
well i dont know, they both have their own badassed-ness.
Very Cool!
Do you lock out rear steer on the street?
Do you lock out rear steer on the street?
bchellboy
Registered Member
i think it looks way "nicer" now! good work.
oneofthefewbmx
1/2 ton status
well thanks, i think it looks a lot meaner now myself, but i really liked the straight body....it took me a while to not fear body damage (thanks daniel)...
but no, i do not lock it out on the street, i just try really hard not to hit the button lol...i know i probably should, but i havnt figured out a quick and easy way....any suggestions?
but no, i do not lock it out on the street, i just try really hard not to hit the button lol...i know i probably should, but i havnt figured out a quick and easy way....any suggestions?
Quick release pins on the cylinder ends so you can remove it and replace it with a solid link? You'd have to have a spot nearby where you could store the cylinder without removing the lines.
Or just quick release pins on a solid link that is parallel to the cylinder?
Or just quick release pins on a solid link that is parallel to the cylinder?
oneofthefewbmx
1/2 ton status
ya, i may try that....a solid link opposite the ram with some quick release pins...why didnt i think of that 
.....i would feel alot safer on the street that way....
.....i would feel alot safer on the street that way....
oneofthefewbmx
1/2 ton status
by the way,, im heading out to the barn tommorow to take some closer pics....but i will post the other ones i have until then.....
Stomis
Professional Amateur
Lol been there with being under the truck. I hate that feeling of "jeeze I hope the wind dont blow to strong and move a grain of dirt under the tires while I'm banging on this broken part" 
That towrig of your has to be screaming in pain
That towrig of your has to be screaming in pain
oneofthefewbmx
1/2 ton status
yea, i find myself in that position pretty often...that particular time is when i found out my rear driveshaft did not have enough slip and ripped the output shaft out of the tcase
oneofthefewbmx
1/2 ton status
front axle...
turbo...
[IMG]http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h308/oneofthefewbmx/Rear%20Steer/WhiteTruck012.jpg
rear-steered....
H1 rim with Copperhead Fab center....
Rear hydraulic setup....
shifters and rear steer control
steering arm
front driveshaft and notched oil pan to clear brakes...
100-somthing inch wide stance....
rear axle and reverse shackles...
lack of drivers side fenderwell
turbo...
[IMG]http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h308/oneofthefewbmx/Rear%20Steer/WhiteTruck012.jpg
rear-steered....
H1 rim with Copperhead Fab center....
Rear hydraulic setup....
shifters and rear steer control
steering arm
front driveshaft and notched oil pan to clear brakes...
100-somthing inch wide stance....
rear axle and reverse shackles...
lack of drivers side fenderwell
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oneofthefewbmx
1/2 ton status
rear hydraulic setup at the knuckle...
had to cut radiator support to get radiator further forward....
rear brake setup from DIY4x
york compressor and summit electric fans
rear support for tcase...
steering...
motor mount and power steering pump...
gauges and hand throttle...
engine compartment...
steering arm and draglink...
the dash snorkel lol...actually keeps it a little cleaner than the engine compartment...
engine compartment...
notched oil pan...
had to cut radiator support to get radiator further forward....
rear brake setup from DIY4x
york compressor and summit electric fans
rear support for tcase...
steering...
motor mount and power steering pump...
gauges and hand throttle...
engine compartment...
steering arm and draglink...
the dash snorkel lol...actually keeps it a little cleaner than the engine compartment...
engine compartment...
notched oil pan...
Was your truck a 1/2ton to start with? The reason I ask is if it was a 1/2 ton frame how is it holding up to the cummins? Also are you running just pinion brakes on the street?
How loud is it with the snorkle on the dash like that?
Your windshield looks like mine.
Your windshield looks like mine.
oneofthefewbmx
1/2 ton status
the truck was a 3/4 ton to start with, had a 14SF and an 8-lug 10-bolt...pretty much the same frame i believe though...it appears to be holing up pretty good...i did some checking on the wieght of the cummins and the wieght of a 454 and they are pretty close...also i used the stock motor mount location so i didnt figure i would have any problems...time will tell tho.....and yes, for now all i am running are the pinion brakes on the street...bad, i know, but i cant afford wheel brakes right now....but i dont even touch them till about 5mph, i downshift....i dont hardly drive it on the street that much anyway, just to the car wash and the gas station, sometimes its cool to go to wal-mart or dairy queen just to look like a badass
lol
oneofthefewbmx
1/2 ton status
How loud is it with the snorkle on the dash like that?
Your windshield looks like mine.
it gets kinda loud sometimes with the turbo, but i love it
.....and ya, my windshield used to be PERFECT...but when i was putting the cummins in the engine hoist would barely not pick it far enough so i was standing on the cowl manipulating it over the hood latch, and when it finally cleared i fell back and sat on the windshield,
i was so pist...
Man that's an awesome rig... I remember it before and it just keeps getting better. 
