New Member/ New Project

[treybizttu]

Howdy,

Thought I would post up for some input on my latest project. All of my previous trail rigs/ beaters have been some sort of Jeep Product but, I have crossed over into the fullsize crowd. I like to be able to haul the dirtbikes to the trail with me so a truck seemed like the natural choice. I plan on Daily Driving it (short commute) and hitting some trails....

What I ended up with

86 CUCV (actually someone posted a link to the ad on craigslist on here a while back...
Stock with 53k.
The Paint Sucks (Non-orig. crappy camo) but it rust free and runs great.
Completely Stock as far as I can tell.
It leaks a little oil around the head but other than that everything seems cherry.

Parts I have already:
37x13.50x17 X-Terrains (Almost new and they were cheap)
14B Disc Brake Brackets

In the mail:
Corbeau Baja SS Seats
17x8 Soft 8s



Plans (short term):
ORD "style" Front Bumper.. (Off a buddys K5)
12k Winch
ORD 4" or 2.5" Shackle Flip
Tuff Country 2" or 3" Front Springs ( I want to stay low and stable)
Zero Rates on the Front
ORD Shackles
F-250 Shock Towers .. Not sure on shocks
Complete Disc Brake Conversion
Install a radio...
35 Spline Stubs
Line-x Interior and Bed

Plans (Eventually):
Twin- Sticked 205
40 or 42s
Interior Cage
Chromoly Shafts and CTMs
Motor.... I have a buddy that is a wiz with 6.2s but I can't decide if it would be worth it...


A few questions I had...

Those with an NP208.. Will I have to modify the rear driveshaft with a lift of less than 4"?

I want to do the cross over steering but I don't think it will be in the budget right off the bat.. Will it be tolerable with the zero rates, 3" springs (at most), and the stock steering?

I am sure i will come up with more questions.. I appriciate any help.

Thanks,
Trey

 

[imiceman44]

Howdy,

Thought I would post up for some input on my latest project. All of my previous trail rigs/ beaters have been some sort of Jeep Product but, I have crossed over into the fullsize crowd. I like to be able to haul the dirtbikes to the trail with me so a truck seemed like the natural choice. I plan on Daily Driving it (short commute) and hitting some trails....

What I ended up with

86 CUCV (actually someone posted a link to the ad on craigslist on here a while back...
Stock with 53k.
The Paint Sucks (Non-orig. crappy camo) but it rust free and runs great.
Completely Stock as far as I can tell.
It leaks a little oil around the head but other than that everything seems cherry.

Parts I have already:
37x13.50x17 X-Terrains (Almost new and they were cheap)
14B Disc Brake Brackets

In the mail:
Corbeau Baja SS Seats
17x8 Soft 8s



Plans (short term):
ORD "style" Front Bumper.. (Off a buddys K5)
12k Winch
ORD 4" or 2.5" Shackle Flip
Tuff Country 2" or 3" Front Springs ( I want to stay low and stable)
Zero Rates on the Front
ORD Shackles
F-250 Shock Towers .. Not sure on shocks
Complete Disc Brake Conversion
Install a radio...
35 Spline Stubs
Line-x Interior and Bed

Plans (Eventually):
Twin- Sticked 205
40 or 42s
Interior Cage
Chromoly Shafts and CTMs
Motor.... I have a buddy that is a wiz with 6.2s but I can't decide if it would be worth it...


A few questions I had...

Those with an NP208.. Will I have to modify the rear driveshaft with a lift of less than 4"?

I want to do the cross over steering but I don't think it will be in the budget right off the bat.. Will it be tolerable with the zero rates, 3" springs (at most), and the stock steering?

I am sure i will come up with more questions.. I appriciate any help.

Thanks,
Trey

With under 4" of lift, the rear driveshaft should be fine, the front might need some help, lengthening it would be cheap, here it costs $50.
The Steering would also be OK, it will not be great for rock crawling but it doesn't look like you are plannig on rock crawling.
I think your build makes sense, and I would keep the 6.2 it awesome off road.

 

[treybizttu]

Thanks for the reply...

I have done my fair share of rockcrawling and I am sure the CUCV will some rocks.. However, I have really lust the bug to do anything extreme anymore. I just want something to do moderate trails/ some rockcrawling. And as far as steering goes. I just want to be on the cheap side for a month or two... PSC is local to me so I will use them when money permits for hydro-assist/ high steer..

Again.. Thanks for the input.

Trey

 

[treybizttu]

Well I got the 37s mounted on a set of the new body style dodge alloys.... I know it is evil but it looks good. They rub a little on the TREs so I orded a set of spacers today...


I did have a question for you guys...

Does anyone on here run a Can-Back or anything similar on their LB truck?

Thanks,
Trey