1988 BII Build

[4.0B2]

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just giving you shit man lol

i'm not worried :icon_rofl::icon_thumby:

 

[88_Eddie]

i'm not worried :icon_rofl::icon_thumby:

you have a custom rear bumper too? pics in your build thread?

 

[4.0B2]

you have a custom rear bumper too? pics in your build thread?

NO... i'm more worried about transmission and front axle ATM.. i will be building my rear bumper soon.
i wanna do the bottom piece like this

with the upper piece more like yours... simplier!
i want the bottom to kinda match my front bumper.

 

[88_Eddie]

yeah i saw you had some trans issues

i originally wanted to use a 2x4x1/8" wall for my rear bumper (make it basically the same shape) but i didnt find a good metal place until a few weeks ago and i had already built my current one. i like it, but i was really just using what i had, 2x2x1/4" wall.....at least it aint goin anywhere, EVER lol

that's a sweet lookin bumper there. reminds me, i need to add some tow points to mine eventually.

 

[xkotyx]

thanks koty, glad you like it. i'm kinda learning as i go here.

well it looks like youre doing a pretty good job!:icon_thumby:

 

[4.0B2]

you can buy the clevis mounts for about the same price you can find thick enough metal
http://www.comp4x4.com/Weld-Thru-Clevis-Shackle-Mounts-D-Ring.html

 

[88_Eddie]

you can buy the clevis mounts for about the same price you can find thick enough metal
http://www.comp4x4.com/Weld-Thru-Clevis-Shackle-Mounts-D-Ring.html

yeah, i've looked around at the weld in mounts, they're way too expensive for what you're getting. i may just weld 3 pieces of 1/4" plate together and make my own.

 

[4.0B2]

or if you have awesome friends like me. this happens....

he calls me and tells me, i got JUST what you need. won't leave you much extra tho when you're done w/ the 2 front and 2 rear clevis mounts....
this is what i get..

yeah.... i have awesome friends. lol
1 foot square of 1" thick top of the line steel..

 

[88_Eddie]

yeah i have no friends that are into 4x4's, not like i am at least. they wouldnt build their own stuff.

that's a big ass piece of metal though, DAMN!

 

[kris97ranger]

go to a construction sit and find some extra i beam chunks i know we have dozens of chunks like that layin around that just end up scrapped 1" thick like that

 

[88_Eddie]

you know....my buddy is a project manager at a construction company, they just built a huge factory in the eastern part of the state, maybe he can get me something.

 

[88_Eddie]

worked on the tire carrier some tonight. got dark before i could get as far as i wanted, hopefully i can work this weekend.

welded up everything that i had tacked together

capped off the top

ground it down a bit and then put it on the truck for the night

it's actually straight!!!! lol

 

[4.0B2]

Looks dang good!

 

[88_Eddie]

thanks man, it's turning out way better than i hoped it would. i just wish i had some gas or anti spatter spray. i may hit up a tractor supply this weekend and get some.

 

[RangerBoy94]

Dang coming along nice!!! Now all you need is a chopped top.

 

[88_Eddie]

we'll see, i've been thinking about it

 

[Robert_1967]

Nah, leave the top the way it is, that way you don't have to worry about rain, and stuff getting blown in, also if you happen to drive it to the local store, you wont have to worry about some one stealing your stuff.



Robert



posted from my laptop while sitting in the bathroom.

 

[88_Eddie]

that's true robert, plus the pollen is awful right now, i dont want it getting all over my stuff.

as far as storage, i'm going to build a lockable metal sliding drawer to house some tools and spare parts

 

[88_Eddie]

wow i am bored at work today

started looking at the carrier, i think i'm gonna add some bracing with 1/8" plate to carrier....just to make sure it doesnt bend or torque anywhere.

the braces in the middle will add extra support for the highlift mounts

 

[88_Eddie]

got the latch today, much larger than i thought it was gonna be. still may fab my own, i dont know yet