disciplerocks's B2 build thread

[disciplerocks]

Hmm, didn't mean to get a huge DOF in the pic, but you get the idea.

 

[kroussinoffroad]

lookin good

 

[disciplerocks]

Here's a better pic of the rear shaft.

 

[86 slo-vo]

It looks like the drive shaft will bind when the rear end stuff's?

 

[kroussinoffroad]

might have some slip to it. the boot looks like it is still around the splined area. but not somthin to mess around with. damaged case wouldnt be fun just after putting them in

 

[disciplerocks]

I'll have to pull it and install without the boot. And the rear will be raised about 3/4" here pretty soon.

Crossmember. I was going to build a complete new one out of 1.5" square tube, but got lazy. Kinda want to get this done so this is what I did.

 

[Bray D]

I'm getting deja-vu reading this. haha

Your crossmember looks familiar:

Now go do some double low burnouts!

 

[disciplerocks]

I was actually reading your build thread last night after deciding to mod the stock xmember instead of building my own.

BTW, what are ya gonna do with your tires if you find some 37s?

 

[Bray D]

I planned for that to be temporary and build a new one. Almost 4 years later - still rockin it. haha

Seems like it was yesterday I was doing the same thing. It's fun to go back and read through that stuff.

 

[disciplerocks]

New crossmember installed. And I find that the Explorer sport rear shaft wont work. Need one thats 36.5" static length (center of u-joint to center of u-joint).

 

[disciplerocks]

Found what I needed. F250 front shaft, and a slip yoke from an Excursion or Expedition (don't remember). Guess now I can shove some of these others in the corner.

 

[4.0B2]

lol.. nice stock pile of random parts. maybe they'll come in handy one day.

 

[disciplerocks]

Yeah I got 3 more stock B2 shafts and 3 1/2 more t-cases in the corner already.

 

[4.0B2]

i have and could find most of what i need for a doubler cheap to... probably have enough to make it work since i got a friend that does driveshafts for me cheap.... lol

but i don't think i'd ever use it for my mall crawler

 

[disciplerocks]

And acquired a SOHC motor today. Not mine, but its for sale and its in the corner for now too.

 

[disciplerocks]

but i don't think i'd ever use it for my mall crawler

You need a beater B2 for the trails

 

[4.0B2]

You need a beater B2 for the trails

working on it...

 

[DasBroncon]

I have to say this has been the most inspiring build I have ever read, it took me 5 days of reading when I had the time but I just finished. I'm amazed by the incredible work you did with just that bottom tier welder and pipe bender! A few paychecks from now, I'm gonna buy that welder and bender and other supplies and start getting things done! You are also a perfect poster boy for the TTB! I wheel with jeepers who always hate on it, but I'm gonna show them some pictures of your rig!

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[disciplerocks]

Thank you sir.

 

[86 slo-vo]

I'll be there lol