http://www.alaska4x4network.com/atta...1&d=1141708646
http://tamor.us/members-rigs/albums/...4/rebuild7.jpg
okay I guess there are only so many ways you can tube the front of a truck cab
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http://tamor.us/members-rigs/albums/...4/rebuild7.jpg
okay I guess there are only so many ways you can tube the front of a truck cab
i kinda like the top one, looks really mean
tractor tires, whoooeee
Those guys drive in alaskas version of a swamp it is pretty bad ass and their trucks are pretty serious. They're literally in the middle of nowhere, I think they had to leave a truck for an entire winter one time.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rcook527
Yeah, some of their trip reports are epic. Great reading :gigem:Quote:
Originally Posted by Snatch Adams
This is a bad dude
Floating trackhoes like the one pictured are fairly common down here. They're very cool.
I should have pics of the diffs and measurements on the rear springs today. I am not real worried about the body, gives me a while to get the running gear right, so I cam hammer the **** out of the fenders and cabs. I think I have a few shells I can get my hands on anyways. I might have access to an old ex-cab (83-85?) yota that my runnin gear could go under when I get this one close, so I am not too worried about loosin that stuff. I figure a 10 bolt w/ 35's on the yota would handle real well. I like the truggy look, but i am pretty set on keepin as much of the bed as possible. I think with some good rock sliders, an inner rollcage, and maybe a cage in or around the bed would not be too bad. Anyone heard any news onthe new atlas (4 spd i think). I need to do alittle more research on that one. If this one goes well, I may stay in the bowtie family and get a S-10. I had a 94 that was an awesome truck for a 4cyl 2wd. Lots of choices, a plethora (my big word for the day) of companys with **** loads of parts and accessories, a willingness to experiment, and good peoples to give advice. I can't loose. I really appreciate your thoughts and time guys, keep it up. :cheers:
is this yota complete?
if so you'd be much better off building it from stock. And please don't put a 10bolt under it
I think an S10 would be a great start. Get one with a 4.3, 700r4, and 231. Then double that 231 to a d300. Put some d60 and somethin under it and run 40-44" tires. It'd be basically like a toyota but cheaper and more powerful. Low geared for rocks, plenty of power for mud, and fairly light.
are s10 frames any good?
They are fully boxed.
Yep, the toy is complete, but will need work on the hampster under the hood. But it is in decent shape. This one is a few years off I figure. The measurement came back on the rear springs, 52". I love the body style of the early and mid 90's S-10. Especialy the ex-cab. You can't beat the 4.3 into the ground, mine have always taken more than they should. Ofcourse everyone used to admire how much gitty-up my 4.3 in the 94 had (it was a 4cyl 2.2l, those idiots) That truck was my Little red express, it made many of trips to North Carolina and back with me (doing 90 the whole way). Good lord i abused the **** outa that truck.
I just wanted yall to know I will buy yall all a beer when I get back. I do love the beer. I have always loved the beer. Here, I'll show you.
That is badass. One of my nieces first words was beer...