ok i know i am going to get messed with because i am new but i had to tell the rest of u scout guys about my new investment (cheap):evil:> I bought a 79 scout 2,w/ 345, automatic (with manual shift kit and bm shifter), dana 300 trans, dana 44 in front, 12 corp in rear(will be traded out for 60) 373 gearing(will be traded out for 4.56), chevy rear springs (63), waggy front springs, custom front shackle hanger, tera flex rear shackles, 35 mickey thompson claw (regroved). and best of all 5 different colors on the body (from orange to tan to yellow and other color that looks like some got bored and painted it. Well i know it is nuthin special like u all got but whom can pass up a deal like i got.....will post pic or link to pic later ty all have a good weekend.

Cheap is good. Sounds like a decent starting point.


You'll probably end up loosing the revolver shackles on the rear.. most people's opinions of them aren't very good, but who knows, they may end up working just fine for ya.

Have fun, don't see a cage in your list... that should be NEXT on your priority list. I'm assuming its SOA?


cool.

tys rustole
it does but i feel it needs a better one and my buddies work for an off road shop said they help fab one up in the next couple of weeks yes it is soa

Since you seem to be fishing for one, I'll help ya out. Here ya go.....

http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/7455/cookie8yt.jpg

I agree with RustoleumWhite, sounds like a good start. So Scout1/2ton, got any further plans? and where's the pic/s?
Enjoy :)

ty for the cookie but where is the milk haha pics but can someone post them for me until i can pay for my red star future plans are to tube the rear and maybe even tube the front 60s both front and rear 717 gears, twin stick the 300 ,push the front out another 1" and half 39.5 tsl'sbut first comes learning how to weld alot better and builting a 383 stroker motor ooooooooooo yeah and buy a new tow rig Ford f350

ty for the cookie but where is the milk haha pics but can someone post them for me until i can pay for my red star future plans are to tube the rear and maybe even tube the front 60s both front and rear 717 gears, twin stick the 300 ,push the front out another 1" and half 39.5 tsl'sbut first comes learning how to weld alot better and builting a 383 stroker motor ooooooooooo yeah and buy a new tow rig Ford f350

Email them to me and I will host/post them up for you....

I need a cookie and a hug! :flipoff2:

I need a cookie and a hug! :flipoff2:

http://www.hugpug.com/photos/sheba_layout/fancy_cookie.jpg


Oops, thought you said cookie and a PUG! :flipoff2:

I need a cookie and a hug! :flipoff2:
Get your own fawkin' cookie :flipoff2:

ok i know i am going to get messed with because i am new but i had to tell the rest of u scout guys about my new investment (cheap):evil:> I bought a 79 scout 2,w/ 345, automatic (with manual shift kit and bm shifter), dana 300 trans, dana 44 in front, 12 corp in rear(will be traded out for 60) 373 gearing(will be traded out for 4.56), chevy rear springs (63), waggy front springs, custom front shackle hanger, tera flex rear shackles, 35 mickey thompson claw (regroved). and best of all 5 different colors on the body (from orange to tan to yellow and other color that looks like some got bored and painted it. Well i know it is nuthin special like u all got but whom can pass up a deal like i got.....will post pic or link to pic later ty all have a good weekend.


lets see some pics

http://photobucket.com/albums/e385/jaswcros/
here is some i am going to take more later when wife is feeling better taken care of my son

looks like a good starting point. i like it:smokin: wish i had bought one like that instead of a stock one to start off:rolleyes: is that a manual steering box i see?

ty for the cookie but where is the milk haha
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y257/Fryloc/08-Milk.jpg

I can't see shit.
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e385/jaswcros/Picture006.jpg (http://photobucket.com)

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e385/jaswcros/Picture002.jpg (http://photobucket.com)

Got body lift? Is that 2 or 3 inches?

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e385/jaswcros/ad49afad.jpg (http://photobucket.com)

Where's your front driveshaft? :smokin:

the front drive line is at the driveline shop getting resleeved the owner before dropped it on a rock and bent but is getting fixed for me

as for the pic i am trying get better one but my son is not lettign me let go of him so later i try to get better one if not tonight then i get them when i get home from work tomorrow

:shaking: well i woke up yesterday morning and went out to take better pics of my scout and found out not only was the battery dead in the camera but that i have a fuel leak in the gas tank (remeber later in the day my buddy i bought from had said i needed to plug the extra fuel-line off )so all my gas is now on the ground :rolleyes: will get better pics tomorrow.

79 w/a D300?

Looks like their were mods mad with the axles...

Is it a Jeep 300 or Scout 300?

If the Tranny is stock, and it's not a Jeep 300, it may be a Dana 20....
(do some research).
Pix would help.

here are some more pics

:shaking: well i woke up yesterday morning and went out to take better pics of my scout and found out not only was the battery dead in the camera but that i have a fuel leak in the gas tank (remeber later in the day my buddy i bought from had said i needed to plug the extra fuel-line off )so all my gas is now on the ground :rolleyes: will get better pics tomorrow.

You got one of those gas powered digital camara? :D

Fangs anyone?

That may have a manaul shift kit in it but that is a stock IH shifter. If your "buddy" Is telling you different you may want to post up some pics of this alleged 300. It is easy to tell, the tail section will be aluminum. I would ditch those shackles ASAP they look pretty sketchy to me. I like the paint sceme however. Looks like you go a good jumping off point.

Edit: Oh yeah that is a manual steering box, how the hell do you turn that thing with those big meats and that little tiny wheel. You may want to pick up a power steering set up or a much bigger steering wheel soon.

I would ditch those shackles ASAP they look pretty sketchy to me. With his drop pitman arm he needs a two inch over shackle to clear it. Maybe a little more with that heim set up... but those shackles are mighty big.

With his drop pitman arm he needs a two inch over shackle to clear it. Maybe a little more with that heim set up... but those shackles are mighty big.
Yeah I understand the drop in the front, what I have a hard time with is the lack of any gussets or ties to the frame other than the welds on the box steel that they used for the spring hanger. Even that looks way to thin to me. I was also talking about the rear shackles, I tend to error on the side of caution so maybe it is just me but those things look like 1 broken weld from a big problem.

That may have a manaul shift kit in it but that is a stock IH shifter. If your "buddy" Is telling you different you may want to post up some pics of this alleged 300. It is easy to tell, the tail section will be aluminum. I would ditch those shackles ASAP they look pretty sketchy to me. I like the paint sceme however. Looks like you go a good jumping off point.

Edit: Oh yeah that is a manual steering box, how the hell do you turn that thing with those big meats and that little tiny wheel. You may want to pick up a power steering set up or a much bigger steering wheel soon.
would should i do there then? i been looking at those and thinking they do not look to safe. up for any ideas

would should i do there then? i been looking at those and thinking they do not look to safe. up for any ideas
Gussets are your freind... Their is a lot of stress in a front end. You could also tie the 2 "fangs" together with a bit of tubing to help with side to side strength. I would address the rears with a simple H type shackle.

Edit: Oh yeah that is a manual steering box, how the hell do you turn that thing with those big meats and that little tiny wheel. You may want to pick up a power steering set up or a much bigger steering wheel soon.

exactly what i was wondering. i know i struggled with 33's and a 16'' wheel, and that looks like what, a 13'' wheel. must be a nice workout:p

also, x2 on the normal H type shackles. just weld on some mounts and there you go. i wouldnt trust those rear ones as is for much more than an RTI;)

exactly what i was wondering. i know i struggled with 33's and a 16'' wheel, and that looks like what, a 13'' wheel. must be a nice workout:p

also, x2 on the normal H type shackles. just weld on some mounts and there you go. i wouldnt trust those rear ones as is for much more than an RTI;)
it look like manual but it ias power steering and they are 35 12.50 15 tires
as for the shackle idea's ty i got a friend whom is going to weld it all up for me. as for the shackles in the rear are u guys just saying to take out the hole thing and run just a 4 inch H shackle ?

it look like manual but it ias power steering and they are 35 12.50 15 tires
as for the shackle idea's ty i got a friend whom is going to weld it all up for me. as for the shackles in the rear are u guys just saying to take out the hole thing and run just a 4 inch H shackle ?
Yes, that is what we are saying, These are for a heap but you get the idea
http://www.central4wd.com/inventorydetail.aspx?page=id%7C7175;folder%7C5306

but if do that i will lose alot of my flex, if so how can i get it back or what else can i add o get more flex? sorry that i ask alot of questions kinda old and kinda new to alot of this but i thank everyone that is helping me

but if do that i will lose alot of my flex, if so how can i get it back or what else can i add o get more flex? sorry that i ask alot of questions kinda old and kinda new to alot of this but i thank everyone that is helping me
You may lose a couple of inches of drop that is all. Your compression may actually improve. To be honest unless you are only worried about your RTI score is worth the trade off. I am a keep it simple stupid kind of guy. The way I see it, anything that helps your stablity when you have as much lift as you do while only giving up a couple of inches of drop is worth it in my book. I have not seen to many sets of revolver shackles on rigs anymore. They are just not worth the trade off. If you are dead set on getting your drop back, you could open up your spring clamps but you will have to keep a eye on them to insure they do not splay out. If you are locked up in the rear I would just leave it alone. You are still going to twist up just fine.

ty for the advise i think i am going to do that. what do u think about a johnny joint that weld to back part of the frame with the rear frame boxed off? so that the shackle hang from it? good? bad ? or just hang the shackle?

ty for the advise i think i am going to do that. what do u think about a johnny joint that weld to back part of the frame with the rear frame boxed off? so that the shackle hang from it? good? bad ? or just hang the shackle?
Totally up to you but like I said earlier I like the simple approach. The less time I have to spend fixing the extra crap that broke on the trail the more fun it is for me. I don't like to try to weld my shit back together out in the field. Some of the most capable rigs I have ever seen are basic spring over scouts with a reverse shackle, lockers and a good driver. They break less and have more fun. IMHO. Their is one other factor with me and that is that I am CHEAP.

i agree with u there ihochad (order my shackle and no johnny joints ) i try if it work then i let it be until it is alll change around..... working on the fuel problem first then the shackles then better roll bar but first knee surgery so i see it all gettting doen about sometime during this summer