Ranger-Herb's flatt bed Zuk

[OKIE ZUK]

Started building another strectched Zuk. This time a flat bed for Alex Flatt. Here's how it came to the shop:

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A rear shot, with 6 point Dave Sport cage:

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Here's a picture of the white stretched one out on the trails now, built more than 2 years ago:

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Here's Alex's at 100" wheelbase:

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TT front missing link YJ setup:

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Rear of cab will have rolled corners like a truck does:

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Bed will be 48"X 48" and a 24" extention will fit into reciever to haul son's Quad. I don't like the rear shackle angle, something may have to be done about that:

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Here's the control box for the 2 e-lockers, between the shifters:

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Front shaved Yoda axle:

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And last one for now, a shaved rear Sky axle. Next week exo cage and bed work:

[POWERSTROKEN]

I bet I know what wheels he will be running...LOL:)

[SSLT1KID]

how did you extend the wheel base? legnthen the frame? why did he opt not to go with a linked coil set up?

[Ranger-Herb]

I bet I know what wheels he will be running...LOL:)

I've been outside polishin them up :D

I didn't run coils for 1 reason...$$$:flipoff2:

[Ranger-Herb]

and yes the frame was lengthened 18", front axle pushed 2" forward

[OKIE ZUK]

I bet I know what wheels he will be running...LOL:)

Trail Ready beadlocks would look good on mine, don't ya think?:D

[GRW]

How well does that trailer tow/handel?
What are the dimensions?:D
Thanks Gary

[OKIE ZUK]

I know he won't be pulling a fifth wheel trailer with it. He's going to wheel it and use around his 100 acres.:D

[zc911]

tare the spring mounts in the stock location, and he just used the TT kit to mount the YJ springs?
If so what did he do to get the springs to bolt to the axles so nicely? New perches?

[OKIE ZUK]

tare the spring mounts in the stock location, and he just used the TT kit to mount the YJ springs?
If so what did he do to get the springs to bolt to the axles so nicely? New perches?

Yes and yes.:smokin:

[zc911]

well thats good to know, i gotta do that. My ghetto spacer crap is not cutting it.
I guess just some home made perches? any chacne i get get more pics :)
and what U bolts did you use?

[Uglychevy383]

can i PLEASEEEE get a top pic of that steering arm and info on where to get one?

[POWERSTROKEN]

Trail Ready beadlocks would look good on mine, don't ya think?:D
I doubt he'd even notice they weren't on his rig...LOL:)

[OKIE ZUK]

They're in the back of his Ford and he's awlful pride of them. I need 30 spline Longs first. Sorry Gary, are you asking about the trailer in the first two pictures? It's like mine 6' X 10' in size and works very well. More pics coming and the u-bolts I had made local. Picture of pitman arm or the arms on the knuckles? I stretched the pitman arm 1" like mine. You have to on the Track/Kick setup with Toys.:D

[GRW]

Yes "are you asking about the trailer in the first two pictures?"
Yes, it looks light & simple. Not sure how well it is balanced but it looks nice.

[OKIE ZUK]

It's well balanced and is a dream to pull. Jim, here your old locks:

[SoonerZuk]

nice:smokin: hey Robert can you take a close up pic of where you cut the firewall? Is that the only place you trimmed up front??

[OKIE ZUK]

And on the rear, one's done and one he's mounting. I guess it's too late to put them on mine::D

[OKIE ZUK]

Haven't trimmed it yet so no pix yet. But look at 300sniper's thread: tube front clip / cage build up. Tim Hardie does killer work, I just hope to do as good as some of his work on Alex's.:smokin:

[Snoopy]

Nice!~

[POWERSTROKEN]

And on the rear, one's done and one he's mounting. I guess it's too late to put them on mine::D
Man all those bolts are nothing compared to my new wheels...These suck...LOL

[OKIE ZUK]

TX_Zuki runs Trail Ready's but I never dreamed I'd be wanting some. But after seeing Alex's I may have to spurge.:D

[POWERSTROKEN]

One very nice thing is the rings will take most any abuse and are easily replaced, and their rings are beefy thus sparing the wheel . My new ones are dual locks so twice as much fun with 2 rings each wheel.

[Uglychevy383]

can i PLEASEEEE get a top pic of that passenger side steering arm and info on where to get one?
i second that LOL

[OKIE ZUK]

i second that LOL

Sorry there. I though you could tell it's a high steer arm and it's from Trail Tough. Looks to be Marlins or All Pro's arm. Or are you asking for pitman arm?:

[Uglychevy383]

not the pitman but the steering arm. no didnt know who or what it was, just wanted to see how it all looks there.

[Ranger-Herb]

http://www.trailtough.com/images/Toysamhystr.jpg

don't have any pics to show the setup installed but this is what it is

[Uglychevy383]

adda boy :smokin: where can i get that from? is that for spring over or under? looks too low for spring over..
???????????

[Ranger-Herb]

http://www.trailtough.com/steering_components.htm

Toyota to Samurai Hysteer with proper length drag link uses FJ-80 rod ends for superior strength.
Item #THS-300 Price $429.00


for spoa

[OKIE ZUK]

Moved gas filler up 4 feet:

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Need to finish the bottom and a little body work:

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The two rounded corners will be connected and rear window will fill it in:

[SSLT1KID]

has anyone ever welded the back 6-12" of a tin top to the front half of a soft top like you are doing? this way you would have a glass back window with a removable targa. you could even make an "extended cab" version with a little work and custom side glass. that would be cool.

[TheBanjoman]

has anyone ever welded the back 6-12" of a tin top to the front half of a soft top like you are doing? this way you would have a glass back window with a removable targa. you could even make an "extended cab" version with a little work and custom side glass. that would be cool.

Do a search, it's been done. Says in the thread that the body lines were a pain to mate for an extended cab.

I have thought about doing something similar to here and making a flatbed but have a decent 'semi rust-free' tub that I just can't bring myself to cut.

[TheBanjoman]

has anyone ever welded the back 6-12" of a tin top to the front half of a soft top like you are doing? this way you would have a glass back window with a removable targa. you could even make an "extended cab" version with a little work and custom side glass. that would be cool.

Do a search, it's been done. Says in the thread that the body lines were a pain to mate for an extended cab.

I have thought about doing something similar to here and making a flatbed but have a decent 'semi rust-free' tub that I just can't bring myself to cut.

[OKIE ZUK]

You can see a tin top in the first two pictures. Alex wants to be able to remove doors and top or replace in the winter. I have another couple of tin tops at home, but here the convertibles are more in demand. Anyone want a free tin top?:D

[POWERSTROKEN]

I'll take one. The drive would suck...LOL

[Ranger-Herb]

got the fuel tank mounted and the battery relocated. http://www.zukikrawlers.com/albums/flatt-bed/Photo_062206_002.jpg

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Moved gas filler up 4 feet:


WTF


Damn it, that looks so cool!

Beats me as to why, but dayum :cool2:

I'd like one on mine, just to fawk with people looking:confused:



:laughing:

[Ranger-Herb]

http://www.zukikrawlers.com/albums/rangerherb/DSC01306.sized.jpg

thought I'd bump for an updated pic

[BIGskop]

Moved gas filler up 4 feet:
in that picture what seats are those?? and which brand of 5-point harness is that(web site)??

[OKIE ZUK]

Stock Sami seats in front and looks like R.J.S. seat belts. Rear seat are Subaru Brat seats:

[BIGskop]

thanks 4 the info OKIE ZUK.

[OKIE ZUK]

Bump for scherm

[McDerry]

Doing something similiar as far as closing in the cab on my sammi after my short stretch. Saw that filler and thought, wow thats tit. At the moment I've been toying with jsut moving the stock tank up to have its belly at the bottom of the frame raisl to completely avoid the puched back axle. But if i could squeeze it infront of the axle a little lower I'd rather go that route and have a lower deck height on the rear. Is that the stock sammi tank in there sideways?? Anymore pics of the filler, tube routing, etc??

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Update:

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Yes Alex went out this weekend with a front Air Shock kit installed. I also installed his ram:

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Tank, cooler and valve installed:

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In action:

[martyman]

In action:

why is the guy from ''natural born killers'' driving Ranger's rig? :flipoff2:

[Ranger-Herb]

i am natural born killer:flipoff2:

[martyman]

i am natural born killer:flipoff2:

LOL! lookin good Alex :D

[Valley Auto]

What are the specs for the link and the air shocks?

[OKIE ZUK]

35" links and 16" Race Runners.