: finally a build thread for my Junk


Valley Auto
09-08-2007, 01:06 PM
So this is going to be kinda of backwards as the almost finished pictures made it into the computer before the build ones but...It still need some finishing touches like holes in the hood for the shock towers, radiator mounts,and hydrolic lines. :smokin:

Valley Auto
09-08-2007, 01:08 PM
Couple more. Skinz are coming and the roof is getting a road construction sign

jr4x
09-08-2007, 03:46 PM
nice! keep em comin.

thedick4x4
09-08-2007, 06:10 PM
nice tube work

desert runner
09-08-2007, 08:08 PM
I love how you kept the stock bed floor, great idea.Truck is looking nice.

JesseA
09-08-2007, 08:25 PM
Nice. clean tubework.
How are the 44s holding up the 38s? What are you running for shafts, Joints, ect. ect,

Thanks!

Valley Auto
09-09-2007, 11:31 AM
Nice. clean tubework.
How are the 44s holding up the 38s? What are you running for shafts, Joints, ect. ect,

Thanks!

Right now I'm rockn stock shafts becuase the budget kinda got taped out, so who knows how long it will hold up. But superiors w/superjoints are in the near future. I had a 44 in my old chevy with 35's and a helthy small block and it actually took alot to break, so Im hoping if im nice to it the will hold up for a bit.

O and thats not my shop, it a buddys barn where Im doing the welding and finish fab. all the tube work was built with a sawzall a trick tools bender and jd2 notcher in the dirt at my house!! LOL

Thanks for all the encouragment, Ill try to get some new picks up soon. Ryan

Valley Auto
09-09-2007, 11:33 AM
One of the crossmember I built that will eventually replace all the stock t case mounts with a stronger design.

Valley Auto
09-13-2007, 02:01 PM
Well its going on the trailer and headed to the con for the marlin crawler round up. going to be a hell of a first test.

toykilla5150
09-17-2007, 05:42 PM
can you show pics of your 4wheel steer setup?

thedick4x4
09-17-2007, 09:33 PM
got any wheelin pics from the con?

Valley Auto
09-18-2007, 09:20 AM
can you show pics of your 4wheel steer setup?
Here is a pic of the rear steer

Valley Auto
09-18-2007, 09:22 AM
Con pictures are coming, I dont have a digi so as soon as my friends load them up I'll get em in here. We did make it with no mechanical problem, on the maiden voyage

Sandspyder44
09-18-2007, 09:22 AM
like it!

Valley Auto
09-18-2007, 02:48 PM
Some pics from the con

thedick4x4
09-18-2007, 10:32 PM
glad to see its workin good. that rear steer is fawkin awsome

offroaddude
09-21-2007, 10:22 AM
Dude, you ever get you lighter? Clue me in on the next run. Got my lift and transfer case gears!!! Just got to put them on.....ahhh procrastanation what a great feeling.

Valley Auto
09-21-2007, 10:27 AM
Yea nick gave me the lighter thank you. Sorry your trip fell apart but we are definetly planning to go again before the snow. Let me know when you get everything together.

Big1TonSub
09-21-2007, 03:25 PM
Hendo was talking about a Dusy run are you going to have your stuff put together by then?

Dude, you ever get you lighter? Clue me in on the next run. Got my lift and transfer case gears!!! Just got to put them on.....ahhh procrastanation what a great feeling.

03f350
09-21-2007, 07:31 PM
looks bad ass ryan
was that at brett's barn?

Valley Auto
09-24-2007, 10:48 AM
yea we welded it up at the barn

offroaddude
09-24-2007, 01:05 PM
Yea...Maybe. I brought up the tube bender for Nick. Got a 3" body lift kit on this weekend. Got the Gears from Trail Tough. Holding off on getting lockers untill I figure out how to keep my axles in place. Looking for 32" tires and someone who wants 29". Then maybe I will be able to make it 7/8 of a mile up the trail instead of 3/4 of a mile. Whishfull thinking I know. Especially the Dusy
P.S. The people at Cal Mini were rude and Insulting. I would suggest staying away from them. Maybe just me but I have been around long enough to know when people are just downright RUDE. I would spend my money elsewhere If I were You'all. Plus I dont think they are keeping to their original company motto. I saw a picture of an older gentilman on the wall who had passed away. I think the way that I was treated would of made him turn in his grave.

Valley Auto
09-24-2007, 01:58 PM
Yeah ive heard that before... Ive been researching dusy a little but still not sure of its difficulty

Valley Auto
12-12-2007, 09:34 AM
Just a bump for thedick4x4 pics of my cage

pfai
12-13-2007, 10:49 AM
Good lookin rig, like what you've done.

Valley Auto
12-13-2007, 11:23 AM
Thanks its still a work in progress( what isnt) but its been a lot of fun so far

thedick4x4
12-13-2007, 08:12 PM
Just a bump for thedick4x4 pics of my cage

thanks man, i was kinda wanted to see if you had anymore pics, but thats cool. im pretty sure i got my design all planned out. its a mix between yours and some other dudes on here:smokin:

fordori
12-14-2007, 07:40 AM
So this is going to be kinda of backwards as the almost finished pictures made it into the computer before the build ones but...It still need some finishing touches like holes in the hood for the shock towers, radiator mounts,and hydrolic lines. :smokin:
WHAT WAS THE HIGHT ON YOUR TIRE IN THE AIR. I GOT 3 & 1/2 FEET ON MINE. YOURS LOOKS UP THERE TO. OH YA, AND HAS YOUR REAR TIRES EVER RUBBED, THEY LOOK CLOSE WHEN YOU ARE FLEXING?

Valley Auto
12-14-2007, 09:24 AM
It was at about 50" and yes the rear tires rubbed the tube in the back before the bump stops now it stops about an inch away

purevil71
12-14-2007, 06:03 PM
Looks good. :smokin:
I'm still trying to decide how I want to tube mine. There's just to many cool designs out there!