Here is a 35" Gumbo vs. a 37" MT/R...
http://pic5.picturetrail.com:80/VOL68/424839/468032/11084281.jpg

It fit with no mods besides trimming the fender flares and a little hammer work :D ....but I am going to add a leaf all around just to make sure. I put it on the forklift and it stuffs just the same as always without moving the bumpstops!

Under the front shaved 44 I now have a full 12" of clearance.

I can still lift the front tire well over 35" high straight up with the lift. :flipoff2:

:laughing: :laughing: :laughing: Scout on Goodyear's.... kinda funny

Originally posted by cornfedred
:laughing: :laughing: :laughing: Scout on Goodyear's.... kinda funny

Here's something else for you to chuckle at 'red Choke on it. :rolleyes:

http://pic5.picturetrail.com:80/VOL68/424839/468032/11084031.jpg

Looking forward to the wheels with the correct backspacing showing up. :D

:flipoff2:

Damn how much lift ya' runnin'???

This is my soa with 37's. I figure my SOA gave me 7" of lift after my extended shackles.

Here's how much I felt I had to cut out and still have OK flex.

The second pic was BEFORE my extended shackles.

Originally posted by Cliffhanger
The second pic was BEFORE my extended shackles.

I just pulled my extended shackles back off. I only have 5 degrees of caster, or so, and my extended shackles knocked that back to 1 or 2. no fun to drive that way for any distance.

But, then, I don't need them with my little 33's

Originally posted by cornfedred
:laughing: :laughing: :laughing: Scout on Goodyear's.... kinda funny

Didn't they come stock on Goodyears? Goodyear Trackers, wasn't it?

Originally posted by Cliffhanger
Damn how much lift ya' runnin'???

This is my soa with 37's. I figure my SOA gave me 7" of lift after my extended shackles.

:idea:

I am running:

SOA = 7"
3/4 ton axles = 1/2" or so maybe
two inch longer shackles = 1"
two inch body lift and new body mounts = 2 1/2"
Custom pack in the back = 1/2"
About = 11 1/2" or so I guess...maybe less...going to add one leaf all around for a little piece of mind. :D

Also did these **little** things. :rolleyes:

Rear perches have the hole moved rearward to center axle in wheel well = + points
Front axle has been cut and turned.
Shocks mounts are towers in front to limit stuff and the lower front is on top of the tube.
The rear axle lower shock has been lowered to the tube...upper rear is stock location...positioned to limit up movement.
Took a hammer to part of the fenders for a little more piece of mind in key spots.

Looks like its going to work perfectly...we shall see. :eek:

Originally posted by tsm1mt


Didn't they come stock on Goodyears? Goodyear Trackers, wasn't it?

DOH :emb: :emb4: :emb3: :emb2:................................. :goofball:

Originally posted by YellowIH


:idea:

I am running:

SOA = 7"
3/4 ton axles = 1/2" or so maybe
two inch longer shackles = 1"

Below is where ours start to differ then. That makes sense.


Two inch body lift and new body mounts = 2 1/2"
Custom pack in the back = 1/2"
About = 11 1/2" or so I guess...maybe less...going to add one leaf all around for a little piece of mind. :D

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?s=&postid=675717

http://pic5.picturetrail.com/VOL68/424839/468032/11084031.jpg

I say you done well. BTW-The hack job looks pretty good to me Cliffy!

& splice these flares to Cliffys shiat!
http://mediaservice.photoisland.com/auction/Jul/2002737809270178769826.jpg http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?s=&postid=675717

Originally posted by REDDMANIAC
& splice these flares to Cliffys shiat!
http://mediaservice.photoisland.com/auction/Jul/2002737809270178769826.jpg http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?s=&postid=675717

How about this? I gave it a paint job while I was at it, and did a little clean up as well.

Cliffhangers scout looks good with the flares and paint. Hooper couldn't you have used something besides calf scour green? :D
BTW If I ever get mine ready for paint I'll send you a pic so I can see what it would look like.

Well those flares look EXACTLY like what I'm gonna be running so thanks for the pic.

But I'm keeping it grey. Either primer or I also have some nice shiny metallic grey paint.

Show me what it'll look like ;)

Hey Hoop,

Now ya done made Cliffys Scout look 'xactly like a '75 I used to have.:D :D

I really may consider those flares now. Cliff, check out your approach angle compared to that chebby. Oh & give us a "before the hack pic", preferably a side view also Cliff. I just want to see somethin. Im considering using my Skyjacker 4in leaves for my SOA on the d60's & dropping back to no lift shackles to fit my 38's TSL's. So if you could also measure the actual height you get from yer 37's it would help.

Hey Hooper, can you take a few inches out of the height at both ends of the truck? Just want to see what it looks like.

:D

r@m

Originally posted by REDDMANIAC
Oh & give us a "before the hack pic", preferably a side view also Cliff. I just want to see somethin. Im considering using my Skyjacker 4in leaves for my SOA on the d60's & dropping back to no lift shackles to fit my 38's TSL's.

Here's the best "before" side pic I have


So if you could also measure the actual height you get from yer 37's it would help.

Sorry can't get you that. I don't think I ever had "before" measurements. :(

Check here though: http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=47206&highlight=Thrashing

This contains TONS of info on my SOA!:beer:

That Scout looks funnieeee....ha ha ha ha.

I have to scan some photos of my Scout right after I bought it in 92`

Yeah after I trailered it home, I started wondering what I was thinking :eek: But I'm happy now :D:D:D

PS: I'm a picture WHORE :D:D:D

Originally posted by Root Moose
Hey Hooper, can you take a few inches out of the height at both ends of the truck? Just want to see what it looks like.

:D

r@m

OK, OK. I'll do a real chop. Sheesh. ;)

Originally posted by Cliffhanger
Well those flares look EXACTLY like what I'm gonna be running so thanks for the pic.

But I'm keeping it grey. Either primer or I also have some nice shiny metallic grey paint.

Show me what it'll look like ;)

Originally posted by Hooper


OK, OK. I'll do a real chop. Sheesh. ;)

How about this? Think you are going to need to do some fender trimming this way....

Originally posted by HarleyM
Cliffhangers scout looks good with the flares and paint. Hooper couldn't you have used something besides calf scour green? :D
BTW If I ever get mine ready for paint I'll send you a pic so I can see what it would look like.

I was just going with the rear quarterpanel!!

BTW, no one noticed I cleaned up Cliffs driveway, got rid of a tire, cleaned a couple grease spots, etc.... ;)

Originally posted by Cliffhanger
Yeah after I trailered it home, I started wondering what I was thinking :eek: But I'm happy now :D:D:D where's county 2 at, is that greybull area?

Originally posted by harkinoff
where's county 2 at, is that greybull area?

I have no Idea, I live in western NE, I picked the scout up in Cheyenne. That's all the history I have on it.:confused:

Originally posted by Hooper


BTW, no one noticed I cleaned up Cliffs driveway, got rid of a tire, cleaned a couple grease spots, etc.... ;)

Man quit foolin' around and get over here and REALLY clean my parking lot!:flipoff2:

Originally posted by Cliffhanger


Man quit foolin' around and get over here and REALLY clean my parking lot!:flipoff2:

You up here yet? Playing tomorrow, could use another binder on the trip....

Originally posted by Hooper


You up here yet? Playing tomorrow, could use another binder on the trip....

:rolleyes: I WISH!!!!! :rolleyes: The wife hasn't gotten a definte job offer yet. Could be a couple months before we hear anything. Two of the companies are trying to "MAKE" a position for her. (yes, as in, create a new one)

I just hope I can find a job when I get there. :eek:

Besides it's not like I'd take mine wheelin' in it's current state. Talk about going unprepared

No spare tire
No spare shafts
Rad. leaks sometimes
Origional (looking) hoses and belts
...etc....etc.. Yeah anyone wanna PULL me through the trail :rolleyes:

If/WHEN I get up there though I'll look you up ;):beer: :beer:

Tire heigth is what I was after & it was in that link CLIFF"a shockingly low 35.75in"

So I believe I made a goodchoice on the 38's. :flipoff2:

Ohhh I thought you meant BEFORE and AFTER height of the total vehicle :emb4: Ohh well glad I posted the link ;)

Originally posted by Cliffhanger
PS: I'm a picture WHORE :D:D:D

Got any close pics of the rear of the FRONT fender....I am wondering what to do with it when I choppy choppy it up to keep it clean. Thanks.

MT/R's go GREAT in TN mud and slick rocks.

Actually I don't have much. Look for a thread by TSM1MT. He has a whole write-up on just the front fender. I did mine differently but his has info that's good to know before you start.

Here's what I have.

Above shows how high I cut in relation to where the inner fender drops.

Below Shows how it looks after I cut and bent the inner fender out *towars the outer fender* to fill the gap a little.

Also you might want to know that the bottom rear of the front fenders was a bitch to get cut that far back. At one point I was cutting through 3-4 layers of metal. :eek:

Originally posted by Cliffhanger
Above shows how high I cut in relation to where the inner fender drops.

Below Shows how it looks after I cut and bent the inner fender out *towars the outer fender* to fill the gap a little.

Also you might want to know that the bottom rear of the front fenders was a bitch to get cut that far back. At one point I was cutting through 3-4 layers of metal. :eek:


SO how did you tidy up the rear part of the wheelwell? That's my only fear.

Ahhh the rear. that took some work, matter of fact I STILL only have ONE side done :eek:

Here's some pics.

Above you can see the origional Diameter of the inner wheel well.

In the series of pics below you can see how I opened it all up.

Next

NextNextNext

NextNextNextNextNextNext

In this pic you can see how the rear worked out pretty much the same as the front.

There is two pics here, you can see how I cut the lower left corner of the floorboard out. This needs to be reinforced.

Well after I posted all that I remembered that I had already posted all of those pics...


SEARCH...see you're even screwin' me UP:vader2:

Read the title to this and tell me you couldn't have found it searching :flipoff2:

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=50766&highlight=cliffhanger

Just a question: Would the fender flares from that Chevy Blazer really fit on a Scout II if one were to cut it out correctly or is that just a "Paint-shop-pro" fit only?

I have been looking for a set of "Cut-Out" flares for my Scout, but as everybody knows, nobody makes them, and I have never seen anybody say that they have Chevy cut-outs on their Scout.

Thanks for the help



:confused:

Actually I don't know for sure, I guess I should have measured my cut out fenders to the stock blazer fenders when I still had my blazer here. Oh well. Go over to www.coloradok5.com and ask them how big a First Gen blazer wheel opening is then I'll get my meaurements for ya. ;)

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Second Mouse
[B]Just a question: Would the fender flares from that Chevy Blazer really fit on a Scout II if one were to cut it out correctly or is that just a "Paint-shop-pro" fit only?

I have been looking for a set of "Cut-Out" flares for my Scout, but as everybody knows, nobody makes them, and I have never seen anybody say that they have Chevy cut-outs on their Scout.

Thanks for the help

well I shouldn't say this, but I've had a few beers in me, I used a set of yj flares to help make the scout legal, since I'm running full width axles, they fit kinda:p

Originally posted by harkinoff
[QUOTE]Originally posted by Second Mouse
[B]Just a question: Would the fender flares from that Chevy Blazer really fit on a Scout II if one were to cut it out correctly or is that just a "Paint-shop-pro" fit only?

I have been looking for a set of "Cut-Out" flares for my Scout, but as everybody knows, nobody makes them, and I have never seen anybody say that they have Chevy cut-outs on their Scout.

Thanks for the help

well I shouldn't say this, but I've had a few beers in me, I used a set of yj flares to help make the scout legal, since I'm running full width axles, they fit kinda:p oh and I spaced out to mention I used bolts with wing nuts for quick removal if that helps me any?

Originally posted by Second Mouse
Just a question: Would the fender flares from that Chevy Blazer really fit on a Scout II if one were to cut it out correctly or is that just a "Paint-shop-pro" fit only?

I have been looking for a set of "Cut-Out" flares for my Scout, but as everybody knows, nobody makes them, and I have never seen anybody say that they have Chevy cut-outs on their Scout.

Thanks for the help



:confused: The best cut outs to use on a scout II EB fronts.

Originally posted by Second Mouse
Just a question: Would the fender flares from that Chevy Blazer really fit on a Scout II if one were to cut it out correctly or is that just a "Paint-shop-pro" fit only?

I have been looking for a set of "Cut-Out" flares for my Scout, but as everybody knows, nobody makes them, and I have never seen anybody say that they have Chevy cut-outs on their Scout.

Thanks for the help



:confused:

So do you mean Paint-shop-pro like photoshop? or like a body shop? Either way you can use Chevy flares and they do look good.

Yeah, I meant like Photoshop; and thanks for everybody's response......just not sure what "EB fronts" are. :confused:

Originally posted by Second Mouse
Yeah, I meant like Photoshop; and thanks for everybody's response......just not sure what "EB fronts" are. :confused:

'EB' Early Bronco :rolleyes: