Try the forum at www.miobi.org

Not a lot going on there at the moment, but more activity than here.

The Chevy is going into the shop for some front end work, I wouldnt mind taking the time and doing a SAS, but since this is my daily driver I dont think that would be the way to go, I do wheel the truck from time to time, but I dont wheel to many places that I really need a solid axle, Might just wait till I get another truck..

So I got my Ranchos yesterday in the mail at work.. Should I run the shock boots or not? Ive read ppl dont like useing them b.c it traps dirt and mud..

Ames, Just off Duff.. Recently moved here from Hot Springs Arkansas. I use Pirate for tech and idea's.

Welcome

So I got my Ranchos yesterday in the mail at work.. Should I run the shock boots or not? Ive read ppl dont like useing them b.c it traps dirt and mud..

They are right. Boots were just a flashy accessory from the 80s 90s that did more harm then good. On a side note, I have a set of purple ones I'm not using:D

Glad I tossed them then lol, Im still thinking about buyin another rig that already has a Solid Front.. but Im also thinking about doing a SAS on my 1/2 Ton, :confused:

I live in Bettendorf IA. Part of the Quad Cities. Going to the University of Iowa next fall. Just got a 2000 Jeep WJ and am looking to start modding it.

I live in Bettendorf IA. Part of the Quad Cities. Going to the University of Iowa next fall. Just got a 2000 Jeep WJ and am looking to start modding it.

Welcome, How are you likeing the WJ?

Just a heads to everyone this Sunday the 30th, Make It or Break It along with the IA4WDC will be at the Wild Wades swap meet from 8am to 3pm at the Iowa State Fair Grounds in the Varied Ind building. should have between 4-6rigs on show. Stop on by and say hi.

From Polk City, just north of Des moines.

running a built up ugly Sami.

I live in Bettendorf IA. Part of the Quad Cities. Going to the University of Iowa next fall. Just got a 2000 Jeep WJ and am looking to start modding it.

Check out this thread.... http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=755219

wheelers a little more local to you.

Ames, Just off Duff.. Recently moved here from Hot Springs Arkansas. I use Pirate for tech and idea's.

Thats funny. Im from Truro, and I moved back from Mtn. Home AR.

Well Hello.. Im new to the Midwest so Far so Good.. :D

Hope you live up high, sometimes the water gets deep where you are!
Well, if you are between south 4th and south 16th anyway.

Sioux City here and Looking for places to wheel!!!

Got my front end fixed.. No more death wouble.. that shit sucks..

www.qcjeepers.com (new club started) and also a member of Two Rivers Jeep Club

www.qcjeepers.com (new club started) and also a member of Two Rivers Jeep ClubI am guessing this is James? :)

New member from Waterloo area here

Im on a "Hill" so I should be good. Where is a lcal shop to get some things fixed on my truck. Simple stuff. I just don't have the space or the tools. Any suggestions???

Im on a "Hill" so I should be good. Where is a lcal shop to get some things fixed on my truck. Simple stuff. I just don't have the space or the tools. Any suggestions???For a 4x4 speciality shop, Frontier 4x4 is a local as it gets for you.

http://www.frontier4x4.com/

For "other" stuff, Dave's Auto and Truck service on north 2nd ave, just behind Tip Top on Linclonway. 232-4954
Also on east Lincolnway is "Anything Scout", no signs up or anything, but they are on south side in a yellow building, lots of Scouts out back.

Saw my first Pirate4x4.com sticker in Iowa this morning here in Oskaloosa on a Tahoe or Suburban with a smooth looking buggy in the driveway!

That would be Chris aka pyro and the buggy is Moonshiner his 12-13yr old sons (Tyler) rig.

Heads up again MIOBI is having its Memorial Day weekend this Fri-Mon so get your rigs ready and head on down for some fun!!!

That would be Chris aka pyro and the buggy is Moonshiner his 12-13yr old sons (Tyler) rig.

Heads up again MIOBI is having its Memorial Day weekend this Fri-Mon so get your rigs ready and head on down for some fun!!!

Weird... that's also the guy I met over 2 years ago at Menards and asked in this same thread who it was! :laughing:

Anyone still out there? This forum is dead..

Well, I still have the entire front end of my buggy tore apart in favor of some 52" leafs, and a steering box replacement. Oh, and re-working exhaust. :grinpimp:

I havent been on here forever, Ive been trying to restore my car, Hows everyone doing out there? any wheeling yet this summer?

haha im the 13 year old tyler

btw next time u drive by stop in and see what we got going on in the garage that buggys even smoother http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=955396&highlight=5150+rockwell+buggy THESE ARE NOT UPDATED PICTURES

btw next time u drive by stop in and see what we got going on in the garage that buggys even smoother http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=955396&highlight=5150+rockwell+buggy THESE ARE NOT UPDATED PICTURES

If I see the garage open I will! Boyfriend lives a couple blocks West of ya'll so I'm in the area quite a bit. Looks like a great build!!

Anybody from around the algona, humboldt, fort dodge area?

Welp, everyone still alive and kickin?

Just working, wheeling with a bit of racing too all summer, just dont check here very much.

MIOBIs Labor Day event is this weekend, good times, good trails, and lots of fun.

Passed two slightly modified 90's Land Cruisers outside of Hedrick the other day... anybody?

Passed two slightly modified 90's Land Cruisers outside of Hedrick the other day... anybody?

Ya, I've seen more than a few modified Toyota's last week due to the Tall Corn Cruiser 4x4 Event at MIOBI-land.

My toyota hasn't been out wheeling all year - my bad back is giving me fits this year. Bummer.

Ya, I've seen more than a few modified Toyota's last week due to the Tall Corn Cruiser 4x4 Event at MIOBI-land.

My toyota hasn't been out wheeling all year - my bad back is giving me fits this year. Bummer.I missed that event again. I haven't been out since last fall. :( I need to get out. Maybe this weekend.

Ya, I've seen more than a few modified Toyota's last week due to the Tall Corn Cruiser 4x4 Event at MIOBI-land.

My toyota hasn't been out wheeling all year - my bad back is giving me fits this year. Bummer.

Guess I didn't hear about it, though I haven't been on MIOBI since I moved here.

Hello from Cedar Rapids.

I'll be hitting up the Miobi event this weekend on Saturday with the S10.

Me and another buddy Will be at Miobi this weekend also

i am in Cedar Rapids for the next 6 weeks. does anyone live close?

Six weeks? Jail time or did you loose a bet?:D

I havent been on to this site in awhile.... Hows everything goin?

Dunlap is where my stomping grounds are. Interested in joining miobi.

I havent been on to this site in awhile.... Hows everything goin?

It goes... Slowly, and ever so painfully. Currently swapping engines and re-wiring my 79 K10. Hoping to have it ready for winter wheeling so I can finish the buggy this winter. Always too many irons in the fire... :laughing:

Dunlap is where my stomping grounds are. Interested in joining miobi.

Ive got alot of family around there. Im in Onawa, and I've got some decent ground here to wheel. PM me if you're interested.

Dunlap is where my stomping grounds are. Interested in joining miobi.

MIOBI has a meeting on the 18th in Lovilia at 2pm. We hold most of our meetings at the North End Tavern, great little beer and grub joint, I recommend the tenderloin and onion rings.

Check out our site for more info. MIOBI.org

I'm thinking about buying a new rig, what would be a good starting point? I was thinking about a Toyota or Nissan,( something small wheel base and has a soild axle stock), will swap out later but just something I can wheel besides my 1/2 ton

G&S towing in Des Moines has the city contract and does some county towing, they have an abandoned vehicle auction every third Thursday for the city stuff and one Saturday a month for the county vehicles. (I forget what Saturday)
Last city auction had an older CJ5 Jeep with some 16-48 ground hawgs, but on stock axles. They get a ton of Explorers, and they also had a nissan something last time. Lots of project vehicles, but lots of torn up junk, and most of the bidders are salvage yards, but some of the stuff is worth WAY more for parts than complete.
Next DM PD auction is the 29th at 1:00.
You get certificates with them to get a title so it can be licensed.

Don't laugh but I vote XJ and not just because thats what I wheel. They can be found cheap, lifted with 3-4.5" will clear 34-10.5 LTBs(best tire for Small lift XJ or any small rig) and can take a beating. AND they are Fuel Injected.

Samis 'can' be found cheap but are getting hard to find.

Toys are the same as Samis...

SWB Jeeps are ether rust buckets and people think they are worth gold.

K5s and FS Broncos can still be found for ok prices, most will have lots of rust.

ZJs are coming down on price to the public in the last year or so. Starting to see more of them on the trails. The V8s are screamers for racing and good power on trail. Only issue is the axles suck, good thing is XJ fronts bolt in and with a bit of fab you can swap in an 8.8 or whatever axle.

I can go on but no point. What kind of price you want to spend?

Thanks for the good info... And with out swapping stuff and just buying a rig prob 1500-2000

I'm thinking about buying a new rig, what would be a good starting point? I was thinking about a Toyota or Nissan,( something small wheel base and has a soild axle stock), will swap out later but just something I can wheel besides my 1/2 ton

How small wheelbase are we talking here? Like smaller than a 73-87 Chevy shortbed? If so, I recommend a Toyota. If not, Find a K20 or better yet, a K30 and shorten it. Theres all kinds of shit on the Des Moines craigslist if you type in the right keywords.

Right now I drive a 93 chevy 1500 short box

Got an 83 K5 on 38 tsl on my lot right now for 2k. Good is its clean body, runs well, 8lug 14b rear and good tow points. Bad is it has a 10b front, carbed sbc, and is a bit squerly on the road(bias 38s will do that).

what lot? got pix?

So ive been looking up info on XJs and if I do go with a jeep I'll prob look for a two door XJ...

Or would it be cheaper to do a sas on the truck I have? What axles could I use that still have the 6 lug pattern... Don't want to buy new wheels...

I might have found my new rig, my cusin said that hey would trade me his k5 blazer for my Pontiac Catalina... I'll get pics of it soon... He told me the Axles have been swapped and it had Baja claws

what lot? got pix?

Blazer is GONE(edit 9-21-11)

2dr XJs are cool, mine started life as one. But 4drs can be found cheaper most of the time. I do have 1 2dr but its a mess, needs a motor and a bit of rewiring.

Guess I didn't hear about it, though I haven't been on MIOBI since I moved here.

Find it all here----> www.tallcorncruisers.org

Or would it be cheaper to do a sas on the truck I have? What axles could I use that still have the 6 lug pattern... Don't want to buy new wheels...

SAS does NOT= Cheaper<Anything

1/2ton D44 out of a 73-87 Chevy would have bolted up in the front, and a 14sf would work in the back. Just my thoughts.

I might have found my new rig, my cusin said that hey would trade me his k5 blazer for my Pontiac Catalina... I'll get pics of it soon... He told me the Axles have been swapped and it had Baja claws

Dont jump the gun. What year? Specs? We need pics man! :flipoff2:

Alright so heres what he txt me about the Blazer: 355, Mild cam, Headers, D44 Front, 12 bolt rear, 4inch lift (Blocks in the rear) 35in Baja Claws and its in primer... He hasnt had time to take pictures yet...

Go for it. Axle swaps are easy(for the most part), and you'll have a good opportunity at some suspension work when your taking those blocks out and putting a shackle flip in.

Im thinking about it... I just hope he still wants the Pontiac, If not them im taking it to the yard and get the money out of it and saving it till I find a 83 or so Chevy or GMC pick up or a jeep if i can find one that cheap...

Alright, so he sold the blazer but I found a 83 GMC 350 4spd (stock) for 800 bucks... If I sell my Pontiac this weekend I'm planning on buying it if the old man still has it... Not having good luck finding a cheap starting rig...

Lol, Ive got a 79 K10 thats halfass tore apart Id be willing to sell. Ive got a stock 350 Id throw in with it to, but you'd have to install it.
350/sm465/np205/10bolts with 33's. 4"lift and Im trying to find time to swap a motor in it.

School schedule has been whooping my ass. Feel free to PM me if your interested.

Alright... Well this week sucks ass, Cusin sold the k5,The car didnt sell like I was hopeing today, so I was starting to think about just swapping a Sold axle onto the 93.. then I was offered a D44 and a GM12 bolt for the motor and trans out of the Catalina, SO im thinking about just makeing my own rig, My buddy has a welder and a pipe bender now I guess, so it should go along alright... I need some Ideas... like Wheel base, What motor and trans/transfercase etc... Thinking about using the frame of the Catalina...

Might be out of your price range but I've got a 99 TJ Sahara for sale at $5000.

3.5" re lift with 1.25 body lift
Ford 8.8
HP 30
4.11/4.10 gears
4.0 with manual tranny
35" dunlop muds
Newer Tcase with SYE

Needs a rear drive shaft (have opinion flange), top is kinda shot (some stitching came out, drivers window broke folding it down in the cold) but I don't even keep it on, and the rear brake lines need to be tacked in.

Had it for 5 years and the only part replaced other than maintenance and upgrades was the ps pump. Knew the previous owner well so know the history of the jeep since 2000 when he bought it.

Selling because a baby is on the way.

http://pbrmg.photobucket.com/albums/v287/flip124/IMG00044-20100316-1813.jpg

http://pbrmg.photobucket.com/albums/v287/flip124/jeep1.gif

The 2nd pic was from a couple years ago. The first one was about a year or so.

Thinking about using the frame of the Catalina...

I wouldnt suggest that...

Took the car to the yard and found out I can pick up a D44 and a GM 12 bolt for 150 bucks from a old friend of mine

Bump. How the hell is everyone? Im in a mad dash to get my motor swap done in the K10 before the snow flies. :grinpimp:

Must not be in too much of a mad dash, if you are pissin around on the internet machine.

Must not be in too much of a mad dash, if you are pissin around on the internet machine.

Perks of taking a bullshit Gen Ed class in college. :laughing:

Might be out of your price range but I've got a 99 TJ Sahara for sale at $5000.

3.5" re lift with 1.25 body lift
Ford 8.8
HP 30
4.11/4.10 gears
4.0 with manual tranny
35" dunlop muds
Newer Tcase with SYE

Needs a rear drive shaft (have opinion flange), top is kinda shot (some stitching came out, drivers window broke folding it down in the cold) but I don't even keep it on, and the rear brake lines need to be tacked in.

Had it for 5 years and the only part replaced other than maintenance and upgrades was the ps pump. Knew the previous owner well so know the history of the jeep since 2000 when he bought it.

Selling because a baby is on the way.

http://pbrmg.photobucket.com/albums/v287/flip124/IMG00044-20100316-1813.jpg

http://pbrmg.photobucket.com/albums/v287/flip124/jeep1.gif

The 2nd pic was from a couple years ago. The first one was about a year or so.

Ugh! I'm soo tempted to buy this!! Looks like soo much fun!

Murr been awile whats everyone up to these days?

Work and school. I think Ive spent like two hours in the shop since my last post. :(

Trying to get shit caught up and ahead so I can spend more on the toys for this summer.

Dont feel bad im doing a sas on my xterra this winter and i havent even got started yet.

Dont feel bad im doing a sas on my xterra this winter and i havent even got started yet.

Silver Xterra with black front and rear bumpers and maybe an antenna?

Nope mines all black with ARB front and a bland tube rear bumper its one of the few that has the fenders trimmed to fit the tires instead of over lifting it.
http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu304/evilmidget/10291531.jpg
The pic is at miobi the mudhole made my 33" ltbs look like bitches lol.

HAHAHAHAH!!!

That is all...

Rudd, IA halfway between Mason City and Charles City

Checking in from Cedar Rapids, IA.

checking in here from New Vienna (near the field of dreams)

So I havnt been on here in awhile, but did a lil wheeling today and didn't have a good out come, I'm glad it's not my truck but it's going to take a Lil bit to get it out,

Heres my buddys truck, Leveled out with a set of 33s and a welded rear, Just wasnt enough this time...


http://carphotos.cardomain.com/images/0015/38/86/15618368_medium.jpg


http://carphotos4.cardomain.com/images/0015/38/17/15618371_medium.jpg

http://carphotos4.cardomain.com/images/0015/38/77/15618377_medium.jpg


So there it sits till Sunday morning, Then hopefully it gets pulled out by Ol Blue

http://carphotos.cardomain.com/images/0015/48/96/15618469_medium.jpg

hey guys Sioux City here

Cedar Rapids/Crawfordsville iowa checking in

Got a GM 14 bolt in the rig now, just need to fix a brake line and I should be good to go, looking at buying D60 Front in a few weeks

im in Eldridge Iowa here, anybody in the QCA wanna do any wrenching or need help wrenching? Steve

Hey Steve we are getting a few buddy's together on May 19 th to work on getting the trucks ready for memorial day run and eat some good food and hang out but we in the des Moines area but let me know if you want to swing up