Here it goes. This is how it looks now

http://i549.photobucket.com/albums/ii379/cooterwrenchen/SANY0752.jpg

Im going to be changing the rear section of the chassis a bit. I want to be able to accomidate four adults as comfortabley as possible. I wont be competing really so it should be fine. I plan on just using whats on my truck to build her.

who's cage are you using of is it a one off?

It kind of looks like the chassis is sitting really high above the frame. Or is it just the angle of the picture?

who's cage are you using of is it a one off?

I dont meen to be rude but... you know what forum your in dont you.
Its an F-TOY made by Hendrix motorsports.

It kind of looks like the chassis is sitting really high above the frame. Or is it just the angle of the picture?

I only saw it in person twice now but I think it is sitting kinda high. The guy im getting it from is alot taller than me so I might lower it some. Im not sure if the toolboxguys brackets are adjust like that. I know id have to cut the rear mounts shorter to to get the back of the cage closer to the frame.

I am 6'2", the bottom of the Hendrix chassis is even with the top of the frame rail. I have plenty of head room. The best part of building it yourself is that you can build it to fit yourself. Put the seat in where it feels comfortable, then build everything around it.

im 6'2" but kinda skinny. when i mounted mine i put a 2x4 on the frame (laying on its side) and got the spacing that way. it is perfect, I have plenty of headroom. you will want to keep it as low as possible as you go.

10-4 I guess I will be lowering it then.

im 6'2" but kinda skinny. when i mounted mine i put a 2x4 on the frame (laying on its side) and got the spacing that way. it is perfect, I have plenty of headroom. you will want to keep it as low as possible as you go.

I'm 6'-6" and did the same. I definitely don't have too much or too little.
I had to notch my framerail to set my seat lower. I just have 3" of clearance with a helmet on--and when I took a medium-speed roll I didn't hit. :smokin:

Im 5'8". Should I go lower than flush with the top of frame?

[QUOTE=crawled;12584766]Im 5'8". Should I go lower than flush with the top of frame?[/


I wouldn't mostly for resale reasons. Plus what if some 6' smokin hot chick needs a ride you wouldn't want her to bump her head.:D

im 6'2" but kinda skinny. when i mounted mine i put a 2x4 on the frame (laying on its side) and got the spacing that way. it is perfect, I have plenty of headroom. you will want to keep it as low as possible as you go.

I'm 6'-6" and did the same. I definitely don't have too much or too little.
I had to notch my framerail to set my seat lower. I just have 3" of clearance with a helmet on--and when I took a medium-speed roll I didn't hit. :smokin:

I'm 6' and used the same method to set the height. Works great.

When you can, post a pic of the rear chassis supports and I'll tell you if they are the tall versions for the guys that want the chassis 2" off the frame.

It's my old chassis Brett, Had to sell it to pay for parts to modify the duramax for project baja dirtmax. It's set up right now to be 2" above the frame.

So long F-Toy. You will be missed but hello new project after dirtymax. I'm think I am going to build a Tacoma doublecab so I don't have to trailer anythin around.

Brett, you going to go to baja in April?

E lockers:D

http://i549.photobucket.com/albums/ii379/cooterwrenchen/huuu.jpg

One has the motor the other doesnt so I think im going to convert it to a cable. Should I convert both or run the motor? Also if i run the the motor what do I need for it? just switched power and a ground? the reason I ask is there is two plugs coming out of it. One has two wires I think thats just a sensor for the dummy light, but the other plug has five wires.
Help please

Oh yea im also going to try putting my 5.29s in these. They are out of 4cyl thirds. Is the E-locker thirds the sme as v6 thirds? If so who has put the 4cyl r&p in a v6 third? do you really only need extra shims on the pinion to install said r&p? thanks

You're right, one is the motor, the other is the locked indicator.
IIRC, use the locked indicator to stop your relay.

SeaBass has two different schematics out there for rewiring the e-locker. One uses relays, the other doesn't.

I didn't use the relay one; just used a fuse and a 10A DPDT switch.

E lockers:D

http://i549.photobucket.com/albums/ii379/cooterwrenchen/huuu.jpg

One has the motor the other doesnt so I think im going to convert it to a cable. Should I convert both or run the motor? Also if i run the the motor what do I need for it? just switched power and a ground? the reason I ask is there is two plugs coming out of it. One has two wires I think thats just a sensor for the dummy light, but the other plug has five wires.
Help please

I skimmed through all his threads and didnt see what you were talking about. help! please

Oh and does anybody know about the gears?

Is the E-locker thirds the same as v6 thirds, as far as what gear sets will work?

Is the E-locker thirds the same as v6 thirds, as far as what gear sets will work?

Yes, only thing different is one carrier bearing. Everything else is the same as V6 diffs.

I skimmed through all his threads and didnt see what you were talking about. help! please

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?p=9576850


No Relay
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=429495&stc=1&d=1237415522

With Relays
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=429494&stc=1&d=1237415522

with relays--see bottom of pic to explain your plugs. :smokin:
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=429496&stc=1&d=1237415522

:grinpimp:

Have fun!!


:edit: Sorry, they weren't 12VoltGuy drawings. The first two were from 'foxfab' circa 2004, and the other is by a Mike Carter. 12VoltGuy (seabass44) does have a diagram that he prints and sends with his panels. I don't know if it is public use, so I won't scan it and make it public without his permission. FWIW, I used the first diagram (no relays) I linked for my elockers.

Yes, only thing different is one carrier bearing. Everything else is the same as V6 diffs.

So I can use my 4cyl 5.29s with extra shims on the pinion?

Thanks. Im going to try the one with out relays also. Is there any advantage to runnig relays? I mean why do it if theres a simpler way?


http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?p=9576850


No Relay
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=429495&stc=1&d=1237415522

With Relays
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=429494&stc=1&d=1237415522

with relays--see bottom of pic to explain your plugs. :smokin:
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=429496&stc=1&d=1237415522

:grinpimp:

Have fun!!


:edit: Sorry, they weren't 12VoltGuy drawings. The first two were from 'foxfab' circa 2004, and the other is by a Mike Carter. 12VoltGuy (seabass44) does have a diagram that he prints and sends with his panels. I don't know if it is public use, so I won't scan it and make it public without his permission. FWIW, I used the first diagram (no relays) I linked for my elockers.

One more piece of protection to keep your wiring from going up in smoke...

...but also a few more wires to come loose and to have to figure out when you're wiring it!!

Use a 10A switch and don't worry about it.
Maybe carry a spare switch. Fuse appropriately--5-10A, but no more.

Factory has longer runs of wire and lighter gauge, so the relays let you run very light gauge wiring to the switches in the dash. I ran the 7-conductor rubber-sheathed trailer cable back to my rear e-locker. :grinpimp:

One more piece of protection to keep your wiring from going up in smoke...

...but also a few more wires to come loose and to have to figure out when you're wiring it!!

Use a 10A switch and don't worry about it.
Maybe carry a spare switch. Fuse appropriately--5-10A, but no more.

Factory has longer runs of wire and lighter gauge, so the relays let you run very light gauge wiring to the switches in the dash. I ran the 7-conductor rubber-sheathed trailer cable back to my rear e-locker. :grinpimp:

thank you you've been very helpfull. I am still knot shure about the r&p though

picking it up tomarrow:smokin::flipoff2: fuckin exited!!!

Shes here!:flipoff2: I wont get much done until the weather clears up but heres some pics

http://i549.photobucket.com/albums/ii379/cooterwrenchen/f-toy002.jpg

http://i549.photobucket.com/albums/ii379/cooterwrenchen/f-toy001.jpg

http://i549.photobucket.com/albums/ii379/cooterwrenchen/f-toy005.jpg

http://i549.photobucket.com/albums/ii379/cooterwrenchen/f-toy006.jpg

Came with 5'' TG springs front and rear:D

http://i549.photobucket.com/albums/ii379/cooterwrenchen/f-toy003.jpg

http://i549.photobucket.com/albums/ii379/cooterwrenchen/f-toy004.jpg

and a prp seat now i need three more:eek:

http://i549.photobucket.com/albums/ii379/cooterwrenchen/f-toy007.jpg

better get some primer, oil..... or something on that bish

yea I W-D40 it todaygoing to primer it soon