Project Wood-Tick

BRAD D · 10-01-2006, 05:42 PM

Well im starting on this idea now.. I have this old post rounding up ideas, but now the build starts. So im going to need some help on where and how to mount the 4 link rear.. if thats the best way to go.

Old post >> http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=414439

Here is what im doing.

98 2 door Rav 4
14" Coil overs
JJ's all around
3 link front
4 link rear
36x13.5" Irok tires
Full hydro???
1uzfe V8 with a V6 5 speed and T-case.

Im going to start with the 4 link rear because i have most of the parts and it seems like a good place to start.

shaved housing

Now where to think about making the links mount up to?? Im going to lap areas of the unibody with 3/16" pate to make it strong enough to hold the links. So if you guys could help me figure this out

What do you think? I would like to keep the stock gas tank.

And after I do the rear 4 link I have to get this under the hood....

ColdNorth · 10-01-2006, 05:54 PM

...Since it's unibody... If I were retarded too

, I'd probably build some type of sub-frame which would mount to all (or most of) the points that the current suspension and driveline mount to, and build my links from there.

...Or at the very least, tie into those mount points, in some way, since Toyota designed them to carry the weight of the vehicle...

BRAD D · 10-01-2006, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ColdNorth

...Since it's unibody... If I were retarded too

, I'd probably build some type of sub-frame which would mount to all (or most of) the points that the current suspension and driveline mount to, and build my links from there.

...Or at the very least, tie into those mount points, in some way, since Toyota designed them to carry the weight of the vehicle...

Yeah I have though about that... but I think it might be easier to beef up what is there. I will run a hoop in to the wheel wells to mount the shocks.

miltonseven · 10-01-2006, 08:49 PM

I was wondering what happened to this idea. hope all goes well.

toy86 · 10-01-2006, 08:59 PM

i'd say yank all that stock shit out to get started so you can actually see whats going on under there

rockota · 10-01-2006, 09:09 PM

I agree with the subrame idea - mounting it to the suspension mounts, etc - but what ever you do, I'm looking forward to this build! Especially if you can keep it a sleeper.

pr0ject42 · 10-01-2006, 09:17 PM

Hey dood, you may want to go three link with a panhard in rear if you want to keep the stock gas tank.

BRAD D · 10-01-2006, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pr0ject42

Hey dood, you may want to go three link with a panhard in rear if you want to keep the stock gas tank.

Yeah i think your right, the tank is in a pretty bad spot... i did get enough JJ's for a 4 link

The frame idea might be the best way to go, but there in not too much in the center to bolt to...

BRAD D · 10-04-2006, 08:09 PM

Got a box from Poly Performance today... joints for the 3 and 4 link bushings for the motor mounts and t-case mount, and two more for the panhard.

BRAD D · 11-11-2006, 07:33 PM

OK... so i started to pull it apart today (was still DD'n the little bugger) Now looking at I think im going to make a 1.75" OD tube frame that ties into the unibody ond hang every thing off of it.... Im almost done my tube bender and my 1.75" 240* die is in the mail.

But I have a question.... at the front of a toyota truck (80-94) how wide is the frame (outside rail to outside rail)? Just thinking about tire rum and mounting a PS box... or will I have to run full hydro...

GA86yota · 11-11-2006, 10:31 PM

this build is definately a first, gonna be bad ass if it all works out..

eightyfive · 11-11-2006, 10:55 PM

hmm, has a unibody crawler been done before?

ColdNorth · 11-11-2006, 11:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eightyfive

hmm, has a unibody crawler been done before?

Ummmm... Pretty sure Cherokees are unibody.

Still an awesome project; can't wait to see it in action.

GA86yota · 11-11-2006, 11:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ColdNorth

Ummmm... Pretty sure Cherokees are unibody.

got dang heeps...

Toyota_Force · 11-11-2006, 11:29 PM

Mr Davies????? (I think that's how you spell it?) I've been looking forward to this build for a while. You know me from motion performance.... it's Mark the announcer from the track. I'm building a yota too and when I found out you bought Chris's diffs I got excited to see your work on a 4x4. I can't wait to see the quality of your build. If you put half as much effort into this as you do sheldon's vega it will be a very impressive toy. My build will include 16" air shocks 3 link front and a 1-link rear. Oh and can't forget the 39.5x13.5 iroks. We'll have to go wheelin sometime. I'll get ahold of you through motion. Can't wait to see the progress through this build up.

P.s. Someone once refered to my truck as a wood tick lol. Maybe cause it has a wood box right now. But I thought you might get a kick outta that

BRAD D · 11-12-2006, 09:27 AM

Yep thats me, although i did not have much to do with the Vega. I have the blue import that ran a 10.9 (takes forever to spool right now) and i work on most of the turbo 4 and 6 clys.

Do you have a build up thread yet?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toyota_Force

Mr Davies????? (I think that's how you spell it?) I've been looking forward to this build for a while. You know me from motion performance.... it's Mark the announcer from the track. I'm building a yota too and when I found out you bought Chris's diffs I got excited to see your work on a 4x4. I can't wait to see the quality of your build. If you put half as much effort into this as you do sheldon's vega it will be a very impressive toy. My build will include 16" air shocks 3 link front and a 1-link rear. Oh and can't forget the 39.5x13.5 iroks. We'll have to go wheelin sometime. I'll get ahold of you through motion. Can't wait to see the progress through this build up.

P.s. Someone once refered to my truck as a wood tick lol. Maybe cause it has a wood box right now. But I thought you might get a kick outta that

Toyota_Force · 11-12-2006, 10:24 AM

No, No Build up thread yet I'm stocking parts for now and I will be starting my build come spring time. I haven't seen your new import but I do remember your old one. Well I will be keeping up on the project and fill you in with any comments I got lol. We'll have to get together and learn more about each other projects. ttyl

BRAD D · 11-12-2006, 10:14 PM

Still pulling it apart tonight... the "frame" rails are 40" apart... my buds 1980 pick up is about 27".... so Im going to have to cut out a ton of out of it and make the new rails about 27"... If I want this thing to sit low.

billyji · 11-13-2006, 09:38 AM

Sweeeeeeeeeeet

I might have to take a trip north to see some of this handy work. Thanks again and let me know if you need anything. I love seeing what everyone is working on

Mike Green -- Billyji

BRAD D · 11-13-2006, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by billyji

Sweeeeeeeeeeet

I might have to take a trip north to see some of this handy work. Thanks again and let me know if you need anything. I love seeing what everyone is working on

Mike Green -- Billyji

Thanks for the good price on the die.

This will be the 1st project..

What do you guys think of this... 1.75" .120 wall DOM tube frame??
If i get rid of the unibody "frame" rails i can tuck it up a few inches.

Java · 11-13-2006, 03:27 PM

that is gonna be sweeeeeet!

bron86co · 11-13-2006, 03:28 PM

Whats the wheelbase going to be?

sinistertrucker · 11-13-2006, 03:42 PM

Nice project, are you on kissmyrav.com ?

Toyota_Force · 11-13-2006, 03:53 PM

Tube Frame looks good. How do you plan to mount it to your body? A narrower frame will definaty help to package things.

BRAD D · 11-13-2006, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bron86co

Whats the wheelbase going to be?

I was thinking 96".. here is an old drawin when I was thinking of using the unibody...

10-01-2006, 05:42 PM	#1
BRAD D Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Member # 61487 Location: Winnipeg Posts: 475	Project Wood-Tick Well im starting on this idea now.. I have this old post rounding up ideas, but now the build starts. So im going to need some help on where and how to mount the 4 link rear.. if thats the best way to go. Old post >> http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=414439 Here is what im doing. 98 2 door Rav 4 14" Coil overs JJ's all around 3 link front 4 link rear 36x13.5" Irok tires Full hydro??? 1uzfe V8 with a V6 5 speed and T-case. Im going to start with the 4 link rear because i have most of the parts and it seems like a good place to start. shaved housing Now where to think about making the links mount up to?? Im going to lap areas of the unibody with 3/16" pate to make it strong enough to hold the links. So if you guys could help me figure this out What do you think? I would like to keep the stock gas tank. And after I do the rear 4 link I have to get this under the hood.... Last edited by BRAD D; 01-15-2007 at 08:35 PM.

10-01-2006, 05:54 PM	#2
ColdNorth Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Member # 2279 Location: Victoria, BC. I gave in. Posts: 2,539	...Since it's unibody... If I were retarded too , I'd probably build some type of sub-frame which would mount to all (or most of) the points that the current suspension and driveline mount to, and build my links from there. ...Or at the very least, tie into those mount points, in some way, since Toyota designed them to carry the weight of the vehicle... __________________ I gave away my trucks and bought (and live on) a 27' sailboat. Meh.

10-01-2006, 08:49 PM	#4
miltonseven Wheeler Join Date: May 2004 Member # 31215 Location: cincinnati, ohio Posts: 203	I was wondering what happened to this idea. hope all goes well. __________________ 93 TOYOTA 4RUNNER

10-01-2006, 08:59 PM	#5
toy86 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Member # 45196 Location: sonoma,california Posts: 1,110	i'd say yank all that stock shit out to get started so you can actually see whats going on under there __________________ 96 taco, lockd, linkd, caged, beat, daily driven 24" frame on 4dz ready to jump

10-01-2006, 09:09 PM	#6
rockota Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Member # 5371 Location: mn Posts: 2,924	I agree with the subrame idea - mounting it to the suspension mounts, etc - but what ever you do, I'm looking forward to this build! Especially if you can keep it a sleeper. __________________ Brian K. Gallus

10-01-2006, 09:17 PM	#7
pr0ject42 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Member # 24389 Posts: 573	Hey dood, you may want to go three link with a panhard in rear if you want to keep the stock gas tank. __________________ [QUOTE=crash]Your not ignorant---your an idiot [/QUOTE]

10-04-2006, 08:09 PM	#9
BRAD D Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Member # 61487 Location: Winnipeg Posts: 475	Got a box from Poly Performance today... joints for the 3 and 4 link bushings for the motor mounts and t-case mount, and two more for the panhard. Last edited by BRAD D; 10-04-2006 at 08:12 PM.

11-11-2006, 07:33 PM	#10
BRAD D Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Member # 61487 Location: Winnipeg Posts: 475	OK... so i started to pull it apart today (was still DD'n the little bugger) Now looking at I think im going to make a 1.75" OD tube frame that ties into the unibody ond hang every thing off of it.... Im almost done my tube bender and my 1.75" 240* die is in the mail. But I have a question.... at the front of a toyota truck (80-94) how wide is the frame (outside rail to outside rail)? Just thinking about tire rum and mounting a PS box... or will I have to run full hydro...

11-11-2006, 10:31 PM	#11
GA86yota Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Member # 66914 Location: north, GA Posts: 809	this build is definately a first, gonna be bad ass if it all works out.. __________________ James. 94' Cherokee Country Abused daily Tera LCAs, RCX UCAs, 5'' of lift, 4.10s LS rear, 35'' MTZs

11-11-2006, 10:55 PM	#12
eightyfive Banned Join Date: Nov 2005 Member # 56946 Location: south bay, soCAL Posts: 1,363	hmm, has a unibody crawler been done before?

11-11-2006, 11:29 PM	#15
Toyota_Force Rock Krawler Join Date: Apr 2006 Member # 70745 Location: Manitoba, Canada Posts: 274	Mr Davies????? (I think that's how you spell it?) I've been looking forward to this build for a while. You know me from motion performance.... it's Mark the announcer from the track. I'm building a yota too and when I found out you bought Chris's diffs I got excited to see your work on a 4x4. I can't wait to see the quality of your build. If you put half as much effort into this as you do sheldon's vega it will be a very impressive toy. My build will include 16" air shocks 3 link front and a 1-link rear. Oh and can't forget the 39.5x13.5 iroks. We'll have to go wheelin sometime. I'll get ahold of you through motion. Can't wait to see the progress through this build up. P.s. Someone once refered to my truck as a wood tick lol. Maybe cause it has a wood box right now. But I thought you might get a kick outta that __________________ Pipe Dreams "A fantastic plan that is regarded as being nearly impossible to achieve" Last edited by Toyota_Force; 11-11-2006 at 11:31 PM.

11-12-2006, 10:24 AM	#17
Toyota_Force Rock Krawler Join Date: Apr 2006 Member # 70745 Location: Manitoba, Canada Posts: 274	No, No Build up thread yet I'm stocking parts for now and I will be starting my build come spring time. I haven't seen your new import but I do remember your old one. Well I will be keeping up on the project and fill you in with any comments I got lol. We'll have to get together and learn more about each other projects. ttyl __________________ Pipe Dreams "A fantastic plan that is regarded as being nearly impossible to achieve"

11-12-2006, 10:14 PM	#18
BRAD D Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Member # 61487 Location: Winnipeg Posts: 475	Still pulling it apart tonight... the "frame" rails are 40" apart... my buds 1980 pick up is about 27".... so Im going to have to cut out a ton of out of it and make the new rails about 27"... If I want this thing to sit low.

11-13-2006, 09:38 AM	#19
billyji Granite Guru Join Date: Jun 2001 Member # 5482 Location: Dallas Posts: 699	Sweeeeeeeeeeet I might have to take a trip north to see some of this handy work. Thanks again and let me know if you need anything. I love seeing what everyone is working on Mike Green -- Billyji __________________ Have you been to Green Acres ,Clayton Oklahoma ? http://www.mikegreen4x4.com/images/Green_Acres_Map.jpg YOUR PRO-TOOLS DEALER Excellent service & low prices --PBB vendor link below-- http://pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=797473 http://www.blacksheep4x4.com

11-13-2006, 03:27 PM	#21
Java Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Member # 56256 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 79	that is gonna be sweeeeeet!

11-13-2006, 03:28 PM	#22
bron86co RT Join Date: Dec 2003 Member # 25499 Location: Cumming, GA Posts: 903	Whats the wheelbase going to be? __________________ STOP THE INVASION!!! SHUTDOWN THE BORDER!!! My 4-Seater Truggy build

11-13-2006, 03:42 PM	#23
sinistertrucker Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Member # 28792 Location: White Mountains, Az Posts: 1,047	Nice project, are you on kissmyrav.com ? __________________ Praise the lord and pass the ammunition.

11-13-2006, 03:53 PM	#24
Toyota_Force Rock Krawler Join Date: Apr 2006 Member # 70745 Location: Manitoba, Canada Posts: 274	Tube Frame looks good. How do you plan to mount it to your body? A narrower frame will definaty help to package things. __________________ Pipe Dreams "A fantastic plan that is regarded as being nearly impossible to achieve"

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