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trader · 03-12-2011, 06:10 PM

Got a little more done this week. Total wheel base 112". 16" fox with 8" uptravel sitting at ride height. The fuel cell is going to sit rear of the shocksand battery sits between. I really tried to keep the ftoy look but its was not possible with the rear seat. Was also able to save the existing floor panels. This will have to do. Air bumps next week. Hope to have it complete for a test run next weekend.

trader · 03-18-2011, 06:28 AM

Mostly done.

Finished the fuel cell and air today. Putting the interior back together today for Hammers run.

MT4Runner · 03-18-2011, 08:08 AM

Looks sick, Rod!

TachedOutOffRoad · 03-18-2011, 08:45 AM

Looks good!

So the back seat is staying?

crawled · 03-27-2011, 09:10 AM

What do they say around here `more flex than a boneless hooker on muscle relaxers'

desertoy · 03-28-2011, 01:25 PM

Where are you going to put the bump stops?

trader · 03-30-2011, 05:23 AM

First trip out with links on all corners. Our plan was to run down outer limits and up spooners but another rig broke, so finished up at backdoor.

Next step is going to install bumps and play with the spring rates. By the way it flys in the woops.

trader · 06-12-2011, 10:35 AM

After about 4 trips to the Hammers I noticed that the drivers front corner is twisted out 1/4". That made the pitman arm move out 1" also the panhard bar twisted the frame out which shifted the front diff to the driver side 2". I could only steer passenger side to 1 oclock.... so lots of plating and bracing had to take place before putting back together.

MT4Runner · 06-13-2011, 03:51 PM

Looks great, Rod!
Nice work on making it up BD!

offroadman1973 · 06-13-2011, 06:55 PM

wow awesome work!!!!

trader · 06-14-2011, 06:20 PM

I have this crazy idea. I can pick up a 3rz complete with harness and TRD supercharger total cost will be 2200.00. Will changing the bellhousing and everything else be worth the effort?

MT4Runner · 06-17-2011, 07:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trader

I have this crazy idea. I can pick up a 3rz complete with harness and TRD supercharger total cost will be 2200.00. Will changing the bellhousing and everything else be worth the effort?

Crazy good idea.

You won't be changing the weight of your engine noticeably, so your suspenson can stay dialed.
You'll get an engine that REALLY snorts.

Keep shopping, unless the TRD's are really rare, I'd guess you could get into one for less than $2k--more like $1,500??

bluzuk80 · 06-17-2011, 08:10 AM

Awesome rig. youll love the power of thr 3rz with or without the blower compared to the 22r

trader · 02-17-2012, 10:14 AM

Its been a while but I have been working on it between runs. Here are pics of the new TG front housing its the tacome width no spacers. Need to increase front ride height by 2" for better up travel. Also, need to figure out the full droop. Is there a guy in the LA area that does shock tuning. I would like to go to tech day and see if this can be dialed in a little better

Finally installed front air bumps

Rear Bumps

Oh and this good thing I have window nets. My son was in the passenger rear and wanted to do it again. The wider front housing allowed me turn hard passenger and drive out

chvyhs · 02-17-2012, 06:05 PM

I like where you put the front bump stop pads.

OldGold3VZE · 02-19-2012, 08:00 AM

Really nice rig! For shock tuning, I would just get online and source the parts and tools to do it yourself. Not terribly difficult especially seeing all the other work you've done.

trader · 07-09-2012, 06:20 PM

Well here we go again. After 4 years i guess its time for more power. I have been reading about this kick ass ford 2.3l turbo motor. Should produce about 255 HP in a 4 cylinder. I plan on installing a C4 automatic trans with Advanced Adapter to Toyota tcases 23 sp.

Out with the old

Ford 2.3L Turbo

Also no more broken Mini truck Axels New TG 9"housing and 35 sline shafts

MT4Runner · 07-10-2012, 08:56 AM

Got a home for your old 22re?

trader · 07-10-2012, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MT4Runner

Got a home for your old 22re?

Sorry Shawn its already gone.

I found the bellhousing and flex plate today should have trans done next week.

MT4Runner · 07-12-2012, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trader

Sorry Shawn its already gone.

Bummer. Oh welll!

Quote:

I found the bellhousing and flex plate today should have trans done next week.

Did you use an adapter or was there a different bellhousing application that would mate the two together?

trader · 07-14-2012, 07:50 PM

Spent the last week mostly looking for parts. Well to my surprise, the bellhousing that connects the 2.3 to the c4 is harder to find than I thought. I contacted Culhan Transmission in Lake Elsinore and they said of course thay had it. Should take another 2 weeks to pick up. IWill be cutting the frame off at the holes for the shackles and run tube around the front. Small stinger for winch and lights. Also going to 4 link the front to get rid of the pan hard bar.

I also picked these up

83crawlyota · 07-15-2012, 11:57 AM

Lookin bitchin rod

bigarms23 · 07-15-2012, 10:05 PM

nice build let me know how you like the tg 9 housing

the freeak · 07-18-2012, 10:25 AM

Nice looking build.

Subscribed for Turbo content.

MT4Runner · 08-27-2012, 10:37 AM

Updates? 5 months to go.

03-12-2011, 06:10 PM	#26 (permalink)
trader Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Member # 134920 Location: so cal Posts: 131	Got a little more done this week. Total wheel base 112". 16" fox with 8" uptravel sitting at ride height. The fuel cell is going to sit rear of the shocksand battery sits between. I really tried to keep the ftoy look but its was not possible with the rear seat. Was also able to save the existing floor panels. This will have to do. Air bumps next week. Hope to have it complete for a test run next weekend. Last edited by trader; 03-12-2011 at 06:12 PM.

03-18-2011, 08:08 AM	#28 (permalink)
MT4Runner IDIot! Join Date: Mar 2005 Member # 44480 Location: Kalispell, MT Posts: 16,752	Looks sick, Rod! __________________ Motive Gear Land Use Team http://www.tenfactory.com http://www.motivegear.com http://www.nationaldrivetrain.com http://www.davezoffroadperformance.com http://www.mastercraftsafety.com FToy 086 - UHaul Toterhome

03-18-2011, 08:45 AM	#29 (permalink)
TachedOutOffRoad Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Member # 75648 Location: Alabama Posts: 1,980	Looks good! So the back seat is staying? __________________ sellout

03-28-2011, 01:25 PM	#31 (permalink)
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06-13-2011, 03:51 PM	#34 (permalink)
MT4Runner IDIot! Join Date: Mar 2005 Member # 44480 Location: Kalispell, MT Posts: 16,752	Looks great, Rod! Nice work on making it up BD! __________________ Motive Gear Land Use Team http://www.tenfactory.com http://www.motivegear.com http://www.nationaldrivetrain.com http://www.davezoffroadperformance.com http://www.mastercraftsafety.com FToy 086 - UHaul Toterhome

03-18-2011, 06:28 AM	#27 (permalink)
trader Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Member # 134920 Location: so cal Posts: 131	Mostly done. Finished the fuel cell and air today. Putting the interior back together today for Hammers run.

03-27-2011, 09:10 AM	#30 (permalink)
crawled Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Member # 168917 Location: chico ca Posts: 120	What do they say around here `more flex than a boneless hooker on muscle relaxers'

03-30-2011, 05:23 AM	#32 (permalink)
trader Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Member # 134920 Location: so cal Posts: 131	First trip out with links on all corners. Our plan was to run down outer limits and up spooners but another rig broke, so finished up at backdoor. Next step is going to install bumps and play with the spring rates. By the way it flys in the woops.

06-12-2011, 10:35 AM	#33 (permalink)
trader Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Member # 134920 Location: so cal Posts: 131	After about 4 trips to the Hammers I noticed that the drivers front corner is twisted out 1/4". That made the pitman arm move out 1" also the panhard bar twisted the frame out which shifted the front diff to the driver side 2". I could only steer passenger side to 1 oclock.... so lots of plating and bracing had to take place before putting back together.

06-13-2011, 06:55 PM	#35 (permalink)
offroadman1973 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Member # 128643 Location: south texas Posts: 478	wow awesome work!!!! __________________ 4 wheel parts

06-14-2011, 06:20 PM	#36 (permalink)
trader Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Member # 134920 Location: so cal Posts: 131	I have this crazy idea. I can pick up a 3rz complete with harness and TRD supercharger total cost will be 2200.00. Will changing the bellhousing and everything else be worth the effort?

06-17-2011, 08:10 AM	#38 (permalink)
bluzuk80 Wheeler Join Date: Oct 2008 Member # 122462 Location: Tupelo ms. Posts: 446	Awesome rig. youll love the power of thr 3rz with or without the blower compared to the 22r __________________ UNDER CONSTRUCTION Wide Open Design Revolution Built L33 alum 5.3/400/Atlas/HP60/14/ORIs/Reds/Trailreadys 2500 CTD 4x4 6spd tow rig www.hawkpridemountainoffroad.com www.wideopendesign.com

02-17-2012, 10:14 AM	#39 (permalink)
trader Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Member # 134920 Location: so cal Posts: 131	Its been a while but I have been working on it between runs. Here are pics of the new TG front housing its the tacome width no spacers. Need to increase front ride height by 2" for better up travel. Also, need to figure out the full droop. Is there a guy in the LA area that does shock tuning. I would like to go to tech day and see if this can be dialed in a little better Finally installed front air bumps Rear Bumps Oh and this good thing I have window nets. My son was in the passenger rear and wanted to do it again. The wider front housing allowed me turn hard passenger and drive out Last edited by trader; 02-17-2012 at 10:18 AM.

02-17-2012, 06:05 PM	#40 (permalink)
chvyhs Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Member # 9771 Location: So Cal Posts: 807	I like where you put the front bump stop pads. __________________ I like to stack rocks on the trail.

02-19-2012, 08:00 AM	#41 (permalink)
OldGold3VZE Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Member # 107137 Posts: 462	Really nice rig! For shock tuning, I would just get online and source the parts and tools to do it yourself. Not terribly difficult especially seeing all the other work you've done.

07-09-2012, 06:20 PM	#42 (permalink)
trader Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Member # 134920 Location: so cal Posts: 131	Well here we go again. After 4 years i guess its time for more power. I have been reading about this kick ass ford 2.3l turbo motor. Should produce about 255 HP in a 4 cylinder. I plan on installing a C4 automatic trans with Advanced Adapter to Toyota tcases 23 sp. Out with the old Ford 2.3L Turbo Also no more broken Mini truck Axels New TG 9"housing and 35 sline shafts Last edited by trader; 07-09-2012 at 06:30 PM.

07-10-2012, 08:56 AM	#43 (permalink)
MT4Runner IDIot! Join Date: Mar 2005 Member # 44480 Location: Kalispell, MT Posts: 16,752	Got a home for your old 22re? __________________ Motive Gear Land Use Team http://www.tenfactory.com http://www.motivegear.com http://www.nationaldrivetrain.com http://www.davezoffroadperformance.com http://www.mastercraftsafety.com FToy 086 - UHaul Toterhome

07-14-2012, 07:50 PM	#46 (permalink)
trader Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Member # 134920 Location: so cal Posts: 131	Spent the last week mostly looking for parts. Well to my surprise, the bellhousing that connects the 2.3 to the c4 is harder to find than I thought. I contacted Culhan Transmission in Lake Elsinore and they said of course thay had it. Should take another 2 weeks to pick up. IWill be cutting the frame off at the holes for the shackles and run tube around the front. Small stinger for winch and lights. Also going to 4 link the front to get rid of the pan hard bar. I also picked these up

07-15-2012, 11:57 AM	#47 (permalink)
83crawlyota Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Member # 143278 Location: CORONA, CRAWLIFORNIA Posts: 338	Lookin bitchin rod __________________ Socal Independent 4x4 - OCT Offroad Tow rig 97 f350 7.3 Crawler 85 xtra cab yota

07-15-2012, 10:05 PM	#48 (permalink)
bigarms23 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Member # 94186 Location: Kingman az Posts: 866	nice build let me know how you like the tg 9 housing __________________ 1988 4.3cpi v6 sased 37mtrs and one proud owner

07-18-2012, 10:25 AM	#49 (permalink)
the freeak Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Jan 2005 Member # 41185 Location: In the garage Posts: 2,884	Nice looking build. Subscribed for Turbo content. __________________ WARNING TO ALL WELDERS!! NP205 for sale

08-27-2012, 10:37 AM	#50 (permalink)
MT4Runner IDIot! Join Date: Mar 2005 Member # 44480 Location: Kalispell, MT Posts: 16,752	Updates? 5 months to go. __________________ Motive Gear Land Use Team http://www.tenfactory.com http://www.motivegear.com http://www.nationaldrivetrain.com http://www.davezoffroadperformance.com http://www.mastercraftsafety.com FToy 086 - UHaul Toterhome

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