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PitbullRescuer · 08-06-2012, 08:43 PM

That looks super clean, mighty impressed. When you get a chance, can you post a picture from outsde of the top of the dash? Really curious to see how the dash came out.

locoone · 08-08-2012, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by crwln93

What?! You mean you're not gonna put your square peg thru a round hole on our first trip out? You fag!!!

That's not a fag... fag is two guys crawling out of a one man tent!!!!

locoone · 08-08-2012, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Booger Weldz

Wow! Im fairly handy w tube but can honestly say if i needed a cage in a truck i would prefer u did it!

Thanks, Booger Weldz

locoone · 08-08-2012, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by PitbullRescuer

That looks super clean, mighty impressed. When you get a chance, can you post a picture from outsde of the top of the dash? Really curious to see how the dash came out.

Sure can, it won't be until next weekend, we have started the sas and will not get a chance to get over to The Rock Shop until then.

locoone · 08-08-2012, 07:00 PM

So far grabbed some BFG KM2's, Fox 2.0x14 coilovers (need some new springs), oh yeah and a kick ass diamond front axle!!!!!

generalee7 · 08-08-2012, 09:12 PM

Fuuuuuuuck yes!

dane · 08-12-2012, 01:13 PM

I was really hoping to see this get some one tons.

Dane

houseofbs · 08-13-2012, 10:52 PM

and?????????? we need pics!!................of the Yota, not two guys in a one man tent

locoone · 08-17-2012, 09:36 AM

The front end is off, now the work/fun/cursing/throwing shit starts!

rapier46 · 08-17-2012, 07:06 PM

Shut....up... Awsome!!!

AddictedOffroad · 08-22-2012, 04:26 PM

I assume this is the 3rd gen that Scott was talking about building at the Jambo.

locoone · 08-23-2012, 07:42 PM

It's the one, I think its turning out great.

crwln93 · 08-23-2012, 11:19 PM

I got a sneak peek of this front suspension over at The Rock Shop, and it is looking sweet! I think this Runner is gonna wheel places that it probably shouldn't! Let's have fun trying!

kdub0013 · 08-24-2012, 06:47 AM

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locoone · 08-30-2012, 08:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PitbullRescuer

That looks super clean, mighty impressed. When you get a chance, can you post a picture from outsde of the top of the dash? Really curious to see how the dash came out.

Sorry this took so long, here is the dash through the windshield. I still have the pieces that fit into the gaps and when I have the windshield out I am having a vinyl repair company complete the dash.

locoone · 08-30-2012, 10:29 AM

With the IFS cut off and the rear sump oil pan on it is time to get started. The first thing that needed to be addressed was the transmission crossmember/lower link mount. Scott decided it was best to sleave the frame and make the member removable. He did a great job of keeping it high and also giving us the seperation that we needed.

Yes, of course there will be alot more guesstes and bracing, this is at mock up stage. That will all come on the final tear down and weld up, so we know what we have to clearance around.

crwln93 · 08-30-2012, 09:35 PM

Where's the ORI update? I don't think I ever got the memo.

locoone · 09-05-2012, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by crwln93

Where's the ORI update? I don't think I ever got the memo.

Should be here in a couple weeks!!!!!!!!!!!!

locoone · 09-05-2012, 12:42 PM

We started tackeling the steering box mounts and frame plates.

locoone · 09-05-2012, 05:03 PM

Sitting here in Scott's garage and realizing how heavy this pig is going to be. He is saying we should do some aluminum bumpers instead of metal ones. What's your guys thoughts??? It'll cost more, but IMO the weight savings and cool factor outway the money.

Erics Tacoma · 09-05-2012, 06:46 PM

What will it save you, like #75? I suppose anything is better than nothing.

Wreckingball911 · 09-07-2012, 01:41 PM

I might have missed it but I assume you're using a Toyota 8in diff in your diamond? Sorry if it's already been stated.

kdub0013 · 09-08-2012, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by locoone

Sitting here in Scott's garage and realizing how heavy this pig is going to be. He is saying we should do some aluminum bumpers instead of metal ones. What's your guys thoughts??? It'll cost more, but IMO the weight savings and cool factor outway the money.

I think an aluminum plate setup would be titties, would be pricey but judging by what you have done so far you would save by building it yourself. Looking good dude!

topolino · 09-08-2012, 01:13 PM

My alum beadlock rings develope little metal "splinters" when worked against rocks. I don't mind the looks so much but the things are dangerous untill you knock the burrs off. I assume a bumper would be similar depending on how and where you used it. Maybe an alum/steel hybrid where steel plate or tube is the primary contact point and the rest is alum? The contrast might really set it off too.

locoone · 09-09-2012, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Wreckingball911

I might have missed it but I assume you're using a Toyota 8in diff in your diamond? Sorry if it's already been stated.

I am, not my first choice, but I already had an ARB. And many spare parts.

08-08-2012, 07:00 PM	#55 (permalink)
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locoone Newbie Join Date: Nov 2011 Member # 203476 Posts: 43	And it starts The front end is off, now the work/fun/cursing/throwing shit starts! Attached Images

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PitbullRescuer Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Member # 220692 Posts: 8	That looks super clean, mighty impressed. When you get a chance, can you post a picture from outsde of the top of the dash? Really curious to see how the dash came out.

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locoone Newbie Join Date: Nov 2011 Member # 203476 Posts: 43	Yep It's the one, I think its turning out great.

08-23-2012, 11:19 PM	#63 (permalink)
crwln93 Wheeler Join Date: Aug 2007 Member # 98363 Location: Colo. Spgs., CO Posts: 392	I got a sneak peek of this front suspension over at The Rock Shop, and it is looking sweet! I think this Runner is gonna wheel places that it probably shouldn't! Let's have fun trying! __________________ "I swear to drunk, I'm not god"

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08-30-2012, 10:29 AM	#66 (permalink)
locoone Newbie Join Date: Nov 2011 Member # 203476 Posts: 43	With the IFS cut off and the rear sump oil pan on it is time to get started. The first thing that needed to be addressed was the transmission crossmember/lower link mount. Scott decided it was best to sleave the frame and make the member removable. He did a great job of keeping it high and also giving us the seperation that we needed. Yes, of course there will be alot more guesstes and bracing, this is at mock up stage. That will all come on the final tear down and weld up, so we know what we have to clearance around. Attached Images

08-30-2012, 09:35 PM	#67 (permalink)
crwln93 Wheeler Join Date: Aug 2007 Member # 98363 Location: Colo. Spgs., CO Posts: 392	Where's the ORI update? I don't think I ever got the memo. __________________ "I swear to drunk, I'm not god"

09-05-2012, 12:42 PM	#69 (permalink)
locoone Newbie Join Date: Nov 2011 Member # 203476 Posts: 43	Steering We started tackeling the steering box mounts and frame plates. Attached Images

09-05-2012, 05:03 PM	#70 (permalink)
locoone Newbie Join Date: Nov 2011 Member # 203476 Posts: 43	What to do Sitting here in Scott's garage and realizing how heavy this pig is going to be. He is saying we should do some aluminum bumpers instead of metal ones. What's your guys thoughts??? It'll cost more, but IMO the weight savings and cool factor outway the money.

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Wreckingball911 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Member # 220970 Posts: 38	I might have missed it but I assume you're using a Toyota 8in diff in your diamond? Sorry if it's already been stated.

09-08-2012, 01:13 PM	#74 (permalink)
topolino Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Member # 136268 Posts: 131	My alum beadlock rings develope little metal "splinters" when worked against rocks. I don't mind the looks so much but the things are dangerous untill you knock the burrs off. I assume a bumper would be similar depending on how and where you used it. Maybe an alum/steel hybrid where steel plate or tube is the primary contact point and the rest is alum? The contrast might really set it off too.

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