The "Trifecta" Build. All yota 3 seat buggy - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

smewhtguy · 12-05-2011, 04:29 PM

This build picks up where the white trash 2wd ends.

http://pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=944424

I rather quickly destroyed the truck and needed room for my little one to ride safely so here we go. Will be reusing the drivetrain with some upgrades. spes to be 3 linked F/R on 14" foa c/o, adding full hydro, second tcase, and freshen up the 22re unless I can find a good deal on a 2/3rz. 105" wheel base with 90deg approach and departure angles, I'm shooting for 6" uptravel front and rear with a 20" belly on the current 35's will be upgrading tires around tax time to 38-39". The truck weighed 3450lbs all loaded up so if the buggy comes in at that I will be happy but trying to end up around 3000lb.

The first pick is todays progress, built a stand to hold the drivetrain and squared up the front/ rear axles to get the last couple measurements I needed. Will start slinging tube tomorrow.

drewp · 12-05-2011, 05:18 PM

Shit your black truck had barely a dent

Now throw some tube

kdub0013 · 12-05-2011, 07:23 PM

Holy crap you don't play around

jhama78 · 12-05-2011, 07:34 PM

Looking forward to the build man. I give you 12 months before you build something else with sheetmetal

jroach3210 · 12-05-2011, 07:59 PM

I love fast paced threads and I have a funny feeling this is one of them!

1990GT50 · 12-05-2011, 09:21 PM

Goddamn- I feel like I was reading your thread just a short time ago before starting my own 2wd conversion! Make this one a bit lower

Good start! I cant wait to see the finished product

Intrepidyota · 12-06-2011, 05:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drewp

Shit your black truck had barely a dent

^This. Cool to change gears and build something different, but who do you think you're fooling with this "truck is destroyed" talk anyway?

smewhtguy · 12-06-2011, 05:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jroach3210

I love fast paced threads and I have a funny feeling this is one of them!

Yea I hope to have this done by march at the latest, I will have to build a pair of mockup shocks for the rear until FOA gets back up and running.

smewhtguy · 12-06-2011, 05:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Intrepidyota

^This. Cool to change gears and build something different, but who do you think you're fooling with this "truck is destroyed" talk anyway?

The frame was broke in 4 spots, every body panel dented, the tailgate was pushed in 6", passenger door wasn't staying closed and busted both door glass out. It may not have been fully destroyed but shit was fucked up. If I was gonna have to trailer it anyway It made sense to go buggy.

Intrepidyota · 12-06-2011, 06:08 AM

Good luck with the new build.

M&C_TJ · 12-06-2011, 06:16 AM

this should be interesting. look forward to the build.

smewhtguy · 12-06-2011, 05:16 PM

Got the main frame rails bent up today, I really wanted to do this in one piece but its raining its ass off out side and I have a verticle bender and only 9' ceilings so I made it in two mirrored sections and used a slug in the center. The front section will get more reinforcement from the winch plate so it should be ok.

kdub0013 · 12-06-2011, 05:54 PM

subscribed

94toytruck · 12-06-2011, 06:16 PM

That didnt take long

85dhor · 12-06-2011, 06:41 PM

Awesome!! I'll be watching this one.

smewhtguy · 12-07-2011, 05:37 PM

Thanks for watching guys, tonight I got the tcase mounts done, modded the factory motor mounts using RuffStuff bushing kits and started on the frame side motor mounts.

trevmill · 12-07-2011, 05:55 PM

stealing your motor mount idea!

88runnasr5 · 12-07-2011, 06:09 PM

Do you sleep?! I swear why all us normal people are sleeping your in your garage slaving away making awesome creations.. I envy to you sir good work

M&C_TJ · 12-07-2011, 07:25 PM

are you gonna add more to those motor mounts or do you feel that is going to hold up fine?

KarateDoc · 12-08-2011, 05:58 AM

Isn't this done yet?

You move so quickly

. Unlike my mall crawler, which is probably going to take me another year or two

.

smewhtguy · 12-08-2011, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M&C_TJ

are you gonna add more to those motor mounts or do you feel that is going to hold up fine?

They have more welded area than a TG mount now, but yes when I tear it down for paint and the engine refresh they will get a gusset. The same for the frame side motor mounts I did today, they will get a speed holed plate on the top of them once the motor is out to have more room to weld. Also got the rear frame section bent up and welded in. Last two pics are approach and departure. I'm glad everyone thinks this is going fast, I have only been working on it 2.5 hours a night and it feels like slow progress, should make a big dent in it this weekend.

51 Jeep Willys · 12-08-2011, 06:29 PM

you have any better pics of how you mounted the tcase?

smewhtguy · 12-08-2011, 06:43 PM

The tcase rides in my home made mount, the factory mount is welded in to the cradle and has gussets they stop the factory mount from flexing and the whole thing is hung on 2" RuffSuff bushings.

M&C_TJ · 12-08-2011, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smewhtguy

They have more welded area than a TG mount now, but yes when I tear it down for paint and the engine refresh they will get a gusset. The same for the frame side motor mounts I did today, they will get a speed holed plate on the top of them once the motor is out to have more room to weld. Also got the rear frame section bent up and welded in. Last two pics are approach and departure. I'm glad everyone thinks this is going fast, I have only been working on it 2.5 hours a night and it feels like slow progress, should make a big dent in it this weekend.

ok cool just making sure. would hate to see ya tear off a motor mount. must agree you are moving this thing along fast especially for only 2.5 hours a night.

smewhtguy · 12-09-2011, 04:54 PM

Tonight's progress, and the reason I get so much done.

Slave labor.

My super redneck tube notching system.

12-05-2011, 04:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
smewhtguy White Trash Fab Join Date: Oct 2007 Member # 100827 Location: stafford Va Posts: 6,488	The "Trifecta" Build. All yota 3 seat buggy This build picks up where the white trash 2wd ends. http://pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=944424 I rather quickly destroyed the truck and needed room for my little one to ride safely so here we go. Will be reusing the drivetrain with some upgrades. spes to be 3 linked F/R on 14" foa c/o, adding full hydro, second tcase, and freshen up the 22re unless I can find a good deal on a 2/3rz. 105" wheel base with 90deg approach and departure angles, I'm shooting for 6" uptravel front and rear with a 20" belly on the current 35's will be upgrading tires around tax time to 38-39". The truck weighed 3450lbs all loaded up so if the buggy comes in at that I will be happy but trying to end up around 3000lb. The first pick is todays progress, built a stand to hold the drivetrain and squared up the front/ rear axles to get the last couple measurements I needed. Will start slinging tube tomorrow. __________________ "If you are gonna live life on the edge you better have good balance" 06 Tundra DC The "Trifecta" 3 seat yota buggy http://pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1027210 http://www.AddictedOffroad.com/ www.ruffstuffspecialties.com http://f-o-a.com Last edited by smewhtguy; 12-05-2011 at 04:30 PM.

12-05-2011, 07:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
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12-05-2011, 07:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
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12-05-2011, 07:59 PM	#5 (permalink)
jroach3210 Dick Head Join Date: Aug 2010 Member # 166048 Location: Chattanooga Posts: 574	I love fast paced threads and I have a funny feeling this is one of them! __________________ 99 4runner 3.4 5spd boosted and locked 79 pickup 2rz, w56, dualed, e-locked, caged and injected Build Thread-ish /forum/toyota-truck-4runner/1027555-betty-79-build.html

12-06-2011, 06:08 AM	#10 (permalink)
Intrepidyota Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Member # 47035 Location: Fitchburg, MA Posts: 406	Good luck with the new build. __________________ [URL="www.toyotacrawlers.com"][COLOR="DarkGreen"][SIZE="3"]Northeast Toyota Crawlers[/SIZE][/COLOR][/URL] [QUOTE=xjemily;9797675]The last thing i want to do is read a three page thread about a bunch a dudes claiming to be swinging, threesome having ass masters with no photographic evidence.[/QUOTE]

12-06-2011, 06:16 AM	#11 (permalink)
M&C_TJ Wheeler Join Date: Apr 2008 Member # 112905 Location: Virginia Posts: 207	this should be interesting. look forward to the build.

12-06-2011, 05:16 PM	#12 (permalink)
smewhtguy White Trash Fab Join Date: Oct 2007 Member # 100827 Location: stafford Va Posts: 6,488	Got the main frame rails bent up today, I really wanted to do this in one piece but its raining its ass off out side and I have a verticle bender and only 9' ceilings so I made it in two mirrored sections and used a slug in the center. The front section will get more reinforcement from the winch plate so it should be ok. __________________ "If you are gonna live life on the edge you better have good balance" 06 Tundra DC The "Trifecta" 3 seat yota buggy http://pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1027210 http://www.AddictedOffroad.com/ www.ruffstuffspecialties.com http://f-o-a.com

12-06-2011, 05:54 PM	#13 (permalink)
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12-06-2011, 06:41 PM	#15 (permalink)
85dhor Mooseknuckle OG Join Date: Jul 2009 Member # 139159 Location: Yamhill co. Posts: 2,442	Awesome!! I'll be watching this one. __________________ "You break on the trail, You BECOME the trail!" - drunk guy MY BUILD http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showt...083&highlight=

12-07-2011, 05:37 PM	#16 (permalink)
smewhtguy White Trash Fab Join Date: Oct 2007 Member # 100827 Location: stafford Va Posts: 6,488	Thanks for watching guys, tonight I got the tcase mounts done, modded the factory motor mounts using RuffStuff bushing kits and started on the frame side motor mounts. __________________ "If you are gonna live life on the edge you better have good balance" 06 Tundra DC The "Trifecta" 3 seat yota buggy http://pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1027210 http://www.AddictedOffroad.com/ www.ruffstuffspecialties.com http://f-o-a.com

12-07-2011, 05:55 PM	#17 (permalink)
trevmill Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Member # 178255 Posts: 126	stealing your motor mount idea!

12-07-2011, 06:09 PM	#18 (permalink)
88runnasr5 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Member # 184378 Location: Vancouver, Wa Posts: 544	Do you sleep?! I swear why all us normal people are sleeping your in your garage slaving away making awesome creations.. I envy to you sir good work

12-07-2011, 07:25 PM	#19 (permalink)
M&C_TJ Wheeler Join Date: Apr 2008 Member # 112905 Location: Virginia Posts: 207	are you gonna add more to those motor mounts or do you feel that is going to hold up fine?

12-08-2011, 05:58 AM	#20 (permalink)
KarateDoc Rock God Join Date: Feb 2007 Member # 87473 Location: Fremont, CA Posts: 1,014	Isn't this done yet? You move so quickly. Unlike my mall crawler, which is probably going to take me another year or two. __________________ 88 toy xtracab, 4.3, 700R4, marlin 4.7 toy transfer, 4.88 gears, Aussie up front, TruTrac rear, dana 44 front, stock rear, 35"MTR's, RUF, 63" chevy's rear, daily driver original owner. Here's the build http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showt...098&highlight=

12-08-2011, 06:29 PM	#22 (permalink)
51 Jeep Willys Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Member # 29208 Location: Sanger, Texas Posts: 970	you have any better pics of how you mounted the tcase? __________________ F-Toy 111, 60/14, 4 linked, 42's on 24's

12-08-2011, 06:43 PM	#23 (permalink)
smewhtguy White Trash Fab Join Date: Oct 2007 Member # 100827 Location: stafford Va Posts: 6,488	The tcase rides in my home made mount, the factory mount is welded in to the cradle and has gussets they stop the factory mount from flexing and the whole thing is hung on 2" RuffSuff bushings. __________________ "If you are gonna live life on the edge you better have good balance" 06 Tundra DC The "Trifecta" 3 seat yota buggy http://pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1027210 http://www.AddictedOffroad.com/ www.ruffstuffspecialties.com http://f-o-a.com

12-09-2011, 04:54 PM	#25 (permalink)
smewhtguy White Trash Fab Join Date: Oct 2007 Member # 100827 Location: stafford Va Posts: 6,488	Tonight's progress, and the reason I get so much done. Slave labor. My super redneck tube notching system. __________________ "If you are gonna live life on the edge you better have good balance" 06 Tundra DC The "Trifecta" 3 seat yota buggy http://pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1027210 http://www.AddictedOffroad.com/ www.ruffstuffspecialties.com http://f-o-a.com

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