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Gonna start a build thread on my 87 Jimmy to document his rebirth. Bought used with 90k on it in 1994 I daily drove it until 99 and since then he turned into a camping, surfing, bike hauler etc. Slowly broke down and deteriorated to a sad state. About 8 years ago I put new heads, suspension and tires, but with the 165k on the motor and busted ball joints and less than dependable transmission, I just wasn't using it anymore.
My wife had enough. Fix it or get rid of it. Easy to decide.
So, I began a week ago with the pickup of some 1 tons. My plan is to go full ton, with about a 6 inch lift. Rebuild the motor, swap in an overdrived TH400 and strip out the old interior and replace. 38 BFG KM2's are going on, along with a new bumper and winch. I will start with some quick pictures of where I am right now, and what Truckasaurus looked like years ago.
this was from about 8 years ago,
Picking up my axles.
Came with Detroit rear, 4.56, limited up front, fresh rebuild and crossover.
trying to decide if the additional expense is worth it for what I am gonna do for High Steer.
spent about two days wire wheeling degreasing, grinding and cleaning the axles. Then painted.
the parts begin to grow on my bench.
My wife had enough. Fix it or get rid of it. Easy to decide.
So, I began a week ago with the pickup of some 1 tons. My plan is to go full ton, with about a 6 inch lift. Rebuild the motor, swap in an overdrived TH400 and strip out the old interior and replace. 38 BFG KM2's are going on, along with a new bumper and winch. I will start with some quick pictures of where I am right now, and what Truckasaurus looked like years ago.
this was from about 8 years ago,



Picking up my axles.
Came with Detroit rear, 4.56, limited up front, fresh rebuild and crossover.


trying to decide if the additional expense is worth it for what I am gonna do for High Steer.

spent about two days wire wheeling degreasing, grinding and cleaning the axles. Then painted.


the parts begin to grow on my bench.
