620 4x4 conversion

[DaveZilla]

Really nice build so far... can't wait to see this one finished :thumbup:

[]2eDeYe]

Looks great for a $100 bumper, talk about getting his monies worth. :cool:

[Boxcar]

Now I can get on with the high steer / power steering conversion / front shock hoops / exo / paint / int / etc.

 It took a full day just to figure out where I left off. 

This is turning out to be a big build.

And it's all on spare time, what little I have. Gonna take a while.

[Boxcar]

Started the Flat top to high steer conversion yesterday on the 44 front. I will post pics as I get them.

 I'm thinking of running the stock Datsun idler arm    ( lowered 1.5" )  . This will allow the use of a 1" drop pitman on the Yota IFS box.  I should end up with a flat ( parallel ) drag link by using this set up. Still working on the math....

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Boxcar]

Finally finished the new steering column.

 Cut down the Datsun column and machined splines and key flat for Astro van slip and joints.

Machined a dellron bushing for the business end . Walahhhhh. Datsun to Chevy to Toyota column....

 

 

 

 

[Boxcar]

A new score: Dana 20 from a 71 521 conversion $100 with a fresh rebuild and 3-1 kit. Guy had no idea what it was.

WHOP, WHOOP....

 

[K_trip]

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[Boxcar]

Nothing. He picked up the T-case as a stand alone from a wrecking yard. I think he was thinking of swapping it into a Blazer.

[tubbedbaggedstockfloored65]

nice bumper man..talk about tree breaker haha:) i need to fab us something like this and get a winch to pull me out when i get stuck,,, looking forward to your finished project

[Boxcar]

Thanks . I think it'l do.

[Boxcar]

Dismantled the front axle last night . No pics yet, it's an axle , you;v seen one before.

I am converting it to a 1.50" high steer using Jeep flat top knuckles , in shop fabed arms , and links.

It will be a double cross system using an idler arm . Pics to come.....

[]2eDeYe]

Now the quote function isn't working... .

 

 

Boxcar have you gone into your photobucket settings and changed the linking to IMG code?

[Boxcar]

 

Boxcar have you gone into your photobucket settings and changed the linking to IMG code?

 

Not sure how.

I can build a rig from scratch.

But this damn computer shit evades me......... :confused:

[]2eDeYe]

Go to photobucket
click on your name and then user settings

click the album tab
I have

email
direct
img code

checked as well as the easy linking mode.

 

I use the img code mostly cause it's just copy paste, but you can use the direct code with the little picture thingy on above the text window where you type your post as well.

[Boxcar]

Ok I'll try that.

http://s1109.photobucket.com/user/Boxcar2/media/Samurai/-18188862140D44FB1C_zpse0742546.png.html?sort=3&o=5

[]2eDeYe]

You have to use the little tree icon just above ^ where you type your post.
 

 

 

^ is at the approximate position of the icon. :)

 

 

Apparently the forums do not like .png extensions.... :confused: 
 

[Boxcar]

 

 

Just a test. Looks like I got it. Thanks man , I was getting pissed.

[]2eDeYe]

Nicely done :thumbup:

[Boxcar]

I know how you guys like pics.

Here is the high steer arm under construction

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And I thought I'd show you my new welder.

It even brushes my teeth.....

 

 

 

 

 

Lincoln 300 pro mig.

[ratsun73]

cool welder. i like the bumper!

[Boxcar]

OK . Back to the build.

 The steering components arrived last night so I am back at it.

I am using Ford Dana 60 tie rod ends through out . Call it over kill but hey , why not?

I will post pics of the finished steering tomorrow.

 Ordered 160' of 1.5" Dom yesterday for the exo.

Once the steering is finished, things should progress a bit faster as the rest of the build will be all in house fabed parts.

I hate waiting for vendors to get my parts to me. It's like watching paint dry....

[mattthom1986]

I'm glad this is back on track! I check this and ]2eDeYes' build just about every day hoping for new content. You do good work and convey your ideas very well. (both are rare in Internet land).

 

I can't wait to see the exo. I'm collecting parts to cage my truck (Shhh, it's a chevy, don't hate)

[Boxcar]

Can't seem to paste images to this sight any more. I don't know what is wrong.

Unless I guess this figured out this thread is dead....

[Farmer]

looks like photobuck moved your pics somewhere.  I use   use.com free account haven't had any problems

[Boxcar]

Tried use.com same result. It's this sight.