September 29, 201015 yr You could probably run a FWD 5spd end cover and shifter, you don't need the transfer assembly anymore and the d/r part is in the front of the case. That would shorten up the tranny under your knees.
September 29, 201015 yr You could probably run a FWD 5spd end cover and shifter, you don't need the transfer assembly anymore and the d/r part is in the front of the case. That would shorten up the tranny under your knees. FWD fivespeeds are totally different. Shift rod in a different spot in the case. You can't just put a FWD cap on the end of the 4wd Trans. The lower shaft is way to long.
September 30, 201015 yr Interesting for sure. I hope that front diff on the d/r holds. I fragged mine just using it normally. In for wheeling pics!
October 1, 201015 yr Author Interesting for sure. I hope that front diff on the d/r holds. ! me too, its turning a 4.1 diff so there should be less stress on it and if anything give seems like it would be the rear drive axle/driveshaft on the D/R last night I removed and axle off the Toyota Taco Rear the wheel bearing was shot, Ive never had one apart, figured out how it went, I checked an old 2WD rear I had and to my wonderful surprize the bearing and housing were the same so I swappped them out with the help of a press and now I have good wheel bearings WOOO hOO , tonight I removed the Diff and welded it up , so were gettin ready , will be takin it out on the 16th of Oct to walker
October 7, 201015 yr Ah i get it now! That is insane! Now did you weld the front diff so it,s locked in 4wd all the time? Dont have t worry about passengers i guess. lol.
October 8, 201015 yr Author did you weld the front diff so it,s locked in 4wd all the time? . no probably wont, may not want to turn if I do, also the front diff is a rear diff with the hollow diff stubs , so I dont want to break it, may install a LSD up front
October 8, 201015 yr WOW, I leave the site for a year or so and come back to a creation like this! That is great! I'd love to see it in action.
October 13, 201015 yr Author WOW, I leave the site for a year or so and come back to a creation like this! That is great! I'd love to see it in action. A mid engined wheeler. You are nuts Scott an absolute loon. why thank you I will take that as a compliment
July 24, 201114 yr Author puttin the engine back up front got the engine back up front in stock location, hereswhere it used to live transfercase in position anyone know what all this means? just bought a set of Yota axles they both have 5.29s, front has a ARB air locker and rear has a lockrite Edited July 24, 201114 yr by Scott in Bellingham pics
July 27, 201114 yr I cant believe i havent seen this b4, but WOW!!! just blew my mind (in regards to sideways motor and box!!!)
August 10, 201114 yr Author pics had a red doner wagon so the front clip got welded on got the Allied Armament bumper from my brothers blue car, will be adding the rear trunk back on but dovetailed with tubing , then sliders and externel cage , got a toyota front axle that will come later after I beat this baby a bit,
August 10, 201114 yr Whoa. I followed this one but must have missed the part where the engine was riding shotgun. Pretty cool.
August 27, 201114 yr Author got my axles Toyotas 5.29 gears, lockright in the rear , ARB air locker up front, front axle will wait a while, I realy need to get this this back on the trail, this time around it will be driven not trailered to the trail, got the front diff redone its a 4.44 with old style diff stub carrier old setup out will keep the same rear spring and pivot
September 4, 201114 yr Author got the new axle all mounted up redesigned the setup so the front pivot point is up high, center of car nothing is lower then 2" from stock body , will eventually install a center body skid panel
September 7, 201114 yr Author lookin good scott.getting that mount up higher is def. better.cheers, b the first go around was a learner, I like how this is going together, goal is Walker this saturday , been to long since Ive been out
September 7, 201114 yr lookin good scott.getting that mount up higher is def. better.cheers, b +1 I have a 1.5" passenger seat lift to make room
September 8, 201114 yr How did you like that rear suspension setup with the single leaf spring? It obviously articulates pretty well....but it looks kind of....unstable
September 11, 201114 yr Author finally moves under own power things left to do to make usable hook up rear brakes rear shocks exhast more to come rear sheetmetel work rear trunk lid tidy up interior external rollcage winch front and rear air cylinders on rear axle to control movement later yet add toyota front axle and a set of NEW tires
January 24, 201313 yr That is an excellent job rejoining the rear of the body. Yes, Scott Always do Excellent Jobs! Going from This: To This: Is Absolutely Awesome! Kind Regards.
April 11, 201312 yr Author little update, took this thing out a year ago , it has super low rear gears,goes good I like the rear flopper , well I changed out now I can run all same tires, I sold the yota front axle as it wasnt going to be easy ettin it all set up, also that dana 20 t-case howls leaks anf grunts so that things out and looks like Ill put a nissan case in there as it lines up well with the subbie diff, we will see
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