project " insane in the membrane " 4 link build

[walls]

This body and drive train


On this frame


Minus these brackets


Plus these parts


Plus a pile of tubing. More pics coming soon.

 

[SSDDBRONCO]

Looking forward to more on this build!!

 

[Piglet]

More please! Looking forward to following this build.

 

[MyOriginal66]

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[xcntrk]

Wow! I like your style..

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[Mountain Ram]

Nice start... wish I hard started with a body like that on my crawler build... or a bare frame even!! Those King shocks are pretty nice- compared to the low rent route I took with FOAs!

Word of advice, make sure you articulate the suspension as you build. I am using 2.5" coil overs and had to cant the upper shock mounts in further than initially planned to clear the tops of the tires at max compression (flexed out). I am running big fat 44" TSLs, but have 10" wide wheels with 2 3/4" backspacing and all on full width one tons.

Same with the 4 link and front driveshaft clearance.

 

[Apogee]

Cool! Superduty axles? 8x170m? You building a crawler or something a little more multi-purpose?

 

[walls]

Going to be multi purpose truck. Axles are shortened to stock bronco length 59". Coil overs are valved so it will ride like a Cadillac When it's done. The truck sees 60% street and 40% beach use. No need for real stiff valving.

 

[walls]

Thanks for the input on the articulation, I'll keep an eye on that as I go. Yes they are 2000 f 350 Axles with 4 wheel disc brakes. Front is done, working on finishing up the rear now.

 

[sprdv1]

Nice rig.. Good luck man

 

[broncosbybart]

Awesome start! Will be watching

 

[walls]

Finally got to spend a few hours in the garage this past weekend. Didn't get as much done as i had hoped but its a start.

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[broncoitis]

Definitely watching this come together!

 

[broncoitis]

Is it me or the Links for the 4 Link are gonna be MASSIVE TUBING!!!!!

 

[walls]

Just 1 5/8 Chromoly.

 

[mavereq]

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Any plans for sway bars?

 

[walls]

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Any plans for sway bars?

I am thinking it may need a front sway bar but not until I take it for a maiden voyage and it tells me it wants one.

 

[broncoitis]

Just 1 5/8 Chromoly.

Really? That is a little suprising after looking at the pictures! Looks like it is gonna be pretty sweet. Can't wait to see it come together!

 

[mavereq]

I am thinking it may need a front sway bar but not until I take it for a maiden voyage and it tells me it wants one.

I'm linked. You're gonna want at least one. It's easier to fit one in the back.

 

[walls]

I'm linked. You're gonna want at least one. It's easier to fit one in the back.

Definitely more room in the back but i figured it would be better up front being heavier and thats where the action starts. Iam sure my soft valved shocks are only going to make matters worse but i guess you have to take the good with the bad sometimes.