02 Double Cab Build

Took the truck on some dirt today and all I can say is if any of you are thinking about doing solid mounts, do it now. It does vibrate considerably only when stopped in gear but the positives highly outweigh the negatives. The front end is noticeably more rigid and it works even better.

 

exactly wat i did, i Even built my own frame perchs out of 1/4in plate steel so that shit wouldnt snap again. then some bomp proof mounts like yours. Does vibrate alot at a stop in gear, but its not to bad, and u get pretty use to it after a while. Make sure u solid mount that Tranny up asap!! i stacked 2 super fat washers in between the tranny mount.. (in the gap were my fingers are) Works great and the tranny never slips out of gear or even wiggles at all anymore when offroad. no pics of after i put the washers in but u get the idea

 

Awesome thanks for the suggestion. I will be getting on that quick and also boxing in those stock frame mounts.

 

ya do it! before they completely explode like mine did! had to pull my whole motor, fabricate my own mounts, align/weld them up, and drop the motor back in all in one weekend... 28 hours of hell total in one weekend but never gonna have that problem again

 

that looks good! i really need to do this...

 

Ouch sounds like a terrible headache haha. Looks stout now though! Gettin on it

 

I just read this entire thread while sitting at work, and not working .

Freaking sick build up man...I bet that thing a really fun to drive!

 

Right on man It is a ton of fun to drive everywhere haha

 

You ever make it out to the hammers? Im working in a buddies crawler that should be good for next years run

 

I actually got the truck done a week late to make it out last year but I will be out there next year for sure.

 

nice truck, love the look of glass on first gens..

 

it is not going to look like a 1st gen too much longer though. Once the motor mounts are gusseted and the tranny is solid mounted, the front end is finally getting the new conversion.

 

Got spotted freshly clay-barred and waxed.

 

Yerf Dog haha

 

maybe I missed it somewhere but who built your bedcage, its pretty much the exact desighn I want for mine just for a long bed

 

My friend Eric has actually built the entire truck. He just recently started doing a lot of fab work on the side now that he has a welder and bender at his house. PM me if you want and I can send you his number if you are still looking for someone to do it.

 

wanna sell your front fenders? Are they the 4.5" ones?

 

Sorry selling locally when they finally do come off...one day haha

 

Ou should post pics of this once you're done. I'm wanting to do this

 

Stopped in Barstow on the way to Vegas and hit a little roller. Didnt want to huck it on the way and not make it to Vegas. Not too exciting but I will post it anyway haha

http://youtu.be/FjNpxoVOv6o