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Joel's 4wd LT build

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by jjhitchen, Nov 14, 2012.

  1. Sep 24, 2017 at 9:21 PM
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  2. Oct 8, 2017 at 8:49 PM
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  3. Oct 8, 2017 at 8:51 PM
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  4. Oct 15, 2017 at 9:30 AM
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    B-Pillars and lacing done, onto the C-Plane and then roof tubes.
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    Upper link mount welds from the man, myth, and legend... ALL-Co
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  5. Nov 19, 2017 at 9:32 AM
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    3.0x16" bypass, 2.5x14" coilover, 2.5x2.5 bump should make this thing pretty smooth
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  6. Nov 19, 2017 at 9:57 AM
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    Man, I'd love to witness the sequence of welding the cage. Looks awesome.
     
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  7. Nov 19, 2017 at 7:58 PM
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    I'll probably post a picture of dropping the cage so we can 360 weld the roof tubes.. not gonna be easy lol
     
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  8. Nov 19, 2017 at 11:36 PM
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    Holy mother of Joseph this build is sweet! Sub'd
     
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  9. Nov 22, 2017 at 10:33 AM
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  10. Nov 22, 2017 at 4:36 PM
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  11. Nov 22, 2017 at 11:49 PM
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    Last bid of progress before turkey day.
    Shocks are mounted just need to fill in the towers.

    32 gal fuel cell basket mocked up

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  12. Nov 28, 2017 at 9:54 PM
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    Finally getting these beef cake shock towers boxed in and ready for welding. These we're a ton of work lol
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    Starting to get laced up! Dropping the cage for final welding next week
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  13. Dec 1, 2017 at 9:05 PM
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    Dropping the cage sucked but was very necessary to 360° weld. Threw some sound deadening in while we had room
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    Also super pumped on this RideContoller Pro that showed up! I'll be able to wire all my lights and accessories, and hopefully the ignition into this which will let me control with my phone! Check out @ridecontroller on Instagram.
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  14. Dec 7, 2017 at 11:33 AM
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    Shock towers going back on the final welding and the back half structure is complete
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    Engine cage and front half reinforcements under way
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  15. Dec 7, 2017 at 10:55 PM
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    Icon Stage 9 Suspension System with upgraded finned reservoirs and Icon S2 secondary bypass system stage 3, Camburg's Lower Control Arms, Camburg's Performance Spindles, Baja Designs 30" S8 LED Light Bar, Baja Designs 30" OnX6 LED Light Bar, Baja Designs SAE Fog Light Kit, SDHQ Built Behind the Grille Mount, SDHQ Built ABS Guards, SDHQ Built Swith Pros Keypad Mounting Panel and Power Module Mount, SDHQ Built Universal 3-Way Tie Down Strap and Bracket, SDHQ Built Power Steering Reservoir Kit, SDHQ Built Rock Sliders, RCI Off Road's Front Skid Plate, aFe Momentum Intake, Total Chaos Fabrications Bed Stiffeners, Icon Alloy's Six Speed Wheels, and Toyo M/T Tires.
    Sweet build! Can't wait to see this thing finished
     
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  16. Dec 14, 2017 at 9:03 PM
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    Cage structure is done, seat mount and floor tubes are done. Onto finish welding, mounting front bumps and reinstalling front shocks.
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    Stock pivots with bolt on kit from Dirt Designs will cycle ~15in of 4WD shredding
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  17. Dec 21, 2017 at 11:19 PM
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    A big brake kit from SOS Performance with six piston front calipers, drill and slotted over sized front rotors, and a rear disc brake conversion to ditch the factory drum brakes! So stoked! Check this link to find out more
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    Craziest build I have seen yet! Props to you, and this is goals for me!
     
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  19. Jan 15, 2018 at 2:52 PM
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    Got the fuel pump extended and plumed into the cell. All factory parts
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