Boomtacoma's other build.... Little Red 85

Thanks

I can't take all the credit. I have a lot of wheeling buddies that have collaborated ideas and past experiences into my build.

I should have some more progress/updates within the next couple of months.

 

nice pics!

 

Got the IFS/FJ60 brake swap completed a while back and bled down. I still need to test drive it to make sure its streetable.

Upgraded audio:

Alpine 103BT HU
Alpine inline 4 ch amp 45x4 RMS
Eclipse 4" in the dash and Boston 6x9's in the rear.
Added some extra lights on the front bumper as well.

Pics of the Alpine HU and front lights.

 

Went wheeling a couple weekends ago at Barnwell Mountain. Truck did pretty well. Aluminum wheels and rocky trails don't mix well. Going to get a set of steel wheels and beadlock them.

Other than that I started building my duals.

Crawlbox is assembled and sealed up.


Davez Offroad crawlbox shifter

 

great build! i wish mine was an extra cab

 

Where'd you get the front lights from?

 

I got them from a local trailer dealership. They are the ones that you see in headache racks and rear bumpers for reverse lights.

Rear case asembled with the Davez twin sticks





Have all the parts in for my rear disc brake conversion from Golden State Motorsports on Pirate

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1034855

 

I still havent got the duals installed on the truck yet. I need a couple random things and some fasteners and a good hard weekend of work to get it done.

I did get my rear disks completed from Golden State Motorsports. I havent got to drive the truck yet to judge the braking but it will happen soon.

Since I dont have a parking brake any more I need to get my TC pinion brake installed before I wheel it again just for some peace of mind. My buddy misplaced the the rotor for it and Im waiting for him to find it.

The drivers side seat mount needs to bea addressed since its ripped off the frame from my last trip to Gilmer and squeeks like a MOFO.

I have a set of guages that need to go in too.

The list is long and distinguished............

I did get my steelies mounted and put on the truck but other than that no progress with the build due to a hectic work schedule

Pics to come when I get off this boat and have a little more bandwidth..

 

Finally got my duals completly assembled. Just gotta get that heavy bitch installed. I cycled through all of the multiple gear combinations. Seems and feels good. Low/low is going to be a beast!









Good quality parts. Hopefully they work for a long time.

 

Yes.

 

Just read through your build again. Great work!

 

Do you remember how you blocked off your LSPV? I have been trying to figure out how to go about it but it seems like I keep reading different ways and I just don't understand.

 

I can take a pic of ot tomorrow for you if that's cool.

 

That would be great. I'm ADHD and can't learn shit on paper, I needz picters

 

I have some pics from The Texas lonestar Jamboree that i didnt post up. How thoughtless of me.











Blew a bead





Twister









My buddys FJ40 buggy



Marlin was there





Alex on Twister



Brandon sideways in his F Toy



Bead again



Brians awesome FJ crusier supercharged LTed



Tims awesome 82





Alex getting some air



It was a good time as usual.

Next trip Nov 17th. Cant wait!

 

Finally got my A pillar gauge pod mounted and functional. Voltage, coolant temp, and oil pressure. My main reasons for the install were having an accurate temp reading (TX gets warm) and verifying my voltage since i have had some issues in the past. It turned out pretty decent.



Next on the list bed bob, install duals, finish hydro assist.

 

lookin good!

 

Marlin Crawler Short Throw Shifter on the way along with a PSC 22re performance steering pump kit and 1.5" x 6 assist cylinder.

I have a pretty much complete Surplus Center Hydro assist system for sale if anyone is interested. New never installed.

Same kit as the hydro assist on the cheap on the Marlin forum. PM if interested

 

PSC goodies

 

Got it installed

My rough measurements show about a 1.5 in reduction in throw. From 5.5 to right at 4. The shifter reduced a lot of the slop in the gear pattern and neutral positions. There is one difference I can see from the other installed pics. On my R151 the breather needs to go to the rear and the Marlin lettering goes to the front. Other than that the install went easy.