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

That is a vital part of the garage. Beer pong for get togethers

 

Got a little accomplished tonight.

New pitman arm with the Chevy DL taper installed and centered up fairly close. I finished drilling out my front hanger with a dull as drill bit. Had to do that to prove a point to myself and I wasn't spending 20 bucks for a bit I was going to use once. I got my hydro assist mocked up and disc brake brackets installed akin with the spindles. Just waiting on my wheel studs so I can finish assembling the 60.









I got the axle leveled out and tacked in my driver side spring perch so I can start fitting the front hanger in place.

 

I got the 60 mocked up last night. I'm still going to move the front hanger back another 1.5 inch. Axle is at full droop as of right now. Everything clears except for the tie rod being extremely close to the pass side u-bolt and nut. I need to trim the u-bolts on the driver side since they are way too long.

 

I installed my Yukon hubs tonight and got the tires put on the front end.







Front end is right at 78" wide .

 

Looks bitchin

 

Picked up my 14 bolt yesterday . Got to cutting on it tonight.

Welded up the shock mounts from Chassis Unlimited.



Removed hubs. Began the clean up.



Barnes diff cover before.



After


All brackets off little bit of grinding left.



Next in the list: clean up hubs, re pack with grease, install disc brakes, pinion guard, brake lines and tabs, axle perches....

Should have it in by the end of the weekend..

 

Looking good Chris. Can't wait to see the finished product.

If you find an extra 14b or drive side drop 60 laying around let me know.

 

Will do.

 

I pulled a late night and got the rear axle fully assembled.

 

After almost 5 months I have a roller again. I need to finish plumbing my rear brake lines and address a few things on the front like removing a leaf or two, add some brake fluid and bleed them out.

 

Looking good man!

 

Definitely looking good!

 

Also. Digging the black!

 

Got everything finish welded tonight including the hydro assist. Gonna take it for a spin tomorrow. Fingers crossed.

 

Drove the truck for the first time in a long while. Just need to address a few of the finishing details. Other than those, I'm just about ready to wheel.



Hydro assist finished up. Just needs a little paint

 

Glad to see her back together Chris!

 

Looks badass. I can't find much info on those tires. Did you get them new or used?

 

They are new. I guy here in Houston ordered a container full of them and had them imported. Basically are a cross between an irok and mtr with a rubber durometer close to a BFG red label.

 

damn that is looking badass man!