Igor: Double Cab 4x4. Frankenstein's Helper

You gettin a deal on those ads shocks?

 

Any reason why you aren't a Dakar fanboy?

 

I don't think you'll be disappointed with them at all.

No. I wish. Not cheap. Why i will likely wait a bit longer. Was going to do the whole front end but after i hit the deer, i bought a front bumper instead and decided to get some Solo spindle's for Frankenstein so..just going to wait a bit longer. Not in dire need of them.

Never last very long, i don't like that they were designed to have a wave in them either.

Probably the most consistent off the shelf leaf packs you can buy. But IMO if you're gonna do the rear, just get a custom pack. It'll last longer and work better for what you want...provided you order the right leafs.

 

I think you're right. It'll definitely be an upgrade from my OME 881s!

 

You got the fabricated solo spindles?

 

oh hell yes. Big improvment. OME shocks are stiff.

Im going to yes. Heim steering upgrade and lower uniball upgrade for my long travel rig.

 

Nice, they got some good stuff, gonna be real wide

 

I’m curious to hear your thoughts on this. Why do you think that? I’ve read lots of debates on the slight “w” shape they all seem to have. Mine had that shape the day I installed them and still do. Based on that, I’d say it’s normal, but I’m always up to learn something.

Pretty happy with mine, especially considering the cost.

 

They don't add any width. the 2wd lift ones do.

Like i said. Probably your best off the shelf option now days.

the wave is by design. Im not totally sure why honestly but to me that is why they don't last as long due to the steel getting moved in a wave shape. But they seem to work well for plenty of folks. Like I said, I'd just go custom now.

 

Completely misread your original post. I thought you said they were not designed to have the wave. Threw me off.

 

ah gotcha

no worries!

 

What bumper did you go with?

 

Relentless predator. Wanted to build my own but I just don't have the time right now. Would have also gone for a brute force but lead time was way too long

 

Pelfrey taking too long??

 

Well..yes. But also, i decided i didn't want that front. Something about it doesn't sit well with me. Granted haven't seen many great photos of it yet and none of it painted so..who knows. I am still very much waiting for the dual swingout rear though.

 

Gotcha, they said they would have them at the end of last year and then they have pushed it every month. Just waiting on the same thing

 

yeah. well...welcome to custom fab! haha plus they have to keep up with all other orders.

Hoping the rear is nice though! If not. I will certainly just build my own..again.

 

Oh I know! I'm in no rush to get it. I hope it is a nice rear, worst case is I can also make one

 

Well with the truck half torn apart. I ordered a ton of parts.

I got another timing belt kit that was more complete. I'll use the one i have here later.

Few odds and ends to replace while im in there and some tools.

Buying maintenance stuff sucks. Expensive. Got almost all OEM parts.

Also got a tranny cooler and a new all aluminum radiator with a new fan shroud. The Champion radiator is for 4x4 MT and is shorter so I took a gamble and bought that fan shroud to see if it fits right vs trimming my original to fit. If it doesn't, I'll have a spare for the other two trucks.

My relentless bumper is painted and ready to go on as well as a new fender.

Need to decided what to do about the head lights next.

 

yep

Quickly became the back up rig to the adventures!

But im doing the timing belt. Not really any big mods. Just doing maintanece stuff. The new bumper and fender are because I hit a deer. I live near the Beartooth mountains and drive a night a lot in the winter. A LOT of deer. Honestly was just luck I'd made it so long without hitting one. I got the bumper as I'll drive Igor in the winter again and don't want to fuck shit up again when i hit another as it will happen.

The lil red truck right now is my daily while im fixing this truck. And during winter storms, my girl friend will take Igor to work as her car gets stuck in anything more than 6'' of snow.

She will also start wheeling Igor herself this summer and beyond as she won't want to use all her time off on my longer trips. So she will drive herself out and back for part of the trip.

Igor is in a great spot right now. Comfortable and versatile. I would like to still redo the suspension but right now going to hold off and pour that money into Frankenstein.




the real question is..how long will the single cab stay stock..