They just posted the completed tub.
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They just posted the completed tub.
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I really want my truck to be a 9 or a 10 but only want to put in 6 or 7 effort.
I really want my truck to be a 9 or a 10 but only want to put in 6 or 7 effort.
Do it yourself next time@AssBurns your work looks like complete shit. I want a refund bitch.
Right! I wonder how much time they put into that to get it looking so good?I really want my truck to be a 9 or a 10 but only want to put in 6 or 7 effort.
You and me both budI really want to be 9 or 10 but I only have 3" to work with.....
No problem bud! Good times even though we were both hung over haha
Nice fab work, what size wire did you use for those welds? And dual shield flux or just mig? I’m working on my rear as well (moved my axle back a few inches on leafs [3 link solid axle front]) so I’ll need some big tubs for the rear, gonna be rockin 37sThis was the rear wheel wells that I tubbed when I did my 4-link rear end on my 3rd gen 4Runner. I set bump at about 1" below the frame rails, so I had quite a bit more up travel than stock bump location.
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Thanks!Nice fab work, what size wire did you use for those welds? And dual shield flux or just mig? I’m working on my rear as well (moved my axle back a few inches on leafs [3 link solid axle front]) so I’ll need some big tubs for the rear, gonna be rockin 37s
Did you move the gas fill pipe on the drivers side at all?
Thanks bro
Thanks!
I used MIG .035” wire for all of it but wish I used some thinner wire. I have since picked up some .023” wire and have been much happier with it on thinner metal.
Since I’ve done the F150 fuel tank swap, I no longer have the stock fuel filler neck. Instead I have a flexible filler neck going from the gas cap to the tank behind the axle, so my tire is just barely out of the way.
Definitely share some more info on your build! I wanna see this!
Thanks!
I used MIG .035” wire for all of it but wish I used some thinner wire. I have since picked up some .023” wire and have been much happier with it on thinner metal.
Since I’ve done the F150 fuel tank swap, I no longer have the stock fuel filler neck. Instead I have a flexible filler neck going from the gas cap to the tank behind the axle, so my tire is just barely out of the way.
Definitely share some more info on your build! I wanna see this!
Pretty much. I cut out the wheel well enough to clear the tires completely, then used some 1/4" round rod to make an edge to bend the sheet metal around. Then cut out the sheet metal till the fitment was good and formed it to the rod and tacked it all together. Once it was all tacked and looked good, I made the side plates and welded it all together. Simple to explain, but very time consuming to get done right and in one piece.So what was the process? Cut the outside wall and then trim the inner and bend it up to tack together?
The 4WU kit is super nice, but it's really designed for a taller ride height (Which I assume you will have since you are doing a SAS). The lower links hang below the frame a bit, while the upper link tower on the axle side sits really high. Again, great kit, but only for the right vehicle. I kept my upper link tower just about as low as I could and still had to notch the floor of the body .Will do! I should have remembered that a 4 link rear moves the gas tank. Eventually I plan to run the 4WU 4 link rear but you know that’s $, plus I want to run a diamond rear end with chromoly shafts to match the front (and fox/ king C/O)
You gotta pay to play.
But thanks for the info, I’ll get a spool of .025” and some sheet metal. Did you coat the inside of the Wells with any sort of plastic or soft rubber for the noise of rocks and shit hitting the inside? I just don’t want to be driving around in a tin can when I’m on a gravel road
The 4WU kit is super nice, but it's really designed for a taller ride height (Which I assume you will have since you are doing a SAS). The lower links hang below the frame a bit, while the upper link tower on the axle side sits really high. Again, great kit, but only for the right vehicle. I kept my upper link tower just about as low as I could and still had to notch the floor of the body .
I used the rustoleum rubberized undercoating. It works okay. I'd say spend the little extra and get the better brand undercoating. I sprayed about 3 coats each on the inside and outside of the wheel wells. It helps deaden the sound a little and helps seal the seams, but it's nowhere near as good as the stock stuff. I think I used about 3 or 4 cans. The stuff scrapes off sort of easy too. Might be a good idea to prime the metal as well.
Pretty much. I cut out the wheel well enough to clear the tires completely, then used some 1/4" round rod to make an edge to bend the sheet metal around. Then cut out the sheet metal till the fitment was good and formed it to the rod and tacked it all together. Once it was all tacked and looked good, I made the side plates and welded it all together. Simple to explain, but very time consuming to get done right and in one piece.
Understood, when the time comes around I’ll be doing a bit more research, might end up doing custom links with ballistic heims and brackets.
What was your inspiration for changing the OE 4 link? I know you’re running 35s so I assume it has to do with manipulating the rest of the geometry to match the lift/ tire combo (and the fact that the OE 4 link system is not very burly).
The 4WU kit might work great for you if you rig is gonna be running bigger tires, and more lift. More lift isn't always a bad thing (Unless you go like 10" lift haha)Understood, when the time comes around I’ll be doing a bit more research, might end up doing custom links with ballistic heims and brackets.
What was your inspiration for changing the OE 4 link? I know you’re running 35s so I assume it has to do with manipulating the rest of the geometry to match the lift/ tire combo (and the fact that the OE 4 link system is not very burly).
The rod was in the interior of the tubbed part, not on the body panel side. I did yours how I did mineWTF? I didn't get the 1/4" rod on mine. You skipped a step on me?
JK. The welds came out damn near perfect after a little grinding. Thanks again for helping me weld that shit.
As far as the undercoating you mentioned in your other post I got a box of 3M Professional Grade Rubberized Undercoating from Big A. 6 cans set me back 50 bucks. To do the front and rears with 2 coats I used 3 cans. It is pretty good stuff. It hasn't come off and bonded super well.
Concerning the factory 4 link being weak. Here's OEM drivers lower rear link. It's since been replaced with a Metal Tech unit. I did keep the factory geometry though. I like my roll steer. lol
WTF? I didn't get the 1/4" rod on mine. You skipped a step on me?
JK. The welds came out damn near perfect after a little grinding. Thanks again for helping me weld that shit.
As far as the undercoating you mentioned in your other post I got a box of 3M Professional Grade Rubberized Undercoating from Big A. 6 cans set me back 50 bucks. To do the front and rears with 2 coats I used 3 cans. It is pretty good stuff. It hasn't come off and bonded super well.
Concerning the factory 4 link being weak. Here's OEM drivers lower rear link. It's since been replaced with a Metal Tech unit. I did keep the factory geometry though. I like my roll steer. lol