New Crawler

[94Dodge Truggy]

Did some serious trading and wound up with a new crawler.

Here are the specs.

1991 tub with a 1960's postal jeep front end with the coveted round headlights. Plated and gusseted frame with por15 paint. Full cage with 6 tie ins directly to frame on rubber mounts. Front suspension seats and rear seat with 5 point harnesses all around. 1/4" body armor wrap from BTF. Stinger bar front hoop. BTF front and rear bumpers. Tube flat fenders front and tubed rolled fenders rear. Brand new heater core and fan. Most hardware upgraded to stainless steel and grade 8 bolts with nylock nuts all over.

Axles:

Front kingpin Dana 60 with 35 spline USA Alloy outer chromoly axle shafts , Yukon inner shafts, welded 4.56 ratio, light shave with diff armor. Single piston calipers.

Rear 14 bolt with dutchman axles, detroit, 4.56 ratio, light shave with diff armor and monster antiwrap bar. Rear disc brakes single piston calipers.

Motor, trans. and case:

2006 496 big block MPI with roller rockers, cam, headers and tune. High volume oil pump with oil cooler, aluminum oil pan and a Ron Davis radiator to keep it cool. Aluminum reservoir. 3" exhaust with flowmaster muffler tucked out of harms way.
Dual selectable battery setup.
Turbo 400 with kevlar clutches and manual valve body setup. Trans. temp guage
Stak 3 speed t-case with 1.1, 3.0, 5.44. Parking brake, speed sensor and oil sight guage.

Suspension:

Swayaway racerunner coilovers front 16" travel, 4 link with track bar for good street manners. Ballistic fab rebuildable joints. Military wrap bastard pack leaf sprung rear with amazingly
good travel.

Steering:

PSC pump, reservoir and filter. Redneck ram hydro assist ram and steering box. Stainless steel braided lines. Oil cooler. Flaming rivers steering shaft.

High steer kit with tierod assy. and ram behind front axle.

Rolling mass:

39.5 pitbull rockers on recentered hummer 8 bolt rims and rock rings

Dash is custom wired from a fella on pirate 4x4 with all kinds of switches and buttons. Matching Autometer guages for tach, speedo, volt, oil pressure, fuel, trans. temp.

Aluminum fuel cell with BTF skid plate. Rock lights, led turn signals back up and brake lights. Aeromotive fuel system with fuel pressure guage.

High angle driveline driveshafts with 1410 u-joints.

220 amp monster alternator for a welding setup that used to be on jeep.

Corvette old style master cylinder with stainless steel lines and braided hoses.

Currently building a lockable aluminum center console for gear, cb and stereo system. Also pondering coilover setup on rear axle.

Pushing the skinny pedal down makes me smile but will be hard on parts! Currently fixing both valve cover leaks and took pics of the anodized blue roller rockers and took note on how clean the top of the valvetrain looked! Theres some big parts in there! 1st chevy and big block I have owned so I am new to these. Driving it to work on sunny days so far as the air filter is exposed for now.

Looking for ideas on the welded front. May go ox locker.

Pics coming so be patient please :o

[tjjeepjeep]

Pics coming so be patient please :o

Riiiiighht.....

[Hope Springs Hauler]

you'll probably have to promise to not work on the jeep for 2 nights to get her to post them

[gothodgie]

sounds really sweet, can't wait to get a look at it,
:beers:

[94Dodge Truggy]

you'll probably have to promise to not work on the jeep for 2 nights to get her to post them

That is what I have been thinking the price will be. Ever work on your jeep while they were out and make sure you are done and gone before they come home? :rolleyes:

[94Dodge Truggy]

sounds really sweet, can't wait to get a look at it,
:beers:

My 2 year old daughter calls it a beater and a piece of crap :eek: since it is not shinny like the one traded for it. Aske her and she will tell ya!

[94Dodge Truggy]

I have pics on my computer but resizing them scares me.

[gothodgie]

My 2 year old daughter calls it a beater and a piece of crap :eek: since it is not shinny like the one traded for it. Aske her and she will tell ya!

if that makes your rig a beater then my past trail rigs were just big
hunks of metal with tires... lol :D

[chris_dishmon]

pics? :D

[Trigger]

I've seen it in person and it is one hell of a rig. Everything on it and in it is done right.

[fabricator]

I've seen it in person and it is one hell of a rig. Everything on it and in it is done right.

Well... I gotta say that
this thread really sucks without pics.

send me what you got truggy
I will get them posted..

[Coppertop]

Pics please please....

Nick

[hardluck]

I am assuming this is it. If it is looks pretty bad ass. :beers:

http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/cto/1427763926.html

[hardluck]

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[94Dodge Truggy]

Thanks hardluck for the pics. Someone has been shopping on craigslist!

Fabbing up some aluminum panels in the front wheel wells to keep the elements out of the engine bay that can be removed quickly for maintenance.

Fixed the valve cover leaks last night and took some pics of the upper head and valvetrain to document how clean the motor is.

Have more pics to show the console and motor work.

[maddhatter]

Congrads man that thing looks sick!:beers:

[tubehead]

Did that come from Scott Amburgy?

[94Dodge Truggy]

Did that come from Scott Amburgy?

Yup. Have changed it up a bit and touched it up.

[fabricator]

Have more pics to show the console and motor work.

AND...

[WrenchMonkey]

AND...

And... you don't get to seeeee em!

nya-na-nya na-nya, nya!

Robert

[fabricator]

and if we are waiting on truggy...niether will anyone else.

[Coppertop]

Looks like a mean machine.. :beers:

Nick

[carwash]

that postal grill is different, that's for sure.

[94Dodge Truggy]

that postal grill is different, that's for sure.

I agree! Truggys old body lines were more eye candy than this setup. :p

[JeepHD]

Looking for ideas on the welded front. May go ox locker.


Took me a while to get my OX adjusted just right and working well. I also caught the line on something once and beat it up pretty bad. I just went with a lockrite when I upgraded to the D60. Personally, I would go with something simple and reliable, no cables, lines, or wiring.

[itbrokeagain]

And... you don't get to seeeee em!

nya-na-nya na-nya, nya!

Robert

You are going to get a time out if you dont stop being mean.

[mckeddie]

what's the wheelbase?

[94Dodge Truggy]

what's the wheelbase?

Wheelbase is 104. Gotta keep the wheels inside the fenders to keep it legal.

[carwash]

legal for what? soccer practice?

[blazerbrad]

Wheelbase is 104. Gotta keep the wheels inside the fenders to keep it legal.

What part of the Ohio Revised Code states the wheels have to be inside the fenders?

[94Dodge Truggy]

What part of the Ohio Revised Code states the wheels have to be inside the fenders?

None that I saw but the state highway speaks of bumper height and fender clearance laws. I do not have the time nor want to exhaust the money to battle this. I do as they say and have been able to drive the jeep thus far with no problems and have passed many officers and even had one stop me and ask about it. Drove the black yj also with no problems and its previous owner drove it daily.

[94Dodge Truggy]

legal for what? soccer practice?

I am amazed at how lax Ohio laws are compared to Kentuckys.

[Hope Springs Hauler]

you're joking, right

Kentucky has no lift law, no fender law that I have seen, etc

[94Dodge Truggy]

you're joking, right

Kentucky has no lift law, no fender law that I have seen, etc

The folks that I know who live in northern Kentucky have all kinds of problems driving their offroad rigs there. More than what we have.

[tjjeepjeep]

In case you missed these in the Badlands thread...

1821

1822

[blazerbrad]

None that I saw but the state highway speaks of bumper height and fender clearance laws. I do not have the time nor want to exhaust the money to battle this. I do as they say and have been able to drive the jeep thus far with no problems and have passed many officers and even had one stop me and ask about it. Drove the black yj also with no problems and its previous owner drove it daily.

Okay, just checking. We've had quite a few of these discussions within our club and it basically comes down to Ohio having pretty minimal vehicle modification laws. The only thing set in stone are:
1. maximum bumper height
2. all of the lights (turn signals, brakes, etc...)
3. one rearview mirror

Now with that said there is writing in the Revised Code that an officer could write a vehicle up for. Can't remember the exact working but believe it's something along the lines of "perceived hazardous condition" or something...kinda' the catch all.

The bumper height law is by no means strictly enforced because there are a lot of lifted vehicles on the road that exceed it. Back in the days my fullsize Blazer with a 4" lift and 35" tires and stock bumpers (i.e. lower hanging) was right at the limit.

But anyway, enough of going off topic.

I really like the Jeep, and the 8.1L is pimp.

[94Dodge Truggy]

I really like the Jeep, and the 8.1L is pimp.[/QUOTE]

Flxratd (Scott A.) sunday summed up the process in which you have to take before you throttle it up best.

He said "you better have a plan before you let the rpms build".

That statement is so true. It is probably 200 hp more than needed but can make up for what the jeep is currently lacking in the rear leaf spring setup.

[KennyTJ]

Hey Truggy, how wide are your beadlocks for those Rockers?? 10"?

[94Dodge Truggy]

Hey Truggy, how wide are your beadlocks for those Rockers?? 10"?

9.75-10" You want the rockers? I am looking to go to 42" TSL Irocs.

[JasonCJ7]

Just swap your pitbulls on the black jeep and the iroks onto this one....

easy enough and saves you money, also puts less strain on the 4.0 and tranny in the black yj.

[94Dodge Truggy]

Just swap your pitbulls on the black jeep and the iroks onto this one....

easy enough and saves you money, also puts less strain on the 4.0 and tranny in the black yj.

the pitbull setup is heavier by 8lbs. Black crawler sold last night. I would have loved to have been able to try the combo out though!

[WrenchMonkey]

Wow, is that the same rig as page one?

Looks a lot better in the daylight...

Congrats!

:beers:

Robert

[Hope Springs Hauler]

Black crawler sold last night.

Well, I guess that answers that question I had.

So, are you puttering around on a golf cart now?:p

[94Dodge Truggy]

Well, I guess that answers that question I had.

So, are you puttering around on a golf cart now?:p

Not yet but soon! Very soon! Hopefully. :beers:

[Brad@TORC]

The folks that I know who live in northern Kentucky have all kinds of problems driving their offroad rigs there. More than what we have.

Thats news to me. There are quite a few of us here in the NKY and we have no problems whatsoever, even the bigger rigs. Kentucky has no restrictions on anything. I know a few guys in the Law Enforcement field and the only thing they have told me is that it cant be wider than the lines on the road lol So we're all good.

Annnyway...the rig looks very good! I'm lovin that engine, tires, axles, color, grill, etc etc etc.

[KennyTJ]

9.75-10" You want the rockers? I am looking to go to 42" TSL Irocs.

Yep I do, lookin for 40s for my 1ton TJ build this winter. Let's see I've got $3.64 right now!:rolleyes: Seriously, might be able to work out a deal. Rockers for 15" rim?

[94Dodge Truggy]

Yep I do, lookin for 40s for my 1ton TJ build this winter. Let's see I've got $3.64 right now!:rolleyes: Seriously, might be able to work out a deal. Rockers for 15" rim?

They are on hummer 8 bolt recentered double beadlock wheels with rock rings. 16.5x9.75. poly inserts

[kyrel69]

so how do you think the rockers work vs the iroks you had before

[94Dodge Truggy]

so how do you think the rockers work vs the iroks you had before

They are nice from what limited use I have had with them. The size is too wide for me and they are heavy. The tires sidewall is thicker than comprable tires. Very quiet on the road and do not flat spot as bad as a bias ply swamper. Drive them on the road at 5psi and 35 psi with no problems. Gonna try them out some more and see.

[kirbyiv]

They are nice from what limited use I have had with them. The size is too wide for me and they are heavy. The tires sidewall is thicker than comprable tires. Very quiet on the road and do not flat spot as bad as a bias ply swamper. Drive them on the road at 5psi and 35 psi with no problems. Gonna try them out some more and see.

Rig looks good!

if you decide to step up in size, consider the 42 rockers...I have nothing but good things to say about mine

[Redriverranger]

Well it definitely looks better without the dreaded hood scoop.

[94Dodge Truggy]

Well it definitely looks better without the dreaded hood scoop.

That thing was made from an industrial sized mailbox and .060 steel! First item I removed! Need to coil the rear.

[Hope Springs Hauler]

Out of curiosity, what problems are the leaves giving you that coils would solve?

Wrap, lack of travel?

[94Dodge Truggy]

Out of curiosity, what problems are the leaves giving you that coils would solve?

Wrap, lack of travel?

Lack of suspension travel and the rear of the springs hitting rocks and hanging me up. Got hung up on a near 90 degree climb more than once last weekend. Front and rear digs had to be used in order to keep from winching.

[itbrokeagain]

Lack of suspension travel and the rear of the springs hitting rocks and hanging me up. Got hung up on a near 90 degree climb more than once last weekend. Front and rear digs had to be used in order to keep from winching.

More gas will solve that.