Project JimmyRig almost ready to begin.

sarge · 03-13-2010, 04:02 PM

plan A ,

I scored a set of 1 ton Dodge axles ( I'm not going to get into the whole ball joint / unit bearing vs. King pin issue , I don't care which is stronger, the axles were free and that means they kick the **** out of a $1200.00 King Pin axle )
This is going to be a very very low budget 1 ton project that I hope to be able to drive to Ky, wheel , and then drive home ...... :confused: well maybe not !!!! but you know what I mean ....

1999 GMC Jimmy 2 dr 4x4 ( the little ***** in my avatar ) $600.00 out of pocket , with an under 5k mile 4.3 crate motor.

Going to order a set of 37" military goodyears and hummer beadlocks from 406YJ on Pirate4x4 - $588.00 to my front door for all.

$600.00
+$588.00
__________
$1188.00 + Misc. stuff like steel and u-bolts ( $250.00)

$1438.00

I'm going SOA with stock Jimmy springs in the rear and maybe an extra leaf or two from the pile of springs that I have been hanging on to.

Front will be SOA also , was going to go coils but for a whole bunch of reasons I'm going to stick with leafs up front . going to try stock YJs , but may go with XJ's , pushing the axle foward about 6" and running an Astro van steering box .
Will be running hydro assist , built with tapped box and Surplus Center ram and fix'ns.

I'm stuck on a transfer case at this point , I'm drivers drop so I'm trying to research what will mate to my trans. May go with a 231C

Plan is to get everything gathered up in the next month and knock it out in a long week end and be ready to wheel before summer.

Plan B ,

I have a buddy searching the Co-parts auctions (Walton Ky and Columbus Oh) for a S-10 or Sonoma ext. cab that has been hit in the rear hard ( so it's cheap) or a 4 door S-10 ( I know , I know they are fairly rare ) but the cool factor would be through the roof !
Cut the rear frame off tube it out and dove tail it with the 1 tons and run at least 39.5's .

If I do the Jimmy and then find a truck I can go to the bone yard and grab some Jeep stockers and throw under her in an afternoon run my 32's and keep it a DD.

Stay tuned for the build,,,,, and or buildsssss

sarge · 03-13-2010, 04:20 PM

Ok just noticed that this is post # 1000 ........ Ha post padding

kirbyiv · 03-13-2010, 08:22 PM

I've usually got an extra spot on the gooseneck if you don't want to drive it to the trail

Good luck with the build, let me know if you need any help

carwash · 03-13-2010, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kirbyiv

I've usually got an extra spot on the gooseneck if you don't want to drive it to the trail

Good luck with the build, let me know if you need any help

really? you give my spot away that quick?

kirbyiv · 03-13-2010, 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carwash

really? you give my spot away that quick?

i said *usually*. Gotta give first spot to the Co-Pilot ;)

carwash · 03-13-2010, 10:38 PM

I don't think i wanna ride on your crappy trailer anymore anyways... psh!

KargoMaster · 03-13-2010, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sarge

...from 406YJ on Pirate4x4...

I've bought some things from him... was a nice experience.

Quote:

Originally Posted by sarge

...that has been hit in the rear hard...

For a second, thought you were talking about CW.

Can't wait for this round to begin.... you'll still beat me to the trail...

03-13-2010, 04:02 PM	#1
sarge Pure Bacon Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Trenton, Oh Posts: 1,098	Project JimmyRig almost ready to begin. plan A , I scored a set of 1 ton Dodge axles ( I'm not going to get into the whole ball joint / unit bearing vs. King pin issue , I don't care which is stronger, the axles were free and that means they kick the ** out of a $1200.00 King Pin axle ) This is going to be a very very low budget 1 ton project that I hope to be able to drive to Ky, wheel , and then drive home ...... :confused: well maybe not !!!! but you know what I mean .... 1999 GMC Jimmy 2 dr 4x4 ( the little *** in my avatar ) $600.00 out of pocket , with an under 5k mile 4.3 crate motor. Going to order a set of 37" military goodyears and hummer beadlocks from 406YJ on Pirate4x4 - $588.00 to my front door for all. $600.00 +$588.00 __________ $1188.00 + Misc. stuff like steel and u-bolts ( $250.00) $1438.00 I'm going SOA with stock Jimmy springs in the rear and maybe an extra leaf or two from the pile of springs that I have been hanging on to. Front will be SOA also , was going to go coils but for a whole bunch of reasons I'm going to stick with leafs up front . going to try stock YJs , but may go with XJ's , pushing the axle foward about 6" and running an Astro van steering box . Will be running hydro assist , built with tapped box and Surplus Center ram and fix'ns. I'm stuck on a transfer case at this point , I'm drivers drop so I'm trying to research what will mate to my trans. May go with a 231C Plan is to get everything gathered up in the next month and knock it out in a long week end and be ready to wheel before summer. Plan B , I have a buddy searching the Co-parts auctions (Walton Ky and Columbus Oh) for a S-10 or Sonoma ext. cab that has been hit in the rear hard ( so it's cheap) or a 4 door S-10 ( I know , I know they are fairly rare ) but the cool factor would be through the roof ! Cut the rear frame off tube it out and dove tail it with the 1 tons and run at least 39.5's . If I do the Jimmy and then find a truck I can go to the bone yard and grab some Jeep stockers and throw under her in an afternoon run my 32's and keep it a DD. Stay tuned for the build,,,,, and or buildsssss

03-13-2010, 10:38 PM	#6
carwash pimpin' IS easy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Union, KY Posts: 3,344 Images: 605	I don't think i wanna ride on your crappy trailer anymore anyways... psh! __________________

03-13-2010, 04:20 PM	#2
sarge Pure Bacon Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Trenton, Oh Posts: 1,098	Ok just noticed that this is post # 1000 ........ Ha post padding

03-13-2010, 08:22 PM	#3
kirbyiv Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 27	I've usually got an extra spot on the gooseneck if you don't want to drive it to the trail Good luck with the build, let me know if you need any help