What do you want to build in the future?

itbrokeagain · 01-14-2010, 12:40 AM

Just curious but what are everyones future build plans? I want to put my xj on 35s for right now but eventually put bigger axles in and move up to 37or 38s. This will then either be passed down to one of the kids (oldest is seven) or sold in several years and I want to build a crew cab 6 foot flat bed Super Duty boatsided with rockwells, coilovers on all corners and at least 42s.

mckeddie · 01-14-2010, 12:45 AM

in the next year or so i want to pick the kid up a yj to start building as a DD/trailrig for when he turns 16. if we start it now, we should be able to afford to build it slowly into a pretty nice rig over the next 4 years. if i wait, i'll have ot put mine on the back burner, and i can't be having that. i also would like to have a buggy done within the next couple of years.

my immediate plans for mine are to lower it 2 inches, change the front dual triangulated 4 link to a 3 link, get my new krawlers mounted up, redo the cage, tie the seats to the cage, and narrow and raise the rear frame. all of this is currently in the works.

greg

f4isvt · 01-14-2010, 01:00 AM

my 89 yota with 2.5 old man emu lift, 4 runner axles, rock sliders, trail gear rear bumper, 33's, and a new rust free bed. And find another trail rig to start building.

WrenchMonkey · 01-14-2010, 01:36 AM

One day:

...using a stock XJ rear door, and the factory MJ longbed wheelbase and frame.

Only thing stopping me is the fact that I can't STAND bodywork...

Robert

carwash · 01-14-2010, 09:00 AM

Neat... but a ***** on that departure angle... probably hangs up on speedbumps.

I'd like to build a new shop in the future.

humpy · 01-14-2010, 09:05 AM

i wanna be just like tinbeater!!

WrenchMonkey · 01-14-2010, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by carwash

Neat... but a ***** on that departure angle... probably hangs up on speedbumps...

Oh, it'd be way too big (and bodywork-intensive!) to ever wheel it, and too lightweight and underpowered (even with a 360 swap) to be much of a tow rig, but it'd make one Mean Macy's Machine...

Robert

KargoMaster · 01-14-2010, 01:27 PM

Finish my Jeep build (we are talking distant future, right?)

Work in CW's new shop...

I'm also fascinated with Dana80/Rockwell hybrids...
But believe it or not, I think the next future rig will be smaller/lighter

GPER · 01-14-2010, 03:40 PM

I would like to build an enclosed trailer to haul the 6x6 in / camper. Something toward an expedition build.

truk · 01-14-2010, 04:36 PM

id like to add a winch bumper to my kick , then go some where wheeling it. matt

carwash · 01-14-2010, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by GPER

I would like to build an enclosed trailer to haul the 6x6 in / camper. Something toward an expedition build.

an enclosed trailer to haul a 6x6... would that even fit down the road, height or width wise?

94Dodge Truggy · 01-14-2010, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by carwash

an enclosed trailer to haul a 6x6... would that even fit down the road, height or width wise?

That is obtainable but will require alot of money to do so. Low deck, wide doors and something to pull it with that is substantial. My truck did not like hauling mine. Truck alone weighed 13,600 lbs. trailer was 5,800 lbs. :o Buddy bought a 5 ton dump 6x6 and a 6x6 5 ton wrecker with all rigging included to help support the 2.5 ton offroad. Nice units!

Got a play date this sunday with them!

drmeece · 01-14-2010, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by carwash

an enclosed trailer to haul a 6x6... would that even fit down the road, height or width wise?

He's talking about a polais 6X6

GPER · 01-14-2010, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by drmeece

He's talking about a polais 6X6

Trails are getting scarce so were not doing rockwells

carwash · 01-14-2010, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by drmeece

He's talking about a polais 6X6

oh... not near as exciting... ha!

RD TRCTR · 01-14-2010, 07:17 PM

I've been wanting to put a 'Yota on portals for a while and it looks like I may get to do it in the near future.

yellowjacket · 01-14-2010, 07:51 PM

I want to build a airplane. maybe a kit plane or two, then one from scratch , from blueprints. been wanting to for years. better wait till im done getting my pilots liscence first though.......

carwash · 01-14-2010, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by yellowjacket

I want to build a airplane. maybe a kit plane or two, then one from scratch , from blueprints. been wanting to for years. better wait till im done getting my pilots liscence first though.......

I hope it turns out better than your hacked together buggy.

94Dodge Truggy · 01-14-2010, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by yellowjacket

I want to build a airplane. maybe a kit plane or two, then one from scratch , from blueprints. been wanting to for years. better wait till im done getting my pilots liscence first though.......

Been thinking the same. Subaru turbo motor and lots of aluminum already on hand.

OH-cj5 · 01-14-2010, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by 94Dodge Truggy

Been thinking the same. Subaru turbo motor and lots of aluminum already on hand.

Oh my you building a plane I can only imagine what that would look like.

carwash · 01-14-2010, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by OH-cj5

Oh my you building a plane I can only imagine what that would look like.

This is the post of the year... i cant stop laughing...

Nuts · 01-14-2010, 11:27 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=po62x...eature=related

I'm wanting to build a Cummins Suburban for a tow rig.

94Dodge Truggy · 01-15-2010, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by OH-cj5

Oh my you building a plane I can only imagine what that would look like.

Did you see the little gyro helicopter on mad max? That was awesome!

Bear Chow · 01-15-2010, 11:09 AM

I want to build a 90's Range Rover Classic Expo rig. An older RR, not the p38. I've always loved their body lines. It will need to be comfortable and road worthy. With most of the time being a highway vehicle capable of some side streets and water crossings. I want to drive it to, and on the trans-labrador highway with my wife at my side.

I suppose I need to start with a Chevy whatever and bolt a rover body to it.

GPER · 01-15-2010, 12:13 PM

X2 on the expedition rig here is great site that is all about that.
http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/

01-14-2010, 12:40 AM	#1
itbrokeagain Just Empty Every Pocket - CORE Member - Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Amelia Posts: 1,435	What do you want to build in the future? Just curious but what are everyones future build plans? I want to put my xj on 35s for right now but eventually put bigger axles in and move up to 37or 38s. This will then either be passed down to one of the kids (oldest is seven) or sold in several years and I want to build a crew cab 6 foot flat bed Super Duty boatsided with rockwells, coilovers on all corners and at least 42s. __________________ 91 fj 80 on 37 Nitto Muds with a 10k winch. Cage and sliders coming soon.

01-14-2010, 12:45 AM	#2
mckeddie Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: van wert oh Posts: 583	in the next year or so i want to pick the kid up a yj to start building as a DD/trailrig for when he turns 16. if we start it now, we should be able to afford to build it slowly into a pretty nice rig over the next 4 years. if i wait, i'll have ot put mine on the back burner, and i can't be having that. i also would like to have a buggy done within the next couple of years. my immediate plans for mine are to lower it 2 inches, change the front dual triangulated 4 link to a 3 link, get my new krawlers mounted up, redo the cage, tie the seats to the cage, and narrow and raise the rear frame. all of this is currently in the works. greg __________________ zuk buggy.....it'll be a jeep eventually.

01-14-2010, 01:00 AM	#3
f4isvt Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Beavercreek/Dayton Posts: 47	my 89 yota with 2.5 old man emu lift, 4 runner axles, rock sliders, trail gear rear bumper, 33's, and a new rust free bed. And find another trail rig to start building. __________________ 1989 ext cab yota 22re bored .20 over trd cam, trd headers, Marlin crawler front bumper w/stinger, Marlin crawler roll cage, trailgear rear bumper, trailgear rock sliders, richmond 5.29's, and lockright rear, 33 nokian mt's. 10k winch. Rear disc conversion. Chromoly rear axle shafts. Bombproof motor mounts and transfer case mount. Whole lot of rust and scratches.

01-14-2010, 01:36 AM	#4
WrenchMonkey Mechanical Animal - CORE Member - - Moderator - Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Beechmont Posts: 1,883	One day: ...using a stock XJ rear door, and the factory MJ longbed wheelbase and frame. Only thing stopping me is the fact that I can't STAND bodywork... Robert __________________ DIRTY DEEDS, DONE DIRT CHEAP Whatever doesn't kill you makes you stranger

01-14-2010, 09:00 AM	#5
carwash pimpin' IS easy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Union, KY Posts: 3,344 Images: 605	Neat... but a ***** on that departure angle... probably hangs up on speedbumps. I'd like to build a new shop in the future. __________________

01-14-2010, 09:05 AM	#6
humpy Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 573	i wanna be just like tinbeater!!

01-14-2010, 01:27 PM	#8
KargoMaster Cleaning off the rust... Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 1,009	Finish my Jeep build (we are talking distant future, right?) Work in CW's new shop... I'm also fascinated with Dana80/Rockwell hybrids... But believe it or not, I think the next future rig will be smaller/lighter __________________ brad 5.0L \| 435 \| 203 \| 300 \| 4.10 \| 39.5 Buildup BACK underway...

01-14-2010, 03:40 PM	#9
GPER Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kettering, Ohio Posts: 811	I would like to build an enclosed trailer to haul the 6x6 in / camper. Something toward an expedition build.

01-14-2010, 04:36 PM	#10
truk Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: troy ohio Posts: 87	id like to add a winch bumper to my kick , then go some where wheeling it. matt

01-14-2010, 07:17 PM	#16
RD TRCTR Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Troy, OH Posts: 94	I've been wanting to put a 'Yota on portals for a while and it looks like I may get to do it in the near future.

01-14-2010, 07:51 PM	#17
yellowjacket barely breathing Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: alexandria, ky Posts: 889	I want to build a airplane. maybe a kit plane or two, then one from scratch , from blueprints. been wanting to for years. better wait till im done getting my pilots liscence first though.......

01-14-2010, 11:27 PM	#22
Nuts Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: middletown,oh Posts: 508	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=po62x...eature=related I'm wanting to build a Cummins Suburban for a tow rig.

01-15-2010, 11:09 AM	#24
Bear Chow Jeepless Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Oxford, Oh Posts: 302	I want to build a 90's Range Rover Classic Expo rig. An older RR, not the p38. I've always loved their body lines. It will need to be comfortable and road worthy. With most of the time being a highway vehicle capable of some side streets and water crossings. I want to drive it to, and on the trans-labrador highway with my wife at my side. I suppose I need to start with a Chevy whatever and bolt a rover body to it.

01-15-2010, 12:13 PM	#25
GPER Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kettering, Ohio Posts: 811	X2 on the expedition rig here is great site that is all about that. http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/

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