'81 Project Toy Full width Build up, Finally got it on the Trails....

[TheGriz]

That turned out pretty good. How much adjustability did you build into the axle end upper mounts... or what results will they give you on the 4-link calc?

 

[Bigben75ford]

Wow man i just now caught this thread,I think I saw yall at uwharrie last summer though.Awesome yota!

 

[Black Bear]

That turned out pretty good. How much adjustability did you build into the axle end upper mounts... or what results will they give you on the 4-link calc?

The axle end has 2", 4", and 5". The 2" is there so I can revert back to the original configuration if i dont like the new setup.

Im not sure how what how different the numbers would be at the 5" position vs the 4" I didnt run the numbers.

 

[CasterTroy]

Still one of my favorite rigs!

 

[IBREAK]

looks really nice I have always had a soft heart for the old round light yotas. to bad there are not many around any more

 

[BRUISER]

Back from the dead.. since some new additions are planned and John could not find the thread

 

[Black Bear]

Yeah yeah..

Since the last post here there have been some changes. Converted to propane, blew up 2 motors, got rid of propane for a 3rz, a new flashy mustard yellow paint job, LED light bar, sway bar, PSC full hydro, and most importantly some boat speakers for some tunes.


This winter I will redo the suspension with coil overs, new intake, and making more room in the cab.


Here is a recent pic from Ivy Branch.

 

[drkelly]

Flashy mustard yellow! LMAO! Rig looks awesome!

 

[karatejosh]

Nice hopefully this year we can do some rideing I drive past you and see the truck everyday dropping my little girl off at daycare

 

[Black Bear]

Im game for some wheelin. We are going to Rausch creek and a couple other places this year, if you want to join the fun let me know.

 

[GearHead11]

Awesome! I have read this build on pirate like 3 times and always wondered if this things was still around. How difficult was the 3rz swap? I've been tossing around the idea but I don't have a lot of experience under the hood

 

[Black Bear]

Awesome! I have read this build on pirate like 3 times and always wondered if this things was still around. How difficult was the 3rz swap? I've been tossing around the idea but I don't have a lot of experience under the hood

It really wasnt bad. Since I had the L4 transmission I had to redo my transmission mounts but that wasnt a big deal. I ordered the chilcat motor mounts and a it went right in with the right trans and bell housing. For wiring, I chose to swap the dash and all wiring from a taco. At some point I will thin down the harness but its not important right now. Its a great motor, lots more power than the 22r I had before.

 

[karatejosh]

Ya let me know about the raush creek trip we wanted to try and go in the spring

 

[Black Bear]

Ya let me know about the raush creek trip we wanted to try and go in the spring

June 6th weekend is when we are going put it on your calendar

 

[karatejosh]

10 4 I will see what I can do

 

[Black Bear]

Axle cleaned up.

Some cardboard for mock up.

 

[karatejosh]

It looks 20 ft long compared to my junk

 

[Black Bear]

its only 65" wms-wms.


Unless i make drastic changes 6.25" up travel with 9" of separation of uppers and lowers is all I can get.

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[ORV design and fab]

Does More room in the cab mean removing the cab....

 

[Black Bear]

Does More room in the cab mean removing the cab....

maybe.

Im going to try to push the B pilar back out to the stock position, the center of the door is right against my arm. Its like 2-3 inches to the inside thanks to several trees.

 

[Buddy Holly]

What about tube doors or half doors? That would help your space issue

 

[Black Bear]

What about tube doors or half doors? That would help your space issue

I like having something between me and the outside world. The doors have come off when it gets really hot but i dont like wheeling without doors.

 

[Black Bear]

Mocked up a heat shield for the new intake I'm making. I need to find some 5/8 and 3/8 tube for the vacuum ports then I'll make the shield out of 1/8 aluminum.

 

[StretchASU]

Wrap that aluminum heat shield in some DEI ReflectaGold and it will be even more effective.

Diggin the 3rz swap.

 

[Black Bear]

Never heard of reflectagold I'll have to look into it. Sounds blingy, how much HP does it add?