Beast from da Middle East

[stx4wheeler]

and one of the 2 fat guys broke his snazzy dynatrac 60 at katemcy last year! I think it was only a shaft though.

did you see how he broke it. it wasnt some little obstacle, the tires was wegded between two rocks, and he was romping on it with ultra low gearing. this could have had something to do with it.

[CRaSHnBuRN]

I know you talked to the D60 guy on pirate about one of his used axles, but did you check to see what he would build you a new one for? Just curious

[DRAGOONRANCH]

I think its gonna be about the same as a dynatrak or pretty close.

[DRAGOONRANCH]

OK, I am going to start a cost break-down here. I will come back and edit it as the project progresses.

$1500 - Truck-chevy 1/2 tonn off of e-bay

$7250 - Pro-Trak 32' gooseneck w/ dovetail
$427 - for diesel (tried to be ecco friendly and bought some of Willie's bio-diesel)
$345 - 3 nights at Brady Mountain Resort near Hot Springs, Arkansas
$8022 - Road trip to pick up the truck
I am not counting the trailer or cost of the trip, just threw it in there.

$1800 - GM crate 350
$ 145 - Holley 4bbl carb from AA (Advance Auto)
$ 325 - power steering pump, hoses, gear box, and labor
$ 660 - fuel pump, alternator, motor mounts, fuel hose, and labor to instal engine
$ 125 - Sony CD radio from Circuit City
$ 100 - Cobra CB w/ antenna from Flying J in Waco
$ 80 - Fan Shroud from Tranum Country in Cameron
$ 260 - 2 yellow top Optima's from AA
$ 100 - 1/0 guage welding lead for battery cables and winch lines Airgas in Belton
$ 145 - u-joints and front drive shaft from AA
$5240 Sub-Total

$ 87 - 2 vatozone special electric fans
$ 60 - Misc. electrical supplies (butt connectors, switches, fuses, and relays) from vatozone
$ 125 - Cordless dremel from Lowe's
$ 190 - Jack stands, floor jack, creeper, and stool from AA
$1850 - Warn 9500ti on receiver hitch frame and hook-ups front and rear from TruckWear in Temple
$2774 - Sub-Total


$2600 - Dana 60/70 combo w/ dually hubs
$ 550 - Propane conversion from classifieds on PBB
$2300 - 44" Boggers (5 of them) from AJ on PBB
$ 200 - 5 hummer rims from USA6x6
$ 460 - PVC hummer beadlock inserts and pressed recenters from USA6x6
$ 190 - shackle flip
$6300 - Sub-Total

$ 655 - PRP Daily Driver" Seats (2" extra wide +25 bones a seat) from RBS
$ 120 - 5 point harnes from RBS
$1100 - OBA 12V electric compressor Th-2000 from KILBY
$ 375 - Two 40lb propane tanks from Pro Tank Supply
$2250 - Sub-Total

NEW STUFF
$3600 - Atlas 4spd TC (10.3 low/low, flange outputs front and rear and adapter to 465)
$3600 - Sub-Total

$20164 - Grand Total so far

Younguns, don't try this at home

[Reckless]

Running over towel head with truck, Priceless!

[agjohn02]

$1800 - GM crate 350
$ 145 - Holley 4bbl carb
$ 325 - power steering pump, hoses, gear box, and labor
$ 660 - fuel pump, alternator, motor mounts, fuel hose, and labor to instal engine

you could get a chevy 5.3l with a lot of this stuff and fuel injection for $800

[uglyota]

No one makes airshocks big enough for a fullsize that I know of. I think fabtec just came out with a monster 4" diameter coilover though. I would just stick with leafsprings for now for simplicities sake.

Dibble runs coilovers too...

[AggieTJ2007]

yeah, I have seen those monster coilovers, they had them on display at 4wp today. looks pretty sweet

[Sharpe]

Dibble runs coilovers too...

Huh? I know plenty of fullsize buggies and truggies run coilovers but I was just throwing out the new gigantic one they came out with for consideration.

[uglyota]

Dibble's rig has got to weigh as much as a built fullsize

[jerryg79]

When Dibble jumps in a lake, Dibble doesnt get wet, the water gets Dibble.

[DRAGOONRANCH]

Ok, now to the tranny debate. The 465 in the truck is in good shape. But,....

I didn't much care for the way it handled. I have always been a fan of a stick when towing, and kick my self in the *** for not getting the 6spd in the tow rig. But when it comes to off roading, auto is the only way to go. It just seems to give you a more even distrobution of power. I know that would mean losing granny, but I just think its worth it, and you can make up for that difference with the right doubler combo. Now, what are the advantages of the 350, 400, and 700. I have used all of them at different times, but I was always like most folks. Put it in D and go. I like the idea of the 700 with overdrive to help out when pounding the pavement, but I don't know if it would hold up to the abuse the big rubber will put it through. I will quit babbling on about it and get back to work.

Ok, I won't lie, Ill get back to watchin everybody else work.

[uglyota]

The only input I have for this is that your torque converter is generally thought of as "doubling" your gearing. If your 1st gear*4lo*axle ratio is 60:1, a torque converter will let you crawl as if you had 120:1
Don't get a 700r4 though...

[jerryg79]

I've heard alot of good ideas in my life, but I dont think any of them started out "So I'll put in a 700R4" or "Then I'll drink some Jaeger"

[uglyota]

Jaeger is always a good idea