The Truck In Action!

mrjohnwayne · 08-05-2006, 08:29 PM

http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fu...endID=42419356

There are a few pictures of my toy in action (Kinda) Only 2WD at the moment but will be 4WD before too long....

Just thought I'd Share.

DodgeChick · 08-06-2006, 01:13 AM

Nice pics JW

I tried to check out the rest of your myspace but all I can get is the background LOL!

mrjohnwayne · 08-06-2006, 01:59 PM

Yeah I dont know. Some peoples computers wont bring it up?!?

chevyguy · 08-08-2006, 10:36 AM

Pics worked great for me. Hey mow much lift you got under it. I like the stance . Considering going with the same ****** tires you got. Any pros or cons with them? Mine will be a 4 door version of yours when its done

mrjohnwayne · 08-08-2006, 01:06 PM

6" lift, 36" tires. To tell you the truth there is no mud around here. My bro runs the same tires on his and he says they are awesome. And cheap, can pick em up at for about 40 bucks a tire at surplus yards. They are the old tires off of hummers and what not. I do know this, they do make noise running down the road but it is to be expected ya know

chevyguy · 08-09-2006, 02:25 PM

Noise aint a big thing. My trucks are pavement pounders. I spend alot of time off road and off camber. I got to get this new truck together before the rainy season gets here. Does fine on dry dirt, but a 2wd dually wont last long in the mud.

75K30 · 08-13-2006, 11:10 AM

mrjohnwayne: the truck looks great. I like the fact that you chose not to use rear blocks. How does it ride empty? That is a lot of arch which looks like it would ride plenty stiff. Have you considered a shackle flip, converting from a compression style to a tension style? Big lift with not so much arch. Lots of articulation, and a sweet ride. I have a recipe for this using some junkyard parts for much less than most would think. I also have a DIY crossover steering system using some over the counter parts. If you have not made a steering change, look into it, you will love it.

mrjohnwayne · 08-13-2006, 06:33 PM

It does ride a little rough as I figured it would. I did not think about the shickle flip. If it requires the stock springs I'm outta luck cause I junked the ones that came out. About the crossover steering it's something that I have considered but havnt given a whole lot of thought.

72'CaminoKid · 08-13-2006, 08:04 PM

what exactly is a shackle flip ( is it basically a spring over axle conversion) and what does the crossover steering do?

mrjohnwayne · 08-14-2006, 07:27 PM

To my knowledge crossover steering is moving the steering components (tie rods etc..)from the front of the front axle to behind the front axle to keep rocks etc.. from damaging them. At least that is my take on it. 4x4 lingo is still new to me also. I can't explain the shackle flip. I know what it is but from me it would make more sence if I could actually show you.

08-05-2006, 08:29 PM	#1
mrjohnwayne Senior Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 3,722	The Truck In Action! http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fu...endID=42419356 There are a few pictures of my toy in action (Kinda) Only 2WD at the moment but will be 4WD before too long.... Just thought I'd Share. __________________ John Wayne 2000 F-350 7.3L Powerstroke 4x4

08-06-2006, 01:13 AM	#2
DodgeChick Senior Member++ Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 850	Nice pics JW I tried to check out the rest of your myspace but all I can get is the background LOL! __________________ 2002 Patriot Blue Ram 1500 4x4 in the process of some mods ***Voted Best Truck on HGS*** Silly boys!! Trucks are for girls!!! "Grab Life By The Horns"

08-06-2006, 01:59 PM	#3
mrjohnwayne Senior Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 3,722	Yeah I dont know. Some peoples computers wont bring it up?!? __________________ John Wayne 2000 F-350 7.3L Powerstroke 4x4

08-08-2006, 10:36 AM	#4
chevyguy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: ALABAMA Posts: 3,370	Pics worked great for me. Hey mow much lift you got under it. I like the stance . Considering going with the same ****** tires you got. Any pros or cons with them? Mine will be a 4 door version of yours when its done __________________ Friends dont let friends use body lifts USMC 92-96 USCG 98 to present

08-08-2006, 01:06 PM	#5
mrjohnwayne Senior Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 3,722	6" lift, 36" tires. To tell you the truth there is no mud around here. My bro runs the same tires on his and he says they are awesome. And cheap, can pick em up at for about 40 bucks a tire at surplus yards. They are the old tires off of hummers and what not. I do know this, they do make noise running down the road but it is to be expected ya know __________________ John Wayne 2000 F-350 7.3L Powerstroke 4x4

08-09-2006, 02:25 PM	#6
chevyguy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: ALABAMA Posts: 3,370	Noise aint a big thing. My trucks are pavement pounders. I spend alot of time off road and off camber. I got to get this new truck together before the rainy season gets here. Does fine on dry dirt, but a 2wd dually wont last long in the mud. __________________ Friends dont let friends use body lifts USMC 92-96 USCG 98 to present

08-13-2006, 11:10 AM	#7
75K30 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,992	mrjohnwayne: the truck looks great. I like the fact that you chose not to use rear blocks. How does it ride empty? That is a lot of arch which looks like it would ride plenty stiff. Have you considered a shackle flip, converting from a compression style to a tension style? Big lift with not so much arch. Lots of articulation, and a sweet ride. I have a recipe for this using some junkyard parts for much less than most would think. I also have a DIY crossover steering system using some over the counter parts. If you have not made a steering change, look into it, you will love it.

08-13-2006, 06:33 PM	#8
mrjohnwayne Senior Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 3,722	It does ride a little rough as I figured it would. I did not think about the shickle flip. If it requires the stock springs I'm outta luck cause I junked the ones that came out. About the crossover steering it's something that I have considered but havnt given a whole lot of thought. __________________ John Wayne 2000 F-350 7.3L Powerstroke 4x4

08-13-2006, 08:04 PM	#9
72'CaminoKid Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,756	what exactly is a shackle flip ( is it basically a spring over axle conversion) and what does the crossover steering do? __________________ 99 suburban xlt 96 silverado 91 wrangler (my baby ) 08 Honday shadow 750 (my mistress)

08-14-2006, 07:27 PM	#10
mrjohnwayne Senior Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 3,722	To my knowledge crossover steering is moving the steering components (tie rods etc..)from the front of the front axle to behind the front axle to keep rocks etc.. from damaging them. At least that is my take on it. 4x4 lingo is still new to me also. I can't explain the shackle flip. I know what it is but from me it would make more sence if I could actually show you. __________________ John Wayne 2000 F-350 7.3L Powerstroke 4x4

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