build thread

Thardy's '96 Runner Build "FARM TOY" In the Beginning I finally got some time to work on the Runner. Phase 1 Did a couple of cosmetic mods. Black wheels, black rocker panel, Removed running boards.

I'm building a blazer to blow snow at our cabin. I've used a '91 yj to plow the driveway with varying results the last few years with lots of stucks and dig-outs (the jeep has chained 33's and rear locker). Pic attached of part of the driveway. Approx 20' of snow falls per winter. I gave up on...

since the runner-up passing away i bought this 1991 toyota ex cab long bed. here are some pics 91 toyota ex cab 5" trail gear sas swap with hd front springs 5" trail gear classic lift trail gear rock sliders trail gear stinger( goes on tomorrow) 35x12.50 r15 mtr-kevlars on 15x10 procomp 152...

Here's a artist rendering that Vinny "AWESOME" Pratt in our Marketing Dept did for me of my 2012 Dozer Unlimited. I'm hoping to see it here in 3 weeks so we can start on it. So don't be surprised if I don't post to this thread for little bit. I still need to acquire some parts for this...

I am wanting to build my first real expedition rig. Goal: To build a vehicle that can get me anywhere I want to go and in a hurry if I want. I want to put a lot of focus on the suspension; to have it be both capable of flying down a washboard road but functional enough of carry a bed full of...

Well I figure I will finally start this build thread. I had a 1987 Ford Bronco with an EFI 460, NP435, NP203/205 doubler, Front dana 60 Rear 14 bolt. It worked really well. It was 6500lbs of trail weight and the body was really starting to tear a part. After much discussion we decided to...

I though I would start a flavor of the week thread. Probably mostly for me since I get a new rig every so often. If anyone else is the same as me, feel free to post up. For now, I'll list the specs of my new rig and a few before and after pics. Before with camo paint and some baldish...

After the TJ Build I swore off building up another rock crawler... I felt burned out after investing so much time and money into that vehicle, then having to sell it a short time after finishing it due to getting laid off. :( It was amazing on the trail, but hard to let go. You may have noticed...

This has been sitting in my garage for years as I have been having knee surgeries. Now that I'm done with that I'm finally building it. Still need to pressure wash the sand off of it. But most of it's on my garage floor now. 1 tons 350-TH350-Dana 300. Linked rear. those are the plans so far...

I have recently purchased a new project. I do not plan to go as extreme as I did with my Mitsubishi Turbo Diesel Pickup http://www.rme4x4.com/showthread.php?t=64474 . My plans are to build an expedition rig and daily driver. The 1991 Montero was the last year for the first generation...

OK, enough of me asking questions and absorbing info. After some friendly encouragement from Herzog it's time to start a build thread for my first actual buggy.:D Please go easy on me. Yes, my garage is a disaster area, but at only 20' x 20' it is a bit cramped for all my junk. Background...

well I am starting a new build its a 85 4runner bought with a rebuilt motor 22re and super clean interior This is the day of pick up; PO started to build it: had waggy springs, ARB in rear, fenders cut out :-\, But I bought it in pieces just enough to put on a trailer, came with a 4runner...

Project "Culpepper" 2.5L to 5.2L V8 Swap So all year I have told myself I wouldn't spend any money on the TJ in 2011. Well we can blame my wife for telling me she has had it with the four angry squirrels under the hood. Today I picked up a 99 Durango with a 5.2 V8 and auto trans. In the next...

I have always loved the f-toy, but can't bring myself to drop the cash to buy the chassis. So this is my atempt to build my own version of one. Of course it all starts with a poor little yota......:laughing: I started the cut down monday so this is 6 days into the rebuild. the day i bought it...

This past summer my father (hardline90) took a hard roll in his jeep on the final waterfall in hanging tree. He was planning on rebuilding the suspension this winter, but with the rollover, it was time to start over. http://youtube.com/watch?v=Nd3tZahwMUE...

So i have been slowly gathering parts for my build lately and i think i have enough parts to start a build thread i have never done a build thread before so bare with me here the build plans are: 14 bolt rear and HPdana 44 front both with 5.13 gears and grizzley lockers 4-link rear with...

Long time over due. My current buggy is now over 6 years old and just doesn't quite fit my family of four. I've considered stretching the old chassis, but the rear radiator design would have just made it to much work. Might as well build a new one! I've been planning this out in my head...

Ok so here it goes. For those of you who don't know I sold the TJ so that we could build our new buggy. Its going to be tough to go all summer without wheeling but it will be worth it in the end ;) Ben Hanks Racing is doing the build. Here are the specs as of right now ;) FJ 40 narrowed...

So I finally ditched the BII(need to change my avatar) thank god. I think it was one of the happiest days of my wife's life. I picked up the J4000 for 200 bones. Good deal for a solid truck that actually runs. The bed has been bobbed a full 12 inches in the rear, and it's got seats from and...

98 S10 SAS build - updated!!! Check out page 4 for Magazine article :) Finished pics on page 3 of this thread........... I sold my jeep and needed a new project, so this is it. its a 98 S10 ZR2 that I picked up for nothing because it had a blown motor. Got a junkyard motor and made the...