First expedition rig.

[sixstringsteve]

what about extending the fenders? Would that look too goofy? Then you could throw a winch in front of the radiator...

probably a stupid idea.

 

[Panos]

hmmm, its worth a thought. I will look at it tonight. See if I cant do something to keep it where it is.

 

[SAMI]

What about wide fiberglass fenders? THey will open the wheelwells up significantly to help allow of r maybe an inch or two of extra forward axle placement?

 

[Panos]

I thought about it, and I have not ruled out the idea.

 

[sixstringsteve]

i've got some 1st gen (1983) pickup fenders you can have nic. They have the bigger metal curved flare. I even have a 1st gen hood I would sell for cheap.

 

[Panos]

Ill keep it in mind, but will still try to work with what I have first. Ill take some pictures so you can see what I am talking about .

 

[Panos]

keep in mind this is a 265/70r17 tire and bald none the less.

it just looks kind of funny, it would be absolutely ideal for a rock crawler but I dont know for this build.

 

[sixstringsteve]

Ah, I definitely agree. A picture is worth 1000 words.

Scratch the stretched fender idea. Even if the fenders matched up, the tires would still hit the headlights on the uptravel. Bummer!

I say "bummer" but I"m actually excited to see how you tackle this hurdle. I love the creative solutions you come up with on your builds.

 

[Panos]

wheel base as it sits right now is 126" and frame hight is 23" really not too bad. A little tall in the rear, I would like to see my shackle angle a little more relaxed, But then again there is only the frames weight to compress the springs. I am in hopes it will settle with some weight and give me the height I am looking for

 

[spencevans]

Yeah, for an expedition rig it is not necessary. I would recommend moving the front axle back at least 3-4". Also, you are right, it looks very funny.

 

[Max Power]

I like the wheels. I wish I had your work ethic when it comes to building rigs.

 

[Panos]

thank you! I haven't decided if i'll run those wheels or if i'll run the black steel FJ wheels.
This weekend I will get a lot done. Cant wait !

 

[Gravy]

keep the front pushed forward. It looks cool.

 

[Panos]

keep the front pushed forward. It looks cool.

haha, you think so? I like the look of a front axle pushed forward, but this is a little extreme.

 

[Panos]

Big Big Big change of plans!!

I found a new body for me to transplant all my drivetrain into.
I will be doing the exact same thing as planed, except now into a 2004 tacoma
The front is wreaked a little, but not too bad at all.

 

[Panos]

So.... my red truck is for sale. 200$ come get it before I move or it goes to the scrapper

 

[SAMI]

DC Taco = MUCH better idea over older single cab

 

[Panos]

I know I am really excited ! this is what I really wanted but could not find one for cheap enough.

 

[airmanwilliams]

new change is AWESOME! Look forward to the building of this new truck.

 

[Panos]

unfortunately I wont be able to start on this until I get into my new shop up in Salt Lake.

Also , anyone in the Tucson area ? haha thats where the truck is and i'll need to get it up here somehow.