ridenlow12 Posted April 17, 2007 Posted April 17, 2007 I really hope that the pictures turn out! I picked this up at a tow yard in Blacksburg, VA for $500 bucks. It is a 87' 2.5 4-speed 2x4 with what appears to be a 3.5 or 4 inch lift. Let me know what you guys think! Image Not Found Image Not Found Image Not Found Image Not Found
Mitch Posted April 17, 2007 Posted April 17, 2007 I think the tires go on the axles! Nice find! are you going to convert it to 4x4? :D
pingpong Posted April 17, 2007 Posted April 17, 2007 Dude... Nice rig. Do us a favor though and put some axle stands under that and remove the blocks of wood. really hate not getting to know you cause your rig fell on top of you
Mitch Posted April 17, 2007 Posted April 17, 2007 Do us a favor though and put some axle stands under that and remove the blocks of wood. really hate not getting to know you cause your rig fell on top of you X2 - now that you mention it, it does look like its got a serious lean to the rear.
ridenlow12 Posted April 17, 2007 Author Posted April 17, 2007 I only planned on it being like that for friday, just long enough to get the tires swapped out but that darn Noreaster storm blew in and it has been raining and wind gust since then. I would never dream of getting under that thing. :nuts: I really need a shop!!!!! The tires are going back on today.
Duner Posted April 17, 2007 Posted April 17, 2007 That lift looks like it may be 4"+, the front axle has drop brackets on the control arms and the spring wire looks very thick like my rusty's 6.5" coil springs. My tomken's and skyjacker 3-3.5" coils are a smaller wire diameter like the stock spring. Either way the lift is probabaly worth the money spent on the truck.
Duner Posted April 17, 2007 Posted April 17, 2007 Added note for safety: My dad's friend lost his father under a car that was not properly supported while he had gone to the auto store to get some parts. This was a trans swap that they had performed on this car before so there was a comfort level while working on the vehicle. You can never be to safe. My dad had a car roll off the front of some self made ramps while he was underneath pulling the driveshaft. He survived with no physical injuries but we practice thorough safety when we raise any vehicle off the ground to work on it. (Control what you can as murphy's law is governing the rest). So please support it properly and get the tires back on it.
ridenlow12 Posted April 17, 2007 Author Posted April 17, 2007 Duner, I will. See thats the whole reason I love this website soooo much. You guys care so much for your fellow people and it was a bone head mistake on my part to support my truck like that :oops: . I will always take safety into account from now on. I plan to keep the lift and eventually convert to 4x4 and I6 motor.
DansGreyMj Posted April 17, 2007 Posted April 17, 2007 if its a kit and no mismatched parts than its most likely a trailmaster 4 inch because they use drop brackets
Stumpy Posted April 17, 2007 Posted April 17, 2007 Welcome!!! as evryone else stated be careful!! do you know what rearend its got? can't tell if its a 44 or 35.
offroader461 Posted April 17, 2007 Posted April 17, 2007 nice find....that was a great deal and not rusty or beat up...most likely a D35 out back
feerocknok Posted April 17, 2007 Posted April 17, 2007 Seems to me that 4-cyl only got the 35. As stated, and going off your screen name, if you're going to lower it, make sure you sell those control arm drop brackets, don't just scrap em!
ridenlow12 Posted July 10, 2007 Author Posted July 10, 2007 Hey guys its been awhile but I am finally able to get back to my rig. I got some wheels on it and I am getting ready to fix the floor here are some pictures... :cheers: Image Not Found Image Not Found Image Not Found
Tank4L Posted July 11, 2007 Posted July 11, 2007 Hey you got Grass growing in your rig Edit: Also I've only seen a maroon dash once but nice rig man i like the colour a refresh and you're good
JeeperjohnfromPA Posted July 11, 2007 Posted July 11, 2007 Thats not a maroon dash, it's Cordovan. I know because I've got the same color on my 87. I recently aquired a bench seat out of an 86, and it is maroon, believe it or not there is a difference! The Cordovan color is 'browner' then the Maroon, and the maroon appears 'redder' then the cordovan. Just FYI, ;) Nice Rig though! :D And think safety all the time, not just with jack stands, but where eye protection when grinding/cutting/welding etc,etc You only get one set of eyes!
JeepcoMJ Posted July 11, 2007 Posted July 11, 2007 jeep made a marroon, and a red interior. you probably have the red seats.
offroader461 Posted July 12, 2007 Posted July 12, 2007 i have the maroon interior...or maybe cordovan..eh whatever its dark red :roll:
88swampedmj Posted July 12, 2007 Posted July 12, 2007 :nuts: ..or just gut it all out who needs interior anyways?? Image Not Found :brows:
rockhardzj Posted July 12, 2007 Posted July 12, 2007 KNEE SPACE!!!! There's a reason those 6'7 guys hate Comanches...
Oizarod115 Posted July 12, 2007 Posted July 12, 2007 :nuts: ..or just gut it all out who needs interior anyways?? Image Not Found :brows: shifting that beast looks like fun! :brows:
88swampedmj Posted July 12, 2007 Posted July 12, 2007 well the funny thing is ...iam like 5'4" tall not very tall at all haha i just like the looks of nothing but a steering wheel a shifter and a few switches in the cab.. you don't really need interior for the trails its just extra stuff to mess up
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