ADHD build

[Scott Cee AKA 2drx4]

So, you're like half done the build.

[Snowracer]

So, you're like half done the build.

pretty much, should be done like next week i think

[Snowracer]

washed few years of grim off the chassis and trans/tcase last night



started blasting layers of paint off the box, got 2 layers off and have what looks like 3 more to go but pressure washer ran out of gas last night

[Scott Cee AKA 2drx4]

You're just blasting it with water? Should get one of those wet sandblasting kits that injects grit into the stream.


(So I can borrow it from you the one time a year it would be nice to have)

[Snowracer]

You're just blasting it with water? Should get one of those wet sandblasting kits that injects grit into the stream.


(So I can borrow it from you the one time a year it would be nice to have)

ya just good old 3000psi of water

that would be pretty sweet but like you said, probably only use it once a year. the salmon color seems to be holding pretty well and not coming off so probably pressure wash down to it then sand and paint over it.

[Snowracer]

stripped the rear section of the frame and wire wheeled it cleanish



using my SD Deaver springs for this build. got the rears mocked up



not sure if shackle angle is good as no real weight on it yet. looking at my superduty the shackle is straight up at ride height so might be fine

[Scott Cee AKA 2drx4]

Does shackle angle even really matter on an inverted shackle? I guess you wouldn't want it too far one way or another, but beyond that I can't see it making a huge difference, it can't flip and jam the wrong way. Or I'm missing something.

[Snowracer]

you are kinda right as its not like it can go to far and get stuck. will have to see if i can find longer shackles or build some as the stock ones are too short for the leafs and will rob me of travel that the deavers can give me

[arse_sidewards]

Just get some drop shackles off eBay. You should be able to find a set made with 1/4 plate or whatever that will hold up to off road use.

[Snowracer]

Just get some drop shackles off eBay. You should be able to find a set made with 1/4 plate or whatever that will hold up to off road use.

i just ordered some belltech shackles and should be here tomorrow and will see if they will work for what i want to do

[Snowracer]

Belltech 6425 shackles showed up. they are meant for 04+ F150s and are 2.5 inches longer then the stock obs shackles. did have to grind the one side of the shackle to clear the hanger for full down travel.
moved the rear hanger back 2.5 inches and it looks pretty good to me for not having any weight on it yet

[Snowracer]

pulled the trans and tcase out on the weekend and found this gem, looks like the front shaft when party mode at some time in the trucks life and was famer fixed. so back to trying to find another tcase

[Snowracer]

more farmer hacks, front frame was bent from not having a bumper and just a chain between the two frame rails that bent the crap out of the frame. was able to push it back close, or good enough for a wheeling rig that will have a crossmember and bumper to hold everything together





better, forgot to take a pic of the other side but you get the idea

[Snowracer]

lots of rivets pounded out and brackets taken off the frame and some wire wheel action and i now have this

[Scott Cee AKA 2drx4]

pulled the trans and tcase out on the weekend and found this gem, looks like the front shaft when party mode at some time in the trucks life and was famer fixed. so back to trying to find another tcase

That's beautiful.