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  • j20brett
    360 AMC
    • Jul 05, 2006
    • 2963

    #16
    Originally posted by 4x4fEvEr
    I seriously wouldn't do that. Three rides on my ranchos and they were bent and broken in half. If you search the 4404s'4 there's a lot of em breaking. Be sure to put something on the frame behind the shackle so they won't fould up the shackle
    Bent mine twice now and i do have a shackle stop.
    Kaiser - 1981 J20 115" WB - 5.3l/4l60E/np241c/3-link hp60 spooled/Leafs 14-bolt detroit/5.13's/40's

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    • j20brett
      360 AMC
      • Jul 05, 2006
      • 2963

      #17
      Well here she blows, nearly finished up.





      Kaiser - 1981 J20 115" WB - 5.3l/4l60E/np241c/3-link hp60 spooled/Leafs 14-bolt detroit/5.13's/40's

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      • Elliott
        Cowboy Up
        • Jun 22, 2002
        • 12704

        #18
        A truck that will turn like a Chero, you're gonna love that. I'd miss the weight over the rear wheels though... always thought that gave the Chero the perfect balance.
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        • Lindel
          Perfesser of Jeepology
          • Jun 15, 2000
          • 9205

          #19
          Now you need to put a mini-flatbed on it.
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          • NVJEEPER
            327 Rambler
            • Feb 24, 2006
            • 641

            #20
            and use chrome on it to match that trim ring on the back of your cab. Looks great! That pic of the front while on the hoist is way cool
            Damon
            '85 Grand Wagoneer

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            • j20brett
              360 AMC
              • Jul 05, 2006
              • 2963

              #21
              glad y'all like it! I cant wait to get the flatbed on it along with the rear cage. Hopefully itll add another ~400#s to the back end

              And JTR was the inspiration for this...so here is how i want my flatbed to end up.

              Kaiser - 1981 J20 115" WB - 5.3l/4l60E/np241c/3-link hp60 spooled/Leafs 14-bolt detroit/5.13's/40's

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              • hackedup5
                232 I6
                • Jun 02, 2008
                • 44

                #22
                c'mon flatbed pics... I just did that same thing to my truck and am at the exact place you are, but my wb is 119. I need ideas for some bed pics, are you going true flatbed or more a partial tube bed/flatbed?

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                • jtr
                  258 I6
                  • Oct 25, 2005
                  • 465

                  #23
                  That gas tank basket looks heavy....

                  If you don't want to spend the cash on high steer, 3 link the front . It will solve all spring issues.
                  Jeep is gone ~~ Ranger cab truck in the works
                  393W/C6/203-205, HP60, 14B, 12 bolt H1s, 40" Pitbull Rockers, full hydro, 4 link rear

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                  • j20brett
                    360 AMC
                    • Jul 05, 2006
                    • 2963

                    #24
                    Wont be starting the flatbed for 3 weeks...out of town this coming weekend and then Vday weekend next.

                    The plan is to do it almost exactly like JTR's but eventually add a DOM back half cage to it.

                    Gas tank basket has 15 feet of 1/4"x6" plate in it

                    And weighs about 80#...but i need more weight back there. Way too light right now.
                    Last edited by j20brett; 02-03-2009, 02:49 PM.
                    Kaiser - 1981 J20 115" WB - 5.3l/4l60E/np241c/3-link hp60 spooled/Leafs 14-bolt detroit/5.13's/40's

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