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by Fab_man
Thu Apr 28, 2016 5:15 pm
Forum: For Sale and Wanted
Topic: NP231 or NP241
Replies: 9
Views: 3047

Re: NP231 or NP241

Thanks for the case!!
by Fab_man
Wed Apr 27, 2016 7:09 am
Forum: For Sale and Wanted
Topic: NP231 or NP241
Replies: 9
Views: 3047

Re: NP231 or NP241

Looks like the 242 will work for me
by Fab_man
Tue Apr 12, 2016 7:18 pm
Forum: Projects and Build-Ups
Topic: My First 4x4
Replies: 41
Views: 21580

Re: My First 4x4

well my junk runs again....ended up being a loose injector plug for the spider (locking tabs are bent back a bit and I didn't install the locking pin in them either) a little push and it fired right up! PE exam is Friday and once I get back from IL I am starting in on making this a driver (exhaust, ...
by Fab_man
Sat Apr 09, 2016 8:37 pm
Forum: Projects and Build-Ups
Topic: My First 4x4
Replies: 41
Views: 21580

Re: My First 4x4

Well I needed a little mental break from studying this evening....less than a week until the exam. I did manage to order up some All Pro 4" front leafs so I can get a decent pack in the front for a change. I will prob do their rears too but they require new mounts so they will be another projec...
by Fab_man
Fri Apr 08, 2016 7:41 pm
Forum: For Sale and Wanted
Topic: NP231 or NP241
Replies: 9
Views: 3047

Re: NP231 or NP241

commando14 wrote:Scratch that... I checked and it's actually a 242, not sure if that will work for what you need.


Let me check with the vendor but I think it might work as a partial donor (I think I need a shift collar from a 231 still)
by Fab_man
Thu Apr 07, 2016 8:02 pm
Forum: For Sale and Wanted
Topic: NP231 or NP241
Replies: 9
Views: 3047

NP231 or NP241

Looking for a donor for building a crawl box. I just need the planetary and related components (front case can be cracked but ring gear must be intact)
by Fab_man
Sat Apr 02, 2016 7:23 pm
Forum: Projects and Build-Ups
Topic: My First 4x4
Replies: 41
Views: 21580

Re: My First 4x4

So to sum it all up.... 4.3 motor R150F (AX15 to you jeep guys) trans, Toyota Crawl box and Rear case with 4.7 gears. 5.29 E-Lockers in both axles (front and rear) Tacoma front brakes with slip on rotors (allows for much easier trailer servicing of front axle) Roll Cage, Bed Bob, lots of sheet metal...
by Fab_man
Sat Apr 02, 2016 7:16 pm
Forum: Projects and Build-Ups
Topic: My First 4x4
Replies: 41
Views: 21580

Re: My First 4x4

So at this point I was up to about late August.....I ended up getting a job offer out here at the VIT plant and had 2-3 weeks to try and wrap up the swap.... 1. I had some missing parts for the flywheel/pilot bushing/bellhousing I had to order up... 2. Because of #1 the drivetrain was still sitting ...
by Fab_man
Sat Apr 02, 2016 6:41 pm
Forum: Projects and Build-Ups
Topic: My First 4x4
Replies: 41
Views: 21580

Re: My First 4x4

Thought I could use a lighter rear bumper (old one was some 3" and 4" sched 40 pipe) http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v701/purf_man/Kreeper/DSCN0632_zps14374dca.jpg Back when I started the 63" swap 6 months before this I picked up a IFS housing from a turbo truck (it had already been...
by Fab_man
Sat Apr 02, 2016 6:11 pm
Forum: Projects and Build-Ups
Topic: My First 4x4
Replies: 41
Views: 21580

Re: My First 4x4

and..... Have a little free time between book rounds this evening so I figured I would put up some build thread info... Started out with a 63" chevy spring swap in the rear (truck came with the springs in the bed) http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v701/purf_man/Kreeper/DSCN0067_zpsd1631c5a.jpg...
by Fab_man
Wed Mar 30, 2016 10:57 am
Forum: Projects and Build-Ups
Topic: My First 4x4
Replies: 41
Views: 21580

Re: My First 4x4

I will update this as I have time. I am finishing up my studying for the PE exam in two weeks. I will post up more of the build from the last two years as I can find time.
by Fab_man
Tue Mar 29, 2016 8:30 pm
Forum: Projects and Build-Ups
Topic: My First 4x4
Replies: 41
Views: 21580

My First 4x4

Just moved up here and figured I would get a thread started. I picked this truck up in December of 2013 in Kansas City while I was working at Wolf Creek. Drove it home 90 miles without much of a hickup. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v701/purf_man/IMAG1347_zps9c304d40.jpg http://img.photobucket.c...
by Fab_man
Mon Mar 21, 2016 3:16 pm
Forum: Introduction Area for the Newbies
Topic: new to Town
Replies: 11
Views: 9766

Re: new to Town

it is a driver. Trying to finish up the motor swap. I have the full doors still and hoping to get the AC back up and operational. I like to keep all my wheeled toys streetable.
by Fab_man
Mon Mar 21, 2016 7:54 am
Forum: Introduction Area for the Newbies
Topic: new to Town
Replies: 11
Views: 9766

Re: new to Town

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v701/purf_man/Kreeper/20150907_115448_zpssarfqwsw.jpg Just a mild build. 5.29's with e lockers in both axles. Front axle widened 6". RCV axles up front. Tacoma brakes. 2001 4.3 chevy motor with efi. R150f transmission. Duel Toyota transfer cases with 4.7 gears...
by Fab_man
Fri Mar 18, 2016 2:41 pm
Forum: Introduction Area for the Newbies
Topic: new to Town
Replies: 11
Views: 9766

new to Town

Just moved out here from East TN a couple months back. The Boss and I just bought a house over in West Richland and while I was trying ot push my junk into the garage (long story) a neighbor from a couple doors down came over and gave me a hand pushing (he has a Orange JK in the driveway) I do have ...

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