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Mobcore911
February 18th, 2006, 09:06 PM
Bobbing the bed, Removing 14 inches from behind my shackles gives me a 6ft 10inch bed, with a long wheelbase.:thumbsup:

First you wash her down.
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f302/mobcore911/bobbin/washin.jpg

Take off the bumper...
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f302/mobcore911/bobbin/bumped.jpg
Cut off the rear portion to retain the tail gate...
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f302/mobcore911/bobbin/cut1.jpg
remove your un-wanted length of bed...
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f302/mobcore911/bobbin/mainbob2.jpg
weld the rear piece back on...
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f302/mobcore911/bobbin/jrweld.jpg
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f302/mobcore911/bobbin/meweld2.jpg
and There she is...
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f302/mobcore911/bobbin/bobbed.jpg
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f302/mobcore911/bobbin/basicallydone.jpg
Next on the agenda the Toughest Rear Bumper build, Notice how I left the frame rails the stock length for now, I plan on attaching my rear tow hooks directly to the rails :D
reezie
February 18th, 2006, 09:09 PM
Thats one sick bob man. :hail: I see this bein the start of the new LWB short box fad.
cherokeeJim
February 18th, 2006, 09:23 PM
Keep us posted on your progress. Looks good, can't wait to see what you do with it...
cheepin
February 18th, 2006, 10:17 PM
Looks good.Now take about 2feet from the middle!Whats the plans for the rest?
Mobcore911
February 19th, 2006, 12:08 AM
No way man, it's all about the longer wheelbase...Cough* Jeep Unlimited Series * Cough:flipoff2: . I know that it SHOULD be a little shorter but it will still be on the highway alot and want he smoother ride.:P

Next on the agenda, I need to find some used 33's or 35's that will mount on my 15 inch wheels, if anyone has anything let me know. Im going to put some 4 inch leaves on the front, with a dropped pitman arm, No lift in the rear, til I can afford a shackle flip. Sway bar quick disconnects for desert, topped with a little fender trimming.

Next course is a dual fuel propane system that I will also use as info for a school based alternative fueling project.

Next summer, Custom 4 link w/ coilovers F and R, built 350 or turboed 6.2 diesel...
cherokeeJim
February 19th, 2006, 07:39 AM
What is the wheelbase?....
Xtremjeepn-Cole Ford
February 19th, 2006, 09:05 AM
I have 3 good 33x12.50R16.5s and 5 16.5 wheels in 8 lug chevy I might want to get rid of?

Is that rear bumper good and straight? Mine is bent. (1974 Chevy 1 ton, 454, long bed)
Mobcore911
February 19th, 2006, 10:02 AM
What is the wheelbase?....
:eek: seriously? Alright, it's the distance between the front and rear axle, an original short bed chevy or blazer the WB is closer together.



:beer:
cherokeeJim
February 19th, 2006, 10:16 AM
Smarta$$, I know what wheelbase is, I was wondering what the wheel base on your truck measures.Especially since you referred to an unlimited in your post.
Mobcore911
February 19th, 2006, 12:07 PM
... ill go check:flipoff2: 131.5 inches
cherokeeJim
February 19th, 2006, 12:23 PM
:D :beer:
cheepin
February 19th, 2006, 02:43 PM
You don't need to save for the shackle flip.You have all you need right now.Just cut the bottom of the shackle hanger open and reverse the shackle.No need to spend any money.Cut the perches and reweld for the correct pinnion angle.
Ghettojeep
February 19th, 2006, 07:00 PM
Next on the agenda, I need to find some used 33's or 35's that will mount on my 15 inch wheels, if anyone has anything let me know. Im going to put some 4 inch leaves on the front, with a dropped pitman arm, No lift in the rear, til I can afford a shackle flip..


Afford a shackle flip? I don't get it... Dude, its a freebie...
Ghettojeep
February 19th, 2006, 07:01 PM
You don't need to save for the shackle flip.You have all you need right now.Just cut the bottom of the shackle hanger open and reverse the shackle.No need to spend any money.Cut the perches and reweld for the correct pinnion angle.
maybe I should read.... :rolleyes: :flipoff2:
JKTODD
March 7th, 2006, 10:29 AM
You probably already know about this but here www.offroaddesign.com
cagedxj
March 7th, 2006, 12:30 PM
131.5"? are you sure its not METERS!




Looks good!
Mobcore911
March 12th, 2006, 10:28 AM
She's sitting on 36x12.5x15's now...

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f302/mobcore911/current%20rig/3306009.jpg

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f302/mobcore911/current%20rig/41b3e638.jpg

Just need some 4" front springs....:beer:
Rick
March 13th, 2006, 12:05 AM
Wow. Those 36s look small on a big truck. Looking good though!
pcorssmit
March 23rd, 2006, 08:47 AM
I agree with the others on the freebie shackle flip...mines been that way for almost 10 years, and I finally bent one of the stock shackles.

Why not do the 52s on the front? Cheaper than lift springs.

Pete
'86Toyota
March 28th, 2006, 12:14 AM
Wow. Those 36s look small on a big truck. Looking good though!

X2! 36's would look huge on my rig!