Full-Size Pick Ups, Builds, Ideas, and Trips.

[SGTTOM]

Cool, I like the fact that procomp comes with two plates already and that it's a popular name. I didn't find an oil pan plate, I was listing off every thing I have heard you should get plates for. I was wondering which of all those you actually needed. I will get the procomp package and then find one for the oil pan. I'll let you know if I find anything.

[SGTTOM]

So on Tuesday we drove out to Painted Canyon, it's an easy drive I'm sure all from the area have been there. 4x4 is recommended but I saw planty of cars out there. I actually had to leave the main road in order to use my 4 wheel drive. None the less it's a beautiful area with spectacular scenary! I would suggest a visit to anybody who enjoys a nice hike and outing. The area is most well know for it's Ladder Canyon hike, which we will do next time. This time we explored another canyon where there weren't any people. It was hot and sunny, with a refreshing breeze once in a while. We hiked in approx 2 mi and ate lunch. After walking back we took the truck for some practice driving.Here are a few pics. The pics posted previously are also from this day trip.
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[SGTTOM]

Checking out Flip Pack Campershells, may have to change my plans up a little. Any one know much about them?

[jayrguidaben]

The only thing i need is the oil pan skid i might fab my own using 3/16 steel. And then if i broke my front skid im going to buy the pro comp.

[SGTTOM]

Cool, let me know how it goes. I'm really not a too mechanically inclined honestly, so I would need some help with anything not pre fabed and bolt on.

[clandr1]

Good idea for a thread.

1989 GMC Jimmy w/ 350 TBI & 700R4

Current mods:

2.5" Superlift (1.5" blocks in rear to help w/ saggy butt syndrome)
Offroad Design sway bar quick disconnect kit
Offroad Design steering box weld in frame kit & frame brace bolt on kit
Warn 8274 winch on Warn bumper
G80 lockers installed front and rear
Dual battery setup (civilian diesel with a battery on each side) connected by Blue Sea isolator kit along with manual connect kit for self jumping
Primary battery: DieHard Platinum. Aux battery: blue top optima
DIY battery voltage display (in cab)
ARB fridge/freezer
Yaesu FT-7800 2m/70cm HAM rig
Garmin GPSMap60C in suction cup RAM mount
33x10.5x15 BFG AT on 15" factory steel rally wheels

Future mods:

install 4.10 gears (currently 3.42)
slip yoke elminator and new front/rear driveshafts








How it looked the day I bought it:

[SGTTOM]

That's a great rig, I'm really hoping to get to the same capability someday. I deffinately like where you are going with it. I want to get the whole dual battery and do a fridge and stuff some day. One step at a time, I'm combing the AT website now looking at all of their amazing conversions! Keep posting on the thread, and if you are taking any trips post some info and action pics!

[SGTTOM]

If anybody has any amazing tips on saving money during the build process please let me know. I'm deffinately on a budget for now!

[Metcalf]

My Dodge.....



1992 Dodge W250, regular cab, longbed
Intercooled Cummins 6bt, 5spd manual, np205 t-case, D70 rear, D60 front, 3.54 gears, rear powr-lok diff

1410 front driveshaft
Leveling springs in front
Crossover steering conversion

Sectioned and stretched fenders, 6" rear, 8" front

Old pic above with 325/85/16 Michelin tires ( 38.5" tall )
Now on 38.5x13.5x17 Pitbull Maddog Radial tires with 17x9, 5" BS, black steel wheels ( 3600lbs per corner load ratting min )

Custom minimal front bumper with recovery points

$100 craigslist camper shell
Marine plywood wrapped with Marine carpet on the floor of the bed
Old Futon mattress to sleep on.
Full size spare up against the drivers bed rail ahead of the wheel tub ( perfect location! )

The truck just flat works. Its simple enough to be reliable, gets 20mpg+ on the highway, 15-17 towing. The only real downside is the overall size. If you want to 'wheel it....its just too big. It works GREAT for everything else. I drive it daily to work, take it on 1000mile trips, tow my other junk around with it, haul stuff, camp in the back, etc.

[SGTTOM]

Man, that is a beast! I also like the looks of what you have in the trailer. Very cool. I'm driving my truck daily as well, I may look for another car once it's built though. Lot's of wieght to come I'm sure.