Let's Build A 1 Ton Crew Cab 4x4

[deejaaa1]

Originally Posted by NastyBuzzard

That is nice! At some point though the extra weight you are hauling negatively effects the MPG you could be getting so there is that.

true. i had removed the heavy bumpers so it was compared to only putting in half the fuel weight. i still plan to put in a 50 bed tank and install a short bed by moving spring perches.

[NastyBuzzard]

So I made a little bit of progress over the weekend. In total about 6 hours worth of work. A few on Friday and then some last night.

I need to sell the TH400



This 350TBI is in good shape & will have to do for a bit until I can find a good running 6.5 TD or rebuild the one I am picking up soon. Found out not only was the headgasket on the DS leaking at the rear but the passenger side had blowby as well across cylinder 4 & 6. I will be taking the heads to be checked. They were rebuilt heads, they had the heat sensors on them. Engine looks like a remanned one, rear main seal was even leak free.



I got the front hangars off the 2wd frame and started working on the sway bar and the front xmember.. Getting there.



Started stripping down the Dana 60 as well.



I need to order some parts.

Mainly the parts needed to attach dana 60 to front end & longer U bolts for my 4" lift springs.

Still need to find some Dana 60 locking hubs. I am trying to avoid getting real spendy on this build. As well as clutch pedals for hydraulic clutch and hydroboost brakes. Then I need to find a reasonably priced 32 spline transfer case!