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Old 08-03-2009, 01:47 PM   #76
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Re: My Build Thread (year+) on 71 Jimmy 4x4

WSUP man happy monday to you as well.

I agree seems unsafe the way it is. I figured it would work temporarily while in build mode just moving around in my driveway and garage or at most around the block slow to test brakes and steering. I knew it would need fixed eventually.

I guess my next task is to find shorter studs or maybe use a grade 8 bolt just a hair shorter than the bottom out length.

How thick are your spring plates Burt? I thought these ones I got were plenty thick and heavy from a 4x4 shop. I measure 3/8" thick. Think they might not be beefy enough to hold up? I dont want to warp or break a new set of expensive springs.
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Old 08-03-2009, 02:07 PM   #77
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Re: My Build Thread (year+) on 71 Jimmy 4x4

I did a serch on the internet and found the studs being used are mostly homemade from Grade8 all thread size is 5/8" x 11 TPI, then just cut the all tread to fit your needs.


The plates I have came with my 60 when I bought it. They are cast and looks like the type that had the swaybar connected to them...I don't know exacty were they were used. My guess is 1Ton 73up Truck?
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Old 08-03-2009, 02:25 PM   #78
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Re: My Build Thread (year+) on 71 Jimmy 4x4

Copy that, thanks.

Off to Home Depot again!
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Old 08-22-2009, 10:00 PM   #79
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Re: My Build Thread (year+) on 71 Jimmy 4x4

Little bit more done this weekend.

Stripped out all the dash crap (all needs redone) and sanded it down, primer'd, Bed liner'd everything. Started a CB install in the dash. PO already cut the hole so might as well.

Got my 2wd steering box installed as well as a vib reducing Borgeson steering u-joint.

Started aquiring parts for my doubler, and the crossover is ready to install now.

Also I'm almost done with my tube doors...will have pics on those after I get them installed.
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Old 08-23-2009, 10:33 AM   #80
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Good spot for the CB. The black and green looks sweet.
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Old 08-23-2009, 11:06 PM   #81
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Thanks!

How does it look on 39.5x18 boggers? Did a test fit with a used pair this evening.

Comparison pic with the current half bald 36x14.50's
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Old 08-24-2009, 12:15 AM   #82
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Redneck Engineering or Epiphany?

Stock roll bar was blocking my swapped in Silverado buckets from reclining. Well since I was doing a family cage eventually, now is my chance to cut it in half and weld in a extension to make it wider, and fix the seat problem. Had a good couple inches it could grow before contacting the bed.

After I cut it in half and stripped the padding I started to notice it was eerily similar to the shape I was planning on for my tube doors. Bolt on some slam latches and strikers and whalla.

Test fit (sorry for crap cell pics)...think I found new doors for free, and the cage can start from scratch with frame mounts later
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Old 08-30-2009, 11:58 PM   #83
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Slowly but surely...

Pulled the seats and transfer case pan, dropped the np205,
painted under the seats a little.

Next few weeks will be a doubler assembly and insertion
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Old 08-31-2009, 09:54 AM   #84
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Looks Awesome!
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Old 08-31-2009, 11:23 AM   #85
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Thanks!
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Old 09-06-2009, 01:08 PM   #86
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Re: My Build Thread (year+) on 71 Jimmy 4x4

Fun with the welder.

Did the rear recovery points. Made sure they are not going to come off unless it rips the truck in half. They attach with 3/8" x4 x4 steel angle bar to the top and side of the frame on both sides through the hole in the bumber. Braced them horizontally and vertically. Clevis is rated for about 5x the weight of the truck each. Should be overkill the way I like
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Old 09-06-2009, 01:09 PM   #87
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Re: My Build Thread (year+) on 71 Jimmy 4x4

Cut up a new steering shaft and installed it to the Borgeson joint. Re-used the pinned slip shaft for safety

The tube door are swinging on the hinges and painted.
still working on the latch, picked up some heavy duty slam latches to install and striker plates.

Doors came out better than expected and made good use of the old roll bar.
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Old 09-08-2009, 10:08 AM   #88
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I like the doorbars, thought about doing that someday.
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Old 09-08-2009, 12:46 PM   #89
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Whole build looks great so far, thanks for the pics of the tube doors, on my to do list! Where did you find that GMC Jimmy emblem?

Sliders look beefy enuff
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Old 09-08-2009, 04:24 PM   #90
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Good deal thanks guys

PO threw in those emblems as well as new floor pans, rockers, heater core etc the day I purchased.

Pretty sure they are all from LMC catalog
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If you have an old set of doors, re-use the latches.
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Old 09-08-2009, 06:49 PM   #92
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Great idea....just need to come across a used set of doors and steel the latches

Would also be cool to fab an easy way to use the skin of the door as temporary cover for the tubes, ie with cotter pin attachment. Say for those sudden rainfalls or cold nights...
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Great idea....just need to come across a used set of doors and steel the latches

Would also be cool to fab an easy way to use the skin of the door as temporary cover for the tubes, ie with cotter pin attachment. Say for those sudden rainfalls or cold nights...
That would be very cool. Even have like a half-skin on the lower part to keep anything from rolling out or escaping the cab....
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Old 09-09-2009, 10:12 AM   #94
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Hi guys nice to see so many idaho boys on here, i just baught my first Jimmy last night. 72 DD. Been working on a C-10 for quite a while. Hope to see you all around one day

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Nice to meet you. Post of a pic of that Jimmy...love to see it
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Old 09-20-2009, 01:13 PM   #96
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This weekend I installed the SKY Crossover Steering Kit.

This is my official plug for SKY, the quality and strength is incredible, and the price cant be beat. Look at the size of the Arm.... Also the draglink is very thick wall. They send everything including the grease zerts.

Since I was under there with the Tire off, I took Burts advise and if you look between the clamps you will see a couple new Grade 8 bolts on the spring plate (Had long studs previous)
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Front recovery points are now in place.

Side note: my dad is a vet and is always using military terms like "Sierra Hotel" and "SNAFU" etc....Which has grown on me and led me to the official naming of this truck. Pic speaks for itself lol
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All the Lens are now clear with correctly colored LED's, front back and sides.

Some Quick remove mirrors on the tube doors using a light mount.
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Old 09-20-2009, 01:24 PM   #99
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Glad ya like the sky stuff I have wheeled with him before very nice guy and hes a local here in oregon... Jimmy IS LOOKING GREAT
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Looks Awesome !!!
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