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by Fubar
Thu Mar 14, 2024 3:27 pm
Forum: Snow Wheeling
Topic: Fubars snow jeep build
Replies: 64
Views: 36772

Re: Fubars snow jeep build

Heres a build video with some more pictures too

by Fubar
Wed Mar 13, 2024 7:52 am
Forum: Snow Wheeling
Topic: Fubars snow jeep build
Replies: 64
Views: 36772

Re: Fubars snow jeep build

Hey, noticed I haven't updated the build progress in a while. Sometimes I can't keep track on these 12 year projects :eek: Here's a few photos from last fall. As it stands now it is about 90% complete. Just need a few things like: paint hood yellow, ebrake cable hooked up, speakers installed, front ...
by Fubar
Sat Oct 23, 2021 7:28 am
Forum: Snow Wheeling
Topic: Fubars snow jeep build
Replies: 64
Views: 36772

Re: Fubars snow jeep build

Finished the paint last weekend, brought it back home. Rock guarding the armor panels this weekend. then I have some wiring, axle gearing and drive shafts... along with all the other little stuff
by Fubar
Sun Aug 29, 2021 8:18 am
Forum: Snow Wheeling
Topic: Fubars snow jeep build
Replies: 64
Views: 36772

Re: Fubars snow jeep build

Few more..

Have more pictures on Instagram @twinpeaksjeep
by Fubar
Sun Aug 29, 2021 8:16 am
Forum: Snow Wheeling
Topic: Fubars snow jeep build
Replies: 64
Views: 36772

Re: Fubars snow jeep build

Holy shoot it’s been a while.

I forgot about this site!

Almost done, just painting and putting it back together.
Hopefully wheeling this winter!
by Fubar
Mon Mar 06, 2017 7:14 pm
Forum: Snow Wheeling
Topic: Fubars snow jeep build
Replies: 64
Views: 36772

Re: Fubars snow jeep build

small update.

body mounts in order, now i need to figure out where to locate it.

I was going for that retro '68 vibe styling

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by Fubar
Tue Feb 14, 2017 12:28 pm
Forum: Snow Wheeling
Topic: Fubars snow jeep build
Replies: 64
Views: 36772

Re: Fubars snow jeep build

Looking great! For gears, I feel pretty strongly about gearing to the desired cruising rpm. I prefer Dana/spicer. I've picked up used gear sets the last two times. I prefer used OEM over some of the questionable brands out there these days. Thanks! I'm sure I will regret going with the G2 brand gea...
by Fubar
Mon Feb 13, 2017 8:52 pm
Forum: Snow Wheeling
Topic: Fubars snow jeep build
Replies: 64
Views: 36772

Re: Fubars snow jeep build

small update. very small. Tacked the caps on the motor mount brackets http://i.imgur.com/DYdRgPo.jpg http://i.imgur.com/D2rze9I.jpg http://i.imgur.com/jDfbwxK.jpg Also decided I'm going with the NWF Eco Box for a underdrive infront of my NP205 (32 spine throughout !) 1/2 way through re building the ...
by Fubar
Sat Dec 24, 2016 9:37 am
Forum: Snow Wheeling
Topic: Fubars snow jeep build
Replies: 64
Views: 36772

Re: Fubars snow jeep build

Getting some snow recently

~25 cm

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by Fubar
Sun Dec 11, 2016 7:21 am
Forum: Snow Wheeling
Topic: Trip Report: Snow Wheeling 2016/2017
Replies: 48
Views: 32201

Re: Trip Report: Snow Wheeling 2016/2017

I love all the old iron on this forum. Broncos, scouts, dodges . Great!
by Fubar
Tue Dec 06, 2016 1:12 pm
Forum: Snow Wheeling
Topic: Fubars snow jeep build
Replies: 64
Views: 36772

Re: Fubars snow jeep build

Nobody wrote:Coming together very nicely. Can't wait to see the end result. Great work.
Will have to plan a trip to WA when its road worthy
by Fubar
Mon Dec 05, 2016 7:53 pm
Forum: Snow Wheeling
Topic: Fubars snow jeep build
Replies: 64
Views: 36772

Re: Fubars snow jeep build

Haven't given up yet.. Here's some more pictures of what I'm doing since the last update Pushing to get it going by summer 2017 40" procomp tires ~2000 dodge caravan seats front leafs/ axles bolted up trail gear creeper joints are on the shelf for the 4 link rear motor is 95% re assembled http:...
by Fubar
Sun Aug 14, 2016 10:55 am
Forum: Snow Wheeling
Topic: M101 (m416) ALuminum Re-pop overland trailer
Replies: 2
Views: 2594

M101 (m416) ALuminum Re-pop overland trailer

Just wanted to show a few pictures of what I've been up to the last few weeks. Based off the original M101 trailers, but with all the modern amenities. featuring: extended cargo tongue w/ modular bolting grid for additional accessory options full aluminum body & fenders with aluminum topper hing...
by Fubar
Sun Jun 19, 2016 7:37 pm
Forum: Snow Wheeling
Topic: Whipped up this little guy today...
Replies: 2
Views: 2163

Re: Whipped up this little guy today...

1/8"
by Fubar
Wed Jun 08, 2016 7:37 pm
Forum: Snow Wheeling
Topic: Whipped up this little guy today...
Replies: 2
Views: 2163

Whipped up this little guy today...

Toyota 8" front axle truss for a local wheeler.

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:beer:
by Fubar
Sun May 29, 2016 1:18 pm
Forum: Snow Wheeling
Topic: Fubars snow jeep build
Replies: 64
Views: 36772

Re: Fubars snow jeep build

for steering simplicity and front end stability are my reasons. There's plenty of very capable leaf 4x4s out there! Maybe one day I will 3 or 4 link the front, but I want to put miles on this baby. I think the leafs will really have much better road manners for my circumstance. And rod ends are $$. ...
by Fubar
Mon May 23, 2016 8:24 am
Forum: Snow Wheeling
Topic: Fubars snow jeep build
Replies: 64
Views: 36772

Re: Fubars snow jeep build

Did some work on the frame. Now I will be able to get the front axle positioned and do the body mounts and engine mounts/ positioning next! Frenched the front leafs for added clearence and less hangups! http://i.imgur.com/MNUuItZ.jpg http://i.imgur.com/F88jLYP.jpg http://i.imgur.com/ejME4CH.jpg http...
by Fubar
Tue Mar 15, 2016 8:51 am
Forum: Snow Wheeling
Topic: Tinkham Night Run 2/5
Replies: 1
Views: 1748

Re: Tinkham Night Run 2/5

That snow looks like lots of fun :eek:

We haven't had any north of the border.. maybe snowed one time this whole season. grass is brown..
by Fubar
Sun Nov 22, 2015 8:07 am
Forum: Snow Wheeling
Topic: Fubars snow jeep build
Replies: 64
Views: 36772

Re: Fubars snow jeep build

That's what I figured really stiff. I have a pretty heavy drive train and axles... Maybe if I drive them around with 5 psi in the neighborhood for a week they will soften up. I'm thinking they may not "bag out" when aired down as much but the shear size will still be benefitial. And they a...