the 2nd gen was the first 4x4 i bought and put it threw quite a bit then i met my fiance and we bought a 1st gen for her , we decided to go ahead and SAS the 1st and DD the 2nd gen


the 1st gen
day we bought it
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Nice!

nice trucks...

awesome. Always loved the Fronty's

Nice work!!!

Love the trucks! It almost makes me want to get one and DD my xterra.

Good work! They both look pretty damn sexy. Are those pics taken in Sedona,AZ?

yeah all but 2 of the offroad pics were from sedona the other 2 are raw deal at table mesa

nice fronty's

Nice pics!

Man that is soo nice!

Nice trucks!!!

here is an update for you guys
swapped out the axles and got 37's
ford hp d44 up front , ford 9" in the back
took the bed off and started on a tube bed
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z219/penski61/sas/P7056051.jpg
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well its coming together , the bed isnt together yet the diamond plate is just thrown in there
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z219/penski61/sas/P7246207.jpg
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That tube bed looks pretty sweet...

That bed looks sick! Awesome job!

the bed looks killer!

I saw your rig in the readers rides section of either 4 wheeler or petersons, awesome!

I saw your rig in the readers rides section of either 4 wheeler or petersons, awesome!

Haha X2! saw that this morning

thanks guys here are a few more pics of the progress
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z219/penski61/sas/P8016247.jpg
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z219/penski61/sas/P8086264-Copy.jpg
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Sweet Jesus.
That is awesome.

Damn thats lookin' great!

Natalie! I didn't know you were on here too! I think I've already said nice trucks but I'm going to say it again... NICE TRUCKS!

sweet rigs

Love the fronty's and the SAS of the first gen

Also i remember seeing this rig in the discussion of how Steeze was going to do his rear tire carrier, and someone suggested this idea. Love the bed of the truck. reminds me of Alex's front

once again, congrats on getting into petersens this month

Nice work! Man I wish I had those kinda skills...

Looking good! yeah Tim, wish I had those skills too.

you can do it ;) , ive only been fabbing for about 3 years
taught myself how to weld (still needs work) and how to use the harbor freight bender without kinking the tube
or maybe i was a blacksmith in a past life haha

I'm going with the blacksmith thing...lol I've been on my Dad to teach me how to weld for a while but I gotta find the time. He's had a few diffrent welding jobs through out the years.

well i havent had much time to work on the truck lately , been working 50-60 hours a week but i made some time this weekend
got the floor for the bed pretty much done , need to finish welding it up then fit the gas tank in there
once thats done bed will come off get cleaned up then go to powdercoat , im so ready to get this thing done
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z219/penski61/sas/DSC_0014.jpg
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Damn! great work as always

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z219/penski61/sas/P9016656.jpg
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omfg

hotness

omfg

hotness

What he said!

Looks fu**in great man!

I just don't what say. Damn!!!!!!!

It looks like it was worth the stitches after all. Great work and hope your thumb feels better.

Will

Friggin' sick!!!

Eff'n Sick!!!

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I love it.

:D

I have a few questions, as its (As all rigs are) a work in progress, and I'm curious as to the rest of your plans.

Your rear shackles are way out there...are you planning a shackle plate or guard to help fend off rocks on departure off ledges/backing up, etc?

You have a ton of steel protecting the bed...but I can't tell what IN the bed you are protecting yet...must be something cool coming. :D

..But, I do not see a roll hoop, or other roll over type protection added for the cab area yet...which seems a natural next step either way...as you already have a massive structure up against the back of the cab.


You're doing an amazing job...and I can't wait to see where you end up.

:wink-big:

the shackles are 1/2" thick so they will take a beating without really getting damaged
the bed isnt really protecting anything in the bed , its main purpose was so i could get thru tight obstacles with little to no damage and they will double as a slider

the reason i didnt do a hoop was because i made a compromise with the wife it was either go with another oem bed or this bed , i went with this bed ;)

i thought this might be kinda cool to see the pics in progression
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z219/penski61/sas/P6276036.jpg
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http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z219/penski61/sas/P7056051.jpg
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http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z219/penski61/sas/P9056686.jpg

the shackles are 1/2" thick so they will take a beating without really getting damaged
the bed isnt really protecting anything in the bed , its main purpose was so i could get thru tight obstacles with little to no damage and they will double as a slider

the reason i didnt do a hoop was because i made a compromise with the wife it was either go with another oem bed or this bed , i went with this bed ;)

Nice.

Why does your wife want your head crushed in a rollover though....

...oh, wait, never mind....insurance...

:D

BTW - The progression pics really show you in action...love it!

:D

Sexy!

You have a ton of steel protecting the bed...but I can't tell what IN the bed you are protecting yet...must be something cool coming. :D


I see a gas tank... Thats pretty important.. :D

That is nice, you have done some great work sir. wish I could see that truck in action.

Enjoy the ride!

lit up

The truck is looking bad a$$!!! Great work!

I really love the bed that's sweet!

finally got some pics testing out the truck on some easy stuff
http://sexy6chick.smugmug.com/Offroad/Edwards-Park/P9196874/1017990631_Bfiwc-M.jpg
http://sexy6chick.smugmug.com/Offroad/Edwards-Park/P9196893/1017991994_YUvPM-M.jpg
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http://sexy6chick.smugmug.com/Offroad/Edwards-Park/P9196880/1017991179_Kkwoq-M.jpg

hecka bad

Thats an amazing truck!!!!!!!

Dude, that Fronty is friggin' sexy!

Woah I hadn't seen the new pics yet! Makes me wish I had the money to go all out on my X! Great work you guys!

update :)
couldnt afford a Tru hi 9 and i kept hitting the driveshaft on the rocks
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z219/penski61/P3047294.jpg
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and the carrier bearing and yolk protected :)
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z219/penski61/sas/P3127390.jpg
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before and after shot
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z219/penski61/sas/beforeafter.jpg

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z219/penski61/P4107572.jpg
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z219/penski61/P4107570.jpg

and the new project , now i will have the option if i wanna have a tire carrier and some room for a tote or better departure angle
still need to add a cross brace , lights , license plate , and chain support
this will also give me a place to sit down lol
the tailgate gives me about 2-1/2ft clearance over the tire carrier
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z219/penski61/P4147597.jpg

some day time pics with light holes added and hole for the license plate light
still need to add the other cross brace then the mounts for the chains then clean it up and off to powdercoat
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z219/penski61/sas/P4147602.jpg
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Kenny(theking) will be helping me put together(3 link up front 4 link in the back) the truck but i went ahead and started prepping so when it comes time im hoping we can get it knocked out in 2 day maybe even one
started by taking out the front shock hoops and shocks cut off the tabs and such
then made a new crossmember for the transmission
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z219/penski61/P6198944.jpg
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z219/penski61/P6198945.jpg
got a good chunk of work done today
cut out a stock crossmember in the back and added some cross braces to crossmembers i had already installed on the truck
got the shock towers mocked up then added a truss? to them and made it removeable so i can take the bed off if needed
need to fix the hole in the bed on the drivers side but other than that i think it came out good
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z219/penski61/sas/P6269004.jpg
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so i had to fix the timing belt i guess it skipped a tooth , i figured since i had everything apart i might as well do an e-fan
picked up a Taurus fan from T-ray went to metal shop and then started this
all aluminum
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z219/penski61/sas/P7099026.jpg
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http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z219/penski61/sas/P7099028.jpg
pretty much done , i had to notch the drivers side to clear the steering box
tomorrow ill see if i can get installed and wired up

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z219/penski61/sas/P7099031.jpg
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Everything you've doe is badass!

Well done!

Very cool! Keep up the good work.

Nice. I am always interested in the SAS.

Man...I got tired just lookiong at all the work you just done. Badass sir.

Your truck just keeps getting better and better! Bad ass sir!

Great job! Love what you've done so far!

decent size :D
this was the picture sent before the issue came out , picked up a copy early tonight
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z219/penski61/PetersonsHotspot_Page_2.jpg

Sweet man! :wink-big:

new ruff stuff housing installed
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z219/penski61/sas/P8079535.jpg

Holy shit... that is intense.

so i got a bunch of stuff done
cut the carrier bearing x-memmber and modified it so it runs to the top of the frame
replaced motor mount pass side
replaced trans mount
moved the muffler towards the front to clear the rear upper driver side link mount
got the rear upper links coped , center to center is 42"
got some new cable stops for the e-brake so i dont have to use vice grips lol
now to head cali on thursday to get the truck linked :)

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z219/penski61/sas/P8219586.jpg
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Man I wish I lived close to you...I would have you fabricating stuff for me...lol

well here is one pic from this weekend , my wife is cleaning up the other ones
checking clearance and what needs to be changed , everything worked pretty much flawlessly
only changes are charge the coilovers to 200lbs since we only had a pre-set regulator , move the coilovers up about 2" in the back and adjust the rear uppers one hole up
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z219/penski61/sas/P8279657.jpg

That is disgusting

Is that thing double jointed?

Sick build!

It has to be Jmac...

Whoa. Awesome build!

ruggedrocks 4 link brackets
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z219/penski61/sas/P9059851.jpg
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axle side upper link brackets were custom , lowers were ruffstuff
ruggedrocks has the upper link brackets for the h233b
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z219/penski61/sas/P9059853.jpg
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front upper link axle side and frame bracket custom
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z219/penski61/sas/P9059854.jpg
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also definatly go with adjustable uppers vs weld on

That.. that flex isnt even funny.

I envy your truck.. And your custom fab skills.

the 3link and 4link fab work is all Kenny (theking) he defiantly does awesome work but ill take credit for everything else :)

also i moved the lower coilover mount up since i couldnt utilize all the up travel , now ill be able to stuff the tire perfectly(i hope) and also have more down travel lol
i may have to run limit straps though cause im not sure if the driveshaft will bind up with that kinda droop

more pics
http://sexy6chick.smugmug.com/Offroad/California/i-Zm4FBKn/0/L/P8279652-L.jpg
http://sexy6chick.smugmug.com/Offroad/California/i-jXhBtRV/0/L/P8279629-L.jpg
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http://sexy6chick.smugmug.com/Offroad/California/i-sr6GzHj/0/L/P8279654-L.jpg

:anbeten-big:

:anbeten-big: x2

Been reading through your Fronty build thread on Pirate... Amazing work man.

Nice to see you on CX as well.

well the rear coilovers were too far inboard causing the rear to flex all the way out without doin much which was causing issues with the front not flexing at all so there are (2) 16" pieces of frame sitting on the ground now ;)

so does this mean you are going to have to modify the frame to get the angle you want?

haha yeah thats why there is 16" of frame sitting on the ground ;)

ill try and get some pics tomorrow but basically used 2 pieces of 3x4 (couldnt find any 2x4) and capped the frame where i cut those pieces out then joined those 2 pieces together with (2) 10" pieces that are about 6-1/2" further in that where the frame used to be

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oh sweet, now i see what you meant. neat idea.

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z219/penski61/sas/P9250197.jpg
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Out of curiousosity have you weighed it lately? with the new tubework and 37s it cant be light anymore(like it ever was).

with this added along with the the 3 and 4 link im probably around 5300 now, fully loaded with tools and full tank of gas

thats about 1000lbs over stock weight

all finished up , the work was well worth it the truck handles alot better cornering and it flexes pretty much even front to back now :D


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new front bumper made up for better approach angle
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z219/penski61/sas/PB051249.jpg
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http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z219/penski61/sas/PB051246.jpg

sweet dude, looks badass. what did you do with the front frame rails. did you chop them or what?

the front rails were cut back when i did the sas the first time , we put in a 2x4 as a cross member for the spring hanger

the front rails were cut back when i did the sas the first time , we put in a 2x4 as a ross member for the spring hanger

sweet, i was thinking about selling the shrock and doing the same thing, putting the money from the shrock into something else. but idk.

Excellent work! Reminds me of some electronics work I have done. What you have done is beautiful!

all finished up
http://sexy6chick.smugmug.com/Trucks/Solid-Axle-Swap/i-gpW6nB3/0/L/PB061260-L.jpg

That looks amazing, I like the newest bed project, with the new rear suspension. It looks super clean, and better yet.. Effective.

I like tube bumpers and that one just fits your truck good...great work as always sir.

some video from this weekend
added some new fender flares and bedlined them
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQDPeBnt31M
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKAsJZGVwzY
http://sexy6chick.smugmug.com/Offroad/Elvis-12-31-11/i-gNjR4PS/0/L/PC302359-L.jpg
http://sexy6chick.smugmug.com/Offroad/Elvis-12-31-11/i-JrcwsfG/0/M/PC302347-M.jpg

some video from this weekend
added some new fender flares and bedlined them
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQDPeBnt31M
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKAsJZGVwzY
http://sexy6chick.smugmug.com/Offroad/Elvis-12-31-11/i-gNjR4PS/0/L/PC302359-L.jpg
http://sexy6chick.smugmug.com/Offroad/Elvis-12-31-11/i-JrcwsfG/0/M/PC302347-M.jpg

Whoa! Your Frontier is beast mode! I can't believe you and Sexy6chick got married. Congrats:) I remember you two from clubfrontier back in 2006. Nice work on the rigs!

thanks :) , we got married back in 09
she moved out here and we traded in here mazda 6 for the 1st gen and she took over the 2nd gen
here is the latest on that
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z219/penski61/tiregate2.jpg
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z219/penski61/tiregate.jpg

well by the end of next month i should have an atlas :) , so i decided to go ahead and make dual cutting brakes so when i upgrade the front and do front digs i can brake each rear wheel individually for tighter turns ;)
here is the dual levers im making up
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z219/penski61/sas/P1222720.jpg
new center console with cutting brake levers , still need cut the holes for the cupholders then i can probably go ahead and paint this one , ill probably do a 2nd piece for the atlas shifters
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z219/penski61/sas/P1262731.jpg
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z219/penski61/sas/P1262729.jpg

Nice, tractor style.

thanks :) , we got married back in 09
she moved out here...


I was talking to your wife a while back about tilt-shift, and she was sending my links to your albums so I could do some tilt-shifts. But I am just a stones throw away from her home town.

Just a tid-bit of info. But the "Tractor" style independent braking is going to be really cool.

center console is about wrapped up , tomorrow ill see if i can figure out the cables

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z219/penski61/sas/P1282740.jpg
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z219/penski61/sas/P1282745.jpg
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z219/penski61/sas/P1282752.jpg

ill have the atlas tomorow :)
building up a hp d60 to go with the atlas so i can do front digs without much worry
shaved the bottom of the housing so i have more clearance than the 44
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z219/penski61/sas/P2053662.jpg
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z219/penski61/sas/P2053666.jpg

got some more done on the housing today , drilled and tapped for the arb , got the inner c's welded on with shock mounts and started on the ram mount
should have the ruff stuff diff cover next week
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z219/penski61/sas/P2113671.jpg

this thing is awesome! great work!!!

got the atlas put in today , the trans jack slipped out from under the atlas so i ended up catching it on my chest then bench pressing the freaking thing into place which was fun lol

here is the 2nd portion of the center console im working on , i may have to re-do it and drop the portion down where the atlas shifters are so the cables fit but ill find out more tomorrow
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z219/penski61/sas/P2143678.jpg
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z219/penski61/sas/P2143675.jpg

Effing epic

got the atlas installed and hooked up except the front driveshaft
was able to re-use the trans x-member /skid i made up (skid not on yet)
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z219/penski61/P2183688.jpg
had to change the design of the 2nd portion of the console so that the shifter box would mount to the floor instead of the console
here is the shifter box with some mounts i made up to bolt it to the floor
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z219/penski61/sas/P2183679.jpg
and the finished look , except the shifter knobs those are getting replaced
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z219/penski61/sas/P2183695.jpg
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z219/penski61/sas/P2183697.jpg

I love your rig, freeking awesome work man.

:D

Question:

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z219/penski61/P2183688.jpg

Is it just the pic/angle, or is there some work needed still to allow full rear drive shaft travel?

Looking really good!! I get all giddy when I see an update on ur thread. Real nice work bro!


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I love your rig, freeking awesome work man.

:D

Question:

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z219/penski61/P2183688.jpg

Is it just the pic/angle, or is there some work needed still to allow full rear drive shaft travel?

im running a 2 piece driveshaft with carrier bearing , the actual travel portion of the driveshaft is on the other side of the skid which you cant see in the pic

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z219/penski61/sas/P2183700.jpg
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z219/penski61/sas/P2183705.jpg

new shift knobs installed
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z219/penski61/P2255667.jpg

got the ruff stuff diff cover modified , kind of hard to tell but there are (2) 1/4" allen head screws on the bottom of the cover 1 in the center and one to the right
i may roll the 44 out from under the truck and get the 60 mocked up so i can get the lower link brackets, pan hard bar and hydro assist brackets on then go ahead and pull it back off and paint it
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z219/penski61/sas/P2295690.jpg

few shots from this weekend , first run with the atlas and last with the d44 so it decided to say bye in its own way lol
http://sexy6chick.smugmug.com/Offroad/Terminator-3-11-12/i-Wkfjh2q/0/L/P3115825-L.
http://sexy6chick.smugmug.com/Offroad/Terminator-3-11-12/i-QrjF6zk/0/L/P3115822-L.jpg
http://sexy6chick.smugmug.com/Offroad/Terminator-3-11-12/i-2r5q5hz/0/L/P3105785-L.jpg
http://sexy6chick.smugmug.com/Offroad/Terminator-3-11-12/i-x6tmGHs/0/L/P3105737-L.jpg

Are you sellin' the 44?

yeah someone is coming to pick it up this weekend

D44 was sold today and all the brackets for the D60 are finally done , so i got it out from under the truck and started painting
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z219/penski61/sas/P3185827.jpg

got the 5.38s and arb installed last weekend and got the axle under the truck , waiting on axle shafts and some other parts for final assembly which i hope to have by this weekend
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z219/penski61/sas/P3265830.jpg

:d

finally got all four wheels back on the ground
specs
shaved high pinion D60 35 spline 4340 inners and outers with yukon drive flanges , arb and 5.38's with a 1350 x 1410 driveshaft
double sheer steering with 7/8's heims and 8" psc ram
11-1/2 inches of clearance from ground to the bottom of the diff air down :)
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z219/penski61/sas/P4075868.jpg
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z219/penski61/sas/P4075869.jpg
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z219/penski61/sas/P4075873.jpg

Lordy Lordy that is beastly

finally got all four wheels back on the ground
specs
shaved high pinion D60 35 spline 4340 inners and outers with yukon drive flanges , arb and 5.38's with a 1350 x 1410 driveshaft
double sheer steering with 7/8's heims and 8" psc ram
11-1/2 inches of clearance from ground to the bottom of the diff air down :)
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z219/penski61/sas/P4075873.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i152/racerxxl/Mbrd/dayum.gif

Holy cow that beast is tall!

its really not that tall just a little deceiving because the fender wells are cut up so high so i can stuff the tires , its 6ft 8 to top of the rack so about an 2" taller than a lifted 2nd gen x (suspension and bl)
with a roll cage goin in the seats i had in the truck sat a little to high
here is one of the new seats with custom seat mounts i made up which lowered the seats about an 1-1/2"
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z219/penski61/sas/P4115875.jpg
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z219/penski61/sas/P4115876.jpg
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z219/penski61/sas/P4125878.jpg

Loooove this truck

got the truck back from Ian over at RPM fab , he did a good job on the main portion of the cage but the rest of the stuff i could finish on my own. I
added a dash bar and windshield bars , grab handles , floor braces to tie in the a-b-c pillars then added the tool box rack and not quite finished with the ice chest stand
http://sexy6chick.smugmug.com/Trucks/Solid-Axle-Swap/i-mSzrMMh/0/X3/P4296596-X3.jpg
http://sexy6chick.smugmug.com/Trucks/Solid-Axle-Swap/i-4nNx6MK/0/X3/P4296607-X3.jpg
http://sexy6chick.smugmug.com/Trucks/Solid-Axle-Swap/i-JG49Fs4/0/X3/P4296608-X3.jpg
http://sexy6chick.smugmug.com/Trucks/Solid-Axle-Swap/i-gf7Qh9b/0/X3/P4296586-X3.jpg
http://sexy6chick.smugmug.com/Trucks/Solid-Axle-Swap/i-DML2mHd/0/X3/P4296591-X3.jpg
http://sexy6chick.smugmug.com/Trucks/Solid-Axle-Swap/i-NGHN5Zk/0/X3/P4296588-X3.jpg

As always badass! :biggrin:

You going to have that all buttoned up in time for GONE?

oh yeah for sure i only have a few things left to weld , paint it then put the interior back together ( which isn't much anymore haha)

awesome

Bad A$$!!!

well got everything all put back together minus part of the center dash since i need to put in a new stereo
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z219/penski61/sas/P5016618.jpg
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z219/penski61/sas/P5016619.jpg
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z219/penski61/sas/P5016622.jpg
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z219/penski61/sas/P5016624.jpg
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z219/penski61/sas/P5016626.jpg

Looks great!