I really need to get a custom license plate for this truck. "PKNPUL" Virtually everything I've gotten so far has come from Pick N Pull, or similar yards.
Jeff tries to make a hot rod out of a farm truck. '92 Mighty Max
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Re: This time I really have gone too far. '92 Mighty Max
I really need to get a custom license plate for this truck. "PKNPUL" Virtually everything I've gotten so far has come from Pick N Pull, or similar yards.
I think about all the things we could have done, all the miracles we could have achieved, if we were all just a little bit better than it turns out we are.
--Naomi Nagata
--Naomi Nagata
Re: This time I really have gone too far. '92 Mighty Max
I think I have a frame holder. It's a start. 
Re: This time I really have gone too far. '92 Mighty Max
This is one of my favorite threads right now.
Just fun seeing y'all save these two trucks.
-John
Just fun seeing y'all save these two trucks.
-John
Re: This time I really have gone too far. '92 Mighty Max
This is my s10 i bought about 3 years ago. The only original parts other than the frame/drivetrain are the cab, rear window, seat, and rear bumper.
Literally everything else came from pick n pull or Craigslist.
Dash, power steering, tilt column, AC swapped in, lowering springs and spindles, grille, huge sway bars, etc....
Every week I haul 9-1200 lbs of scrap in. Handles it like a champ
DOGE
Re: This time I really have gone too far. '92 Mighty Max
The irony is you've probably hauled far more than that red lifted crew cab Ford in the background 
All gave some, some gave all.
America is not at war, the US military is. America is at the mall.
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There's nothing quite like the feeling of coming back from a deployment to a warzone.
Re: This time I really have gone too far. '92 Mighty Max
[quote=""happygeek""]The irony is you've probably hauled far more than that red lifted crew cab Ford in the background [/quote]
Actually that's my bosses truck and he does use it.
[/quote]Actually that's my bosses truck and he does use it.
DOGE
Re: This time I really have gone too far. '92 Mighty Max
Score!
99 Sport 3.5L axle with air locker. 99 was the only year that had both the 3.5L engine and the leaf spring suspension. Full size Monteros and 2000+ Sports are all coil sprung.
I didn't really want the locker, but it would have been more work to remove it, and it wouldn't have saved me much money. I can probably sell it for a decent amount. I got the pump and control module while I was at it.
Holy shit, these things are heavy.
I'll need to make a decision on gearing and pick up a front diff. There's a couple hybrid LSD equipped trucks in the yards, so I'll get one of those in a couple weeks.
I also scored an excellent condition spare tire on a Montero rim. It leaks around the bead, but that should be easy enough to fix up.
99 Sport 3.5L axle with air locker. 99 was the only year that had both the 3.5L engine and the leaf spring suspension. Full size Monteros and 2000+ Sports are all coil sprung.
I didn't really want the locker, but it would have been more work to remove it, and it wouldn't have saved me much money. I can probably sell it for a decent amount. I got the pump and control module while I was at it.
Holy shit, these things are heavy.
I'll need to make a decision on gearing and pick up a front diff. There's a couple hybrid LSD equipped trucks in the yards, so I'll get one of those in a couple weeks.
I also scored an excellent condition spare tire on a Montero rim. It leaks around the bead, but that should be easy enough to fix up.
I think about all the things we could have done, all the miracles we could have achieved, if we were all just a little bit better than it turns out we are.
--Naomi Nagata
--Naomi Nagata
Re: This time I really have gone too far. '92 Mighty Max
Keep that air locker. It's sought after
DOGE
Re: This time I really have gone too far. '92 Mighty Max
Awesome. I think you should take over axle duty . I have my hands full with the motor swap for now. The locker setup isn't bad. Just depends on what your overall plans are. The hybrid would be pretty cool.
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Re: This time I really have gone too far. '92 Mighty Max
[quote=""Jeff V.""]Score!
99 Sport 3.5L axle with air locker. 99 was the only year that had both the 3.5L engine and the leaf spring suspension. Full size Monteros and 2000+ Sports are all coil sprung.
I didn't really want the locker, but it would have been more work to remove it, and it wouldn't have saved me much money. I can probably sell it for a decent amount. I got the pump and control module while I was at it.
Holy shit, these things are heavy.
I'll need to make a decision on gearing and pick up a front diff. There's a couple hybrid LSD equipped trucks in the yards, so I'll get one of those in a couple weeks.
I also scored an excellent condition spare tire on a Montero rim. It leaks around the bead, but that should be easy enough to fix up.[/quote]
[quote=""vr4""]Keep that air locker. It's sought after[/quote]
I'm with Steve, keep the locker. It is amazing. Made my friends Montero Sport into a very capable off road truck, and it was only 2WD. To test it out after we installed it in his truck, we drove up on a snow bank, so that one wheel could free spin. Hit the switch for the locker, up and over no problem.
And yes, they are really damn heavy! I used my engine hoist to move it around and lift it onto jack stands when I was working on my friends.
99 Sport 3.5L axle with air locker. 99 was the only year that had both the 3.5L engine and the leaf spring suspension. Full size Monteros and 2000+ Sports are all coil sprung.
I didn't really want the locker, but it would have been more work to remove it, and it wouldn't have saved me much money. I can probably sell it for a decent amount. I got the pump and control module while I was at it.
Holy shit, these things are heavy.
I'll need to make a decision on gearing and pick up a front diff. There's a couple hybrid LSD equipped trucks in the yards, so I'll get one of those in a couple weeks.
I also scored an excellent condition spare tire on a Montero rim. It leaks around the bead, but that should be easy enough to fix up.[/quote]
[quote=""vr4""]Keep that air locker. It's sought after[/quote]
I'm with Steve, keep the locker. It is amazing. Made my friends Montero Sport into a very capable off road truck, and it was only 2WD. To test it out after we installed it in his truck, we drove up on a snow bank, so that one wheel could free spin. Hit the switch for the locker, up and over no problem.
And yes, they are really damn heavy! I used my engine hoist to move it around and lift it onto jack stands when I was working on my friends.
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Re: This time I really have gone too far. '92 Mighty Max
My problem with the locker is that it's an open diff when it's not engaged. I'd really prefer an active LSD for rain, snow and ice.
Who knows....maybe I'll put it all in storage in case I change my mind later.
Who knows....maybe I'll put it all in storage in case I change my mind later.
I think about all the things we could have done, all the miracles we could have achieved, if we were all just a little bit better than it turns out we are.
--Naomi Nagata
--Naomi Nagata
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Re: This time I really have gone too far. '92 Mighty Max
[quote=""Jeff V.""]My problem with the locker is that it's an open diff when it's not engaged. I'd really prefer an active LSD for rain, snow and ice.
Who knows....maybe I'll put it all in storage in case I change my mind later.[/quote]
Wonder if it would fit in the front
Who knows....maybe I'll put it all in storage in case I change my mind later.[/quote]
Wonder if it would fit in the front
Chr15t0ph3r85: YES
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Re: This time I really have gone too far. '92 Mighty Max
Not even close. Supposedly a Starion LSD can go in the front. The front diff is similar in size to the 3S rear diff.
I think about all the things we could have done, all the miracles we could have achieved, if we were all just a little bit better than it turns out we are.
--Naomi Nagata
--Naomi Nagata
Re: This time I really have gone too far. '92 Mighty Max
[quote=""Jeff V.""]My problem with the locker is that it's an open diff when it's not engaged. I'd really prefer an active LSD for rain, snow and ice.
Who knows....maybe I'll put it all in storage in case I change my mind later.[/quote]
"Storage"
Who knows....maybe I'll put it all in storage in case I change my mind later.[/quote]
"Storage"
Whenever you use forceful and overt verbal persuasion to try to convince others to see things your way, they're probably not listening to what you say, Instead they're looking for every error in you your logic and mistakes in your facts, all the while constructing counterarguments. Worse still, they don't merely believe you're wrong; they need you to be wrong in order to protect the status quo. And since the final judge exists in their own head, you lose every time. - The Influencer
Is the level of bullshit you have to go through to change things in a direction you want, less than than or equal than the level of current bullshit?
Re: This time I really have gone too far. '92 Mighty Max
Yeah...'storage'. Like we did with the spare engine and transmission we have for your car.
I think about all the things we could have done, all the miracles we could have achieved, if we were all just a little bit better than it turns out we are.
--Naomi Nagata
--Naomi Nagata
Re: This time I really have gone too far. '92 Mighty Max
[quote=""Jeff V.""]Yeah...'storage'. Like we did with the spare engine and transmission we have for your car.[/quote]
I know! Moreeee stuff!
I know! Moreeee stuff!
Whenever you use forceful and overt verbal persuasion to try to convince others to see things your way, they're probably not listening to what you say, Instead they're looking for every error in you your logic and mistakes in your facts, all the while constructing counterarguments. Worse still, they don't merely believe you're wrong; they need you to be wrong in order to protect the status quo. And since the final judge exists in their own head, you lose every time. - The Influencer
Is the level of bullshit you have to go through to change things in a direction you want, less than than or equal than the level of current bullshit?
Re: This time I really have gone too far. '92 Mighty Max
...but I'll never see you again...
Whenever you use forceful and overt verbal persuasion to try to convince others to see things your way, they're probably not listening to what you say, Instead they're looking for every error in you your logic and mistakes in your facts, all the while constructing counterarguments. Worse still, they don't merely believe you're wrong; they need you to be wrong in order to protect the status quo. And since the final judge exists in their own head, you lose every time. - The Influencer
Is the level of bullshit you have to go through to change things in a direction you want, less than than or equal than the level of current bullshit?
Re: This time I really have gone too far. '92 Mighty Max
Nice thing about a diff though is it can sit virtually unprotected outside.
Re: This time I really have gone too far. '92 Mighty Max
Jeff,
Say you have a tube frame that can bolt in any combo of Mitsubishi, old or new, engines, trans, diff's....discribe your perfect 4x4.
Coop
Say you have a tube frame that can bolt in any combo of Mitsubishi, old or new, engines, trans, diff's....discribe your perfect 4x4.
Coop
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Just stop, ok?Vira wrote:...but I'll never see you again...
That's what I'm close to building. A small, practical little truck that's good in snow, ice, rain, and some light off roading. 6G75 MIVEC with a 5 speed manual and a nice beefy axle to handle the torque.Coop wrote:Say you have a tube frame that can bolt in any combo of Mitsubishi, old or new, engines, trans, diff's....discribe your perfect 4x4.
Alternatively, I should have just sold everything and bought a 2015 Colorado. Then Vira wouldn't have to complain about her 'missing' husband.
I think about all the things we could have done, all the miracles we could have achieved, if we were all just a little bit better than it turns out we are.
--Naomi Nagata
--Naomi Nagata