got the axles/suspension/40" mtr's on (pics)

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just some shots from my cell phone to hold you guys over. gonna try to borrow a real digi cam this week end and get a bunch of good pics of everything.

turned out a little taller than i was thinking, lol, its quite a jump to get in there, i don't think i can touch the top of the roof standing flat footed.


my buddy standing by it for reference, hes about 6-2


front d44 i rebuilt with new tie rod ends, new ball joints, new drag link, skyjacker steering arm, offroad design 1.5" O.D. tie rod, stainless break lines, and greatlake offroad diff cover, 6 inch tough country easy rides and 1" ORD zero rates


rear 14bff, rebuilt with rear discs and great lake offroad diff cover, 6 inch tough country easy rides and 1 inch ORD zero rates


front 40x13.5x17 goodyear MTR on hummer H2 wheel, warn hubs


rear shot


i couldn't be more happy with the way it turned out so far, i think the wheel and tire combo is perfect for it, exactly the stance i wanted. these tires are insane, i absolutely cannot hear any tire noise traveling at 60mph (fastest i driven it yet) which is pretty impressive for a 40 inch tall tire. i suspect as the start to get worn in they will get a little hum, but still be very quite. the wheels centered the tires just where i wanted them and there were no tie rod clearence issues.

still have a list of things to do like front shaft, shocks, trim the fender a good bit (doesn't rub on the street but definatly will offroad) and odds and ends but its pretty close. got my first thumbs up in it today when i took it to work