Bakednaz' 94 tracker build thread

[bakednaz]

I bought a 94 tracker that had front end damage about 6 months ago.  I took it out in its stock form to the cracks with only a welded rear dif.  Had a blast!  Made some believers but had to take alot of bypasses cause of the 4 inch clearance under the truck.  I had a few extra bucks and was gonna do what most others do to trackers, coil spacers and longer shocks.  I decided why even waste the money when the ultimate goal here is to put solid axles under it.  So I started collecting toy parts.  They came pretty cheap so I was able to gather most of the parts.  I have finished the rear and will be taking it down to Duncan to azzuki's dad's to finish the front.  I cant wait to get it done and start wheeling!  Here are the rear pics. 





 

Let me know what you think, Baked

[bakednaz]

O.K. got started on the front end today.  Removed the IFS garbage, gave it the salute and got rid of a bunch of brackets.  Tommorow i'll get measurements and do some mock up.  Have to wait until tuesday eve to fab up new spring hangers.  If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask.  Cause i know i'll be asking a bunch, Baked

First photo is the front end damage:



Second is the ride hight:

[poorboy]

lookin good so far. good lookin pics too...
keep us up to date
 

[lacrosse10604]

What size tubing did you use for that rear bumper?

[bakednaz]

Honestly, its  a rear bumper from an old toyota.  I flipped it up so your looking at the bottom, thats the receese for the highlift.  Reworked the ends so it was asteticaly pleaseing.  I thought it came out pretty good.

[lacrosse10604]

I like it.

[Joe S.]

is that gonna be strong enough to support the weight of the vehicle?  looking good!

[bakednaz]

is that gonna be strong enough to support the weight of the vehicle?  looking good!

Yes, it is fairly thick.  I want to say 1/4" then I put a 1/4" plate where each hanger is.  I am not worried about it failing, Baked

[suzota]

looking good.

[bakednaz]

I am currently trying to figure out the best way to do frame extensions to mount the front spring hangers from.  Any idea's?  Pics of whats been done?  Any thing to get the creativity going, Baked

[Jeremiah]

Woah - Is this the intake tube?



I used to take the sami up to some pretty deep watter, but looks like I'll want to avoid that in the Tracker... unless I figure out a snorkel option....

[suzota]

yup.
thats the air intake.

thats why the first thing we do is a snorkel

[bakednaz]

 Edited to save having to put the flame suit on, Baked

[XmikeJ]

No offense but now I know why I'll do a linked set up if I ever swap in a toyota front axle.  That just looks a little scary to me.

just my $0.02 though.

[bakednaz]

No offense.  I have thought real hard about just doing a link.  I talked it over with a budy and I am going to come straight off the top.  This set up will put me up to high and kill my approach angle.  The pics are of the piece just put in.  They are not welded, nor is it fitted properly.  I will post pics of the completedfront end after it is reworked.  For know i'll just remove the ugly pics to save getting flamed, Baked