project..... Family Wheeler (Hillbilly Deluxe)

[bell]

Well, it's time to start a new project! 
Yesterday, I picked up a 2001 4-door Tracker. It has been wrecked on the passengers side, (front fender area) and will require the frot p.s. framerail to be changed out. (No big deal, I've done it before.)
Here's the kicker, it only has 21,000 miles on it and still smells like a new car!
It is a 2-wheel drive, so I will be hanging a 4.16:1 Sammy T-case behind the 4-spd auto. I also acquired a set of Toyota axles with 5.29's and a spool (or Lincoln Locker, not sure) in the rear.
I want to keep it simple and drivable (street) so, I plan on using wrangler springs with missing links. (made so that I can "pin" them shut for street driving.)
I will be running either 33x12.50-15 TSL's or 36x12.50 TSL's.
I have both, I just haven't decided which to run. (probably the 36's) 

[zukiowa]

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i've been thinking of doing this to my 04 vitara but with coils all around
interested to see what you use for steering (and cost of it)

[bell]

Well, I did some measuring and..... the toyota rear axle is 4" NARROWER than the tracker rear. So, now I'm thinking about wagoneer dana 44's?
As for steering, I will be using a Toyota IFS box that I already have. 

[bell]

By the way, I'm open to suggestions at this point. I've got a pretty good idea of how I want to do it, but I would like to hear some ideas. 

[weed]

Suggestion one -- don't do it!!

My idea -- bring it up to me, then we can have a chance to hang and pop some sodies!  

Sounds good! right?     Weed

[bell]

 

[bell]

Well, I've been locating some parts....
So far, I found a donor tracker from Sean (I have everything you need!) Devinney
Also, I believe I found a set of YJ springs.
I'm getting REALLY EXCITED about this!!!!

[j2custom]

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Can't wait to see how it comes together for you!!!

[† Þanzer †]

bell if you didnt have two jobs it would be done by now
























oh wait then you wouldnt be able to afford it ...........oops sorry

[Whitfield]

Toyota IFS rear is 3" wider and you can put the Sky widening kit on the front.

I am getting excited about this build.   Sounds like a nice family wheeler project.

[bell]

Toyota IFS rear is 3" wider and you can put the Sky widening kit on the front.

I am getting excited about this build.   Sounds like a nice family wheeler project.

That's a good idea! Will my 4cyl third members work in the IFS rear? I do not know much about 'Yota's.... Yet.

[bogger]

The rear waggi D44 is offset ,not good in less you are going to use sami t-case.

[j2custom]

The rear waggi D44 is offset

Not all of them were.  At some point they switched from the passenger side to the driver side drop in the front and they went from offset rear to centered rear.  I thought it was in the mid 80's?  Not 100% sure when.  HTH

[bell]

I am using a Sammy t-case, but I already have the 'Yota axles with 5.29's so, I'm gonna use them.

[Whitfield]

Yes, the Yota 3rd will interchange with the IFS rear.