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Jester666 · 03-05-2009, 10:16 PM

that rear winch is looking awesome. Good idea.

rcr3fan29 · 03-06-2009, 09:07 AM

Nick, what kind of winch line are you running?

headhunter555 · 03-06-2009, 10:07 AM

awesome truck i like how you did the front winch up, and the rear ones looking good to.

NickRummy · 03-06-2009, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by rcr3fan29

Nick, what kind of winch line are you running?

I'm using a fishing line from Dacron. It's some kind of braided line and rated at 50lb. I got it at Dick's sporting goods. Was like $20 for 300 yards.

NickRummy · 03-07-2009, 10:56 AM

Did some quick painting and clear coated the planks. Added some D-rings out back too.

Trikster · 03-07-2009, 11:07 AM

You're a machine Nick, nice work! Your rear suspension looks exactly like my friends 4-Runner, he has the 3/4 buggy thing going on too.

59sled · 03-07-2009, 05:11 PM

Do you have any axle wrap with the 3/4 rear setup?

I copied your idea on ther rear with my brusier frame with TLT axles and the rear end sucks under the truck really bad on hill climbs. Or it twists up and ends up bending my main leafs. I had to ad a link set up to keep the axle from moving forward.
I also think my u bolts on the upper 3/4 leafs are mounted farther back than yours.

cato · 03-07-2009, 06:50 PM

Sweet build...Ditto on the Outcroppers...have a set and am amazed how well they work!!

NickRummy · 03-07-2009, 09:06 PM

I don't have any axle wrap issues but I do have problems with kinking the leafs. I'm waiting on delrin leafs to get done machining. How long are you shackles and how long is the top leaf that is upside down? I bet is your front mount for the leafs is a lot higher than the rear shackles then the axle will want to swing towards the front of the truck. If the front leaf mount is the same height has the rear there really is no way for that to happen unless you start twisting up leafs.

Harley · 03-07-2009, 11:02 PM

The truck is looking great Nick. I like the flatbed, I almost get sick of truggies once in awhile. Nice to see something different.

jeep94xj · 03-07-2009, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by NickRummy

I don't have any axle wrap issues but I do have problems with kinking the leafs. I'm waiting on delrin leafs to get done machining.

You hear a brotha knockin?...well let me IN!!!

Truck is looking great Nick! Still waiting on the new class...

59sled · 03-08-2009, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by NickRummy

I don't have any axle wrap issues but I do have problems with kinking the leafs. I'm waiting on delrin leafs to get done machining. How long are you shackles and how long is the top leaf that is upside down? I bet is your front mount for the leafs is a lot higher than the rear shackles then the axle will want to swing towards the front of the truck. If the front leaf mount is the same height has the rear there really is no way for that to happen unless you start twisting up leafs.

My shackles are the stock Bruiser ones. I'm using stock Bruiser mounting points in the front of the leafs. The axle attachment points for the rear leaf are level.
I think my upper leafs are too long. I have them clamped (in the bend)right where the Bruiser frame starts to bend down in front of the rear wheel. And they are little in from the rear lower leaf mount. So my shackles are at about a 75-80 degree angle.
I will shorten up and see if that helps.

I didnt want to hi jack your thread with my probs, but you gave my some great ideas for mine.

EeePee · 03-08-2009, 02:27 PM

The truck looked great today Nick.

NickRummy · 03-08-2009, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by 59sled

My shackles are the stock Bruiser ones. I'm using stock Bruiser mounting points in the front of the leafs. The axle attachment points for the rear leaf are level.
I think my upper leafs are too long. I have them clamped (in the bend)right where the Bruiser frame starts to bend down in front of the rear wheel. And they are little in from the rear lower leaf mount. So my shackles are at about a 75-80 degree angle.
I will shorten up and see if that helps.

I didnt want to hi jack your thread with my probs, but you gave my some great ideas for mine.

No problem at all. Let me know how your changes work out for you. I basically kinked all my leafs today running so the truck sits really low and uneven. Can't wait to try some delrin ones.

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Originally Posted by EeePee

The truck looked great today Nick.

Thanks! Where did you run off to? Did you get your truck working?

EeePee · 03-08-2009, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by NickRummy

Thanks! Where did you run off to? Did you get your truck working?

To the car to warm up. I'm gonna toss the motor in the trash and put something else in. That should fix it.

NickRummy · 03-08-2009, 02:47 PM

It definitely wasn't the nicest weather that's for sure! I was freezing at the end. Hopefully we can try it again soon when the weather is nicer. Hopefully there are some decent pics.

EeePee · 03-08-2009, 02:48 PM

Word.

sloppy · 03-08-2009, 06:13 PM

man I was soaked

my wallet is still soggy

fun though..

NickRummy · 03-16-2009, 10:46 AM

Here are some updated pics of the Yota. Got the cab painted and added a snorkel from lowslowtj. Top notch quality from him like always!

Also almost finished the rear window. Middle window slides. Just need to paint on some frames.

Then I gave it a good beating!

HotRodJosh · 03-16-2009, 12:23 PM

Just found this thread....KILLER build!!!!
Love these 'Yota builds!

03-06-2009, 10:07 AM	#143
headhunter555 Pebble Pounder Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The sticks Posts: 115	awesome truck i like how you did the front winch up, and the rear ones looking good to. Last edited by headhunter555; 03-06-2009 at 10:08 AM. Reason: because i kant spell

03-07-2009, 06:50 PM	#148
cato RCC Addict Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: WHEAT RIDGE, CO Posts: 1,102	Sweet build...Ditto on the Outcroppers...have a set and am amazed how well they work!! Last edited by cato; 03-07-2009 at 06:53 PM.

03-05-2009, 10:16 PM	#141
Jester666 RCC Addict Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Calgary Posts: 1,575	that rear winch is looking awesome. Good idea.

03-06-2009, 09:07 AM	#142
rcr3fan29 1* Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ozarks Posts: 326	Nick, what kind of winch line are you running?

03-07-2009, 10:56 AM	#145
NickRummy RCC Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Akron Posts: 1,784	Did some quick painting and clear coated the planks. Added some D-rings out back too.

03-07-2009, 11:07 AM	#146
Trikster RCC Addict Join Date: May 2006 Location: Roseville Posts: 1,469	You're a machine Nick, nice work! Your rear suspension looks exactly like my friends 4-Runner, he has the 3/4 buggy thing going on too.

03-07-2009, 05:11 PM	#147
59sled Quarry Creeper Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: SoCal. Posts: 397	Do you have any axle wrap with the 3/4 rear setup? I copied your idea on ther rear with my brusier frame with TLT axles and the rear end sucks under the truck really bad on hill climbs. Or it twists up and ends up bending my main leafs. I had to ad a link set up to keep the axle from moving forward. I also think my u bolts on the upper 3/4 leafs are mounted farther back than yours.

03-07-2009, 09:06 PM	#149
NickRummy RCC Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Akron Posts: 1,784	I don't have any axle wrap issues but I do have problems with kinking the leafs. I'm waiting on delrin leafs to get done machining. How long are you shackles and how long is the top leaf that is upside down? I bet is your front mount for the leafs is a lot higher than the rear shackles then the axle will want to swing towards the front of the truck. If the front leaf mount is the same height has the rear there really is no way for that to happen unless you start twisting up leafs.

03-07-2009, 11:02 PM	#150
Harley 20K Club Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sending illegals home one Hayabusa at a time. Posts: 22,981	The truck is looking great Nick. I like the flatbed, I almost get sick of truggies once in awhile. Nice to see something different.

03-08-2009, 02:27 PM	#153
EeePee MODERATOR™ Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 18,928	The truck looked great today Nick.

03-08-2009, 02:47 PM	#156
NickRummy RCC Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Akron Posts: 1,784	It definitely wasn't the nicest weather that's for sure! I was freezing at the end. Hopefully we can try it again soon when the weather is nicer. Hopefully there are some decent pics.

03-08-2009, 02:48 PM	#157
EeePee MODERATOR™ Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 18,928	Word.

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03-08-2009, 06:13 PM	#158
sloppy I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2006 Location: akron Posts: 4,054	man I was soaked my wallet is still soggy fun though..

03-16-2009, 10:46 AM	#159
NickRummy RCC Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Akron Posts: 1,784	Here are some updated pics of the Yota. Got the cab painted and added a snorkel from lowslowtj. Top notch quality from him like always! Also almost finished the rear window. Middle window slides. Just need to paint on some frames. Then I gave it a good beating!

03-16-2009, 12:23 PM	#160
HotRodJosh Quarry Creeper Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Spanaway, Wa Posts: 420	Just found this thread....KILLER build!!!! Love these 'Yota builds!

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