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Offline 83Eagle!

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Re: Full frame and straight axle
« Reply #15 on: September 03, 2009, 01:40:46 AM »
That is some great work you are doing there on your Eagle.  I am impressed.
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Re: Full frame and straight axle
« Reply #16 on: September 26, 2009, 08:06:12 PM »
nice job one day I would like to do the same to my eagle.
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Re: Full frame and straight axle
« Reply #17 on: September 26, 2009, 08:52:55 PM »
I've been "stealing" every picture I can find on this... I love the work man. Looks very clean and professional. Did you already mention what size engine you're dropping there? Any updated pictures?
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Re: Full frame and straight axle
« Reply #18 on: September 27, 2009, 10:43:46 PM »
We need a picture fix. can't wait to see updates.
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Re: Full frame and straight axle
« Reply #19 on: September 28, 2009, 03:48:46 PM »
man! looks good! do you still have the dimensions for the the frame?
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Re: Full frame and straight axle
« Reply #20 on: December 08, 2009, 12:17:35 AM »
Any updates Animal?  would love to know how you have progressed.
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Re: Full frame and straight axle
« Reply #21 on: December 12, 2009, 04:27:44 PM »
Quote from: colter on September 28, 2009, 03:48:46 PM
man! looks good! do you still have the dimensions for the the frame?

That's what I'm looking for... of course, I'll wait until he finishes it before I ask... just in case there have to be some last minute changes, lol!

Can't wait for an update!
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Re: Full frame and straight axle
« Reply #22 on: December 20, 2009, 10:32:43 PM »
Quote from: landphil on December 08, 2009, 12:17:35 AM
Any updates Animal?  would love to know how you have progressed.

I will be posting an update soon. I just moved from Arizona to Texas. I did not have it totaly complete yet, so I had to tow it with me. I have made alot of progress on it and finnished the rear frame and installed the rear four linked ford 8.8 rear end with disc brakes. I will take pictures and post them soon. 
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Re: Full frame and straight axle
« Reply #23 on: December 27, 2009, 05:07:41 PM »
I am posting some new pictures of my project. I fabricated a full frame from front to rear and intergrated it into the body. I also installed a solid front axle and four linked the front and rear ends. The rear axle is a ford 8.8" with disc brakes out of a Ford Explorer. It is the same with and same bolt pattern as stock. The shocks are RaceRunner Sway-A-Way Off road coilovers. I also scored a set of 33" BFG mud terrains.






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Re: Full frame and straight axle
« Reply #24 on: December 27, 2009, 06:22:12 PM »
nice!!

How about a side shot of the car to see what the stance is like?
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Re: Full frame and straight axle
« Reply #25 on: December 27, 2009, 06:37:57 PM »
Here is the side shot.



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Re: Full frame and straight axle
« Reply #26 on: December 27, 2009, 06:46:44 PM »
Quote from: Animal on December 27, 2009, 06:37:57 PM
Here is the side shot.





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Re: Full frame and straight axle
« Reply #27 on: December 28, 2009, 10:08:49 PM »
DANG! That thing is beastly! Well done!
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Re: Full frame and straight axle
« Reply #28 on: December 29, 2009, 04:11:06 AM »
Very nice indeed and HEAVY DUTY!! Have you figured out the drvetrain yet?
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Re: Full frame and straight axle
« Reply #29 on: December 29, 2009, 07:09:08 PM »
Quote from: Eagleearl on December 29, 2009, 04:11:06 AM
Very nice indeed and HEAVY DUTY!! Have you figured out the drvetrain yet?

I have installed a new Chevy 4.3 V6, 700R4 overdrive transmission , and Chevy 2 speed NP231 transfer case. I ran it with this running gear for about 400 miles before I broke the stock front suspension. So, I took it back to the shop (my garage) and one thing led to another. I will probably sell my V6 and replace it with a 350 V8 now that the frame and running gear can handle it.







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