Hey Guys,
I am sort of new to Comp-D. I joined in 2013 after purchasing my first diesel and first Cummins. I have been lurking and learning since then. I am not new to forums I have been very active on other forums specific to my previous builds. I have the same unsername on RS25.com where I have a build thread on my 2001 Subaru GC8 Coupe as well as Pirate4x4.com where I have a build thread on my Jeep YJ rock crawler.
Just like everyone else, I use forums to learn, share, buy, and sell.
This new to me diesel truck is part of the natural progression to need a tow pig. I have been turning wrenches since I was old enough to build RC cars and worked my way up through just about everything with wheels and a motor since then. I worked in Autobody through High School and College and am now a Mechanical Engineer that designs submersible diver vehicles for the the world's Special Forces Operators. Check out http://stiddmil.com.
Here are some pics of my previous builds.
My DD Subaru. Most of the drivetrain and suspension has been swapped to 2004 STI.
My 1990 Jeep YJ. Chevy 383 stroker, fuel injected, 700R4, D60/14B, SOA on custom low ride height leaf sprung suspension, 37" Irok's, Re-centered HMMWV double bead locks, Stretched to 100" wheel base, locked diffs front/rear.
My Buddy's 1999 Jeep TJ. Swapped in Rubicon Axles, Highlined Fenders, lifted drivetrain and tucked belly, full skids, 1" body lift, 35" Toyo MT's on Custom made Stazworks double bead locks. NO SUSPENSION LIFT! This thing is a beast on the trail. Puts my over thought and over built rig to shame. This was my second Jeep build. Lessons learned I guess...
Last but not least. My 1996 Dodge 3500 CCLB 4x4. Stumbled upon it on CL in the "Auto Parts" section. Dragged it home for an unheard of cheap price for a turbo diesel in my area. But the cost discount comes at a hefty cost of time and effort. At the time of this post, I am prepping to splice the rear half of a 2WD dually frame with the front of my 4WD dually frame due to some pretty bad frame rot... Yay living in the North East...
I am sort of new to Comp-D. I joined in 2013 after purchasing my first diesel and first Cummins. I have been lurking and learning since then. I am not new to forums I have been very active on other forums specific to my previous builds. I have the same unsername on RS25.com where I have a build thread on my 2001 Subaru GC8 Coupe as well as Pirate4x4.com where I have a build thread on my Jeep YJ rock crawler.
Just like everyone else, I use forums to learn, share, buy, and sell.
This new to me diesel truck is part of the natural progression to need a tow pig. I have been turning wrenches since I was old enough to build RC cars and worked my way up through just about everything with wheels and a motor since then. I worked in Autobody through High School and College and am now a Mechanical Engineer that designs submersible diver vehicles for the the world's Special Forces Operators. Check out http://stiddmil.com.
Here are some pics of my previous builds.
My DD Subaru. Most of the drivetrain and suspension has been swapped to 2004 STI.
My 1990 Jeep YJ. Chevy 383 stroker, fuel injected, 700R4, D60/14B, SOA on custom low ride height leaf sprung suspension, 37" Irok's, Re-centered HMMWV double bead locks, Stretched to 100" wheel base, locked diffs front/rear.
My Buddy's 1999 Jeep TJ. Swapped in Rubicon Axles, Highlined Fenders, lifted drivetrain and tucked belly, full skids, 1" body lift, 35" Toyo MT's on Custom made Stazworks double bead locks. NO SUSPENSION LIFT! This thing is a beast on the trail. Puts my over thought and over built rig to shame. This was my second Jeep build. Lessons learned I guess...
Last but not least. My 1996 Dodge 3500 CCLB 4x4. Stumbled upon it on CL in the "Auto Parts" section. Dragged it home for an unheard of cheap price for a turbo diesel in my area. But the cost discount comes at a hefty cost of time and effort. At the time of this post, I am prepping to splice the rear half of a 2WD dually frame with the front of my 4WD dually frame due to some pretty bad frame rot... Yay living in the North East...
