started the BOB today

[.::M::.]

Nice work! I removed my bed a few days ago, and as you say, NOTHING on these is light. Hoping to bob within the next few weeks!

 

[gunner_bear]

Just installed the other spring and removed the rear cross member.ridgerunner is making me a set of axle mounts with 4" of lift built into it. It was snowing today so I think I better get this project rolling soon

 

[Ridgerunner]

I got your 4" axle perches all welded up for you. Now no need for a block, under the m105 trailer springs on your bobber to level the truck. I made them so that they capture three sides of the axle tube. Measure twice, before you weld them on

 

[gunner_bear]

Looks great, t Me weld? that comes with the kit i hope

 

[Seth_O]

Ridgerunner - those are beautiful! They make my lift blocks look like a complete hack job......

 

[deathrowdave]

Using a hole saw I have it very helpful to drill a small hole near inside edge of the hole you trying to cut out to allow for the chips and coolant to flow out of this works better.

 

[fantastico]

I am in the infancy of my Bob, and i was wondering if someone would help answer a question?

I see that there is 3/4 ton trailers as well as 1.5 ton trailers. It looks like most people are using the 3/4 for their bob, why, what is the difference, and does it matter?

 

[appalacious]

I'm using the 1.5 ton M105. I thought that's what most others were using too.

 

[ranchhopper]

Most use the 105 trailer I use them on all I have bobbed with the price 101s bring its to costly to use them.

 

[fantastico]

Which is which then?

101 = 3/4

105 = 1.5

Just found it.

 

[Tinwoodsman]

105 = 1.5 ton

 

[Ridgerunner]

Ridgerunner - those are beautiful! They make my lift blocks look like a complete hack job......

Thank you for the compliment.

If you woud also like a pair, I can make another set.

 

[Bigdog123]

What is the website you referred to? I want to Bob my duece and this would help. Any other info wouldalso be helpful

 

[gunner_bear]

XM381 this is the site where i got my information as well as from other members. Ridgerunner has also been very helpfull.

 

[gunner_bear]

Installed the axle blocks and installed the rear axle today. Next step is to get the driveshaft made longer and get the brakes lines hooked up. I am racing the weather here as snow is in the forcast. The axle blocks from ridgerunner worked great, as did $130 worth of U-bolts

 

[gunner_bear]

Cut off my extra frame today and remounted the rear cross member and the bumpers. Welded and bolted it on. Glad i was inside as the lake effect storm was a blowing!!

 

[fantastico]

Looks GREAT so far.

 

[Seth_O]

The axle blocks from ridgerunner worked great, as did $130 worth of U-bolts

Looks great gunner. I threw up a little in my mouth when the guy told me I owed him $100 for the 4 u-bolts.

I spent almost as much in u-bolts as I did to lengthen the d-shaft

 

[jatonka]

I'm really glad to see some of you are actually moving the axle back a little and lengthing the driveshaft. I did this from the start and I was the first to ever show pics of the JATonka XM35A4 4x4 conversion Deuce. The people who wouldn't spend to lengthen the drive shaft never got the truck balance and the M105 body to really line up with the tires. These shorties really run out better with some extra wheelbase. Thanks to all who have the ability ro build "em right. John Tennis

 

[gunner_bear]

just pulled it out into the snow, still need to put on the box but the rest has gone well.