My O.C.C.!

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Decedent

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It took me a couple weeks to get this going but I finally worked it.It took many moons to mod this thing out but it was definetly worth it.All I have to do now is figure out what I want to do with the paint.Thanks to everyone helped me through this build and gave me advice for all my questions......Ride onusflg
 

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BrettMavriK

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Lookin' pretty sweet!
I like the monochromatic black look.

Hey, is that an Xterra Rock Buggy being made in the background...!?
I had my own lil' 4x4 custom shop in Colorado a few years back.
I built 4 link suspensions, complete rock buggies, roll cages, rock bumpers and tire carriers, etc.
Man I miss my vintage box '77 Bronco on 38's with 138:1 final drive. I mated two transfer cases together. That thing could climb some serious canyon walls.
 

Decedent

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Hey thanks.Actually I think that was a Subaru frame being modded for racing.The shop where my buddy works does alot of roll cages and exo's for crawlers.We're working on turning a Suzuki samurai into a badass crawler this week.
 

BrettMavriK

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I once built a JK Samurai with full width Ford axles pushed to the very edge of the frame on each end with 4 links front and rear. Then for an engine, I swapped in an '89 Thunderbird Super Coupe V-6 (which was just a 302 with 2 cylinders missing) and all the EFI trimmings. Cool part was the motor came from the factory with an Eaton-Roots twin screw blower on top. that rig became a true rock spider. Sorry, didn't mean to get off topic with your OCC build. Your photos bring back some cool memories. Nice bike , btw.... =-]'

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Hey thanks.Actually I think that was a Subaru frame being modded for racing.The shop where my buddy works does alot of roll cages and exo's for crawlers.We're working on turning a Suzuki samurai into a badass crawler this week.
 

TerrontheSnake

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Samurai's are badass mudders and crawlers because of their teeny tiny wheelbase. I built mudders for years trying to get to a hidden cave system up by where I live, never got to the damn caves until I built the Samurai.
 

Retmachinist

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Good Job Decedent. Like I said they are kind of a pain in the butt to build, but they do make a pretty sweet ride when they are done. Looks like you even got a front brake on it. Was you able to use the exisiting holes that were in the front fork?
I guess I like the trouble it takes to build them since I have two more in the basement to build. Probably wait till winter on them.

John
 

TerrontheSnake

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OOO, yeah that brings to mind one thing. Have you taken that thing out yet? The reason I ask is because your brakes are on the front side of the forks. Just a suggestion but at 30 MPH you might want those behind the forks. Personally I saw to much flex having them up front, therefore I have mine on the backside of the forks. I feel safer with them there.
 
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Retmachinist

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OOO, yeah that brings to mind one thing. Have you taken that thing out yet? The reason I ask is because your brakes are on the front side of the forks. Just a suggestion but at 30 MPH you might want those behind the forks. Personally I saw to much flex having them up front, therefore I have mine on the backside of the forks. I feel safer with them there.
Brakes are always on the front side of the front forks.

John
 

TerrontheSnake

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No, lol I understand that....but those posts are not designed for brakes, mine ended up working much more effectively, and I feel much safer with them behind the forks. My bike has a lot of extra weight and stuff so I will not run them on the front. I know how they usually go I'm just trying to let my experience help someone out. When I had them on the front part they would flex, and I don't like flex. Not telling you what to do with your bike just giving you the lowdown on what I have already learned with mine.
 

Retmachinist

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No, lol I understand that....but those posts are not designed for brakes, mine ended up working much more effectively, and I feel much safer with them behind the forks. My bike has a lot of extra weight and stuff so I will not run them on the front. I know how they usually go I'm just trying to let my experience help someone out. When I had them on the front part they would flex, and I don't like flex. Not telling you what to do with your bike just giving you the lowdown on what I have already learned with mine.
I guess I don't get the "Flex" What kind of brake and mounting hardware did you use. If you used 8 MM you should have been fine. Mine seem to work perfect.

John
 

Decedent

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Thanks guys.It was a trial and error build but I loved it.I took some ideas from all the bikes I saw on the forum like the derailer,works great by the way,and front brake ideas,John.So far the brakes work very well.My mechanic and I came up with a integrated brake system with 60/40 braking so the rear wheel brakes harder than the front.I would like to have disc brakes but there isn't any room front or back.This bike is a blast to ride.....shft.
 

TerrontheSnake

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Cool good to hear it, Ret the mounting is all solid, but the brakes arms are a lil weak, could just be crappers they were salvaged, maybe I'll get some better ones and try them on the front?!? I used 8mm steal nut and bolt for my posts.
 

eomonkeyboi24

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Nice bike! Makes me wish mine was finished. I modded the pedals by reversing one arm. I will be welding them in place soon. I saw this mod before and really liked it.