NPR 4wd conversion and camper build thread.

[javajoe79]

It's the staring and figuring that is worth the $$$$

yup. I normally spend more time staring and planning then I do actually building. That way, it usually works the first time around.

 

[chris_the_wrench]

@javajoe79
I just re-read this thread twice, and tried allowing along with the Facebook image gallery.

Can you clarify for me, you've got Dana 60's front and rear? The front is on OEM leafs??? But the larger tires fit, and the Cummins ain't squatting them?? The rear is a 4 link with coils, what size/weight are the coils? I have to read/look at your steering photos again, I got lost there. You know where the 6bt came from?

Keep it rolling!

Thanks
Chris

 

[javajoe79]

@javajoe79
I just re-read this thread twice, and tried allowing along with the Facebook image gallery.

Can you clarify for me, you've got Dana 60's front and rear? The front is on OEM leafs??? But the larger tires fit, and the Cummins ain't squatting them?? The rear is a 4 link with coils, what size/weight are the coils? I have to read/look at your steering photos again, I got lost there. You know where the 6bt came from?

Keep it rolling!

Thanks
Chris

Dana 60 front, Sterling 10.5 rear.
Front leafs are F350 lift springs. They’re ok. Steering is slightly limited.
Probably doing coils when I swap axles.
I have a set of dynatrac axles. Dana 60 and 80
The rear coils are 675lbs? Something like that. I’d have to check. We’ll see how it rides once the box is at full weight.
The Cummins came from that guy on eBay that sells them. Chad Mckinney I think. It came with the truck when I bought it.

 

[javajoe79]

Rewired the cab, manual transmission swapped, finished the rear subframe and got them both galvanized. I’ll be mounting the box again soon.

 

[DzlToy]

How did the manual conversion and cable shifters turn out? Plans for the NPR cab and TR7?

 

[Ramdough]

Rewired the cab, manual transmission swapped, finished the rear subframe and got them both galvanized. I’ll be mounting the box again soon.

Do you have two subframes? If so, why do you have them separate?

Thanks!


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[javajoe79]

How did the manual conversion and cable shifters turn out? Plans for the NPR cab and TR7?

It works great. This thing gets to 70mph pretty fast. I love shifting it. No plans currently but maybe in the future for the TR8

 

[javajoe79]

Do you have two subframes? If so, why do you have them separate?

Thanks!


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Yes. My camper box was originally for a pickup truck so it leaves a large space under the front of it. The camper mounts on the rear frame and the front frame will get a large storage box.

 

[Ramdough]

Yes. My camper box was originally for a pickup truck so it leaves a large space under the front of it. The camper mounts on the rear frame and the front frame will get a large storage box.

Ok, cool. I guess you halved your displacement then as well. That is a neat idea.


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[javajoe79]

Ok, cool. I guess you halved your displacement then as well. That is a neat idea.


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Thanks. I haven’t flexed it fully loaded but they barely move as is.

 

[javajoe79]

Finally finished the box coatings. Hopefully mounting it to the truck soon then we’ll build out the interior. I used monstaliner for most of it and gaco for the roof. I’m very happy with both products.

 

[SkiFreak]

Looking sweet Joe!

 

[javajoe79]

The box is finally mounted on the subframe for good now. The box attaches to the subframe via some captured bolts that are attached inside the box and will be buried in the walls and floor. I also sprung those in case the subframe ever flexes. Doubtful though.

 

[SkiFreak]

Sweet!

 

[KiwiMtnClmbr]

Are your wheels inboard of the subframe in the rear? I can't see your pics from 9/12/22 showing the box mounted which probably answer my question.