I finally finished my '91 flatbed project to a point where I was able to wheel it over Memorial Day weekend.

Here is what I started with. [Linked Image]
I picked it up with a bad engine, the person who rebuilt the engine broke the ring guides on the install which led to a hole in the #4 piston. I replaced the piston and the valves and put it back together.

This is what it looks like today [Linked Image]
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Exterior Mods so far:
4crawler 2" BL, 1.5" spacers, 2" cut out of the fenders and BFH clear the 315's
My own bumper, sliders, flatbed, and skid plate
Rear 5.29 and ARB
Front 5.29's and True track
Still to come:
Dual T-cases(have 2nd t-case and adapter just not installed)
Chevy springs
Finish the front bumper
Exo-cage
1/2 doors(have just not cut yet)
Under bed storage for drivelines, CV's, air tanks, and compressor
Possible 2"drivetrain lift
Possible SA' next winter.

Interior so far:
Extensive cleaning and replaced the 60/40 seats with '94 Supra leather seat.
A custom center console with built in cooler and speakers
Stereo upgrade. currently has no radio.

I was surpised at how well it wheeled on the Forydice trail, plenty of clearance, and I had no problem keeping up with my buddies who are all SA'd and running 37's plus. My trip wasn't trouble free though, after my new ARB failed(not sure why yet), I had to get on the gas a little more than I wanted to to climb an uphill boulder section and ended up breaking a tie rod. We were on our way after about an hour of down time, we welded a sleeve over the break and it held fine.

I have spent about $2600 over the last two years building it, and figure I have about $800-1k left before I am done, this doesn't include an SAS.


More than tread lightly. Leave it like you were never there, nor anyone else.
'90 X-cab 4.88's 33 BFG AT's, rr ARB, Headers, Ignition upgrade, cold air induction.
'91 X-cab 5.29's 315's BFG MT's, rr ARB, custom bumper and flatbed