Slamuri build

jprider · Mar 10, 2012

I have decided to post my build in hopes it will help somebody else with their project.
I've been on a tight budget from the get go!
First I found a base truck. Think I'll keep the stripe!

$700 for a running truck was pretty good, I thought!

This was a northern truck and was just before going to the scrap yard!

I wanted 4 link and tires large enough to clear most any obstacle on our local trails. I started searching the web and Hardline for inspiration!

I started cutting the cancer away in a manner to keep good structural components and keeping in mind 1.75" DOM would also be applied.
Purchased 3/4" hiems due to cost and since they are what's used in top fuel dragsters, thought it would be a start anyway. I fabricated my link brackets from 3/8 plate. Wanted to shoot for around 110" wheel base.

Chop, chop, chop!

Rear 4 link

Frame reinforcing.

Front Axle Truss.

4 links complete and all bead locks mounted!

angryfab · Mar 13, 2012

is that going to be your ride height if so your links look off just my 2cents

jprider · Mar 14, 2012

Ride height will be a little lower. How u mean?

jordan7118 · Mar 14, 2012

jprider said:
Ride height will be a little lower. How u mean?

Link angles need to be more parallel to the ground. They look pretty steep.

Should've started with the red Sammy in the background :woot:

angryfab · Mar 14, 2012

yes what he said at that angle it will unload an u wount have much pressur to the ground if u would like i will run the numbers for ya just hate to seee people going down the same roads as i did

jprider · Mar 15, 2012

Kool! Any help is greatly appreciated!
Whatcha need from me?

skipnrocks · Mar 15, 2012

whats wheelbase and belly height do you have it set at. for four link calc you need link length, height from ground to axle link and ground to chassis height for front uppers and lowers and rear uppers and lowers... low and stable within reason is the way to go imho... unless your mud boggin your rig more than trail riding.

jprider · Mar 16, 2012

I'll pull a tape tonight!

jprider · Mar 16, 2012

30" rear 24" rear. 18" ride height. 110" wheelbase. Axles are 18.5" off ground.

skipnrocks · Mar 16, 2012

18in is your belly height? or what your hoping to have in the end? 110 is a good wheel base. what are you shock plans?

jprider · Mar 17, 2012

I have 14" air shocks?

jprider · Mar 17, 2012

18" is my belly height.

skipnrocks · Mar 17, 2012

Thats plenty low.... gonna be a cool sammy when done!

jordan7118 · Mar 18, 2012

You may want to consider building while the Sammi is at ride height. You may be able to see issues while building that won't surface until you lower it to ride height from current build height.

Based on that picture, it looks like your belly is level with the top of the rims. If those are 15" beadlocks and 40" tires, looks like you're well above your 18" belly ride height.