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ZUKIWORLD Discussion Forum => Build Diaries, How-To, DIY => Topic started by: Nicksidekickin on August 13, 2010, 07:18:59 PM

Title: Zuks rebirth
Post by: Nicksidekickin on August 13, 2010, 07:18:59 PM

Well heres what Im going to do and what ive got done so far:

Plan:
Full exo cage and tube front end
solid axle swap with 4 link
4.3 chevy motor and drivetrain
36" or 38" tires
locker front and rear
possible rear steer ( still considering)
move axle locations for longer wheel base
front and rear winches
fuel cell
(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b79/nick_42_24/OUCHJuly2010002.jpg)

(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b79/nick_42_24/7-31-2010002.jpg)

(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b79/nick_42_24/7-31-2010006.jpg)

(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b79/nick_42_24/huntersbday2010033.jpg)

(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b79/nick_42_24/huntersbday2010034.jpg)

(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b79/nick_42_24/huntersbday2010036.jpg)

(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b79/nick_42_24/8-13-2010003.jpg)

(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b79/nick_42_24/8-13-2010002.jpg)

(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b79/nick_42_24/tubeideas.jpg)
This is kind of what i am going for.

Title: Re: Zuks rebirth
Post by: TheZuke on August 17, 2010, 01:01:29 PM

Looks like an ambitious plan.  I chopped the front off of a sidekick at the same place.  I then proceeded to remove more material.  My reasoning was more of a rust removal thing but, it does free up a lot of room for bigger tires w/o the inner fender wells.  I hope you don't mind my sharing.

Good luck.

Title: Re: Zuks rebirth
Post by: tracker954x4 on August 21, 2010, 08:44:34 AM

Sounds like an awesome plan. Who's is the orange trackkick in the last pic? That thing is friggin sweet. Got any more pics of it?

Title: Re: Zuks rebirth
Post by: Nicksidekickin on August 25, 2010, 01:19:30 PM

I'm not sure who it belongs to i found it on google got to love google.

Anyways i have almost got the frame straighted back out, and have been cuting off the junk i dont need anymore so i can strengthen the front end. more pics to come when i get time to take some work is getting in the way

Title: Re: Zuks rebirth
Post by: djlantis57 on August 25, 2010, 06:13:37 PM

You're still planning on doing a tube front end?  Looks like you got a lot of body damage and glad to hear that the frame is almost back to normal...it doesn't look too bad!

Title: Re: Zuks rebirth
Post by: Nicksidekickin on August 26, 2010, 04:30:28 PM

Yea still going to do the tube front end trying to find axles right now as soon a i get them the steel yard has my tubing  ;D

Title: Re: Zuks rebirth
Post by: Nicksidekickin on March 05, 2011, 05:50:16 PM

k so i changed my plans completely over the past couple months. Due to the gas prices and to having another little one on the way. I bought a parts truck for 600 bucks good deal complete truck.

Getting everything trimed up!
(http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i206/lacresiah/3-3-2011009.jpg)

Little test fitting!
(http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i206/lacresiah/3-3-2011007.jpg)

After some more fitting!
(http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i206/lacresiah/2-21-2011116.jpg)

Finally after some truck bed coating!!!
(http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i206/lacresiah/3-3-2011011.jpg)

I've still got alot of work to do but its getting there. I'm off work the next today's so I'll put some more pics in of what i get done. oh sorry so long on a post freakin work  >:(

Title: Re: Zuks rebirth
Post by: Hyper on March 05, 2011, 07:31:33 PM

Dang; looks slick bro! Can't wait to see the finished product!

You still planning on the exo-cage with the full fenders now, or have you put that idea on hold for a bit?

Title: Re: Zuks rebirth
Post by: Nicksidekickin on March 06, 2011, 05:36:10 AM

still planing it may be a month out. I'm going to get it completely road ready then go from there. I need some stiff springs i think before i put the exo cage  on

Title: Re: Zuks rebirth
Post by: Nicksidekickin on March 12, 2011, 05:26:23 PM

So I got some more done today I got the battery and the wiring ran to the back of my kick. I also got my new tailgate installed. Hope fully It will get to Hit the road this week fingers crossed. I'll post some pics tommorow.

Title: Re: Zuks rebirth
Post by: bentparts on March 13, 2011, 05:48:03 AM

way to stay on buddy! Determination is a quality that can't be learned.

Title: Re: Zuks rebirth
Post by: Nicksidekickin on February 21, 2012, 05:09:52 PM

So its been forever since i have been able to get on here and post anything. Its been a wild year, but i did get some stuff done still havent got to the cage. I did get a new top and flares in today to give it a new look hopefully i can get the the exo cage this weekend fingers crossed. Here are some pics of what it looks like know

Title: Re: Zuks rebirth
Post by: djlantis57 on March 09, 2012, 03:10:38 PM

Looks great boss!  Waiting to see when you'll elongate and slightly square off the rear fenders to match the front!  That way you can stuff that rear tire further without hitting the back edge of the fender.
Looks really good.  Congrats on getting it back on the road!

Title: Re: Zuks rebirth
Post by: fixed blade on March 09, 2012, 04:34:06 PM

Looks great.   Thanks for keeping us posted.