Ultimate Luber Build

[douglasmiller]

Just wanted to give an update. I still have not received my wheels from Stockton wheel. It has now been five months, when it was supposed to be 4-6 weeks. I purchased all the steel for my cage and shock mounts. Unfortunately, I need my wheels before I can really get into the fab work as far as tire clearances. I have decided to go with a 415HP 347 stroker from Ford Racing instead of the 408 I have now. The main reason for the change is the fact that I want to keep all the original sheet metal, and the amount of time I was going to put into sinking the motor down in the chassis was going to be more work than I think it would be worth. I think she will stll have plenty of power for what am doing. If anyone is looking for a nice start on a serious 408, I will be selling what I have. It is a CHP(Coast High Performance) Dominator Short Block(Rated @ 1000HP) All forged components with a main cap girdle. I also have new in the box Trickflow High Port Heads with 2.02"-1.60" valves. I want to get at least $4500 out of this stuff. Paid over $7000. Obviously all new parts. Spread the word if anyone knows somebody who is looking for a great motor that should make a ton of power.

 

[Crewwzin]

Put an AOD behind that 408 and Bax might be interested.

 

[mp]

PM sent on 408.

 

[douglasmiller]

I finally received my wheels after six months, when it was supposed to be 4-6 weeks. NEVER USE STOCKTON WHEEL! I took the wheels to the powder coater right away. Hopefully I can get things mocked up now and start the front hoops and the cage. I got my tubing and a bender a while back.

 

[Tito]

I will say those wheels are sweet though.

 

[willtel]

Well at least the wheels look good, it is just such a shame you had to wait so long for them. I still don't have a set of bumpers I ordered in early July.

What size and type of tire are you planning to use?

 

[douglasmiller]

Well at least the wheels look good, it is just such a shame you had to wait so long for them. I still don't have a set of bumpers I ordered in early July.

What size and type of tire are you planning to use?

BFG KM2's 255/85/16. They are about 33.5".

 

[englewoodcowboy]

Thats ashame Stockton did that to you. I used them about 6 years ago to build some wheels for a swamp buggy and they got them out right away. Must be that whole customer service thing now.. except they haven't hire and India company to do theirs yet...

 

[chrlsful]

I finally received my wheels
Gives ya plenty of time to get stuff (other) ready. Congrats! but. 'S NOT right! When this first came up I suggested you didn't have to put up w/it (n still have suggestions that correct). Now U got em can U follow up so other's don't hafta go thru this? As I recall U weren't the only 1 the co. served this way...

 

[douglasmiller]

Here is the finished wheel/tire combination I was going for. I am really happy with the way they came out.(Just like I pictured in my head for a change)

 

[Tito]

Sweeeet!!!!

 

[NY-Bronco]

Holy Shit!!!! Those wheels are beautiful man!! Im really liking where this build is going.

 

[1sicbronconut]

You'll be suprised how much traction those beadlock bolts give you when they're up against a rock.;D One thing you will find out if you take a LUBER rock crawling is rthat the front lock outs take a beating because they stick out of the wheels quite a bit when you run the narrow wheels.

 

[douglasmiller]

Holy Shit!!!! Those wheels are beautiful man!! Im really liking where this build is going.

Thanks. I only wish it could move a little faster.

 

[douglasmiller]

You'll be suprised how much traction those beadlock bolts give you when they're up against a rock.;D One thing you will find out if you take a LUBER rock crawling is rthat the front lock outs take a beating because they stick out of the wheels quite a bit when you run the narrow wheels.

I wish there was a way to shorten those hubs. I am worried it will look a strange with the lock outs sticking out past the wheels.

 

[TBS-POPS]

Those look awesome. If you still need a hood to check fitment stuff, you can barrow one of our spares. I'm just east of Stockton.

 

[douglasmiller]

Those look awesome. If you still need a hood to check fitment stuff, you can barrow one of our spares. I'm just east of Stockton.

I sure appreciate it. If I head up to our property near Redding anytime soon, I will hit you up. Thanks

 

[joe]

I will say those wheels are sweet though.

yea! sometimes it's worth the wait

 

[mavereq]

wow those wheels look really good. do you have hubcaps for the front with holes in them?

 

[Tito]

I wish there was a way to shorten those hubs. I am worried it will look a strange with the lock outs sticking out past the wheels.

You could get a pair of slugs for the front to shorten up the hub also. Would save you about an inch or so. There is actually a set for sale in the used section. I don't know if it's out there for the 44 but I know there is a "stub hub" kit that shortens the hub by ~ 2" for a Dana 60. It isn't cheap though.