Don’t get too excited, this buildup is bound to be quite a bit slower than those found in other sections. Fortunately, in the 70 series section I shouldn’t have to bump the thread too often to keep it on the front page
The truck:
NAME: Random (daughter of Arthur Dent)
1987 BJ74LX 173,000km originally imported by Luxury Imports, Sold to me by Snowking
The parts donor:
NAME: Ol Smokey
1986 BJ74VX 250,000km Formerly Crushers’ trail rig
The Plan:
To create an expedition rig equally at home on the Alaska Highway or the Rubicon. The goal is to find the fine line between off road ability and on road drivability, even if I have to spend the price of a tow rig to do it. I have accumulated most of the parts to assemble the rig but have no shop to do it in anymore. Most of the fabrication will have to be outsourced.
Front axle;
60 series axle, sprung over, shackle reversed, out boarded springs. 4x4 labs steering arms, DOM rods, hydraulic assist, 4Runner calipers. 80 series locking diff modified to air actuation. Custom axles and Longfields.
Rear axle;
60 series FF, 4 link on airbags, factory cable locker modified to air actuation. Custom axles.
Drivetrain;
Stock for this year, dialed up boost and fuel. Marlin Toybox to follow.
Accessories;
Technitop roof top tent, 24V Waeco Fridge/freezer, Webasto diesel heater, CB, Ham, 24V Cat radio. Drawer system, RMM onboard shower&shower tent.
Bumpers;
Custom home built. Front has mounting for winch and IPF lights. Rear will have facilities for mounting spare, fuel cans, high lift.
Winch;
Hydraulic Superwinch. Powered by PTO hydraulic pump 11.2 gal/min, 200ft Amsteel blue
Tires;
Off-road. 11.2x16 (37.5”) Titan Tractor tires on custom 16x10 3”BS Steel rims.
On Road (undecided) probably 38/14.5-16 Toyo Open Country MT on 16x10 4”BS (aluminum) rims
Trailer;
1990 M101cdn s/o 35” tires for hauling tractor tires to trailhead when required.