[DomSmith]

Nice Shane! That was quick. Did it come out pretty level? Rear hinge fitment? How's the wiring coming along?

Now I have my Monday free to replace the catalytic converter someone swiped off my 4Runner...

[bsmith123]

looking great--who makes the cooler carrier? Or did u do it, looks good

[fj40_73]

Originally Posted by DomSmith

Nice Shane! That was quick. Did it come out pretty level? Rear hinge fitment? How's the wiring coming along?
Now I have my Monday free to replace the catalytic converter someone swiped off my 4Runner...

Yeah, it was a really nice little project to get that sucker on there. To lift it up on there on my own, I ran the center four bolts backwards threw the rear cross member, and set the bumper up onto those, and put a few nuts on to secure it. From there, I used a level to get it even. Then I marked the eight spots on the rear cross member where I needed to drill. Took off the bumper, drilled my holes, painted the holes & the spot where the original tow bracket was. Then this was the part that made it a good project, while the paint was drying I went up to my bros house and drank beer. Came back and assembled it up.

Not sure about the back door hinges yet, I'll put my rear doors on tomorrow, but if its too close, I should be able to adjust the back stop to where I need it.

I still have to wire in the fuse box, but all is ready, just not as an exciting project as that bumper. And with a new bumper sitting around, it won my attention that day.

I think we need to start to string people up who swipe stuff off of toyotas, slimy bottom feeders. Going to check the surf tomorrow AM with my surf bud, I'll give you a call while we check it to see if your interested.

[fj40_73]

Originally Posted by bsmith123

looking great--who makes the cooler carrier? Or did u do it, looks good

It's the 4+ bumper from man-a-fre, I followed DomSmith's wright up for installation.

http://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series...tall-fj40.html

[fj40_73]

Took a test run to the hard ware store for some more bolts N nuts. Seems I forgot to tighten one of my Radiator hoses all the way. Those new gauges already payed for themselves, no harm no foul. Other then that all seems well. Now for the hard part... going to the gas station to fill up the 22 gallon gas tank.

The front end it not completely square. Both those fenders have been bashed at some point, so no matter how hard I tried, the right font hood nose hanges over a bit. Oh well, one day, once these are trashed, I'll get new ones. I also am not super happy with the TJ fender flares. 1. they get in the way of my rear gas tank filler cover & they do not follow the lines of the cruiser body to my likings. I will go back to my old bushwackers, once I get some time to fix them up. Looking forward to driving it back and forth to the beach of a while before I do anything to it.

[calixto]

Not sure about having to drive all the way down but the Ace hardware in downtown Encinitas has a pretty good selection of harder to find hardware. They have a decent amount of stainless metric....I've been there a million times now. I think maybe a little better than HD. Your truck looks great, can't wait to check it out in a couple weeks.

[fj40_73]

Originally Posted by calixto

Not sure about having to drive all the way down but the Ace hardware in downtown Encinitas has a pretty good selection of harder to find hardware. They have a decent amount of stainless metric....I've been there a million times now. I think maybe a little better than HD. Your truck looks great, can't wait to check it out in a couple weeks.

Thanks, I am kinda over it, atleast for a few weeks.
There's also a denalts True vaule in Oside I go to and there is also one in carlsbad by Dom. I am relevived that I will actually be making the SD getogether in Solona, date is coming up fast.

http://forum.ih8mud.com/trails-event...ml#post3443084

[DomSmith]

Shane-

Looks good dude. Just got back from a day trip to Big Bear with Noah (Big Bear Pics) and found a few bugs in the rig. Lots of fun and a good test for all the improvements to the ride. I have to spend some time sorting out the transfer linkage issues uncovered but I'm a bit over it too.

What's next? You need to drive that thing by the house.

[1973Guppie]

Shane, truck looks great! looking forward to seeing it. Dom, the linkage problem should be a minor thing I think, it just seemed like the linkage was not fully engaging 4lo.

[tlc_4play]

That truck is looking awesome - well done

[fj40_73]

Looks like AAA is willing to give me Classic Car Insurance. Way better coverage and agreed value. Will know later this week, I have to get my name on one of the auto titles, to qualify.

Here's some lawn poser shots to keep it a viewable post.









Still plan on running the exhaust inside the frame rails, yes ugly as is, and I need to make up some rock sliders. I also plan on going back to the bushwacker fender flairs(which will allow me to get my rear gas filler cover back on), that is why I have not trimmed the ones on there, so when I sell these the buyer can trim as they need.