F250 mounts - clearance?

PabloCruise · 05-22-05, 12:00 PM

Can I keep my radiator overflow and windsheild washer tank in place and still use the full F250 mount on the passenger side?

I know I'll have to trim the inner fender - no problem there, just want to keep washer and rad tank in place if possible...

Vehicle in question is '78 FJ40.

TIA,

treerootCO · 05-22-05, 12:11 PM

I'll get you a pic as soon as I get home....I have a '78 FJ40 with the F250 mounts and I kept my overflow/washer. My axle is pushed forward a little so it isn't exact but you can see how it fit...

PabloCruise · 05-22-05, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by treerootCO

I'll get you a pic as soon as I get home....I have a '78 FJ40 with the F250 mounts and I kept my overflow/washer. My axle is pushed forward a little so it isn't exact but you can see how it fit...

Thanks a lot! I didn't know you have a '78! I saw the one you drove to the RS meeting once...

Axle forward should still tell me what I need to know, as that rad tank is pretty far forward.

treerootCO · 05-22-05, 04:10 PM

It fits but I might rethink the mounting because it looks like it may rub through if I leave it that way. If you added 3/4 - 1" spacers on the mount I think it would be perfect. You can see in the 1st pic the bottom bolt is missing because the bottle is resting on the shock.

PabloCruise · 05-22-05, 09:27 PM

Thank you Mike, these pics are exactly what I needed!

PabloCruise · 06-10-05, 01:12 PM

I did some measuring on the F250 mounts to take a look at clearing the washer bottle...

14 inches tall and they reach out from the frame rail just about exactly 4 inches at the center of the eyelet

PabloCruise · 06-10-05, 01:21 PM

Move the ground strap...

It was hard to trim the fender apron. At first I just trimmed enough to mount the shock mount. I neglected to realize that I would need space to get the upper eye bolt in and out of the shock mount!

You can see I barely clear the bottom mounting hardware for the washer and coolant reservoir frame...

PabloCruise · 06-10-05, 01:24 PM

I lopped 1/2 inch of the bottom of both mounts so I could clear the washer bottle - just right!

Still have ~19 inch span while static

PabloCruise · 06-10-05, 01:27 PM

Piece of cake on the driver side.

New shock clears the drag link by a good amount.

Also, makes room for a FJ60 power steering conversion!

treerootCO · 06-11-05, 07:51 AM

Do you need the 60 power steering parts? I have all of it on my parts 60.

PabloCruise · 06-11-05, 10:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by treerootCO

Do you need the 60 power steering parts? I have all of it on my parts 60.

PM sent... Thanks!

mathblaster · 06-11-05, 05:44 PM

How do the Ford shock towers line up with everything if you have flipped the front springs around? I'm guessing it would work just fine, based on the pics I saw. But I just want to make sure.

PabloCruise · 06-11-05, 08:19 PM

Math,
They do work just fine... Witness Ige's pic in the other F-250 thread...

http://forum.ih8mud.com/showpost.php...13&postcount=2

Or here is TreeRoot's with front axle moved forward:

Morse_FJ40 · 09-15-06, 12:49 PM

I don't know if I could live with myself.... putting a ford part on my cruiser!!!!! Just as bad as putting a Heep part on your yota!!!

later
Ryan

Fast Eddy · 09-15-06, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Morse_FJ40

I don't know if I could live with myself.... putting a ford part on my cruiser!!!!!

Yea. At least get the sticker off so you can lie about it.

mr_manny · 09-15-06, 01:03 PM

any shock-tower thread would not be complete, without my "no-cutting required" comment

http://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.p...ht=tower+manny

nakman · 12-09-06, 10:43 PM

Damn I wish I'd a known about this before I spent all afternoon at Ian's banging off & polishing up my stock towers about to be shimmed.. . ..

then he tells me.

Ok, I'll start searching again..

never mind the po

edit: what's the best way to cut the fenders?

77TLCFJ40 · 12-09-06, 11:35 PM

I did the F250 towers mod a few months ago. The axle is in the stock location and I'm running 3.5 inch backspaced wagon wheels with 35x12.5x15 tires. When aired down to 20 lbs, the tire rubs the shock can pretty badly. Did I miss something on this mod? Any ideas other than cut and straighten the 250 towers?

Thanks

euclid · 01-31-08, 08:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PabloCruise

I did some measuring on the F250 mounts to take a look at clearing the washer bottle...

14 inches tall and they reach out from the frame rail just about exactly 4 inches at the center of the eyelet

I ordered Ford Part Number : E5TZ-18183-A. Said it was for an 80 F250. Trouble is, they are hard to come by now and I'll have to wait a week.

Can you confirm that's the same part you used?

this picture:

Is exactly the info I need to go ahead and order my shocks and get them here in time to continue my build.

TIA

Bad Coco · 01-31-08, 08:17 PM

I've got a set of the shock towers. If you need them let me know. I'm going to make a custom set after seeing Don's Project DOA shock mounts. PM me if you need them. Eric

euclid · 01-31-08, 08:24 PM

$14/each from the ford dealer, and already on order. Thanks much, though.

05-22-05, 12:00 PM	#1
PabloCruise IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Northern Colorado TLCA# 10713 Posts: 4,925	F250 mounts - clearance? Can I keep my radiator overflow and windsheild washer tank in place and still use the full F250 mount on the passenger side? I know I'll have to trim the inner fender - no problem there, just want to keep washer and rad tank in place if possible... Vehicle in question is '78 FJ40. TIA, Attached Images __________________ TJS -- 1978 FJ-40 1974 FJ-55 w/ 3FE CO/WY - Horsetooth 4 Wheelers Cruiser Club <<CLICK HERE>> for my Tech Threads

05-22-05, 12:11 PM	#2
treerootCO Where are my keys?! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Wheat Ridge CO TLCA# 14133 Posts: 2,593	I'll get you a pic as soon as I get home....I have a '78 FJ40 with the F250 mounts and I kept my overflow/washer. My axle is pushed forward a little so it isn't exact but you can see how it fit... __________________ aka Mike D.----->Bio Page "Its better to be thought a fool rather than to speak up and remove all doubt." - Lincoln Workin' on pimpin' the 80... www.root45.com www.risingsun4x4club.org TLCA #14133

05-22-05, 04:10 PM	#4
treerootCO Where are my keys?! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Wheat Ridge CO TLCA# 14133 Posts: 2,593	It fits but I might rethink the mounting because it looks like it may rub through if I leave it that way. If you added 3/4 - 1" spacers on the mount I think it would be perfect. You can see in the 1st pic the bottom bolt is missing because the bottle is resting on the shock. Attached Images __________________ aka Mike D.----->Bio Page "Its better to be thought a fool rather than to speak up and remove all doubt." - Lincoln Workin' on pimpin' the 80... www.root45.com www.risingsun4x4club.org TLCA #14133

05-22-05, 09:27 PM	#5
PabloCruise IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Northern Colorado TLCA# 10713 Posts: 4,925	Thank you Mike, these pics are exactly what I needed! __________________ TJS -- 1978 FJ-40 1974 FJ-55 w/ 3FE CO/WY - Horsetooth 4 Wheelers Cruiser Club <<CLICK HERE>> for my Tech Threads

06-10-05, 01:12 PM	#6
PabloCruise IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Northern Colorado TLCA# 10713 Posts: 4,925	Some set-up shots I did some measuring on the F250 mounts to take a look at clearing the washer bottle... 14 inches tall and they reach out from the frame rail just about exactly 4 inches at the center of the eyelet Attached Images __________________ TJS -- 1978 FJ-40 1974 FJ-55 w/ 3FE CO/WY - Horsetooth 4 Wheelers Cruiser Club <<CLICK HERE>> for my Tech Threads

06-10-05, 01:21 PM	#7
PabloCruise IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Northern Colorado TLCA# 10713 Posts: 4,925	More set up Move the ground strap... It was hard to trim the fender apron. At first I just trimmed enough to mount the shock mount. I neglected to realize that I would need space to get the upper eye bolt in and out of the shock mount! You can see I barely clear the bottom mounting hardware for the washer and coolant reservoir frame... Attached Images __________________ TJS -- 1978 FJ-40 1974 FJ-55 w/ 3FE CO/WY - Horsetooth 4 Wheelers Cruiser Club <<CLICK HERE>> for my Tech Threads

06-10-05, 01:24 PM	#8
PabloCruise IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Northern Colorado TLCA# 10713 Posts: 4,925	Forgot to mention I lopped 1/2 inch of the bottom of both mounts so I could clear the washer bottle - just right! Still have ~19 inch span while static Attached Images __________________ TJS -- 1978 FJ-40 1974 FJ-55 w/ 3FE CO/WY - Horsetooth 4 Wheelers Cruiser Club <<CLICK HERE>> for my Tech Threads

06-10-05, 01:27 PM	#9
PabloCruise IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Northern Colorado TLCA# 10713 Posts: 4,925	Driver's Side - much easier! Piece of cake on the driver side. New shock clears the drag link by a good amount. Also, makes room for a FJ60 power steering conversion! Attached Images __________________ TJS -- 1978 FJ-40 1974 FJ-55 w/ 3FE CO/WY - Horsetooth 4 Wheelers Cruiser Club <<CLICK HERE>> for my Tech Threads

06-11-05, 07:51 AM	#10
treerootCO Where are my keys?! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Wheat Ridge CO TLCA# 14133 Posts: 2,593	Do you need the 60 power steering parts? I have all of it on my parts 60. __________________ aka Mike D.----->Bio Page "Its better to be thought a fool rather than to speak up and remove all doubt." - Lincoln Workin' on pimpin' the 80... www.root45.com www.risingsun4x4club.org TLCA #14133

06-11-05, 05:44 PM	#12
mathblaster IH8MUD Junior Join Date: May 2003 Location: Breckenridge, CO Posts: 163	How do the Ford shock towers line up with everything if you have flipped the front springs around? I'm guessing it would work just fine, based on the pics I saw. But I just want to make sure. __________________ selling F engine parts & a whole power steering set up - brackets, hoses, adapters, and more!

06-11-05, 08:19 PM	#13
PabloCruise IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Northern Colorado TLCA# 10713 Posts: 4,925	Math, They do work just fine... Witness Ige's pic in the other F-250 thread... http://forum.ih8mud.com/showpost.php...13&postcount=2 Or here is TreeRoot's with front axle moved forward: Attached Images __________________ TJS -- 1978 FJ-40 1974 FJ-55 w/ 3FE CO/WY - Horsetooth 4 Wheelers Cruiser Club <<CLICK HERE>> for my Tech Threads

09-15-06, 12:49 PM	#14
Morse_FJ40 IH8MUD Regular Join Date: May 2005 Location: Silverdale,WA Posts: 323	I don't know if I could live with myself.... putting a ford part on my cruiser!!!!! Just as bad as putting a Heep part on your yota!!! later Ryan

09-15-06, 01:03 PM	#16
mr_manny IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: san pancho, ca TLCA# 14254 Posts: 1,365	any shock-tower thread would not be complete, without my "no-cutting required" comment http://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.p...ht=tower+manny __________________ 1972 FJ40 2F, sm465, Detroit-R/Aussie-F, Longfield SS, SUA - Rear FJ55 lift-springs x4, Disc Brakes x4, 315/75R16 KM2, 92" WB Help the Honey Bees

12-09-06, 10:43 PM	#17
nakman addict. Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: 8000' Posts: 1,245	Damn I wish I'd a known about this before I spent all afternoon at Ian's banging off & polishing up my stock towers about to be shimmed.. . .. then he tells me. Ok, I'll start searching again.. never mind the po edit: what's the best way to cut the fenders? __________________ 96fzj80, mostly stock except for the suspension, steering, gears, brakes, batteries, lights, bumpers, running boards, skid plates, stereo, speakers, cargo area, and tires. some of my best friends are TLCA members.

12-09-06, 11:35 PM	#18
77TLCFJ40 CottonLand Cruisers Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Madison, MS TLCA# 13533 Posts: 1,298	I did the F250 towers mod a few months ago. The axle is in the stock location and I'm running 3.5 inch backspaced wagon wheels with 35x12.5x15 tires. When aired down to 20 lbs, the tire rubs the shock can pretty badly. Did I miss something on this mod? Any ideas other than cut and straighten the 250 towers? Thanks __________________ Lash CottonLand Cruisers Treasurer TLCA: 13533 Madison, MS 02 UZJ100 DD 77 FJ40 "GunRunner": DUI, RDB, Runner Front Calipers, York/Mudrak OBA, Aussie, 8274, Mini PS, Hell Creek Lift, 94" WB, 35x12.50 Hankook MTs, MAF U-Bolt Flips, F-250 Towers, MetalTech Cage, Choctaw Sliders, 8" Tuffy, Tiburon Seats... and a great group of friends who made it possible! 78 Hilux Trailer 08 200 Series for the Little Lady Happy Birthday Squeetie! Kaizen - Continuous Improvement

01-31-08, 08:17 PM	#20
Bad Coco IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Garden Valley, CA Posts: 201	I've got a set of the shock towers. If you need them let me know. I'm going to make a custom set after seeing Don's Project DOA shock mounts. PM me if you need them. Eric __________________ Don't gnaw on your kitty Poo-flinger build up: http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=548889

01-31-08, 08:24 PM	#21
euclid IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: May 2002 Location: Jackson, MS TLCA# 13014 Posts: 3,082	$14/each from the ford dealer, and already on order. Thanks much, though. __________________ Greg Thompson 00 Camry: Stock 5SFE - 27 MPG 89 FJ62: Unstock.

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