Freds40 builds a 60 - Page 3

freds40 · 06-02-08, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by DHONDAGOD

Your not doing the 2FE?

Chris

Nope, never even thought about it. Jason is debating if he's going to do it or not on his.

freds40 · 06-02-08, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by marting

2nd that.. I'm confused.. In the beginning of this thread you said you would keep it pretty stock, and dont have insanly wide tires!.. now there is a stack of tires to the ceiling of your garage, and axels being widened!!

Screwing around.

Had to see if any one was awake.

Besides, I couldn't go from my 40 to a fishing wagon, I'd go insane. even more so than I already am

freds40 · 06-08-08, 08:27 PM

No picture updates as the camera is in Texas with the wife and kids but I did get some work done.

The front axle w/sleeves gives me 63.5" wms/wms.

Got the front end dropped back down on the new tires and BTW Dan, it still clears the garage door by about 4" .

Weak-Link got the dash just about back together, kinda looks like a vehicle in there again.

freds40 · 06-09-08, 08:19 PM

and a few pics.
The dash is coming along great.

A few more parts and it will be all buttoned up.

freds40 · 06-09-08, 08:22 PM

The front axle is in. All wideded up and everything.

Got some diff protection on along with a little shave on the drain plug.

And the "Bat Signal"

We called it that due to the look of the plate prior to "massaging" to fit the diff. Heres the template.

freds40 · 06-09-08, 08:24 PM

Got the PS box pulled, cleaned up, tapped, painted, and thrown back on. Just need to set the ram and run the hoses and the Assist will be in good shape.

And heres how it sits as of now. Need to tear into the rear suspension now.

Last one.

weak-link · 06-09-08, 08:59 PM

dawsome totally dawsome

I'll try and drop by tomorrow night after work and drop off those parts and help you get it turned around

freds40 · 06-09-08, 09:14 PM

I still need u-bolts before I turn it around. Also need to get a set of threads cleaned up in the drag link so I can throw that on.

weak-link · 06-09-08, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by freds40

I still need u-bolts before I turn it around.

I'll bring some 1" zip ties...problem solved

how was the flight?

D'Animal · 06-09-08, 11:17 PM

Not tying to tell you how to build your rig, but.

I think your E-Brake cable goes under the carpet, not through the heater duct.

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Originally Posted by freds40

and a few pics.
The dash is coming along great.

A few more parts and it will be all buttoned up.

Kavik · 06-09-08, 11:57 PM

WOOT!

brokenparts · 06-10-08, 01:14 AM

sexy...

weak-link · 06-10-08, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by freds40

Last one.

Man that thing is tall, you shoulda kept your 42's

freds40 · 06-10-08, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by D'Animal

Not tying to tell you how to build your rig, but.

I think your E-Brake cable goes under the carpet, not through the heater duct.

That's my manual line loc conversion so I can roast the rear hides.

freds40 · 06-10-08, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by weak-link

Man that thing is tall, you shoulda kept your 42's

It's right about 80-81" tall with the truck sitting level.

BTW, the best we can say about the flight is they all made it home safely.

Amanda was fried last night and the girls were still bouncing off the walls.

redcorn · 06-10-08, 09:13 AM

That is looking really nice!!!

Why the additional width?

john

Dirtgypsy · 06-10-08, 10:42 AM

vey nice. the 39.5's look right at home.

clint

Overlord · 06-10-08, 11:05 AM

What's the backspacing on the wheels? How wide are you?

weak-link · 06-10-08, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by redcorn

That is looking really nice!!!
Why the additional width?

Stability

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Originally Posted by Overlord

What's the backspacing on the wheels?

4"

freds40 · 06-10-08, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by redcorn

That is looking really nice!!!

Why the additional width?

john

Yup, stability. My 40 was relatively low, had a full width 60 up front (69") and was the most stable sidehilling rig I've owned. I wanted to build this one lower than it is but I don't feel like re-building the back door arches to make the tires fit. At least with the wider axle I will get back a bit of stability with the added height.

freds40 · 06-10-08, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Overlord

How wide are you?

Dang, if I was a chick you'd have a black eye right about now.

Anyway, I'll try to remember to get a bulgde to buldge measurement tonight.

brokenparts · 06-10-08, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by freds40

Yup, stability. My 40 was relatively low, had a full width 60 up front (69") and was the most stable sidehilling rig I've owned. I wanted to build this one lower than it is but I don't feel like re-building the back door arches to make the tires fit. At least with the wider axle I will get back a bit of stability with the added height.

I added 2" spacers to get me a little wider after strapping on my 39.5s too... It made a noticeable difference in the stability. I'm at about 80-81ish inches wide. I'd like to get rid of my monster hangers do even more sheetmetal cutting sometime soon like a you, Kavik, boots, and others have done to get the COG down.

DHONDAGOD · 06-10-08, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by freds40

Dang, if I was a chick you'd have a black eye right about now.

.

So........... You dont like chicks?

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Originally Posted by freds40

Anyway, I'll try to remember to get a bulgde to buldge measurement tonight.

Weak Link "is coming over tonight" and your going to get a "bulge to bulge measurement" to post on the internet... (puke)

This is a family type forum, you guys keep your man-love stuff on myspace where it belongs...

Chris

freds40 · 06-10-08, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by brokenparts

I added 2" spacers to get me a little wider after strapping on my 39.5s too... It made a noticeable difference in the stability. I'm at about 80-81ish inches wide. I'd like to get rid of my monster hangers do even more sheetmetal cutting sometime soon like a you, Kavik, boots, and others have done to get the COG down.

Yeah I thought about just running spacers but it starts killing your steering when you push the pivot farther away from the trunion. I've done it before so I'm not knocking it, I just wanted to keep this tight as my wife might drive a bit and I want her to be comfortable.

Mace · 06-10-08, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by freds40

Yeah I thought about just running space

06-08-08, 08:27 PM	#63
freds40 IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 482	No picture updates as the camera is in Texas with the wife and kids but I did get some work done. The front axle w/sleeves gives me 63.5" wms/wms. Got the front end dropped back down on the new tires and BTW Dan, it still clears the garage door by about 4" . Weak-Link got the dash just about back together, kinda looks like a vehicle in there again. __________________ My old 40, lowrider on leafs: http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=19561.0 Building my 60: http://forum.ih8mud.com/60-series-wa...ilds-60-a.html www.4x4him.com

06-09-08, 08:19 PM	#64
freds40 IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 482	and a few pics. The dash is coming along great. A few more parts and it will be all buttoned up. __________________ My old 40, lowrider on leafs: http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=19561.0 Building my 60: http://forum.ih8mud.com/60-series-wa...ilds-60-a.html www.4x4him.com

06-09-08, 08:22 PM	#65
freds40 IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 482	The front axle is in. All wideded up and everything. Got some diff protection on along with a little shave on the drain plug. And the "Bat Signal" We called it that due to the look of the plate prior to "massaging" to fit the diff. Heres the template. __________________ My old 40, lowrider on leafs: http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=19561.0 Building my 60: http://forum.ih8mud.com/60-series-wa...ilds-60-a.html www.4x4him.com Last edited by freds40; 06-09-08 at 09:17 PM.

06-09-08, 08:24 PM	#66
freds40 IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 482	Got the PS box pulled, cleaned up, tapped, painted, and thrown back on. Just need to set the ram and run the hoses and the Assist will be in good shape. And heres how it sits as of now. Need to tear into the rear suspension now. Last one. __________________ My old 40, lowrider on leafs: http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=19561.0 Building my 60: http://forum.ih8mud.com/60-series-wa...ilds-60-a.html www.4x4him.com Last edited by freds40; 06-10-08 at 08:54 AM.

06-09-08, 08:59 PM	#67
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06-09-08, 09:14 PM	#68
freds40 IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 482	I still need u-bolts before I turn it around. Also need to get a set of threads cleaned up in the drag link so I can throw that on. __________________ My old 40, lowrider on leafs: http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=19561.0 Building my 60: http://forum.ih8mud.com/60-series-wa...ilds-60-a.html www.4x4him.com

06-09-08, 11:57 PM	#71
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06-10-08, 01:14 AM	#72
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06-10-08, 09:13 AM	#76
redcorn IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: near my girls Posts: 577	That is looking really nice!!! Why the additional width? john __________________ if you can cut a Tcase in half with a cheap circular saw you can do anything. BIG WAGONS RULE

06-10-08, 10:42 AM	#77
Dirtgypsy IH8MUD Addict Join Date: May 2006 Location: Newberg, Oregon TLCA# 17541 Posts: 854	vey nice. the 39.5's look right at home. clint __________________ It's a Jeep thing I didn't understand. So I bought an FJ60 and now I get it. 1987 FJ60, 2F, H55F, 4.11's, Rear ARB locker, ARB bumper, MAF Safari 4" SR, 33 12.50 15 on old school Mags. ROTW: http://forum.ih8mud.com/60-series-wa...lver-60-a.html

06-10-08, 11:05 AM	#78
Overlord IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Wasilla, AK Posts: 480	What's the backspacing on the wheels? How wide are you? __________________ Sean ----- '87 FJ60 2.5" BDS lift/+1" shackles/1.5" BL w/ 35 TSLs, FF axle w/ bling bling cable lockers '94 FZJ80 stock - my DD