Elliott's buildup: semi-resto 60

Free62 · 09-26-09, 09:53 AM

Nice build!

Miloslavich · 09-26-09, 10:34 AM

Sick build Elliot! PM'd ya

alaska60 · 09-26-09, 11:35 AM

I need to get another rig so I can do something like this to mine. It sucks having it as a daily driver.
Looks great!!
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Are we getting fishy here?

ElliottB · 10-03-09, 02:23 PM

The drivers side is completely done! Feel free to flame my yellow bumpstops.

I got the knuckle seal issue figured out. For some reason it got all wavy when I bolted it down (maybe wasn't lined up right). The passenger side will be done in a couple hours once the paint on my knuckles/steering/etc dries.

jettaglxdriver · 10-04-09, 07:44 AM

Good work man. Sucks I am missing out on this work since I want to be around to do this for my truck.

ElliottB · 10-04-09, 05:05 PM

Aside from a couple of brake hoses that had to be special ordered, the front axle is DONE! I'm glad too, I was getting tired of messing with it. Setting all the bearing preloads, fishing out cone washers, blah blah blah.

So the front axle build:

Knuckle job (bearings, seals, etc)
Inner axle seals
Wheel bearings, hub seals and races
Cleaned and painted housing
3" medium duty leaf springs
Appropriately matched shocks
Extended swaybar endlinks
New tie rod ends
Steering cleaned and painted
New coiled breather hose
4runner calipers
New FJ rotors
New rubber brake hoses (the OE ones were shot)
1.25" wheel spacers
17" alloy wheels from 2007 4Runner
285/70/17 BFG A/T (temporary)
Lots of getting dirty...see before pics.

After I get the calipers plumbed, I'll be moving onto the rear axle. I'm thinking that will be much less time intensive.

Miloslavich · 10-04-09, 07:10 PM

Elliot lookin good bro! nice work.

like the Blizzaks in the pics too

cant beat them in the snow with Quattro .. perfect winter setup

when you starting on the rear axle?

ElliottB · 10-04-09, 08:37 PM

Thanks Milo. I'm hoping I'll start on the rear this week/weekend. It shouldn't take as long considering all I'm going to do is clean it up, adjust brakes, new e-brake, and suspension. We'll see how that goes.

We gotta get you up here to tune that 2F!

Spike Strip · 10-04-09, 08:54 PM

CAREFUL with those jackstands, homie...

http://forum.ih8mud.com/ca-socal-80s...d-kill-me.html

ElliottB · 10-04-09, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Spike Strip

CAREFUL with those jackstands, homie...

http://forum.ih8mud.com/ca-socal-80s...d-kill-me.html

Holy crap, how very interesting. Well, I typically use other means of backup stands and stay as far from under the vehicle as possible. I'll definitely keep that in mind though, thanks for the heads up!

Miloslavich · 10-04-09, 10:13 PM

woah that is nuts! gotta be careful and use the correct sized stands!!

Yeah Elliot im stoked to get up there whenever you're ready and tune her up with a new carb and a desmog!

im doing a new radiator and fan clutch this week..

good luck on the rear

GLTHFJ60 · 10-04-09, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by ElliottB

Holy crap, how very interesting. Well, I typically use other means of backup stands and stay as far from under the vehicle as possible. I'll definitely keep that in mind though, thanks for the heads up!

Holy hell. I have a pair of 6t 'stands and never thought twice about them. I'll have to go look at them again!

Elliott, your truck is far too clean. Definitely not fair

alaska60 · 10-04-09, 10:36 PM

That looks sweet with those wheels. I just did my knuckles back in May. Feels good when you have it done huh? Nice looking front end Elliott.

ElliottB · 10-05-09, 08:37 PM

After messing with the excel spreadsheet of mods and $$$ spent so far I'm happy this hasn't been a huge hit to the wallet.

I could drop more than that just on building a front D60.

Spike Strip · 10-05-09, 08:45 PM

That's pretty good ... Usually it's much higher for the quality and quantity of work you've done..

BTW -- Did you get your seat covers from the wet Okole's website ? Which ones did you get? Too many choices.

S.

ElliottB · 10-05-09, 08:58 PM

I had to call them on the phone. They have a pattern code for the 60 series but it's not listed on the website.

Spike Strip · 10-05-09, 10:05 PM

Ah, ok, good to know... Guess I call 'em tomorrow.

4WDBetterthan2feet · 10-11-09, 09:21 AM

Hi Elliott

I am finishing patching up my desmog, used a trollhole carb, and I wanted to know when you eliminated the PCV is the filter thing in the first pic hooked up to where the L shaped pipe comes out of the block for your pcv? Where did you get the filter, is it generic from a parts store?

Oh and what did you do with the hose coming off the hardline by the brake booster? These are the two last things I need to address and then it is on to body work. Thanks. Your 60 is looking great.

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Originally Posted by ElliottB

And for the record, here is an MS Paint schematic of my hoses. This is running an HAC, no BVSV's and no PVC/EGR valve.

ElliottB · 10-11-09, 06:07 PM

That is a generic filter that most auto parts stores should carry. As you can see, it is coming off of the elbow from the pushrod inspection cover. It's working great so far.

As for the line coming out by the brake booster, it is not connected to anything. However, to keep water from getting in there I ran a small length of hose that loops around and faces down.

Hope this helps.

Spike Strip · 10-17-09, 02:48 PM

So, did you get the rear brakes done ?

Miloslavich · 10-17-09, 05:43 PM

have any updates Elliot? or ya been hittin the slopes ?

jettaglxdriver · 10-17-09, 09:40 PM

Elliot you working on it tomorrow at all? I am at the GF's and would stop by if you were wrenching on it before I head to the shop to do more work.

wengejor · 10-18-09, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Spike Strip

So, did you get the rear brakes done ?

x2, lets see some pics of those shiny new rear brake shoes I sold you!!

ElliottB · 10-18-09, 05:28 PM

I must admit... I've been slacking. I work long hours during the week and spend the weekends in Vail so wrenching time is a precious commodity. I'm going to button things up, bleed the brakes, and start working on the bumpers soon!

Miloslavich · 10-18-09, 10:53 PM

Elliot what are you doing up in Vail? they're not open yet!

ElliottB · 10-18-09, 11:02 PM

Tennis, swimming, hiking, drinking... Vail is awesome year round! I rode A-basin today and with the 60* weather it certainly didn't seem like October.

Miloslavich · 10-18-09, 11:07 PM

yeah you gotta love Vail. i've had some good times there.. fun nightlife too.

how was the "white ribbon of death" on a 60 degree day?

ElliottB · 10-31-09, 04:09 PM

Waiting for new bellcranks to come in. I had to chop everything up to "disassemble" it. As you can see below.

I've been taking the time to undo everything from the frame (brake lines, fuel lines, etc) to sand it down and paint it with a rust preventative enamel. It's much like rust bullet, I've great success with it in the past but it's not cheap.

Hoping to have the rear axle completely done within the next 2 weeks! I need some serious motivation.