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09-11-08, 08:12 PM
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IH8MUD Addict
Join Date: Mar 2003
Posts: 940
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Adjustable caster front leading arm
I came up with this idea several years ago and have slooowly over the years designed it and started to machine it. It is just a concept and I may never finish it so for correction I would recommend plates from Christo Slee or Landtank.
This design allows for 23 degrees caster total adjustment. 5 degrees for the low riders and 18 degrees for lifted cruisers. That is from zero; not from the Toyota specs. As far as I can tell in the stock position it is about 1 5/8 inches lower than the stock arm. I did not machine the rear portion of the arm yet although I have made the drawing and coded it. I apologize for posting it in this condition since much of it will probably be hard to figure out. Disclaimer: I have no idea if this will work or not. Bill __________________ If it ain't broke, fix it until it is. 97 40th |
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09-11-08, 08:13 PM
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IH8MUD Addict
Join Date: Mar 2003
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More pictures.
__________________ If it ain't broke, fix it until it is. 97 40th |
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09-11-08, 08:14 PM
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IH8MUD Addict
Join Date: Mar 2003
Posts: 940
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Last picture.
__________________ If it ain't broke, fix it until it is. 97 40th |
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09-11-08, 08:17 PM
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IH8MUD Lifer
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Phoenix
Posts: 3,471
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That's insane.
-Spike __________________ His 1994 TLC 'White Elephant' +6"/35" Locked and loaded. Hers '95 TLC Bare bones. "I don't understand this business of illegal aliens giving birth to American citizens. If your cat has kittens in the oven, would you call them biscuits?" -Unknown |
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09-11-08, 08:22 PM
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IH8MUD Lifer
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Bill, you are crazy my friend. Love live crazy!
__________________ 70 FJ40-sold, worst day of my life 79 TOY 4WD pup-stolen, 2nd worst day of my life 91 4Runner 4WD-burned to ground, 3rd worst day of my life 83 FJ60- suckiest day of my life 97 LX450, 221k, non-locked. Expedition vehicle in progress. Factory rack removed  Quote:
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09-11-08, 08:22 PM
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IH8MUD Regular
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Atlanta
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I have not a clue what I am looking at...but is sure is pretty looking. The camera angles don't do it for me.
You sir have some skill with the machining! __________________  1996FZJ80Rescued from Suburbia 4/28/06. Soon to be reintroduced to it's natural habitat.... Fully inspected and PM'd - Slee SS brake lines - Brass Radiator - Dash lights replaced - *ALL* hoses bulletproofed. |
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09-11-08, 08:22 PM
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Parts Shaman (per Romer)
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It's just Bill, playing in the shop. 
__________________ Original owner 93 FZJ80,locked,blown,water/methanol injected(like a WWII fighter aircraft),lifted,winched,snorkeled,slidered,Sleeed ,moneypit. Balanced on a pin head. 95 FZJ80 trail truck (hers), 94 FZJ80 320K with a knock and a lumpy old Dodge car. 
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09-11-08, 08:41 PM
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IH8MUD Lifer
Join Date: Oct 2004
Posts: 1,554
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that is so nice.
but will make the lower arm even more rock hittable. can you make it swoop down from the top? __________________ 97lx450 4" slee/j's, sliders, bumpers, 3" exhaust, custom turbo, HG pm/Valve job/seals, sweet custom skid plate, Sleeoffroad parts, Buys oe parts from Cruiser Dan used to have 37" swampers.. 1 tons and 42's pending..... Budget Blown my build http://forum.ih8mud.com/hardcore-cor...j80-build.html 98 100 series. rear locker. 2008 6.7L dodge 2500 quad cab |
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09-11-08, 09:07 PM
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IH8MUD Addict
Join Date: Mar 2003
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Thank you. Maybe another picture will help. Keep in mind this is just the front half. The second picture shows the start of the bottom where I welded the curved gauge part to. It is 1/2" plate and is the part that would be slid on. I drilled and tapped a couple of holes at an angle for jack bolts. These would just be used to adjust the center section (axle) for caster alignment, then removed. This is also the part that would be slid on. As I mentioned it is about 1 5/8 inches lower than stock. For what its worth, the passenger side would be very different. It does not need a gauge, and would be much shorter for clearance. Another reason this one sticks so far forward is I wanted to be able to have the lock bolts on either side of the arm and to make the arm adjustable (alignment) without removing anything. The bolts in the center would not be accessible and do not tighten. I put them there to help to help keep the arm from spreading from twisting. Bill __________________ If it ain't broke, fix it until it is. 97 40th |
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09-11-08, 09:24 PM
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ThinkTank Waterboy
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Boston MA
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Bill that is one time killer you have right there. I can't imagine how many hours you have in it. Very nice work. If you are like me you enjoyed doing it.
__________________ Rick Bigelow '96 215k Groveland MA 01834 If you're not the lead dog, the view never changes |
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09-11-08, 11:41 PM
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IH8MUD Lifer
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Now that is some primo stuff Bill.
Kudos. 
__________________ 1997 FZJ80 with and without lots of stuff. 2001 Honda Accord 3.0L V6 VTEC Coupe EX. It is what it is.... |
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09-12-08, 12:01 AM
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IH8MUD Addict
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: North Pole, Ak
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You sir have da skillz! I love it.
TK __________________ 1971 FJ-40 2" shackle lift, 33" BFG,PTO winch, lots o' miles, con fer roof rack, safety yellow, weber 38dgas , Downey header. 1993 FZJ-80 114k, new ecu, ARB/Warn12k, Wild Country TXR 285's,Astrostart autostart, OME850J+1" Slee spacers,OME863 rear, Blue hub, 67" sliders. |
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09-12-08, 08:01 AM
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IH8MUD Junior
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: South Africa
Posts: 147
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Its a masterpeice!!!!
__________________ 97 1HD-FT, walbro, intercooled, locked, Battlez2.5"-rancho adjustable, 33" ATs 35" MT, 2 spares, fridge, shower,TJM and winched
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09-12-08, 08:26 AM
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IH8MUD Addict
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: IA
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To much bling to be on a cruiser.
 JK, That is one work of art. Very nice work!
__________________ 97LX450, 141K, 285CooperSST's, OME851/860's, S/C, CDL 7-Pin, Landtank MAF, Slee SS lines, 100 pads, silicone PHH, Raventai temp, CDan parts throughout($5K+). Chillin' in Cornfeilds (IA) studying. |
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09-12-08, 08:26 AM
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IH8MUD Junior
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Littleton, Colorado
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That could be looked at as a work of art!! How much does it weigh?
__________________ 1996, 80 series, 4" slee,with some home-made stuff, 35" trxus MT's,sliders,armor,constantly under construction(to make it better)  2003, Tacoma double cab,will be solid axle rock rig someday. " Be polite to every one you meet, but always have a plan on how you are going to kill them" |
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09-12-08, 08:30 AM
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IH8MUD Thread Killer
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Hopewell NJ
Posts: 983
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looks great ,but hows the ckt breaker figure into it
__________________ Todd 64' FJ40, 79' FJ40,(gone) 86' BJ70, 92' FJ80,(gone) 96' FZJ80 just 3 cruisers now  66'M416 and a 92' M101CND
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09-12-08, 09:07 AM
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IH8MUD Lifer
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Norwich, VT
Posts: 1,031
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beaker appear to be prop that = aprox thickness of that beutifully machined creation - I'm surprised you didn't make an ellagant stand instead of using the ckt breaker
 - very cool.
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09-12-08, 09:11 AM
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Whitey
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wow...super bling....
very nice __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 93 FJZ80 Slee 4"/OMEJ, 35's, 4.88's, ARB's, Metal Tech sliders, ARB with M12000, On Board Air, caster plates, DC drive shaft, Pin7, CDL, adjustable rear uppers, A, homemade rear, Slee Skid Plate, extended brakelines, backup camera, Conferr Rack, Hella's, FOR SALE 96 FZJ80 285's OME  's ride
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09-12-08, 12:40 PM
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IH8MUD Lifer
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the only sad thing about all this is that i believe Bill's truck hasn't moved since i have been a member of Mud. He keeps adding all these projects, like dual snorkels, alternator brackets and now some crazy caster time machine!!
__________________ 95' FZJ80 OME med./J lift, ARB rack, ARB Bull Bar w/tmax 12,500, 315 Nitto, stainless brake lines, Center Diff Lock, Sliders, IPOR Skid, IPOR rear bumper, upgraded slee sticker, custom dents, more to come. . . Remember it's a gateway drug, so it will actually lead to "crystal meh". |
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09-12-08, 12:43 PM
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tlcwagons.org
Join Date: Nov 2003
Posts: 3,501
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jeez that is awesome! I don't even need or want it and yet... I want it! haha
fantastic work |
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09-12-08, 02:51 PM
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IH8MUD Lifer
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Panamá
Posts: 9,151
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incredible work .. will buy it and let in my living room .. those bolts are enought secure to hold the axle in proper caster position . ?
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09-12-08, 03:48 PM
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IH8MUD Junior
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Orem, Utah
Posts: 138
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Holly Hell!! I'm not worthy!! NICE WORK...
__________________ 96 LX450, Factory Lockers, TRD Supercharger with Intercooler, 5 inch (ish) lift, 35x12.50 R17 tires.. 
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09-12-08, 06:24 PM
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IH8MUD Addict
Join Date: Mar 2003
Posts: 940
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Thanks everyone, very much.
Bill __________________ If it ain't broke, fix it until it is. 97 40th |
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09-13-08, 01:20 PM
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IH8MUD Regular
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Tulsa, OK
Posts: 473
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And I thought I was decent at Fabbin. Youz a Pimp!
__________________ `97 LX450, locked, 285's, OME, and some sliders. `91 FJ80, grocery getter/wife's, (Sold) `90 3VZE Turbo, SAS 4Run, (Sold) `88 Turbo FJ62, (Sold) `73 FJ40, (Sold) |
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09-13-08, 09:39 PM
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IH8MUD Lifer
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If you cant remember when Bill's truck was mobile you haven't been here long enough.
Bill, have you thought about wristing one side of the arms to increase articulation ?, ( Think early bronco arms ) I know that you use (Now that was funny) this for expedition travel but wonder if you have played with that idea as well. Dave __________________ "The time has come" the Walrus said," To talk of many things.." In the Trees.... OH 80 fj40, 2.5 OME Dakaar springs, 33" bfgs. "Charlie Brown" 88 fj62 Bone stock, Wifeys snow cruiser "Moby" |
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09-14-08, 10:41 AM
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IH8MUD Addict
Join Date: Mar 2003
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Yes I did think about it. Thanks for the reminder. At the time I had dreamed up a screwy joint design for the rear control arm that "might" relieve some pressure on the bushings; but it seemed the consensus was the rear was fine so I dropped that idea and any thoughts of trying to work a joint in to the front arm. The only Bronco ones I saw used a bolt and a pin and I never liked the idea of a road rig with a pin. I always felt it would wear pretty quick.  Two shoulder bolts, a bearing and a bushing might be good but would take more time to undo for off road. Of course I know very little about suspension design so this might not be what you were talking about. Bill __________________ If it ain't broke, fix it until it is. 97 40th |
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09-14-08, 07:11 PM
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IH8MUD Lifer
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hey now, you have only been on the board a few months longer than me.
__________________ 95' FZJ80 OME med./J lift, ARB rack, ARB Bull Bar w/tmax 12,500, 315 Nitto, stainless brake lines, Center Diff Lock, Sliders, IPOR Skid, IPOR rear bumper, upgraded slee sticker, custom dents, more to come. . . Remember it's a gateway drug, so it will actually lead to "crystal meh". |
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