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IH8MUD Junior
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"Ronin"--FJ45 Build By Mad4wd
Guys,
Thought I would share some pics of a vehicle we are building at Mad4wd working alongside Crawl Magazine. Since I have a Tech Editor/Writer position at the rag...this has to be a jaw dropper. We will be dragging it all over the show/trail ride circuit so a high end build is in the works :-). We will be detailing the build in the mag so subscribe slackers if you haven't already and help support us!
I am a big proponent of more LC coverage in Crawl, so if you have something that we need to be writing about, trail rides, products, etc...contact me or Woody and we will get it going! This is not a customers rig...this is our rig and I have been planning this build for awhile now along with Tim Piele at Crawl (the guy who constantly busts my sack to write, plus he wants unobtainable deadlines  ). Woody prodded me to start the build up thread  . so here it is.....
RONIN--- The Samurai without a Master.
Aqualu FJ45 SWB w/6" stretched cab (extensive mods are planned for the body  )
6.0L HO GM Vortec w/mods
Mad Fab 9" Axles
The rest of the 'poop' is top secret for now 
More detailed pics will be in the photo gallery at http://www.mad4wd.com if you would like to see them.
I will try and post as much as possible, but with our business we get busy and it may be a few days so please bear with me.
Feel free to give your input on the project 
Larry
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FJ45 SWB Project, Aqualu, 6.0 L HO, Fab9's, In Progress
66 FJ40 Project/Parts ?
84 4-Runner, Bone Stock Texas Truck
87 4-Runner, 22RET, SAS, Etc.
05 Ram CTD, BD, ATS Trans
"I could have been a chimney sweep....does anyone know where I put that matchbook cover?"
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07-25-07, 12:17 AM
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IH8MUD Junior
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Jeremy at 'Throttle Down Kustoms' built mandrel-bent frame rails per my dimensions. He is a stand up guy and great to work with. The rails were spot on perfect .
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FJ45 SWB Project, Aqualu, 6.0 L HO, Fab9's, In Progress
66 FJ40 Project/Parts ?
84 4-Runner, Bone Stock Texas Truck
87 4-Runner, 22RET, SAS, Etc.
05 Ram CTD, BD, ATS Trans
"I could have been a chimney sweep....does anyone know where I put that matchbook cover?"
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07-25-07, 12:35 AM
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IH8MUD Junior
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We are starting mockup now. We built the frame table it is on...it weighs 12K lbs, laser leveled and is 13.5' long. We are using tie-down blocks to square the rails to each other and make sure they are true. Everything gets clamped and triple checked. When it was finished, we were within 1/16" as far as we could tell in all directions of being pefectly square.
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FJ45 SWB Project, Aqualu, 6.0 L HO, Fab9's, In Progress
66 FJ40 Project/Parts ?
84 4-Runner, Bone Stock Texas Truck
87 4-Runner, 22RET, SAS, Etc.
05 Ram CTD, BD, ATS Trans
"I could have been a chimney sweep....does anyone know where I put that matchbook cover?"
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07-25-07, 12:36 AM
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IH8MUD Junior
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more
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FJ45 SWB Project, Aqualu, 6.0 L HO, Fab9's, In Progress
66 FJ40 Project/Parts ?
84 4-Runner, Bone Stock Texas Truck
87 4-Runner, 22RET, SAS, Etc.
05 Ram CTD, BD, ATS Trans
"I could have been a chimney sweep....does anyone know where I put that matchbook cover?"
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07-25-07, 12:37 AM
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IH8MUD Junior
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again
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TLCA #17281
FJ45 SWB Project, Aqualu, 6.0 L HO, Fab9's, In Progress
66 FJ40 Project/Parts ?
84 4-Runner, Bone Stock Texas Truck
87 4-Runner, 22RET, SAS, Etc.
05 Ram CTD, BD, ATS Trans
"I could have been a chimney sweep....does anyone know where I put that matchbook cover?"
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07-25-07, 12:40 AM
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IH8MUD Junior
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The rails are 2" X 4" X .188" in case ayone was wondering.
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TLCA #17281
FJ45 SWB Project, Aqualu, 6.0 L HO, Fab9's, In Progress
66 FJ40 Project/Parts ?
84 4-Runner, Bone Stock Texas Truck
87 4-Runner, 22RET, SAS, Etc.
05 Ram CTD, BD, ATS Trans
"I could have been a chimney sweep....does anyone know where I put that matchbook cover?"
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07-25-07, 01:09 AM
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IH8MUD Junior
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More to come in the morning
Larry
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TLCA #17281
FJ45 SWB Project, Aqualu, 6.0 L HO, Fab9's, In Progress
66 FJ40 Project/Parts ?
84 4-Runner, Bone Stock Texas Truck
87 4-Runner, 22RET, SAS, Etc.
05 Ram CTD, BD, ATS Trans
"I could have been a chimney sweep....does anyone know where I put that matchbook cover?"
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07-25-07, 10:40 AM
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Admin
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I've been thru the shop a couple times since this project started....all i can say is DAMN.....this will be one sweet ride, and has given me a few new ideas for my own winter project.....
which reminds me...what trans/case are you planning? don't recall that we ever talked on that...
and, what wheelbase?
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07-25-07, 10:48 AM
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IH8MUD Lifer
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Vancouver Island BC Canada
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Cool, I was in NWF when he was dialing in the toyota housings for you, will they be under it?
Edit, saw the 9inchers.
Rob
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07-25-07, 10:55 AM
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IH8MUD Lifer
Join Date: Dec 2002
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holy balls.
that's all i've got right now...
malphrus
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the only pinstriping i'll ever have on my cruiser will be after i hit a ny yankee
'these are my awards, mother, from army. the seal is for marksmanship and the gorilla is for sand racing.'
...build-up here (stalled)...
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07-25-07, 10:59 AM
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what he said
Join Date: Feb 2002
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07-25-07, 11:06 AM
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IH8MUD Junior
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Woody,
Thanks for the kind words . We have a 4L65E HD Trans, 'Black Box' from Kyle at NWF, T-Case is up in the air right now. We are looking at around a 116" WB.
More Pics, hehehe
These are the front and rear crossmembers, 3.5" x .188" wall DOM...machined square and beveled for welding.
Larry
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TLCA #17281
FJ45 SWB Project, Aqualu, 6.0 L HO, Fab9's, In Progress
66 FJ40 Project/Parts ?
84 4-Runner, Bone Stock Texas Truck
87 4-Runner, 22RET, SAS, Etc.
05 Ram CTD, BD, ATS Trans
"I could have been a chimney sweep....does anyone know where I put that matchbook cover?"
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07-25-07, 11:25 AM
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this is gonna be fun..............
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07-25-07, 11:30 AM
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IH8MUD Junior
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Jigged up
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TLCA #17281
FJ45 SWB Project, Aqualu, 6.0 L HO, Fab9's, In Progress
66 FJ40 Project/Parts ?
84 4-Runner, Bone Stock Texas Truck
87 4-Runner, 22RET, SAS, Etc.
05 Ram CTD, BD, ATS Trans
"I could have been a chimney sweep....does anyone know where I put that matchbook cover?"
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07-25-07, 11:37 AM
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IH8MUD Junior
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Another jig shot of front crossmember.
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TLCA #17281
FJ45 SWB Project, Aqualu, 6.0 L HO, Fab9's, In Progress
66 FJ40 Project/Parts ?
84 4-Runner, Bone Stock Texas Truck
87 4-Runner, 22RET, SAS, Etc.
05 Ram CTD, BD, ATS Trans
"I could have been a chimney sweep....does anyone know where I put that matchbook cover?"
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07-25-07, 11:41 AM
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Ride On...
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Can I have your shop?
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07-25-07, 11:51 AM
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IH8MUD Junior
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More
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TLCA #17281
FJ45 SWB Project, Aqualu, 6.0 L HO, Fab9's, In Progress
66 FJ40 Project/Parts ?
84 4-Runner, Bone Stock Texas Truck
87 4-Runner, 22RET, SAS, Etc.
05 Ram CTD, BD, ATS Trans
"I could have been a chimney sweep....does anyone know where I put that matchbook cover?"
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07-25-07, 12:01 PM
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Looks fun!!! What are the goals and intended uses of this truck? It is already looking heavy, so I am thinking that you are not building a hard-core trail rig.
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07-25-07, 12:15 PM
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IH8MUD Junior
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Fully TIG'd crossmembers.......
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TLCA #17281
FJ45 SWB Project, Aqualu, 6.0 L HO, Fab9's, In Progress
66 FJ40 Project/Parts ?
84 4-Runner, Bone Stock Texas Truck
87 4-Runner, 22RET, SAS, Etc.
05 Ram CTD, BD, ATS Trans
"I could have been a chimney sweep....does anyone know where I put that matchbook cover?"
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07-25-07, 12:29 PM
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IH8MUD Junior
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Frame mounted on rotisserie that we made for chassis table. It spins with 2 fingers ... Should make welding a lot easier for me...I am too old to be laying on my back on a steel plate...hehehe
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TLCA #17281
FJ45 SWB Project, Aqualu, 6.0 L HO, Fab9's, In Progress
66 FJ40 Project/Parts ?
84 4-Runner, Bone Stock Texas Truck
87 4-Runner, 22RET, SAS, Etc.
05 Ram CTD, BD, ATS Trans
"I could have been a chimney sweep....does anyone know where I put that matchbook cover?"
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07-25-07, 12:29 PM
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IH8MUD Addict
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Perty welds
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07-25-07, 12:36 PM
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IH8MUD Junior
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Medusa:
Im not sure on weight yet, but I cant see it being too heavy..
Frame rails are only 3/16", body is all alluminum, 6.0L HO Gen III Vortec has Alloy heads and composite intake...
Ive always wanted an FJ45 expedition style truck with desert design...I am not building it to go into tight east coast trails...more like out west, street driveable, quick, coilovered, Navi, shower, welder, etc. I even have a M101 trailer that i just got from the guys at Iron Pig Offroad to build a Expedition Trailer to match....
I have been planning this project for almost 2 years
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TLCA #17281
FJ45 SWB Project, Aqualu, 6.0 L HO, Fab9's, In Progress
66 FJ40 Project/Parts ?
84 4-Runner, Bone Stock Texas Truck
87 4-Runner, 22RET, SAS, Etc.
05 Ram CTD, BD, ATS Trans
"I could have been a chimney sweep....does anyone know where I put that matchbook cover?"
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07-25-07, 12:38 PM
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IH8MUD Junior
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More...
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TLCA #17281
FJ45 SWB Project, Aqualu, 6.0 L HO, Fab9's, In Progress
66 FJ40 Project/Parts ?
84 4-Runner, Bone Stock Texas Truck
87 4-Runner, 22RET, SAS, Etc.
05 Ram CTD, BD, ATS Trans
"I could have been a chimney sweep....does anyone know where I put that matchbook cover?"
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07-25-07, 12:39 PM
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IH8MUD Junior
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Last of the lift...
WE can adjust rake on vehicle with this and set the ride height.
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TLCA #17281
FJ45 SWB Project, Aqualu, 6.0 L HO, Fab9's, In Progress
66 FJ40 Project/Parts ?
84 4-Runner, Bone Stock Texas Truck
87 4-Runner, 22RET, SAS, Etc.
05 Ram CTD, BD, ATS Trans
"I could have been a chimney sweep....does anyone know where I put that matchbook cover?"
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07-25-07, 12:44 PM
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IH8MUD Lifer
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wow...
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07-25-07, 01:01 PM
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IH8MUD Junior
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The goal is to fit 40's...so the trial fit begins. We will be cutting, chopping, building new panels, whatever it takes to get the look/stance that I want....like a Chip Foose or Troy Trepanier ride.
We do alot of high end muscle car, street rod stuff also so I have been around that all my life.
I have been so busy doing other peoples stuff that I needed to just force myself to get it going. There is no timeframe I am under, and I will be doing extensive editorial on it in Crawl magazine as it goes. I am only posting this on Mud for you guys, no other board .
Larry
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TLCA #17281
FJ45 SWB Project, Aqualu, 6.0 L HO, Fab9's, In Progress
66 FJ40 Project/Parts ?
84 4-Runner, Bone Stock Texas Truck
87 4-Runner, 22RET, SAS, Etc.
05 Ram CTD, BD, ATS Trans
"I could have been a chimney sweep....does anyone know where I put that matchbook cover?"
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07-25-07, 01:03 PM
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IH8MUD Junior
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That is a 40" MTR
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TLCA #17281
FJ45 SWB Project, Aqualu, 6.0 L HO, Fab9's, In Progress
66 FJ40 Project/Parts ?
84 4-Runner, Bone Stock Texas Truck
87 4-Runner, 22RET, SAS, Etc.
05 Ram CTD, BD, ATS Trans
"I could have been a chimney sweep....does anyone know where I put that matchbook cover?"
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IH8MUD Junior
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The last one for now... Gotta get back to work
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TLCA #17281
FJ45 SWB Project, Aqualu, 6.0 L HO, Fab9's, In Progress
66 FJ40 Project/Parts ?
84 4-Runner, Bone Stock Texas Truck
87 4-Runner, 22RET, SAS, Etc.
05 Ram CTD, BD, ATS Trans
"I could have been a chimney sweep....does anyone know where I put that matchbook cover?"
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woody
Radd Cruisers
Mace
