FJ 45 Extended Cab Custom Vehicle Build Finally Begins - Page 17

D'Animal · 07-30-08, 08:14 PM

The FJ45 will be going under the knife this weekend. Going to do a few mods so it can with stand up too the FJ45 run.

Here are the parts I'm starting with.

slickrock · 07-30-08, 08:27 PM

Dan, did you make those from scratch or did you buy from a different source?

D'Animal · 07-30-08, 09:34 PM

RuffStuff Specialties in Sacramento = Dan - aka Gravelmaker here on MUD.

slickrock · 07-30-08, 10:19 PM

Makes sense. He knows how to fabricate

D'Animal · 07-30-08, 10:32 PM

Lol!

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Originally Posted by slickrock

makes sense. He knows how to fabricate

ok!

DHONDAGOD · 07-31-08, 02:52 AM

You ever get your wiring figured out? Whats the exhaust situation on this? Your welcome to come up and use my bender if needed

Chris

D'Animal · 07-31-08, 07:03 AM

Wiring is figured out. It had a short in the electrical side of the ignition switch.

Right now it has an open header in it. I need to find a flange and some tubing. I make make take you up on your offer. I think I need to install the fuel tank before the exhaust.

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Originally Posted by DHONDAGOD

You ever get your wiring figured out? Whats the exhaust situation on this? Your welcome to come up and use my bender if needed

Chris

D'Animal · 08-01-08, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by pbgbottle

it still looks like the front axle should be moved forward more .just a thought

keep up the great work

I/We agree. That is on the list of things to do.

D'Animal · 08-01-08, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by D'Animal

I'm thinking I need to go back to a SUA set up.

This thing is pretty darn tall.

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Originally Posted by weak-link

don't do it Dan!!! we could have it dropped 6" in a day.

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Originally Posted by freds40

Let me know, I might be able to lend a hand.

The date is set for Aug 2nd.

slickrock · 08-01-08, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by D'Animal

Lol!

ok!

Too funny. Not cutting you down. I have seen his work and he does a great work as of course you do too.

D'Animal · 08-02-08, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by slickrock

Too funny. Not cutting you down. I have seen his work and he does a great work as of course you do too.

Ruffstuff makes a great kit. He just sends sooo many extra parts and not enough of others. Many need modified a little for each application.

I do not have the time nor the knowledge to duplicate the stuff he does.

D'Animal · 08-02-08, 11:10 PM

As promised, Weak-Linnk and Freds40 dropped it over 6".

It is now a realistic height.

Big thanks to Weak-Link and Freds40!

D'Animal · 08-03-08, 07:43 AM

Weak - Link has "the build" pictures. I'll get some of the finished result picts when the sun pops up over the mountain.

D'Animal · 08-03-08, 10:33 AM

Here is where the bottom of the front frame is now. When we started it was 33 5/8.

D'Animal · 08-03-08, 10:37 AM

Steering linkage looks way better.

When we started the tie rod was 4" below the oil pan and under the oil pan.

orangefj45 · 08-03-08, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by D'Animal

Wiring is figured out. It had a short in the electrical side of the ignition switch.

righton, glad you were able to figure it out. no an un-common problem in 40s due to windshield leakage........

orangefj45 · 08-03-08, 10:39 AM

time to trim those u-bolts.........

and post some pics of the rig now, preferrably next to the tow-rig for comparrison.

D'Animal · 08-03-08, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by orangefj45

and post some pics of the rig now, preferrably next to the tow-rig for comparrison.

Here You Are, Sir!

weak-link · 08-03-08, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by D'Animal

Weak - Link has "the build" pictures. I'll get some of the finished result picts when the sun pops up over the mountain.

I have a picture of one of the headlights of the gmc and one of my foot.

D'Animal · 08-03-08, 10:13 PM

Well that sucks.

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Originally Posted by weak-link

I have a picture of one of the headlights of the gmc and one of my foot.

D'Animal · 08-03-08, 10:16 PM

All the parts are in so it is on it's way to get the 4:88's, Detroit in the read and an ARB up front.

weak-link · 08-03-08, 11:01 PM

don't forget to tie down the hood

freds40 · 08-04-08, 02:08 PM

Is it running right again?

D'Animal · 08-04-08, 03:59 PM

LOL!

It really helped a lot when I added gas.

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Originally Posted by freds40

Is it running right again?

MDH33 · 08-05-08, 12:07 PM

Looks So Much Better! Lowering it a little was a good call.

07-30-08, 08:14 PM	#481
D'Animal Beagles Rule! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Central California TLCA# 17104 Posts: 10,055	Going Under the Knife The FJ45 will be going under the knife this weekend. Going to do a few mods so it can with stand up too the FJ45 run. Here are the parts I'm starting with. Attached Images __________________ Cruiser Dan at American Toyota Phone is 1-800-432-6668 ext. 8 (I am not cruiser Dan)

07-30-08, 08:27 PM	#482
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07-30-08, 09:34 PM	#483
D'Animal Beagles Rule! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Central California TLCA# 17104 Posts: 10,055	RuffStuff Specialties in Sacramento = Dan - aka Gravelmaker here on MUD. __________________ Cruiser Dan at American Toyota Phone is 1-800-432-6668 ext. 8 (I am not cruiser Dan)

07-30-08, 10:19 PM	#484
slickrock IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lemoore, CA (south of Fresno) TLCA# 18284 Posts: 1,852	Makes sense. He knows how to fabricate __________________ 8/73 FJ40, 4" tweaked front flipped extended wheel base SUA, rear SOA, 35 Cooper STT Discoverers, fully locked, 1.5" Marlin wheel spacers, 60 series power steering, just under 100" wheel base, full cage, 60 series ignition, roof rack and custome awning, Syrius sat. radio, and a whole bunch of electrionic toys to get GPS directions and keep me in touch with other rigs in case something like the movie "Red Dawn" happens. www.centralvalleycrawlers.org

08-02-08, 11:10 PM	#492
D'Animal Beagles Rule! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Central California TLCA# 17104 Posts: 10,055	As promised, Weak-Linnk and Freds40 dropped it over 6". It is now a realistic height. Big thanks to Weak-Link and Freds40! __________________ Cruiser Dan at American Toyota Phone is 1-800-432-6668 ext. 8 (I am not cruiser Dan) Last edited by D'Animal; 08-03-08 at 08:02 AM.

07-31-08, 02:52 AM	#486
DHONDAGOD IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Got glitter?????? TLCA# 15288 Posts: 304	You ever get your wiring figured out? Whats the exhaust situation on this? Your welcome to come up and use my bender if needed Chris

08-03-08, 07:43 AM	#493
D'Animal Beagles Rule! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Central California TLCA# 17104 Posts: 10,055	Weak - Link has "the build" pictures. I'll get some of the finished result picts when the sun pops up over the mountain. __________________ Cruiser Dan at American Toyota Phone is 1-800-432-6668 ext. 8 (I am not cruiser Dan)

08-03-08, 10:33 AM	#494
D'Animal Beagles Rule! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Central California TLCA# 17104 Posts: 10,055	Here is where the bottom of the front frame is now. When we started it was 33 5/8. Attached Images __________________ Cruiser Dan at American Toyota Phone is 1-800-432-6668 ext. 8 (I am not cruiser Dan)

08-03-08, 10:37 AM	#495
D'Animal Beagles Rule! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Central California TLCA# 17104 Posts: 10,055	Steering linkage looks way better. When we started the tie rod was 4" below the oil pan and under the oil pan. Attached Images __________________ Cruiser Dan at American Toyota Phone is 1-800-432-6668 ext. 8 (I am not cruiser Dan)

08-03-08, 10:39 AM	#497
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08-03-08, 10:16 PM	#501
D'Animal Beagles Rule! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Central California TLCA# 17104 Posts: 10,055	All the parts are in so it is on it's way to get the 4:88's, Detroit in the read and an ARB up front. Attached Images __________________ Cruiser Dan at American Toyota Phone is 1-800-432-6668 ext. 8 (I am not cruiser Dan)

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08-05-08, 12:07 PM	#505
MDH33 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Evergreen, CO TLCA# 16348 Posts: 1,068	Looks So Much Better! Lowering it a little was a good call. __________________ --Martin 1985 FJ60 1973 FJ40 TLCA # 16348 Rising Sun