FJ 45 Extended Cab Custom Vehicle Build Finally Begins - Page 20

D'Animal · 09-19-08, 11:26 AM

Dual Crossmembers

Front is T-Case/Tranny mount. Back is for the Traction Bar.

splitshot · 09-19-08, 12:00 PM

What is that hanging down on your tow rig?

Tapage · 09-19-08, 12:17 PM

interesting you didn't use a shakle at the top of your tracktion bar ... ( frame side )

D'Animal · 09-19-08, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by splitshot

What is that hanging down on your tow rig?

Crankcase vent pipe. It is not suppose to be that long.

D'Animal · 09-19-08, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by D'Animal

He used my extra cross member and bolted it up. The big Hemi joint is up in there. I would have shackled it, but I'm not complaining.

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Originally Posted by Tapage

interesting you didn't use a shakle at the top of your tracktion bar ... ( frame side )

LOL!

My wife arranged for this to all be done while I was out of town adn behind my back. I didn't know anything about it until she called with some questions. I still do not know the mobile fabricators last name.

slickrock · 09-19-08, 01:33 PM

Doesn't the front of the trac bar need to be able to move forward with a shackle? Or does the heim allow for enough movement?

Mace · 09-19-08, 01:38 PM

Dan, go flex that out oand see what it does to your springs.

A hard mounted bar like that is going to bind up something fierce..

D'Animal · 09-19-08, 05:42 PM

I plan on doing it tonight when I get home from work.

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Originally Posted by Mace

Dan, go flex that out oand see what it does to your springs.

A hard mounted bar like that is going to bind up something fierce..

It is an easy enough fix. Should it be a long shackle or short shackle?

Mace · 09-19-08, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by D'Animal

I plan on doing it tonight when I get home from work.

It is an easy enough fix. Should it be a long shackle or short shackle?

mostly what fits currently..

Ramp the truck as it stands, look at the springs
Then disconnect the rear bar and ramp the truck again.
get a good idea of how much movement the bar will see dring articualtion.

That will help ya get a good feel for how long the shackle needs to be.

D'Animal · 09-19-08, 06:00 PM

Back up the RTI ramp or drive up it?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mace

mostly what fits currently..

Ramp the truck as it stands, look at the springs
Then disconnect the rear bar and ramp the truck again.
get a good idea of how much movement the bar will see during articualtion.

That will help ya get a good feel for how long the shackle needs to be.

I'm embarrased to say that I have my own RTI ramp.

Mace · 09-19-08, 06:01 PM

whicher one gets it flexed out.

It really does not matter that much

D'Animal · 09-19-08, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mace

whicher one gets it flexed out.

It really does not matter that much

With 122" wheel base I will run out of ramp before I flex the back too much. I could drive by the ramp and try to put the back trie on it.

Mace · 09-19-08, 06:07 PM

back up it then

Or get a tractor to lift a tire up

orangefj45 · 09-19-08, 06:33 PM

i would also highly recommend adding some more material to the axle mounts for the track bar. weld a plate across the back and one to the bottom to connect the two side supports and to get more surface on the housing itself.

without the extra plates, the two side plates can and will tear out of the housing. remember, these are stamped housings, not thick wall tubing like the domestic counterparts.

hudyhue · 09-22-08, 08:26 PM

well dan looking alittle better than when i helped you do soa.....are you going to run 35s or 38s like you had on there before?

orangefj45 · 09-22-08, 10:42 PM

pretty sure he's on the road to iowa right now......

D'Animal · 09-23-08, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by orangefj45

pretty sure he's on the road to iowa right now......

I'm sitting in Wyoming with a blown head gasket on the tow rig.

orangefj45 · 09-23-08, 08:24 AM

fwak.......anybody on the cruiser-list where you are?

D'Animal · 09-23-08, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by orangefj45

fwak.......anybody on the cruiser-list where you are?

I have a thread going if anybody is near Evanston, Wyoming over in Chat.

Mace · 09-23-08, 09:35 AM

Work truck??? I hope at least?

D'Animal · 09-23-08, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Mace

Work truck??? I hope at least?

Nope, my 72 GMC with the cummins.

Mace · 09-23-08, 10:24 AM

damnit..

BTW, I got your message, and I know nothing about isuzy diesels cept that they make the duramax...

Sorry amigo, anyone helping?

hudyhue · 10-01-08, 05:23 PM

dan you gety frankin rig up and home yet? damn that sucks bro

D'Animal · 10-01-08, 05:56 PM

I made it home at 2:00am this morning. I slept till 7:00am and been wrenching on the FJ40.5 EC as well as my Mini and my M6. I'm trying to get some space cleared out to pull the Tow Rig into the shop for some enhancements.

My FJ45 EC is going to FC Fabrications for tube fenders and shocks on the 11th so I have to get a few things done on it.

hudyhue · 10-03-08, 08:47 PM

damn sorry to hear it bro you still going sat...bbq

D'Animal · 10-03-08, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by hudyhue

damn sorry to hear it bro you still going sat...bbq

Yes but since we are now having "Contests" I don't know what rig to bring.

09-19-08, 11:26 AM	#571
D'Animal Beagles Rule! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Central California TLCA# 17104 Posts: 11,359	Dual Crossmembers Front is T-Case/Tranny mount. Back is for the Traction Bar. Attached Images __________________ Cruiser Dan at American Toyota Phone is 1-800-432-6668 ext. 8 (I am not cruiser Dan) FJ40.5 Build - http://forum.ih8mud.com/hardcore-cor...ly-begins.html http://www.fcfabrication.com/

09-19-08, 12:00 PM	#572
splitshot What's next? Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Podunk, Arizona Posts: 1,728	What is that hanging down on your tow rig? __________________ '69 fj40 CSC#103 A dry heat still cooks a turkey

09-19-08, 01:33 PM	#576
slickrock IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lemoore, CA (south of Fresno) TLCA# 18284 Posts: 2,104	Doesn't the front of the trac bar need to be able to move forward with a shackle? Or does the heim allow for enough movement? __________________ 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 GPS www.centralvalleycrawlers.org forum.ih8mud.com/ca-central-valley-crawlers Last edited by slickrock; 09-24-08 at 12:57 PM.

09-19-08, 01:38 PM	#577
Mace what he said Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 11,207	Dan, go flex that out oand see what it does to your springs. A hard mounted bar like that is going to bind up something fierce.. __________________ I am kinda gay....... My Myspace http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...endid=75712409 "Mary Poppins: In every job that must be done, there is an element of fun. You find the fun and - SNAP - the job's a game."

09-19-08, 06:01 PM	#581
Mace what he said Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 11,207	whicher one gets it flexed out. It really does not matter that much __________________ I am kinda gay....... My Myspace http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...endid=75712409 "Mary Poppins: In every job that must be done, there is an element of fun. You find the fun and - SNAP - the job's a game."

09-19-08, 06:07 PM	#583
Mace what he said Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 11,207	back up it then Or get a tractor to lift a tire up __________________ I am kinda gay....... My Myspace http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...endid=75712409 "Mary Poppins: In every job that must be done, there is an element of fun. You find the fun and - SNAP - the job's a game."

09-19-08, 06:33 PM	#584
orangefj45 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: on thin ice Posts: 5,671	i would also highly recommend adding some more material to the axle mounts for the track bar. weld a plate across the back and one to the bottom to connect the two side supports and to get more surface on the housing itself. without the extra plates, the two side plates can and will tear out of the housing. remember, these are stamped housings, not thick wall tubing like the domestic counterparts. __________________ TLCA and PMC member looking for Advance Adapters parts? send me a pm!

09-22-08, 08:26 PM	#585
hudyhue IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: you know where nowhere is ,turn left! Posts: 878	well dan looking alittle better than when i helped you do soa.....are you going to run 35s or 38s like you had on there before? __________________ The Hudyhue Crew...mostly stock '66 fj40....but someday just maybe....... sua,1f,3spd,open front and rear,on "z"rated tires! member, 4X4HIM & Central Valley Crawlers!

09-22-08, 10:42 PM	#586
orangefj45 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: on thin ice Posts: 5,671	pretty sure he's on the road to iowa right now...... __________________ TLCA and PMC member looking for Advance Adapters parts? send me a pm!

09-23-08, 08:24 AM	#588
orangefj45 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: on thin ice Posts: 5,671	fwak.......anybody on the cruiser-list where you are? __________________ TLCA and PMC member looking for Advance Adapters parts? send me a pm!

09-23-08, 09:35 AM	#590
Mace what he said Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 11,207	Work truck??? I hope at least? __________________ I am kinda gay....... My Myspace http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...endid=75712409 "Mary Poppins: In every job that must be done, there is an element of fun. You find the fun and - SNAP - the job's a game."

09-23-08, 10:24 AM	#592
Mace what he said Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 11,207	damnit.. BTW, I got your message, and I know nothing about isuzy diesels cept that they make the duramax... Sorry amigo, anyone helping? __________________ I am kinda gay....... My Myspace http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...endid=75712409 "Mary Poppins: In every job that must be done, there is an element of fun. You find the fun and - SNAP - the job's a game."

10-01-08, 05:23 PM	#593
hudyhue IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: you know where nowhere is ,turn left! Posts: 878	dan you gety frankin rig up and home yet? damn that sucks bro __________________ The Hudyhue Crew...mostly stock '66 fj40....but someday just maybe....... sua,1f,3spd,open front and rear,on "z"rated tires! member, 4X4HIM & Central Valley Crawlers!

10-01-08, 05:56 PM	#594
D'Animal Beagles Rule! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Central California TLCA# 17104 Posts: 11,359	I made it home at 2:00am this morning. I slept till 7:00am and been wrenching on the FJ40.5 EC as well as my Mini and my M6. I'm trying to get some space cleared out to pull the Tow Rig into the shop for some enhancements. My FJ45 EC is going to FC Fabrications for tube fenders and shocks on the 11th so I have to get a few things done on it. __________________ Cruiser Dan at American Toyota Phone is 1-800-432-6668 ext. 8 (I am not cruiser Dan) FJ40.5 Build - http://forum.ih8mud.com/hardcore-cor...ly-begins.html http://www.fcfabrication.com/

10-03-08, 08:47 PM	#595
hudyhue IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: you know where nowhere is ,turn left! Posts: 878	damn sorry to hear it bro you still going sat...bbq __________________ The Hudyhue Crew...mostly stock '66 fj40....but someday just maybe....... sua,1f,3spd,open front and rear,on "z"rated tires! member, 4X4HIM & Central Valley Crawlers!

10-25-08, 08:21 AM	#597
D'Animal Beagles Rule! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Central California