fj40 rock crawler build

[mrqtipp]

Way cool build

[Ron]

Can you let us know what kind of hydraulic steering ull be using ,i want to convert mine

[Xray]

Very nice build

[bulldog11267mad]

i am using a 2.5" Double Ended hydrolic Steering. full hydro im deciding on whether to get a new tub or try to rebuild the one i have. its in pretty bad shape and most of it would have to be chopped and replaced.

[bulldog11267mad]

the brand is PSC i chose this because i didn't want to have to figure out how to get all that travel to work with a arm from the steering going to the axle. so with this full hydro all i need is fluid lines and i will have all the power i need to turn 40-46 inch tires.

[bulldog11267mad]

this is a pic of what im using i have it sitting waiting on me to get it on the axle.

[Ron]

Thanks Sounds good must be the way to go
How about street driving any idear how good it might be

[bulldog11267mad]

well i am guessing its going to be like a tractor when you turn it stays were you turn it. this means it does not recenter itself when u let go of the wheel. but i don't mind that because this is going to be mainly off road. my 79 fj40 is for the road.

[bustanutley]

Originally Posted by bulldog11267mad

the brand is PSC i chose this because i didn't want to have to figure out how to get all that travel to work with a arm from the steering going to the axle. so with this full hydro all i need is fluid lines and i will have all the power i need to turn 40-46 inch tires.

46s on yota axles? Good luck with that, not only strength but width is going to be a huge concern.

I think you should lower the truck 6", and hack the frame in the rear so you can position your coilovers correctly.

[fj40forlife]

Originally Posted by bustanutley

46s on yota axles? Good luck with that, not only strength but width is going to be a huge concern.

I think you should lower the truck 6", and hack the frame in the rear so you can position your coilovers correctly.

x2. good luck with 46s. the steering parts on the axle would not be to happy.

[Medusa]

so you can position your coilovers correctly

X4!

[bulldog11267mad]

this is were im at so far. i am testing the frame to make sure i didn't forget anything then it goes off to get galvanized. the body isn't the one im using. i will be getting a new 3/4 tub because this one the p/o tried to fix it by putting bondo over the hole thing and fiberglass.

[bulldog11267mad]

the pic

[brooksy]

I am a bit concerned with your suspension set-up. I think you should have invested in some 60 series axles with Longs (at the very least) & relocate your coilovers. Forget 46's it will never happen with your set-up & wheelbase (especially if you consider it to be a rock crawler, I think 40's are going to be pushing it. If you are stuck with the 40 axles I would look at notching the frame maybe.
What wheelbase have you got & have you even considered this ?


brooksy

[bulldog11267mad]

I have added onto the frame and if I remeber right the wheel base is 97" I probly will change the axle at some point but rite now I have to spend my money on getting a new tub

[bulldog11267mad]

ok well here is the update so far. i have finished all the welding on the rear axle and am waiting on the longfields to come in. i have also finished the front bumper, rear bumper and the frame which is now in the posses of getting galvanized. i have my rear 1/2 tub and have chopped the rear bed of the original body. i would like to know how people clean up there tubs? i am thinking of taking everything off of it and getting it sandblasted what to you think?

[TachedOutOffRoad]

Originally Posted by bustanutley

46s on yota axles? Good luck with that, not only strength but width is going to be a huge concern.

I think you should lower the truck 6", and hack the frame in the rear so you can position your coilovers correctly.

Even if you dont hack the whole rear off, the coilovers will need some more support than just the ends of the tube welded on the top of the frame: make a third leg that goes to the inside of the to-be boxed in frame( putting some of the stress in another plane), tie the two mounts together, gusset the mounts you have or something. I promise that a dislocated rear coilover suspension really, really sucks and is expensive I love big tires on Toyotas, you just have to have to beef to make it work Good luck!

[bulldog11267mad]

i am tieing them together the back is welded together and the front will be bolted so i will be able to remove the engine or work on it without having the bar go across over top the engine.

[bulldog11267mad]

well i got the frame back from the galvanizers yesterday i sanded some spots were there was lumps of the galvinize then i prepped it for powder and got it powder coated unfortunately i had to leave before i could see it after it came out of the oven but here are some pics of it so far

[fj40forlife]

frame is going to stand out alot lol.

[bulldog11267mad]

well i worked most of the day today. i put my axle back together with longfields in them and then started bolting them to the car. put on the rear shocks and front and back bumper. i really like how it all turned out!!!

[bulldog11267mad]

a few more

[FineWynsFJ40]

Awesome work!! That is going to be one badass rig!! Just curious, where are you located? Hopefully someplace near some mountains so that thing can stretch its legs! We will need flex pics when she is done

Keep it up!
Brian

[mrqtipp]

Brillant build. I wish I had that forsight prior to my build. More pics

[bulldog11267mad]

i am located in ashland va its rite outside of richmond.

[bulldog11267mad]

well it been a little bit i was having trouble with the front axle but i got it all ready with new longfield axle shafts and disk brake conversion all done and its sitting under the land cruiser. i also got rims and tires i went with 39.5in iroc tires and 17in champion beedlock rims.

[TURNMEOVER]

I see future axle breakage. those spacers will put tons of added stress on the knuckles and rear shafts.

Other then that all looks really good.