Stretch and Dove

too tall · 04-01-08, 09:55 PM

Well , the last time I wheeled I broke yet another 55 rear spring . I'm getting a little tired of replacing these 30 year old leaf springs with other 30 year old leaf springs so I decided to upgrade to 20 year old leaf springs from a 60 also decided to add a little wheelbase at the same time . I would have linked it but leaves are dead simple and I didn't want it to sit in the shop too long . I did have a few rust issues to contend with as well. I started this about a week ago just decided to post up. First step deconstruction.

too tall · 04-01-08, 09:57 PM

Forgot to take pics along the next few steps but this is what I came up with.

too tall · 04-01-08, 10:01 PM

Managed to get the wb to 104" ,Hoping to get another 1.5-2" out of the front. Did the skins today and started on the floor . Should be able to finish the floor tomorrow and maybe blow a little paint . Supposed to go wheel this weekend so I gotta get it done.

attatoy · 04-02-08, 08:30 AM

nice abel! that skin looks great! Just me or you need some biger skins?

too tall · 04-02-08, 09:21 AM

Kept the opening big for bigger tires . Lookin' for a set of 39's or 40's

camcruiser13 · 04-02-08, 11:05 AM

time to go coils

looks sweet.

FLYINGLOW · 04-02-08, 01:59 PM

Looks good Abel! Thats the straightest sheet metal that has been on that truck since you bought it! I'll be over in a couple days to check it out.

too tall · 04-02-08, 09:42 PM

Got the floor done today . also built a new front d-shaft and wired up the new tail lights .

1974FJ · 04-03-08, 05:55 AM

That thing turned out sweet! sure put that Lincoln to use

Tapage · 04-03-08, 03:55 PM

damn dude .. fast build ! loking really good !

Rigpig · 04-03-08, 07:11 PM

nice work! looks like you're keepin' unkle dons busy and out of trouble!

tell him my BJ70 is needing a blitz to get it trail ready...

too tall · 04-05-08, 11:47 PM

blew some paint . Used endura .I guess I gotta do the rest now...

chappysfj40 · 04-06-08, 04:53 AM

i love to simple design. actully love how nice it turned out. sweet build

greencruiser · 04-06-08, 11:11 AM

looking good Able! looks way different since i saw it last time cant wait to bring my cruiser out there do do some trails with you guys, thinkin of getting the longs and front locker and might put some 60 axles in aswell. anyways yeah looks wicked and you got rid of alot of rust too.

Radd Cruisers · 04-06-08, 11:57 AM

Nice clean work as always, still driving it too the trail or ya think the local mounties will give ya grief?

Gearing with the tranny low enough, running 39s with those axles?

Rob

too tall · 04-06-08, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Radd Cruisers

Nice clean work as always, still driving it too the trail or ya think the local mounties will give ya grief?

Gearing with the tranny low enough, running 39s with those axles?

Rob

Hoping I can drive to the trail locally but I'll trailer it for anything farther than that . I think I'll be okay with 40's as far as gearing goes for now and ya I'm gonna try to run the stock axles w/six shooters and hydro assist . Wheeled it yesterday amazing how much the extra length does .

FLYINGLOW · 04-06-08, 04:14 PM

I checked it out yesterday, the sheet metal is straighter than toyota made the rear quarters! Well, at least yesterday morning... there's gotta be some pitch embedded in the paint now though.

04-01-08, 09:55 PM	#1
too tall IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 680	Stretch and Dove Well , the last time I wheeled I broke yet another 55 rear spring . I'm getting a little tired of replacing these 30 year old leaf springs with other 30 year old leaf springs so I decided to upgrade to 20 year old leaf springs from a 60 also decided to add a little wheelbase at the same time . I would have linked it but leaves are dead simple and I didn't want it to sit in the shop too long . I did have a few rust issues to contend with as well. I started this about a week ago just decided to post up. First step deconstruction. Attached Images __________________ 1977 fj40 1985 bj60 1978 fj40 1976 fj45 in pieces 1974 fj40 Too many if you ask my wife , Never enough for me !

04-01-08, 09:57 PM	#2
too tall IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 680	Forgot to take pics along the next few steps but this is what I came up with. Attached Images __________________ 1977 fj40 1985 bj60 1978 fj40 1976 fj45 in pieces 1974 fj40 Too many if you ask my wife , Never enough for me !

04-01-08, 10:01 PM	#3
too tall IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 680	Managed to get the wb to 104" ,Hoping to get another 1.5-2" out of the front. Did the skins today and started on the floor . Should be able to finish the floor tomorrow and maybe blow a little paint . Supposed to go wheel this weekend so I gotta get it done. Attached Images __________________ 1977 fj40 1985 bj60 1978 fj40 1976 fj45 in pieces 1974 fj40 Too many if you ask my wife , Never enough for me !

04-02-08, 09:21 AM	#5
too tall IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 680	Kept the opening big for bigger tires . Lookin' for a set of 39's or 40's __________________ 1977 fj40 1985 bj60 1978 fj40 1976 fj45 in pieces 1974 fj40 Too many if you ask my wife , Never enough for me !

04-02-08, 11:05 AM	#6
camcruiser13 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: in the garage after dark in UT Posts: 5,115	time to go coils looks sweet. __________________ cc ------------- 76' fj40 camcrusier13 build threads the following are links, just click, go on try it Traction Bar Sliders Ram Assist Bumper Poison Spider Style Shackle Reversal Half Doors if your doing it im sure ive done it, need help just ask.......

04-02-08, 08:30 AM	#4
attatoy IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 67	nice abel! that skin looks great! Just me or you need some biger skins?

04-02-08, 01:59 PM	#7
FLYINGLOW IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ladysmith TLCA# 9203 Posts: 711	Looks good Abel! Thats the straightest sheet metal that has been on that truck since you bought it! I'll be over in a couple days to check it out. __________________ 77 FJ40 TBI 2F, ARB rear, rear 45 springs, 36" TSLs, Warn 8274...... Made in Japan, Built in Canada 97 4 Runner Ltd

04-02-08, 09:42 PM	#8
too tall IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 680	Got the floor done today . also built a new front d-shaft and wired up the new tail lights . Attached Images __________________ 1977 fj40 1985 bj60 1978 fj40 1976 fj45 in pieces 1974 fj40 Too many if you ask my wife , Never enough for me !

04-03-08, 05:55 AM	#9
1974FJ IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NC Posts: 467	That thing turned out sweet! sure put that Lincoln to use __________________ Hovis 1974 FJ40, Freeborn Red, 4BT, NV4500, NP205, SOA, 35s, Locked 1977 FJ40, Smurf Blue, 2.5 lift, 33s. "Correct me if I'm wrong Sandy, but if I kill all the golfers, they're gonna lock me up and throw away the key"

04-03-08, 07:11 PM	#11
Rigpig IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Vancouver Island...Stuck in Fort Mac. Posts: 196	nice work! looks like you're keepin' unkle dons busy and out of trouble! tell him my BJ70 is needing a blitz to get it trail ready...

04-05-08, 11:47 PM	#12
too tall IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 680	blew some paint . Used endura .I guess I gotta do the rest now... Attached Images __________________ 1977 fj40 1985 bj60 1978 fj40 1976 fj45 in pieces 1974 fj40 Too many if you ask my wife , Never enough for me !

04-06-08, 04:53 AM	#13
chappysfj40 IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: PORT HUENEME , CA TLCA# 9188 Posts: 484	i love to simple design. actully love how nice it turned out. sweet build __________________ - Iam home now from the SUCK !!!!!!! VJ60 700R4 33's 203 doubler, ARB's 4.56, OME and just a awesome truck!!!!!!!!!! - RUBITHON 2008 TESTED GOD ASKED FOR 10 DAYS TO CREATE EARTH, CHUCK NORRIS GAVE HIM 7..

04-06-08, 11:11 AM	#14
greencruiser IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: courtenay British Columbia Posts: 133	looking good Able! looks way different since i saw it last time cant wait to bring my cruiser out there do do some trails with you guys, thinkin of getting the longs and front locker and might put some 60 axles in aswell. anyways yeah looks wicked and you got rid of alot of rust too. __________________ 1971 fj40, 350, soa, lincoln locker, 4x4labs steering, 37s

04-06-08, 11:57 AM	#15
Radd Cruisers IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Vancouver Island BC Canada Posts: 3,669	Nice clean work as always, still driving it too the trail or ya think the local mounties will give ya grief? Gearing with the tranny low enough, running 39s with those axles? Rob __________________ Check out our new location in Duncan, BC www.raddcruisers.ca --> 60 Series Cable Lockers available - 4.11s or 3.70s - all hardware included --> 12HT & H55F combos available - complete & running Limited Quantities - Deposit or Full Payment Required to hold your order while they ship

04-06-08, 04:14 PM	#17
FLYINGLOW IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ladysmith TLCA# 9203 Posts: 711	I checked it out yesterday, the sheet metal is straighter than toyota made the rear quarters! Well, at least yesterday morning... there's gotta be some pitch embedded in the paint now though. __________________ 77 FJ40 TBI 2F, ARB rear, rear 45 springs, 36" TSLs, Warn 8274...... Made in Japan, Built in Canada 97 4 Runner Ltd

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