Build up: Rusty Mustard - Page 4

Isotel · 06-20-06, 10:47 AM

Orderd an Aussie locker

Wrap bar material will be orderd asap..

A Cage is the Next Project

I like the way yours came out!

Full_M3tal · 06-21-06, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by isotel

thx man, yea those Taurus fans fit like Gloves..

Proportioning valve is done, Just to Confirm w/ the experts, I took out the Small Black piece in the photo and replaced with the Proportioining, This is all i need to do? or do i need to tear apart the Master Cyl? 76 MC by the way

Behind The Mast Cylinder Of The Brake... The Brake Booster I Belive*.... You Can Swap It Out With A Mini Booster, Give You Some More Room And Power, From What I Have Seen.....

And The Tractionbars/ Anti Wrap Bars.... Very Easy To Do, Go To Your Local Farm Suply Store And Pickup To Link Arm Bars ( Two Threaded Hiems, Threaded Into A Pipe) Somyhing Like What Skys Sells.... The Weld A Bracket On The Bottom Of Your Frame, And One 90 Degrees Pointing To The Bottom Of The Axle..... Why Not Top? Top Is For Reverse, Its All About The Movemnt Of The Axle..... By The Way You Will Need Two Arms For This Job.....

ColoCruiserJeff · 11-28-06, 04:07 PM

Always love a flat belly! Darn good lookin' rig there!

Isotel · 11-29-06, 12:03 PM

its comming along, Thanks Jeff,

Thanks for Reviving the Dead thread, Im cleaning up my garage so i can get the Cruiser back into it and do some more work on it!

Plans for the near future-
Fixing my Rear Crossmember, (cracking right under the tranny mount)
Wrap Bar
Cage
Skid plate
Front Locker/Longs
New PS Box 4 turns Taped for Hydro
new Steering U-joints w/ Slip Shaft
Tube fenders
Sliders
Body Work
Paint
fixing some small leaks
Engine is still Blowing a VSS Code !!

Isotel · 12-10-06, 04:40 PM

This weekend i got some work done on the truck..

ManJerk came over and i pulled the Crossmember, I had to do some reinforcement as it was starting to crack right under the center mount. The driveshaft was grinding on the crossmember, so i also notched out a section for that

After that Manjerk, me and some freinds went down to JT Customs in Fountain to watch the Primer of the Newest Muchado Productions Movie "All my Dirty Freinds 2"
http://www.muchadoproductions.com/index.html - Pretty sweet movie with nice footage from the XRRA Events, The hammers, Moab, Kansas, ect..

Man Jerk · 12-10-06, 07:44 PM

Glad you got it together. I'm really getting the hang of the whole "drink beer and watch people work".

88chevota · 01-27-07, 11:39 PM

where did you get the twin stick boot I have been looking everywhere for one of those.

calfj60 · 01-28-07, 11:18 AM

I got mine from some bronco guy on ebay...like 20 bucks or so...might try that

Deez Nutz · 01-30-07, 01:13 AM

Kick ass rig i cant wait for more. ANd of course to do mine.

Isotel · 01-30-07, 01:18 PM

i got the twin stick boot from Mad 4WD it came with my Twin Stick!

Not the best quality, i think its already ripped

A bit of an update,

I spent 3 nights working on the truck to get ready for a Snow run with Colorado Land Cruisers.. Fixed a bunch of little things, Like my Headlights

, and Put in a CD player and got my XM working again

So nice to have Music in the truck again! Then the POS would not start, so i didint get to go.

I am getting some 27 spline longs from a fellow Mud Member "joefj" Thanks!

Tapage · 01-30-07, 02:22 PM

dude .. awesome proyect and huge improvements for your cruiser .. so one question why use a mini truck axle and not the Cruiser axle . ?

Isotel · 01-30-07, 03:44 PM

I made a Mini truck/Cruiser Hybrid Axle.. It uses Minitruck Shafts and the outer parts of the mini housing, and uses the Cruiser Center section of the housing, and a Cruiser 3rd member.
http://forum.ih8mud.com/showpost.php...85&postcount=9

Although if i was to do it all over again, i would not hesitate to put in a stock Mini truck Axle. Id keep the Drums(that way i would have a parking brake), and the minitruck 3rds hold up to alot of abuse.. Gears are cheaper, and spare parts easier to come by, plus you get a bit more ground clearance..

thanks for the compliments guys, i have alot more work do do Before Cruise Moab!

Isotel · 03-18-07, 11:36 PM

This weekend i got some time in on the cruiser.. i got a little 110 welder and this is what i came up with.. The frame is made from 3/16" flat stock, and the bottom is 1/8" sheet.. its still light enughf that my Skinny ass can put it in by myself

The Rear is 2" square tubing that i will attach to the frame with a couple of more bolts, it will make a good spot for my wrap bar to attach to!

the square part in the rear is where the t-case hangs low

Isotel · 03-18-07, 11:38 PM

this is how it attaches to the frame, w/stock mounting bolts

It sits 1" below the frame
the little gussets should help protect the mounting bolts from getting taken out

ignore the booger welds..

awp_cruiser · 03-19-07, 11:23 AM

Good idea! The flat bottom is sweet.

You might want to put in a cross bracing between the ribs. Those will want to fold over if there is much pressure on them. Simply add a strip across the top and tack in place on each rib to keep them from buckling. Will make that much stronger while it might add 1 pound overall...

And drainage, poke a few holes for water to drain...

Isotel · 03-19-07, 11:48 AM

thanks, good ideas on the drain and cross support!

awp_cruiser · 03-19-07, 12:07 PM

Your welcome. Hope you don't mind when you see a similar creation under my rig!

Andy

camcruiser13 · 03-19-07, 01:29 PM

nice work on this

fyresq · 03-19-07, 08:02 PM

thanx for sharing this buildup with us - it has answered a few of my long sought questions.........I have a 89 donor truck with a new gm crate 350 mated to the 700r4 and have been wanting to swap it but have limited fab skills but with your thread and some pro help I may be able to pull it off. Any regrets with your setup?

Isotel · 03-19-07, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fyresq

Any regrets with your setup?

I wish i had 4.88 or 5.28 gears.. both on the street and offroad

The Lokar Shifter SUCKS.. id rather have an Art Carr or somthing, still have issue with it, it wont go into 1st gear

Quote:

Originally Posted by awp_cruiser

Hope you don't mind when you see a similar creation under my rig!
Andy

not at all!

Man Jerk · 03-19-07, 10:31 PM

Looks good Trev. Sorry I couldn't make it over but I was elbow deep in a stupid car all weekend.

bustanutley · 03-19-07, 10:40 PM

looks good but why 1/8"? If you land on that thing once and it is going to be f-ed

the stiffeners should help a lot but still

ksigkrawler · 03-20-07, 06:43 PM

i love the flat belly. i got hung up on my t-case guard pretty bad at roundup. the truck looks awesome

Isotel · 03-29-07, 12:44 AM

Thanks guys, its getting there..

Nutley, I almost went 3/16", i guess time will tell.. As long as my Tranny/t-case are protected im happy..

a Bit of Progress..

I found a new PS Box - 4 turn this time around.. Rebuilt it and Taped it for Hydro Assist.. Put Plugs in for now.. but when i decide i need it all i need to do is pull the plugs and connect the lines..

All my parts are in for my Wrap Bar.. just need to build it..

I finaly sourced a Door and have everything i need to fix the tub on the passenger side!

Should be getting access to a plasma cutter this weekend so i can chop out the bad section and the rear sill..

Isotel · 04-01-07, 11:57 PM

pretty basic, i used 2" square tube, 3/16" wall..
3 bushings, an axle bracket, and a Flex Joint.. - from Ballisticfab

i made the shackle with some 2" flat stock i had.. 9/16" bolts

the flex joint attaches to the rear of the skid plate..

oh, and i need taller jackstands

(im just using it to unload the suspension)

06-20-06, 10:47 AM	#91
Isotel IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Crawlorado.com TLCA# 16898 Posts: 2,895	Orderd an Aussie locker Wrap bar material will be orderd asap.. A Cage is the Next Project I like the way yours came out! __________________ 1976 FJ40 TBI350 700R4 D300 SOA Locked 37" PBR's Protected by REDLINE Colorado Land Cruisers - Club Redline Land Cruisers - Safety First CrAwLoRadO.com - Just Check it out

11-28-06, 04:07 PM	#93
ColoCruiserJeff IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Just moved to Highlands Ranch, CO! TLCA# Don't have one yet :) Posts: 562	Always love a flat belly! Darn good lookin' rig there! __________________ "Soon Ralph, Soon!" MY TOYS: 72' FJ40, Sold on eBay,guy never heard of an FJ40! :( 81' FJ40, went the way of the destructor! (parted out) 66' FJ45LV, currently being fixed back up! 02' Tacoma Double Cab, TRD SuperCharged- My Daily Driver 99' Acura TL - Wife's My Fix-up Thread: http://forum.ih8mud.com/fj45-owners-club/113621-here-goes-66-lv-restore-thread.html

11-29-06, 12:03 PM	#94
Isotel IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Crawlorado.com TLCA# 16898 Posts: 2,895	its comming along, Thanks Jeff, Thanks for Reviving the Dead thread, Im cleaning up my garage so i can get the Cruiser back into it and do some more work on it! Plans for the near future- Fixing my Rear Crossmember, (cracking right under the tranny mount) Wrap Bar Cage Skid plate Front Locker/Longs New PS Box 4 turns Taped for Hydro new Steering U-joints w/ Slip Shaft Tube fenders Sliders Body Work Paint fixing some small leaks Engine is still Blowing a VSS Code !! __________________ 1976 FJ40 TBI350 700R4 D300 SOA Locked 37" PBR's Protected by REDLINE Colorado Land Cruisers - Club Redline Land Cruisers - Safety First CrAwLoRadO.com - Just Check it out Last edited by Isotel; 11-29-06 at 02:18 PM.

12-10-06, 04:40 PM	#95
Isotel IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Crawlorado.com TLCA# 16898 Posts: 2,895	An update This weekend i got some work done on the truck.. ManJerk came over and i pulled the Crossmember, I had to do some reinforcement as it was starting to crack right under the center mount. The driveshaft was grinding on the crossmember, so i also notched out a section for that After that Manjerk, me and some freinds went down to JT Customs in Fountain to watch the Primer of the Newest Muchado Productions Movie "All my Dirty Freinds 2" http://www.muchadoproductions.com/index.html - Pretty sweet movie with nice footage from the XRRA Events, The hammers, Moab, Kansas, ect.. Attached Images __________________ 1976 FJ40 TBI350 700R4 D300 SOA Locked 37" PBR's Protected by REDLINE Colorado Land Cruisers - Club Redline Land Cruisers - Safety First CrAwLoRadO.com - Just Check it out

12-10-06, 07:44 PM	#96
Man Jerk IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Colorado Springs, CO TLCA# 13400 Posts: 1,571	Glad you got it together. I'm really getting the hang of the whole "drink beer and watch people work". __________________ Mark Janzen Born to lose and destined to fail www.mntoyx4.com www.coloradolandcruisers.org www.myspace.com/manjerk

01-27-07, 11:39 PM	#97
88chevota IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 400	where did you get the twin stick boot I have been looking everywhere for one of those. __________________ 1988 FJ62 - Chevy 350 TBI, SM465 tranny, NP205 t-case, cruiser/minitruck hybrid rear axle, SOA, shackle reversal, 35" Maxxis Bighorns, 14" travel shocks all around. check out the build. All done!!! http://forum.ih8mud.com/60-series-wagons/164109-chevota-gets-makeover.html 1997 FZJ80 - Collector's Edition (wife's)

01-28-07, 11:18 AM	#98
calfj60 Wagon Owner Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Closer to LAX than the Beach Posts: 1,160	I got mine from some bronco guy on ebay...like 20 bucks or so...might try that __________________ Tim Coffey 87 FJ60 SBC 350 SOA and some other stuff SOLD 5-15-07 94 80 with some stuff New to me 04-28-08 05 Subaru WRX TLCA # 6947 Parts and Carb Rebuilds http://www.marksoffroad.net

01-30-07, 01:13 AM	#99
Deez Nutz IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 21	Kick ass rig i cant wait for more. ANd of course to do mine.

01-30-07, 01:18 PM	#100
Isotel IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Crawlorado.com TLCA# 16898 Posts: 2,895	i got the twin stick boot from Mad 4WD it came with my Twin Stick! Not the best quality, i think its already ripped A bit of an update, I spent 3 nights working on the truck to get ready for a Snow run with Colorado Land Cruisers.. Fixed a bunch of little things, Like my Headlights , and Put in a CD player and got my XM working again So nice to have Music in the truck again! Then the POS would not start, so i didint get to go. I am getting some 27 spline longs from a fellow Mud Member "joefj" Thanks! __________________ 1976 FJ40 TBI350 700R4 D300 SOA Locked 37" PBR's Protected by REDLINE Colorado Land Cruisers - Club Redline Land Cruisers - Safety First CrAwLoRadO.com - Just Check it out

01-30-07, 03:44 PM	#102
Isotel IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Crawlorado.com TLCA# 16898 Posts: 2,895	I made a Mini truck/Cruiser Hybrid Axle.. It uses Minitruck Shafts and the outer parts of the mini housing, and uses the Cruiser Center section of the housing, and a Cruiser 3rd member. http://forum.ih8mud.com/showpost.php...85&postcount=9 Although if i was to do it all over again, i would not hesitate to put in a stock Mini truck Axle. Id keep the Drums(that way i would have a parking brake), and the minitruck 3rds hold up to alot of abuse.. Gears are cheaper, and spare parts easier to come by, plus you get a bit more ground clearance.. thanks for the compliments guys, i have alot more work do do Before Cruise Moab! __________________ 1976 FJ40 TBI350 700R4 D300 SOA Locked 37" PBR's Protected by REDLINE Colorado Land Cruisers - Club Redline Land Cruisers - Safety First CrAwLoRadO.com - Just Check it out

03-18-07, 11:36 PM	#103
Isotel IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Crawlorado.com TLCA# 16898 Posts: 2,895	Skid Plate This weekend i got some time in on the cruiser.. i got a little 110 welder and this is what i came up with.. The frame is made from 3/16" flat stock, and the bottom is 1/8" sheet.. its still light enughf that my Skinny ass can put it in by myself The Rear is 2" square tubing that i will attach to the frame with a couple of more bolts, it will make a good spot for my wrap bar to attach to! the square part in the rear is where the t-case hangs low Attached Images __________________ 1976 FJ40 TBI350 700R4 D300 SOA Locked 37" PBR's Protected by REDLINE Colorado Land Cruisers - Club Redline Land Cruisers - Safety First CrAwLoRadO.com - Just Check it out

03-18-07, 11:38 PM	#104
Isotel IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Crawlorado.com TLCA# 16898 Posts: 2,895	this is how it attaches to the frame, w/stock mounting bolts It sits 1" below the frame the little gussets should help protect the mounting bolts from getting taken out ignore the booger welds.. Attached Images __________________ 1976 FJ40 TBI350 700R4 D300 SOA Locked 37" PBR's Protected by REDLINE Colorado Land Cruisers - Club Redline Land Cruisers - Safety First CrAwLoRadO.com - Just Check it out

03-19-07, 11:23 AM	#105
awp_cruiser Rookie with a torch. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Seattle Posts: 276	Good idea! The flat bottom is sweet. You might want to put in a cross bracing between the ribs. Those will want to fold over if there is much pressure on them. Simply add a strip across the top and tack in place on each rib to keep them from buckling. Will make that much stronger while it might add 1 pound overall... And drainage, poke a few holes for water to drain... __________________ 1973 FJ40 - So far: V8, SM465, Scout PS, SR, SOA, 55 springs, 4WDB, Painless, Revolvers, 37's, Still to come: Cage, ARBs, Orion

03-19-07, 11:48 AM	#106
Isotel IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Crawlorado.com TLCA# 16898 Posts: 2,895	thanks, good ideas on the drain and cross support! __________________ 1976 FJ40 TBI350 700R4 D300 SOA Locked 37" PBR's Protected by REDLINE Colorado Land Cruisers - Club Redline Land Cruisers - Safety First CrAwLoRadO.com - Just Check it out

03-19-07, 12:07 PM	#107
awp_cruiser Rookie with a torch. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Seattle Posts: 276	Your welcome. Hope you don't mind when you see a similar creation under my rig! Andy __________________ 1973 FJ40 - So far: V8, SM465, Scout PS, SR, SOA, 55 springs, 4WDB, Painless, Revolvers, 37's, Still to come: Cage, ARBs, Orion

03-19-07, 01:29 PM	#108
camcruiser13 Me and my Big Wheel Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: in the garage after dark in UT Posts: 5,006	nice work on this __________________ 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.......

03-20-07, 06:43 PM	#113
ksigkrawler IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Waco, Texas TLCA# 15348 Posts: 17	i love the flat belly. i got hung up on my t-case guard pretty bad at roundup. the truck looks awesome __________________ Matthew Armstrong Proffitt's Cruisers Custom 69' FJ40, SOA front w/ Bilsteins, 4-link rear w/ Sway-a-Way Air Shocks, 5.3 ltr. Vortec 350 efi, Th400 auto, Atlas twin stick 4.3, ARB front, Detroit rear, Dana 60 F/14-bolt R, 35 splines all around, hydro assist, 42" IROC's. "Meanie"

03-19-07, 08:02 PM	#109
fyresq IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lake Tahoe TLCA# 18183 Posts: 232	thanx for sharing this buildup with us - it has answered a few of my long sought questions.........I have a 89 donor truck with a new gm crate 350 mated to the 700r4 and have been wanting to swap it but have limited fab skills but with your thread and some pro help I may be able to pull it off. Any regrets with your setup?

03-19-07, 10:31 PM	#111
Man Jerk IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Colorado Springs, CO TLCA# 13400 Posts: 1,571	Looks good Trev. Sorry I couldn't make it over but I was elbow deep in a stupid car all weekend. __________________ Mark Janzen Born to lose and destined to fail www.mntoyx4.com www.coloradolandcruisers.org www.myspace.com/manjerk

03-19-07, 10:40 PM	#112
bustanutley IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: CrAwLoRaDo Posts: 1,519	looks good but why 1/8"? If you land on that thing once and it is going to be f-ed the stiffeners should help a lot but still __________________ FJ-40 on FO-DEEs just a lil guy HOMEGROWN

03-29-07, 12:44 AM	#114
Isotel IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Crawlorado.com TLCA# 16898 Posts: 2,895	Thanks guys, its getting there.. Nutley, I almost went 3/16", i guess time will tell.. As long as my Tranny/t-case are protected im happy.. a Bit of Progress.. I found a new PS Box - 4 turn this time around.. Rebuilt it and Taped it for Hydro Assist.. Put Plugs in for now.. but when i decide i need it all i need to do is pull the plugs and connect the lines.. All my parts are in for my Wrap Bar.. just need to build it.. I finaly sourced a Door and have everything i need to fix the tub on the passenger side! Should be getting access to a plasma cutter this weekend so i can chop out the bad section and the rear sill.. Attached Images __________________ 1976 FJ40 TBI350 700R4 D300 SOA Locked 37" PBR's Protected by REDLINE Colorado Land Cruisers - Club Redline Land Cruisers - Safety First CrAwLoRadO.com - Just Check it out

04-01-07, 11:57 PM	#115
Isotel IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Crawlorado.com TLCA# 16898 Posts: 2,895	Wrap Bar pretty basic, i used 2" square tube, 3/16" wall.. 3 bushings, an axle bracket, and a Flex Joint.. - from Ballisticfab i made the shackle with some 2" flat stock i had.. 9/16" bolts the flex joint attaches to the rear of the skid plate.. oh, and i need taller jackstands (im just using it to unload the suspension)