Builds bj 70 + lj 71 = my build (1 Viewer)

[NoeyR]

Ahh ok.

Ya I'm runnin 38's this year...the 40 is currently getting a SOA and turbo.

Too bad Mike sold his runner. Loved that thing!

 

[wildbj70]

I want to run 38's on 17" rims but already have the iroks so I'll use those
And really don't want to cut the body on that lj71

Need 17" to fit my 6 piston calipers in the front. Rims to small right now lol

 

[NoeyR]

How about using wheel spacers or deeper offset wheels?

 

[wildbj70]

The front has 2" spacers
The rear has a custom axel that's 2" wider then factory made by trail gear

 

[NoeyR]

My point with the wheel spacers is not to widen the track but to possibly push the wheel out to clear the larger caliper.

 

[wildbj70]

I was thinking that but I think the truck is already to wide
And i don't mind using what i have now I'll up grade latter
Can't do everything in one shot lol

 

[NoeyR]

As long as it clears for now and it's safe ya go for it.

But having a wider track is good for a tall rig for stability, especially when wheeling. I put a 60 series front with the ifs widening kit, and an 80 series full float on the rear. Wms to wms is 63"...a stock 40 is 55". I believe leaf spring 70 series axles were the same width as the 40's, 20mm wider on other models.

 

[wildbj70]

I only have one pic of the rear brake set up I'll try to get some more next weekend
Looks like the 4 poston calipers won't work on the rear with the rim size so will have to up grade latter on

 

[wildbj70]

hey guys here is a small up date on the progress this week on my truck
rear axel in the location were it will be with the struts in place to see were the frame will be notched



























here are some pics of the front strut mounts

 

[OGBeno]

Wow. That is some serious beef you are building.

 

[wildbj70]

i know im a bit anal like that lol
rather have it beefy then not
im there now and wont ever build another truck so im going big on some stuff

 

[NLScooby]

Wow. That is some serious beef you are building.

Dang - that's what I was thinking! I think those axles could be used as landline sweepers. They look bomb-proof!

I'm curious as to what this rig is going to weigh when you are complete. Nice work!

 

[wildbj70]

im curious to find out as well
lol

 

[wildbj70]

Here are a few pics of the recent work done on my build

 

[wildbj70]

Well looks like there was good progress this week on my truck
My mechanic got the suspension all tacked in and truck sitting on its own weight
Next week he will be welding all the rear suspension up











I think the hight is alright but I would not mind another 2" lower
What do u guys think???

 

[clintnz]

I think the hight is alright but I would not mind another 2" lower
What do u guys think???

Lower is better. You can trim a 1 1/2" out of the guards fairly easily if clearing the tyres is the issue.

Cheers
Clint

 

[wildbj70]

My mechanic just dropped the truck on the ori's bump stops to see if the tires will rub and have to do any body trimming
Looks like the front will get a small trim on the fenders so there will be no rubbing
Other then the front having to be trimmed the rear is fine looks like I won't have to trim anything back there
Kinda happy about that

 

[wildbj70]

Just went to check my truck out at the shop
He has welded up the rear axel and all the strut boxes
I like how the rear axel turned out
I think next step it pull out engine one last time and paint front strut mounts and finish welding what's left in the engine bay
After that should be wiring up engine

Here some pics of the rear axel all pained and welded up

 

[NLScooby]

I can't wait to see the obligatory fork-lift photo where its lifting up just one of the front wheels and mimicking the RTI test!

Isn't it fun to just build something great for the sake of being able to do it?

 

[NoeyR]

Dude, what's happening with this build?