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[megolfer]

I have a slinky, icon 3" lift ordered. Also got a front ARB locker. Picked up some slee caster correction plates. The tranny is rebuilt and the circle D torque converter came in. Now just trying to figure out the fuel tank. Looks like a custom stainless or aluminum tabk with the stock fuel pump carterage. I have been keeping a pretty accurate spreadsheet of everything I havr bought. I figure I will have close to 30k when all said and done.

 

[MANUCHAO]

I have a slinky, icon 3" lift ordered

Curious about the icon lift you ordered..

slinky? Is that the same one its been talked about on the 80'$ forum?

 

[megolfer]

Yes its the same one. Its the autocraft slinky coils with the icon shocks

 

[scrapdaddy]

Megolfer,

Question... The picture of the oil filter and canister, where does that mount and what's it for?

Thanks, very exciting build.

 

[megolfer]

That is a power steering resevor with filter. It can be mounted anywhere. I have a bew PSC i will be using

 

[scrapdaddy]

Ok, I'm using the PSC pump and reservoir with the filter inside. Never knew they had that one.

 

[SNLC]

Looking good! That is the best spot to cut and shorten the frame in my opinion. Doing the same on my chassis swap. Are you using a 110v machine? Kind of looks like it by the welds. I have got both, 110v and 230v and even with both on the same setting the 230v lays down such a nicer more beautiful bead, much easier to use too.

Anyways, subscribed!

Cheers

 

[megolfer]

Drivetrain is mounted.

 

[megolfer]

Manifolds

 

[megolfer]

More

 

[megolfer]

On the ground.

 

[megolfer]

New Hubs, RCV hub gears and RCV axles

 

[megolfer]

Misc parts

 

[MANUCHAO]

Wow that TC is tucked away... Nice...!!
Are going to run a lift?

 

[megolfer]

Injave an autocraft 3" slinky lift on order

 

[cult45]

Epic.

 

[MANUCHAO]

What yah doing for Castor angles?

 

[megolfer]

The kit comes with correction bushings, i have a set of slee plates, would rather use the plates and stock bushings. I bought a complete set of stock bushings front and rear.

 

[cruiser enthuiser]

Wow! Just seeing this build for the first time and I really dig what's happening here.

Question: this is the second build (RMPO's being the other) where the 80 frame is being cut right where this rear bracket has to be removed and re installed...

What's the advantage of doing this? Seems like doing it like Project X2 or Manu style saves this extra step. Just wondering...


I've always liked those FJ rims you got and have been considering some for my truck in the future. Would love to see them mounted up.


Keep it coming!


-Ed

 

[megolfer]

Its the only straight spot on the frame.