The metal channels were designed specifically for the thickness of the original spring packs. Just as you’re getting the u-bolt nuts to torque the metal channel contacts the lower (stock) spring plate, and the rubber bits in the channels get the...
Well, now I’m committed.
Cleaning up the frame and corners of the cowl. Need to bring my welder over and fab up some sheet metal patches. Going to replace the rear cross member. Should do the RMS while I have access. Maybe while the tub is at...
As an aside, I am working on adding a rear camera on my 08 FJCruiser. There is a boss on the rear door for the grommet to feed the camera wire through but the part number for the grommet is a mystery. I found this one, not the correct one for...
The clevis pins for the brake and clutch pedals use a cotter pin to retain them on the 40 series trucks. I hate standing on my head trying to install or remove one of those pins so I looked around and found these clips used on the 80 series...
Received these from @cruisermatt to mount my spare tire latch to the rear crossmember/sill. These are made for the tail gate hinges but the spare tire carrier latch is the same hole spacing. Very High quality.
I made some gaskets for the tailgate hinges and latches, and the pads for under the hatch latches. I used 1/16" rubber with my Cricut Maker. This is the coolest machine ever.
I bought a few sets of these and still have some. I am not looking to sell any, but if someone has access to a machine shop that can make them, I am happy to help with getting them one to make more.
Zero dark 30, Myself and a few buddies are off to a 3 hour drive to pick up and motor, disc brake housing and a bunch of other bits for the 25. Its turning into another 90 day LV build, Simple with used parts on a budget
Baby steps..
Got one bump stop can tacked in.
3D printed a snap-in edge guard for my steering ram lines
Also my new steering links (1.5” 7075) arrived from Wide Open Design yesterday!
Now I just need to buckle down and get all this done
I was trying to stay with the OPs question, limited to one gas can, but yes, I agree that if long range is going to be a regular part of long term plans, the work to install an aux tank is worth it. I modified a steel 40 series aux tank almost 25...