Hinterland is an 80 local that wanted a bumper so I asked him if he'd mind building a bumper as a kit since I am still months away from building any bumpers myself. Please PM if your interested in a DIY rear bumper.
The DIY cost for a complete double swingout bumper with drivers side spare...
Thanks for the response Peter I figured you put some good thought on portals and I wanted to know what you thought. After the U80 build I would avoid putting another set of solid axle portals on a rig with a OEM type frame. Like you said not enough room for up travel amongst other problems. I do...
Ford has yet to impress me however Germany does. That trans sounds like a great option. I like the lengths your going to make it all function the best possible.
That compressor on the flywheel would be a great package.
I'm with you Peter cut the frame at an angle near a 45 degree cut. The angle cut will give a longer weld and spread the load. How about sleeving 300 mm or so inside where the cut is for some added insurance?
Even better radius cuts like that guy did. I like how the outer c shape lines the cut...
Right hand drive really grows on you don't discount one of the best rigs Toyota ever made just because it's right hand drive. I didn't look twice at right drive BJ74s till I bought one and now I really like driving on the right it's fun and easy to go back and forth with my other left hand drive...