Project Lockjaw - aka Stretch Arm Strong (1 Viewer)

[bluehawk]

Got my body mount kit in from Marlin Crawler. This will help to get the body back where it needs to be for adding my stretch.

 

[bluehawk]

Haven't been able to get out in the garage lately, been down in my back. This past Sunday was feeling good enough to go out and cut some metal to box in the rear half of the frame.

 

[bluehawk]

Checking engine placement today. For those that have done this conversion, what is a good distance for the crank pulley to the front of radiator crossmember? See picture 4 below. What degree should the engine be at? See picture 5 below.

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[bluehawk]

Got all my brackets from Barnes4wd to start on rear 4-link and front 3-link suspension

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[jynx]

Wish I had more to offer other than a "like"

 

[bluehawk]

Wish I had more to offer other than a "like"

Its all good Matt. More to come on engine placement, axle placement, and build in general

 

[bluehawk]

So with this freaking covid pandemic bullcrap, I've been waiting on parts to come in. However, I did finally get my trans crossmember kit in from Barnes4wd. Did some fab work today. Finally getting some traction on this project again.

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[bluehawk]

While waiting on parts, I did make a stand for my axles. Much better working height than sitting on jack stands

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[bluehawk]

Mocking up the rear double triangulated 4-link

 

[bluehawk]

More mock up today

 

[Subterranean Nik]

Looking great Ryan!!!

 

[htburnett]

I hope that’s some stout pvc pipe.

 

[bluehawk]

Some floor work

 

[bluehawk]

some more

 

[bluehawk]

Floor is spot welded in and drivers side panel is getting burnt in. Almost there, ran out of time today.

 

[bluehawk]

Since I modified my Fj60 and now I'm modifying my Fj40, thought I would make a sign for my garage.

 

[bluehawk]

Sides fully welded and what the side looks like with a stock piece

 

[bluehawk]

Cut out the old bed area and mocked in the new one

 

[bluehawk]

Started on the rear corners. Passenger side tacked in.

 

[bluehawk]

Had to sit some tires in place to see how she is gonna look. Gave me goose bumps