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x2 stud upgrade. Either drill out and thread with a larger size, or use ARP / Trail Gear stuff.

very nice. I will be looking for it at SEMA. Hopefully parked out front?

that one is in better shape than mine when I started! Good luck with the build, and sucks about the cancer.

I have done it. Here is my thread....... dr_claw's FJ45 build up, from rusty to well let's find out....

looks great.... I love the bobbed box... it fits! :popcorn: More pics!

It Runs..... It Moves! This thread is not locked! Check this thread! https://forum.ih8mud.com/fj45-owners-club/606040-back-dead-dr_claws-fj45-build.html

Well my face is a little red. (Embarrassed, a little drunk, and sun burnt :p) Apparently, the oil drive-shaft rod was.... well..... not there. It seems after rebuilding everything.... and I mean everything.... I was bound to forget something. Unfortunately it was a $13.22 oil pump drive...

Well.... so much for being close and so much for updating this thread more often. The news of the day is that it started and ran today! From a rusty bucket of bolts to what it is now is a huge achievement that has taken about 8 years. The down side is that my fuel lines were leaking...

Radio, Speakers, amp + Sub also work! :bounce: I can see the light at the end of the tunnel!

Wiring is VERY close to being finished. I only have the windshield wiper bug sprayer to hook up!

Although it doesn't look like I have accomplished that much... wiring takes forever! I have most of the engine compartment finished, battery loosely installed under the drivers seat, and most of the major stuff figured out. I still probably have a few months in this yet. I hate wiring...

couple shots of the front shaft I figured out with the AA adapter...and the BJ42 rad + B+M cooler + Explorer PS cooler

I really like the Brother label maker I borrowed from my work! I am trying to cut out as much random wire as possible. This also includes the switches.

AND A SEA OF WIRES!!!! :bang: Did I mention that I really like all aspects of working on vehicles... all but wiring!

Here are a few pics as promised... Lokar Throttle Cables / Th400 Kick down cable New Steering Bearing as the old rubber bushing was shot! + Hot Water Shower!

I have pics in my build thread if it helps. :cheers:

Looks great I also started my build with less than you have :p

Okay... My new years resolution is to more frequently update this thread. I have been busy with life, and I have neglected to let ya'll know what is up with the 45. I have a bunch of pics I intend to upload later this week. Upcoming highlights... All new wiring and underseat...

you is the man.... :steer: can't wait to check it out!

Well our house is for sale. We have our eye on a larger property 15 min. away. I rolled the 45 outside to make the garage look a little bigger, and I snapped a pic with my phone. It is dusty! Now that all of the lines / plumbing is finished.....wiring is next on the agenda. :idea: