This part replicates the factory installed piece not present in NA 80 .
With a understanding of bearing strength and load distribution a riv-nut will not hold a 50-65lb tire on a 40” arm when the swingout is open and not cause damage to the sheet metal.
A small deflection caused by the metal...
Update😬
Version 1.5 of the mold for swingout brackets.
Adding a second joint so it went from 2 piece mold to 4 piece. Made it super easy to remove part.
Work in progress, parts now need a trimming.
So I know some are going to ask, yes I will be going into producing these to sell, along with...
Yes I put it on.
When you remove the interior trim you will see where the bolts are supposed to come through.
Imop welding is not necessary. The only time weight/arm is applied is when the swingout is open.
Never weighed it, it has 4 nutserts in it and is quite a bit heavier as it wasn’t vacuum bagged so it’s resin rich.
I’ll weigh it tonight for s***s and giggles
Other mold is completed, first mold being put to use.
2 layers carbon fibre and 6 layers bi-directional fibreglass cloth with WEST 105 epoxy.
Cooking at 37 degrees C
The second one, for the bottom support
Hmmm, I enjoy fabricating things. My understanding is there are the early flares, FJ80 and all FZJ80 flares.
So 2 different sets of flares, a total of 12 molds!
I have access to a set of FJ80 flares and I have my flares.
So you folks think there is a demand? But the ultimate question is how...
So, I’ll answer before someone asks😬
If the production of the first parts yield a good result, and I get a good gauge of time and cost of part production I may be selling these if there is demand.
I would like to put some out there to be tested in a more rigorous environment. That’s what I’m...
So mold making time….this is the top bracket.
It needs a bit of touching up but it came out great.
I may go at the bottom bracket today, but I am needing a break from the polyester resin stink. I hate the s*** but it cures fast and is way cheaper than epoxy for this application plus the...
So a continuation.
I put 5500 miles on 80 this summer with mild off-roading. No I’ll effects on the 1/4 panels where it is bolted to.
A local fella here, in NS, a member of our local Land Cruiser club, wanted some mounting brackets.
This was my excuse to do a better job as I strive for...
The 255’s prevent wandering and nibbling of the wheel on the highway. It had 275/70/16 and going to the 255’s was an amazing improvement.
With the 255x4 it’s 1020 mm on the contact patch.
295x 4 it’s 1180 mm.
160 mm difference, a lot less rolling resistance = easier on everything IMOP...
And it’s finished. About 5 days of work, but I’m an anal S.O.B🤦♂️
It’s a bit daunting as you have to drill 18 holes to mount everything. Check, double check and triple check.
I have pretty competent fabrication skills, so anybody who doesn’t does not want to attempt this.
I am considering...
I did make a template for the fibreglass side pieces.
The carbon fibre no.
I may remove them in the fall and bring to work and get 3D scanned and see if they can be machined?
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