Builds 1973 FJ 40 Build,Vortec,NV4500,Atlas,Diamond
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- #262
Well! Kinda slow!! But still plugging away. Just super busy with the day job this summer season. Now that winter is rolling around I'm getting back at it. I've got lots of expensive parts laying around to get together. Front axle is built, gotta finish the through the frame on the front springs for that and get that bit done. Got all the parts for the FF rear, 4Runner disk/P brake for the rear. Lockers are in front and rear. But so much after that. Finish up the frame welding, sliders, roll cage, wiring, final steering... I'm getting tired typing all this
Still have a good attitude though
Good to hear.Well! Kinda slow!! But still plugging away. Just super busy with the day job this summer season. Now that winter is rolling around I'm getting back at it. I've got lots of expensive parts laying around to get together. Front axle is built, gotta finish the through the frame on the front springs for that and get that bit done. Got all the parts for the FF rear, 4Runner disk/P brake for the rear. Lockers are in front and rear. But so much after that. Finish up the frame welding, sliders, roll cage, wiring, final steering... I'm getting tired typing all this
I finally got my new rear axle mocked up with flipped FJ60 rear springs, and I'm not liking the driveshaft angle. I'm considering lowering my drivetrain and/or raising my suspension to get a net operating angle of 15* at ride height. My rig is going to get some good highway use, so I'm concerned about vibrations and driveshaft joint life. Back to crossmember fabrication I guess....
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- #264
You can see what I did for X member. I designed it with bolts to be able to remove it. And kept it as best I could not to be too much below frame, but with Atlas it's gonna sit that way. My angles I think will be ok, but I've got to get my rear axle assembled to be sure. I've got all the parts!
I think your driveshaft angle should be close to what I will have and should be ok, based on what I have been told by a couple of driveshaft guys.
The more I thought about the design of the X member, I like your design better than my current setup because it is a rigid connection to the frame and isolated connection to the transmission, which would be better in event you bottom out on something. Plus you could weld in some threaded washers to connect a belly pan to.
The more I thought about the design of the X member, I like your design better than my current setup because it is a rigid connection to the frame and isolated connection to the transmission, which would be better in event you bottom out on something. Plus you could weld in some threaded washers to connect a belly pan to.
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- #266
I flew that out with a helicopter. My employer at the time was hired by Eldorado County to fly in rock there due to erosion. Wasn’t a popular move with the local wheelers
