re_guderian
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If you need a '95-'97, let me know. I have a '95 that spends a lot of time in the driveway (not my DD). Sliders are one thing it's lacking.
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If you need a '95-'97, let me know. I have a '95 that spends a lot of time in the driveway (not my DD). Sliders are one thing it's lacking.
Saddletramp
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I have a 40 with a 5 speed from MAF attached to the straight six, could be used for fittment
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OK I'm back from my four day Havasu Falls backpacking trip and I can start answering.
Definately interested in saddletramps FJ40 project. And yes, Rob, I will need to look at your year of 80. I'll try do get most of the work out of the way on my 91 first then get in touch.
As far as the poison spider design, I built a fold down for someone about 15 years ago, the only problem is his wife couldn't close it. And what if you hurt your back or had a broken arm or any kind of shoulder injury. A 35" tire is probably in the neighborhood of 100 lbs. Gas cans, full, 40 lbs a piece. How many would you want back there?
Definately interested in saddletramps FJ40 project. And yes, Rob, I will need to look at your year of 80. I'll try do get most of the work out of the way on my 91 first then get in touch.
As far as the poison spider design, I built a fold down for someone about 15 years ago, the only problem is his wife couldn't close it. And what if you hurt your back or had a broken arm or any kind of shoulder injury. A 35" tire is probably in the neighborhood of 100 lbs. Gas cans, full, 40 lbs a piece. How many would you want back there?
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I actually make 91, 92 sliders for man-a-fre. They are mirror images of the 93,94.
I'm trying to determine whether there is a preference for bolt on (u-bolt over frame style)
or weld on.
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There are/were a few weld on types available, I was referring to bolt on, havent heard of any for the early trucks? From my trolling of the 80's forum, most prefer bolt on.
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looks like that's on the table for this month. The weld on will go away. Plus a face lift. I'll try to get the cost down a pinch
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I'll see everyone at the meeting on friday
I agree but a 35" tire would need to be lifted up onto the carrier anyway. I just think it's an interesting idea, I still like and will get a hi-clearance bumper-carrier for my 40.
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Skid plates similar to this for the 80
definately interested in 80 skids but i'm not sure a front would be in order for a live axle
unless it's for looks
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FJ60 width spring hangers?
would you be using these on a 60 or 40? direct replacement or spread for longer springs?
On a 60. I want to move the hangers up into the frame for less overall lift on a spring over.
On another note, I've seen a bunch of projects using 60 axles on a 40(including my bro-in-law's) Would have been handy to have some aftermarket ones.
For me, it will not be for look. May be from axle to alxe???
I still want good looking skid plates though
Also interested in something like this
And also a bolt on tow bumper similar to this, with/without carriers.
I'd like one of those for a First Generation 4Runner...
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Numina's Compatriot
For me, it will not be for look. May be from axle to alxe???
Hey, I recognize that shop... it's mine. That was the last one I built.
Just to let you know, I've gone into seven more years debt and ordered a new cnc press
brake with tooling that I hope will let me build that bumper in a reasonable time frame.
The stuff should be here at the end of december.
I still want good looking skid plates though
Also interested in something like this
And also a bolt on tow bumper similar to this, with/without carriers.
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Yes, hangers up front, and thru the frame tube for the shackle. I'm trying to limit the overall lift to 4-5" and not run the springs too flat.
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I think even with stock springs you'll be close to 6" lift. A tube thru the frame doesn't necessarily mean a lower lift hieght. You will have to accomodate the full swing of the shackle during compression. With a 'tube thru frame' design you need to run a longer shackle for the spring eyelet to clear the frame than you would with a standard shackle mount. I doubt you'd see much ride hieght difference The only way to cut down lift very much is a thinner leaf pack.
inkpot
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Howdy! Without much change in the mounting system, or the spring pack, you will gain 6-7 inches of lift on a SOA. Figure the diameter of the axle tube, plus the thickness of the spring pack where it rides on the axle. That, plus the bigger tires, add up to the total lift. It gets into some geometric planning to get the caster right. Have you considered a cut and turn so the pinion shaft is aimed directly at the transfer case and you can use a CV driveshaft. That allows you to run at speed in 4x4, like if you go to Flagstaff in the winter, or if you like to go skiing. Just food for thought. John
