Builds Project Snowball ❄️ 85 FJ60 Cummins 4BT/ HX-30 SUPER/ NV4500/ SOA (7 Viewers)

[Hojack]

Got the rear axle installed and tightened up the hardware. The overload plate that was welded on worked great to also hold the U-bolts.

 

[Hojack]

Installed the front axle with 3rd member and Harrop E-locker.

 

[Hojack]

Plan to get the Hutchinson Beadlocks and Cooper ST Maxx tires mounted tomorrow. Rebuild the front knuckles. Does anybody know the torque values for all the bolts on the rebuild?
Should be an exciting day.

 

[Hojack]

Front axle rebuild torque specs

 

[Hojack]

http://www.rockmonsterwheels.com/docs/Rock Monster Manual.pdf

 

[Hojack]

This is getting exciting

 

[Hojack]

Decided to paint the calipers too. While removing the pads from the passenger calipers a cinder rock fell out. This type of rock is what Oregon uses to gravel the roads in winter. Guess it’s always a good idea to check everything out before you install.

 

[Hojack]

Hutchinson Dot Beadlocks and Cooper ST Maxx mounting day... woohoo!

 

[Hojack]

Teaser shots

Mike @boots4 60 with 4BT

 

[Hojack]

Long 12 hr day on 60. Installation of the knuckles, arp studs, Trail Gear knuckle rebuild kit.

Installation of the knuckle wiper seal and rock ring.

Marlon Crawler 25MM Chromoly Steering arms.

Marlon Crawler Chromoly axle shaft install with birfield in Moly greased knuckle.

 

[Hojack]

Installation of the spindle.

Trail Gear spindle nut kit.

Painted the Marlon Crawler steering arms.

Painted the brake calipers.

Painting the tie rod.
A lot of work and prep but the paint will help keep this hardware protected from rust. Many thanks to Mike @boots4.
Fist bump bro!!!

 

[BMValentine]

You're moving along nicely! keep up the pictures, You're helping me out on my build by being a couple steps ahead! I am waiting on all the lubricant to come in then I can start rebuilding axles. I think I need to replace the front leaf springs too, they are pretty wore out, which is a bummer because I was hoping to reuse them.

 

[Hojack]

You're moving along nicely! keep up the pictures, You're helping me out on my build by being a couple steps ahead! I am waiting on all the lubricant to come in then I can start rebuilding axles. I think I need to replace the front leaf springs too, they are pretty wore out, which is a bummer because I was hoping to reuse them.

I just added a longer leaf to my pack. Got them from @cruiseroutfit.

 

[BMValentine]

I just added a longer leaf to my pack. Got them from @cruiseroutfit.

did you put the rears up front? or did you put your front leaf springs back on? because you put the chevy springs in the rear didn't you?

 

[Hojack]

did you put the rears up front? or did you put your front leaf springs back on? because you put the chevy springs in the rear didn't you?

My 60 stock rear springs are in the front with an OME longer add a leaf. The Chevy 63s are in the rear with an overload.

 

[Hojack]

Couple of late evening picks with the Hutchinson’s on the axle. Unfortunately the center rock monster cap won’t fit on the hub so I’ll have to paint that too. The 60 is still blocked off the ground.

 

[Hojack]

Getting closer to brakes. Need some advise from the guys running 80s rear axle in their 60s. Help on the brake proportioning valve and master cylinder setup. I see the Wilwood setup which looks like a nice way to go.

 

[Cruiserdrew]

Not needed

Master cylinder to use:

Advics BMP090

 

[Hojack]

Not needed

Master cylinder to use:

Advics BMP090

As far as not needed, are you saying the proportioning valve?
Do you have a link to the Master Cylinder you suggested. Looking it up and am not seeing that model.

 

[Cruiserdrew]

Will look when I get home but prop valve not needed