84' build. "The Bruise" (1 Viewer)

[Scotty]

I built some new rear spring hangers today. Can you say BEEF. I had these 3/8" press bent C-brackets that I cut into new rear spring hangers since the stock ones are less than strong anyway. They will also move the front of the springs up a full inch. The rear of the spring at the shackle hanger will also move up an inch, so I am pretty sure I can eliminate another inch of lift overall in the ass end.

 

[AKcruiserfreak]

I'd love to have your fab skills bro!

TK

 

[Scotty]

I built some new rear spring hangers today. Can you say BEEF. I had these 3/8" press bent C-brackets that I cut into new rear spring hangers since the stock ones are less than strong anyway. They will also move the front of the springs up a full inch. The rear of the spring at the shackle hanger will also move up an inch, so I am pretty sure I can eliminate another inch of lift overall in the ass end.

Shock brackets so I can triangulate the shocks.

Had to ship one more of these guys out today too:

 

[Scotty]

Got my new seats today. PRP daily drivers. Even tested them in my usual position when wheeling.

 

[Trapper50cal]

Had to explain to the GF why I bursted out laughing.....

 

[FJ60_cruiser]

Awsome! cool bumper!! can't wait to see it mounted

 

[Scotty]

Awsome! cool bumper!! can't wait to see it mounted

That is actually one of my mini truck style bumpers. (84-95 trucks and 4runners).

 

[Scotty]

Mocked up the front DS seat today. Ends up that I will need to order two set of sliders after all. The stock sliders just push the seats too high. This is after the mock up.

 

[Matt60]

ok scott its been 10days this thing smoking the tires yet?

or the new location got ya slammed?

 

[Scotty]

ok scott its been 10days this thing smoking the tires yet?

or the new location got ya slammed?

Just spent four days in Moab. I do have some new pics of the front axle built, but that is it for now. I'll get on it as soon as I have some free time.

Scotty

 

[CID 96]

Thread highjack.... do you build a similar style front tube bumper for fj60 Landcruisers?

Sid

 

[Scotty]

Thread highjack.... do you build a similar style front tube bumper for fj60 Landcruisers?

Sid

I will soon enough. I'll get my vendor star before pimping anything. Just need to get some built for mine. I have another Moab trip at the end of May, and my plan is to take the 60 out for that. Its going to be a mild family trip, but I will likely need sliders and bumpers for it.

 

[CID 96]

Put me on the list when you do. I will do an alpha test for you. lol.

Sid

 

[Scotty]

Front axle torn down, cleaned, and new knuckle ball gussets.

 

[Trapper50cal]

Ummm YUM

That axle housing/diff looks like a fat man trying to take a bath in a bucket

 

[MangoMan]

Did you cut and turn?

 

[Scotty]

Did you cut and turn?

Nope. Won't need to. Decided on the TBI350/700R4. That lengthens the front Driveshaft, and I will likely end up with a 203/205 doubler.

Anyway, we'll see. But, with the shackles frenched, and the hangers height reduced, I won't need to cut and turn.

 

[Scotty]

So, I started the mock up on the front end on Saturday. I just haven't had the time to get anything done with the projects in the shop. But, should have a couple days this week to get some things done.

Its getting a shackle reversal and wheel base stretch to help with clearance at the firewall/fender at the back. The new spring mount was moved forward 2" forward of stock.

For now everything is just tacked in place until I can get the frame tubes centered and welded into place. Then I need to get weight on the front axle to see where we will be in regards to the shackle angle. Once that is done, I can pretty much finish weld everything in place and then reassemble the front axle completely.

 

[Cruisified]

What is that curious gray beasty parked next to the 60? I was gonna say 3rd gen ext. cab Toy PU but something looks off.

 

[Scotty]

What is that curious gray beasty parked next to the 60? I was gonna say 3rd gen ext. cab Toy PU but something looks off.

That is a customer's truck. Its a 2nd 4runner. I built that for him a while back. It was in the shop getting a custom rear bumper built.