Build Another FJ68 Build

[gregnash]

Looking awesome..
Quick question on the front bumper, is it the angle of the photo or is the bumper really set that low? Seems like it would give a really low/weird entry angle.

 

[megolfer]

Still working on that. I can move it up if I need to.

 

[megolfer]

Also with the 80 frame, everything has to be custom made. Right now its just mocked up.

 

[MANUCHAO]

Updates ?

 

[MoaByte]

Really man, you gotta finish the story. Thank for sharing this much.

 

[megolfer]

Not much has been done. To dang hot to do anything. Been working on fj45 I picked up. Will get back working on it soon.

 

[MoaByte]

I completely get it with the heat. I gotta a chance to by a fj80 that's beat but cheap. Was was enjoying this thread as I look at the possibilities. Looking forward to progress.

 

[GW Nugget]

Glad to hear you still have the 45...

 

[megolfer]

Ok getting back on this. Getting the rear axle cleaned up and put back together.

 

[megolfer]

More pics

 

[megolfer]

Rear axle almost done. Did a little front lower control arm reinforcement

 

[megolfer]

Got a bunch of parts ordered. These came in today

 

[megolfer]

Waiting on these parts

 

[NookShneer]

Nice! Looking forward to this.

 

[Hojack]

Waiting on these parts

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I got Hutchinson DOT Beadlocks on my 60 a couple months ago. A great wheel and easy to install. Took about 1/2hr per tire. I got some keyed mag seat with washer from Gorilla.

 

[megolfer]

Do u have the part number on the lug nuts.

 

[megolfer]

Front arms and wheels are in

 

[cruisermatt]

I’ve always thought those Hutchinson wheels are beautiful. I could never buy wheels like that knowing the abuse they’d see

 

[MANUCHAO]

Waiting on these parts

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Did you go with the three or five inches bracket?

 

[megolfer]

I got the three