Build Back in a 60 series - 1HZ Swap

[davegonz]

Thanks Manu!

There's a bad man in Kentucky (@bdyer12 ) that's putting ideas in my head about swapping in 80 axles and suspension I wish I had more spare time (and money)!

 

[CenTXFJ60]

Thanks Manu!

There's a bad man in Kentucky (@bdyer12 ) that's putting ideas in my head about swapping in 80 axles and suspension I wish I had more spare time (and money)!

That’s a killer set up Dave

 

[davegonz]

I know. Just need to find a cheap rolling frame.

 

[fl4031003]

Know of one in Houston if interested

 

[bdyer12]

Thanks Manu!

There's a bad man in Kentucky (@bdyer12 ) that's putting ideas in my head about swapping in 80 axles and suspension I wish I had more spare time (and money)!

It’s only time and money

 

[davegonz]

Started to work on the rear bumper. It's going slow with family, work, and school commitments. I'm planning on integrating a hitch and will tie into the rear cross member for added support. I don't plan on towing anything heavier than my little Bantam trailer, so I should be good.

 

[davegonz]

Quick update. I cut some plate to attach/sandwich the rear cross member. This will greatly stiffen up the hitch and bumper. I'll probably add some gussets to the tube for some additional lateral support.

 

[Hojack]

I’m getting ready to start my rear bumper build soon. Keep up the great work Dave

 

[davegonz]

Thanks Hojack.

I burned in some gussets. I quit because my wife said I was going to piss off the neighbors with the loud grinder noise.

 

[Hojack]

Thats what’s awesome about country life. Nobody to bother and nobody to bother you.

 

[davegonz]

Yeah, I could have shut the garage door, but it's starting to get warm and muggy. Beside, I have homework to work on

 

[cruisermatt]

How much does that receiver tube stick out past the outer face of the bumper? You could whack a hole in the rear crossmember with the plasma or a hole saw pretty quickly and lob off the receiver stick out. Looks good otherwise, is that a kit or did you make those plates yourself?

 

[davegonz]

I lopped off most of it and only have about 3/4" sticking out now. I made sure both of my hitches would work before I welded the tube in.

I'm building up a @Fourrunner kit that he sells. The only thing I'm adding is the reciever bits (tube, gussets, and crossmember plates).

 

[boots4]

What's the plan for safety chain mounts?

 

[Hojack]

These D-rings would be awesome to add

 

[Nostradamus]

Yeah, I could have shut the garage door, but it's starting to get warm and muggy. Beside, I have homework to work on

what are you studying?

 

[davegonz]

Getting an MBA.

 

[davegonz]

What's the plan for safety chain mounts?

Good question. I was thinking of that today. Hojack might have something there.

 

[Hojack]

Good question. I was thinking of that today. Hojack might have something there.

I added 2 to my order

 

[davegonz]

I'm just wondering if they will be noisy clanking back there.