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too much work to just add a coiled and linked suspension to a 45?
I would recommend grabbing a step 6 and reading this: Project X
Project X did not meet it’s full potential until Gary ditched the I6 for a UZ V8.
He didn’t like having the radiator in the bed and the Toyota V8 fixed that.
And what about pushing the axle forward by relocating the suspension and keep the drivetrain and radiator in stock location on the frame
I went home and started looking at the 80. I really didn't want to move the engine and transmission location. I'm trying to go on the path of least resistance this time. With the measurements I took, I'd have to move the drivetrain back 10.5". That makes room for AC condenser, radiator, mechanical fan, shroud, and spacing between everything. I'd have to build new engine mounts, new transmission mounts, new brake lines, and driveshafts, move my sway bar, and I'm sure a few other things I'd rather not do.
Riley, I’m going to go ahead and request pics of the new garage. You always put together a clean, drool-worthy, man-cave workspace...especially with a FJ or two in it
I do appreciate that, but this is a rental. We are going to buy again, but we won't be getting a place without a detached shop this time. We wanted to sell our house while the market was high and see what it does here in the next few months. Our lease is month to month so we are in position to buy when we're ready.
Luckily, Costco is having a sale (usually $30, now $20) on their 48" LED fixtures. They're 5000 lumens each, and you can daisy chain them together. I bought 10 of them, so it should do the trick!
A short drive NW on US 95 (all 4-lane divided highway - future Interstate 11 corridor) can get you a large fenced lot (0.71 acres), a newer (2005) manufactured home on a permanent foundation, and a more than adequate 28'X32' shop with abundant power and a bathroom . Right across from the school and park. Think about it. Here's a photo with the rolling chassis from my '85 FJ60 parts vehicle on its way to CA and a new owner. FJ62 belongs to @erse, a nice looking rig.We are going to buy again, but we won't be getting a place without a detached shop this time. We wanted to sell our house while the market was high and see what it does here in the next few months. Our lease is month to month so we are in position to buy when we're ready.
A/C. I'm not sure I can fix this one, but the last A/C was never as cold as I wanted. It moved a ton of air, but the temp drop wasn't great as the sheet metal in the cab would get hotter in the summer.
Yes. As much as I am happy with the Old Air Hurricane unit... air conditioning a giant un-insulated sheet metal box is a losing battle.