Builds BurntToast's FJ62 Build "Hoss" (8 Viewers)

[Dubs2017]

That bumper looks fantastic. Great name, too. Seems fitting.

 

[BurntToast]

Put in an order for the Dobinsons kit with IMS shocks with @crikeymike. In the meantime more parts coming for axles from @cruiseroutfit. Of course I miss some parts that I now need.

Working on the FF 80 axle disassembly. Pulled the shafts out, over half the hub studs came out at the same time…. What’s the consensus ? Replace with OEM studs?

 

[BurntToast]

Brackets all removed (including accidentally the sway bar brackets….. should I try and scavenge the 60 ones?

Also got my 5 steelies delivered. Both the wheels and axle will go to sandblast soon

 

[ceylonfj40nut]

@BurntToast great work here!!! Awesome. A couple of Qs:

1) Are you running the AC system via ECU or TEQ amplifier set up? Schematic I think shows ECU. Did you have harness supplier work this in when they reprogrammed the ECU?

2) Are you willing to share the file you sent to sendcutsend for the console. Its looks amazing. Can send you my email. Understand if you dont as well.

 

[BurntToast]

@BurntToast great work here!!! Awesome. A couple of Qs:

1) Are you running the AC system via ECU or TEQ amplifier set up? Schematic I think shows ECU. Did you have harness supplier work this in when they reprogrammed the ECU?

2) Are you willing to share the file you sent to sendcutsend for the console. Its looks amazing. Can send you my email. Understand if you dont as well.

Happy to help

1) Yes. I used this LS Swap Receiver Drier with GM A/C Pressure Transducer - https://bp-automotive.com/product/ls-swap-receiver-drier-with-gm-ac-pressure-transducer/ for my GM and hi/lo clutch cutoff. I am using BPs harness, so it was built-in for the GM pressure sensor. The FJ62 amp can be used directly to the clutch (through the hi/lo cutoff switch). Works great. FJ60 Amp may need that resistor removed? Not sure

2) for sure, attached here for reference. Couple notes on the CAD file. Things I had SCS do like countersinks or press fit PEM nuts are not in there, just holes as I think SCS import tool will autokick anything other than 2/2.5D geometry. I attached both DXF/Step files I sent them. I had to break the console into 4 parts to get SCS to build it with their tooling.

 

[BurntToast]

Other DXFs. If you want the full CAD file, I can DM you.

 

[ceylonfj40nut]

Other DXFs. If you want the full CAD file, I can DM you.

Thanks so much!!! You have enhanced us all!!!

 

[BurntToast]

Big brakes from FROR have arrived. This will widen the front track to match the rear

 

[Dubs2017]

Big brakes from FROR have arrived. This will widen the front track to match the rear

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So, so awesome.

 

[BurntToast]

Started some assembly on the hubs after masking and painting last night. I don’t paint wheel or brake rotor mounting surfaces or sealing surfaces.

The FROR kit comes with ARP studs. Have seen mixed reviews, but the way the OEM ones came out on the rear, no way these are worse

Got the front axle out in prep for rebuild and new lift kit

 

[BurntToast]

Finally made progress on suspension and axles.

Found a shop to blast the axles and the backing plates, $250, work was average, but acceptable.

Self etch primer and Farm and Implement Paint. Went on thick, should be fine. Not the prettiest, but they are axles. I will have to grind the paint away once i figure out where to put the spring perches.

Also measured, modeled, and got two brackets made by SendCutSend for the rear swaybar.

 

[BurntToast]

Removed the 3rd leaf from the leaf packs based on some fellow feedback here for the Dobinson's. 4 deg caster shims also

Started the normal knuckle rebuild, and got the big brake kit and IFS hubs on to match the 80 rear width.

Also helped a buddy get his first start on his turbo bronco build

 

[Snicklephritz87]

@BurntToast i am gonna need that swap bar file from you! - i cut mine off too. Is that for an 80 series or 60 series sway?

Also can you measure leaf bracket location so i can tack mine up on bench?

 

[BurntToast]

@BurntToast i am gonna need that swap bar file from you! - i cut mine off too. Is that for an 80 series or 60 series sway?

Also can you measure leaf bracket location so i can tack mine up on bench?

Here is the DXF, its for the stock 62 rear bar, and 3" diameter axle tube.

Ill measure and send when I get there. I only have space in my garage to do one axle at a time

The PEM nuts are press fit, so I did tack weld them in before I painted them too. Just incase.

EDIT: removed the file since it’s not quite right

 

[BrickRunner]

Here is the DXF, its for the stock 62 rear bar, and 3" diameter axle tube.

Ill measure and send when I get there. I only have space in my garage to do one axle at a time

The PEM nuts are press fit, so I did tack weld them in before I painted them too. Just incase

Good call welding those pems. I have spun a quite a few in prototype builds at work. I hate them...

...anyway. Looks great!

 

[cruisermatt]

Have you mocked up the 62 sway bar with the 80 axle? I think there was a major reason why it didn’t work when I looked into it.
I think it was the different diff offset.

And I think the 80 bar took up the same locations as the leaf springs.

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

Have you mocked up the 62 sway bar with the 80 axle? I think there was a major reason why it didn’t work when I looked into it.
I think it was the different diff offset.

And I think the 80 bar took up the same locations as the leaf springs.

I just run a 62 bar with the 80 rears.

Jason
TT

 

[BurntToast]

Have you mocked up the 62 sway bar with the 80 axle? I think there was a major reason why it didn’t work when I looked into it.
I think it was the different diff offset.

And I think the 80 bar took up the same locations as the leaf springs.

I haven’t and was going to wing it.

I just run a 62 bar with the 80 rears.

Jason
TT

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Thanks for this! I’ll try and replicate

 

[BurntToast]

Decided to go a different direction with tires. 255/85r17 on FJ steelies. Should be around ~34” pizza cutters. MT Baja Boss A/Ts

 

[ceylonfj40nut]

Those look sharp! Curious to see them on your truck