Build Crazy Old Man on a Mountain 1987 "MOXIE" FJ60 Build!!! ***Trail Tailor Time***

[WSOPgold2012]

Otherside...looka like its conneceted to the knuckle

 

[MoaByte]

They aren't too bad, and 60's sway anyhow, but now would be a good time to replace them while you are in there.

 

[WSOPgold2012]

Yes. Your anti-sway bar. You may need longer ones along with new bushings. Check out Trail Taylor Front Sway Bar Links - 60 Series

What do they do? Why wld i need longer 1s? Thanks

 

[WSOPgold2012]

They aren't too bad, and 60's sway anyhow, but now would be a good time to replace them while you are in there.

Thats what i ws thinking...but meh

 

[WSOPgold2012]

Closer + closer....

 

[MoaByte]

Christmas is coming! Right?

 

[Godwin]

So the spindles are mounted with studs and nuts instead of bolts. Never seen that before.

 

[WSOPgold2012]

So the spindles are mounted with studs and nuts instead of bolts. Never seen that before.

Ya...not sure which is better but guessing the studs are.

 

[WSOPgold2012]

So the spindles are mounted with studs and nuts instead of bolts. Never seen that before.

Used the LowRange kit...which is rather awesome:

Low Range Off-Road Ultimate Knuckle Rebuild Kit | POLY PERFORMANCE

Low Range Off-Road Ultimate Knuckle Rebuild Kit

www.polyperformance.com

And customer service was incredible.

They have a rebuild video series on you tube as well:

 

[WSOPgold2012]

Hopefully today!!!

 

[WSOPgold2012]

Final touches wheel balance + alignment ect

...should be ready in morning!!! I dnt know much about this stuff....but i think it came out fantastic.

 

[WSOPgold2012]

Truck is outta the shop. Ive driven it a bit. Overall...not noticing a huge difference. Normal?? Def drives smoother (shocks) but not noticing a huge steering drivability increase. Im happy i got the needed work done and + i feel more confident with the knuckle being rebuilt....

 

[WSOPgold2012]

Are the TREs suppose to be this close to rims/tires???

 

[MoaByte]

Unless it's rubbing, it's okay. My 80 pickup has aftermarket wheels (knuckles and wheels are interchangeable with FJ60's) and I've been running them like that for years.

 

[MoaByte]

16" wheels would help, but I like 15's for more sidewall, aired down on the rocks cushion. I may go 16x8's when I replace my tires, not sure yet.

 

[WSOPgold2012]

Thanks guys.....

 

[mongoose2231]

Holy chit, them TRE are so close!

 

[WSOPgold2012]

Hvnt updated this lately...kinda forgot about it. Some exciting happenings happening.... Picking up bad ass front and rear Alum bumper bc...why not. And some Sliders all from @TRAIL TAILOR and may even grab a roof rack very exciting!!!

 

[WSOPgold2012]

BowFin 60 roofrack ordered!!! exciting!!

 

[WSOPgold2012]

Feels kinda crazy to pay so much to have Body + Paint done with @kelly saad But...the deed is done!! Booked for the Summer + im rather excited. A crazy set of @TRAIL TAILOR Front+rear ALUMINUM Bumpers + sliders will be mounted after. To top it all off... a @dogfishlake BowFinCruiser roof rack will sit on top. Im giddy just thinkin about this....very exciting!!!