Builds Cruisermatt's FJ62 Build-up (5 Viewers)

[cruisermatt]

Yeah it honestly works pretty good for what is essentially a stock truck with big tires bolted on.. anyone could have done that garden with stock gearing and open/open probably.

It will be way better when I do the springs, the tires rub really bad. I have a set of 80 series rims I'm debating swapping in, they have an inch less backspace (1" wider all around), it would give me better stability when I do the SOA, however I'm worried about how the rears are going to stuff after. I might bolt on 1" spacers all around to simulate first.

 

[GLTHFJ60]

Great video

 

[NeverGiveUpYota]

Yeah it honestly works pretty good for what is essentially a stock truck with big tires bolted on.. anyone could have done that garden with stock gearing and open/open probably.

It will be way better when I do the springs, the tires rub really bad. I have a set of 80 series rims I'm debating swapping in, they have an inch less backspace (1" wider all around), it would give me better stability when I do the SOA, however I'm worried about how the rears are going to stuff after. I might bolt on 1" spacers all around to simulate first.

I’m really not one to say, but if you swap rims that have an inch less back space then add 1” spacers that brings you back to where it is w/ the rims you have? Or are the 80 rims bigger, 16 or 17”? What width tire? If a tire is set outward more than what happens when you do articulate a bunch and it’s pushed upward? Will it rub on the edge of the well?

 

[cruisermatt]

I’m really not one to say, but if you swap rims that have an inch less back space then add 1” spacers that brings you back to where it is w/ the rims you have?

No, less backspace means the wheel will sit farther away.

Or are the 80 rims bigger, 16 or 17”? What width tire?

They are 16's. I'm currently running Tacoma wheels, which are a 16x7.5 with 5.5" of backspace. 80 wheels are a 16x8 with 4.5" of backspacing. Tires are 315x75r16. Pretty much a 35x12.5x16.

If a tire is set outward more than what happens when you do articulate a bunch and it’s pushed upward? Will it rub on the edge of the well?

That's the question, I want to go to the different wheels to give myself more track width but I'm worried about them rubbing more on the fenders. By putting spacers in it will simulate where the 80 wheels will sit without having to mount and un-mount a bunch of tires.

 

[cruisermatt]

Yes, I did just put this motor in two months ago.

 

[NeverGiveUpYota]

No, less backspace means the wheel will sit farther away.

Ah thanks for those great responses. So I’ve had the backspace terminology backwards. The tires I had 12.5 and the crap rims clearly had too much then cuz my TRE dust boots were literally eaten up by them even w/ 1/4” spacers I never knew were on there till I just took everything apart to do the knuckles.

 

[cruisermatt]

 

[jdmdavey]

Can't wait to see how the SOA goes!

 

[Hojack]

Can't wait to see how the SOA goes!

Me2

 

[orion]

I spent my weekend doing the opposite to a 62 (putting a 3F back in)...! I would have preferred to be doing what you are.

Your rig is going to be a monster in it's new state!

- Brian

 

[FJACS]

Saginaw conversion...

 

[cruisermatt]

Saginaw conversion...

Care to elaborate?

 

[Hojack]

Care to elaborate?

I think he is wondering if your swapping your factory power steering over to a Saginaw power steering pump.

 

[cruisermatt]

I figured that as much...
It’s a Chevy, it already has a Saginaw pump on it. It looks like it’s hitting the steering box in the picture because it is. The motors actually resting there and on the blocks of wood on top of the axle, positioning it exactly where I want it.
The pump is getting converted to a remote reservoir setup using PSC’s replacement pump housing. It won’t have any interference after that.

 

[cruisermatt]

Teaser pics... why yes, that is an 80-series rear lower control arm bushing.

All soft fuel hose is Earl’s UltraPro PTFE-lined with associated Earl’s fittings.

 

[Hojack]

Teaser pics... why yes, that is an 80-series rear lower control arm bushing.

All soft fuel hose is Earl’s UltraPro PTFE-lined with associated Earl’s fittings.

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I dig the soft fuel lines

 

[74fj40]

Is that a motor mount? Should be great. I’ve seen JK control arm bushings be used the same way. No vibrations at all. Nice work.

 

[cruisermatt]

I dig the soft fuel lines

Me too, my checking account did not however. Wait till you see the rest of the system...

 

[cruisermatt]

Is that a motor mount? Should be great. I’ve seen JK control arm bushings be used the same way. No vibrations at all. Nice work.

You'll have to wait and see

 

[cruisermatt]

Who wants an update ? I’ve been busy...