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The FJ62 frame should be able to handle the same amount of cargo weight as the 79 series frame. I will be reinforcing my rear frame and using either 75 or 79 series OME rear springs and OME springs in the front. Not sure on the difference in length between the 75 and 79 series leaf springs.
Yooper,
Mind if I ask if you had to or will have to overcome any titling issues using a mine truck frame?
I'd think the mine truck might be a 75 from Canada that isn't 25 years old but of course I have no idea what you got your hands on. How does it work in your state? (I'm not trying to be a prick, I actually want to know)
Thanks
Sean, quality project you've got going. Very cool.
I'll jump in on the rear bumper brainstorming. I ran tube style quarter protection for a few seasons. The lines never jived with the rest of the truck, even though the tubes were the same as my sliders.
My final solution was inspired by the 80 sereies bumpers that wrap around and protect the quarters. Fairly simple bend off of a cardboard template and welded up. I'm pleased with lines.
https://forum.ih8mud.com/60-series-wagons/273127-modified-kaymar.html
If my truck spent time on salty roads I'd be concerned about salt traping in between the body and the frame of my design.
Looks great but yeah, looks rust inducing. You don't get mud stuck in there?
My junk doesn't see mud very often. Maybe once a year. It weighs 5500lbs, so when it sees mud it sees the bottom. If/when I do get it muddy I just wash it off.
Does snow pack into tight spaces and stay all season or does it get washed out periodically?