Build FJ 45 Extended Cab Custom Vehicle Build Finally Begins

[D'Animal]

Finished product.


You can now clearly see the Kaymar latch under the tire.

 

[nuclearlemon]

can't wait to see it

 

[Box Rocket]

Me likey! Can't wait to check it out in Moab. Very cool looking build.

 

[D'Animal]

Thanks

BTW, I have a line lock somewhere as well.

I have not been able to get my line locks to work right.

Maybe I should go with Micro Locks?

or

I should probably do my research.

 

[D'Animal]

Here is the clearance between the trire assy and the fuel can swing out and the bed.


My KayMar bumper is bent so the fuel can swing out does not fit exactly as it should. I need to borrow/rent a porta power to straighten it.

 

[Atticus]

Here is the clearance between the trire assy and the fuel can swing out and the bed.


My KayMar bumper is bent so the fuel can swing out does not fit exactly as it should. I need to borrow/rent a porta power to straighten it.

Tree + reverse + gas + spotter = straight as an arrow.

 

[D'Animal]

Does it ever end?

So I jacked up the front end and began bleeding the air out of my power steering system. This was the last thing to do before loading it on the trailer.


Front seal blew out after about 10 turns of the wheel and about a quart of fluid.

 

[D'Animal]

I grabbed a brand new pump that I got from Cruiser Dan and threw it in the truck. This wil be a campsite repair.

 

[Mace]

Stopping by tonight or driving through?

I'll have that tire ready for ya

 

[JJS]

The truck looks great, Dan! That's all I got to add...

 

[D'Animal]

I should be there in time to buy you dinner.

Stopping by tonight or driving through?

I'll have that tire ready for ya

I'm leaving as soon as Fed Ex dropps of my E-Brake cable adn I make sure it works. Suppose to be before 10:00am.

 

[D'Animal]

I borrowed a bed and a 39.5 Iroc from Mace and then headed to Moab.

Got to Moab at 5:30pm and caugth up with some old friends and made some new ones. Replaced the power steering pump today adn then hit the trails with Marlin and FredsFJ40. It was basically slow and easy going in all the way to chicken corners and then Baja style on the way out. Had a blast.

 

[oldfj40]

Hope the truck works well for the duration.It is definitely looking good.Do you have a camera crew with you? Must have action shots!

 

[D'Animal]

Freds40 has the actions shots.


I got some poser shots though.

 

[D'Animal]

I didn't pass Tech inspection over some stupid little things that I overlooked when pack. I was not allowed to run with the regulars and since Outlaw Runs are not condoned. I didn't do a whole lot with my rig.

 

[RockDoc]

Freds40 has the actions shots.


I got some poser shots though.

That second shot looks great. I need to get down there and play around some time. Sorry to hear it didn't see much action.

 

[D'Animal]

It was my choice. I could have taken my rig out anytime I wanted and hit any trail I wanted, it is public land. It is not in the scope of keeping this land open and going against the guidelines of a TLCA Sanctioned even tha the Rising Sun work 6 months to get together.

I did not have a chance to install a windshield so I could not drive it through town. I had the windshield but just did not ask anybody if they would help install it. The campfire conversations were too good. It had to be on the trailer to and from the trail head.

That second shot looks great. I need to get down there and play around some time. Sorry to hear it didn't see much action.

 

[zornff]

Good to have met you Dan, and glad the trip home was safe. Mike

 

[D'Animal]

Great to meet you. The pictures do not do your rig justice. It looks Great!

Good to have met you Dan, and glad the trip home was safe. Mike

 

[oldfj40]

Looks great Dan.

Too bad about the inspection but that's a beautiful place to spend the weekend anyway.