Builds FJ 45 Extended Cab Custom Vehicle Build Finally Begins (3 Viewers)

[D'Animal]

I don't know what you are building but unless you are going to add an additional 600lbs to the front of your rig, you probably do not need the lift or the additional leafs.

I am getting axle wrap going down steep grades. The axle wrap is collapsing the springs.

So you are running OME lift springs now? Your lift looks about right as does the travel to the stop. Any pics of the truck as it sits from the side?

I'm curious as the build progresses on my FJ60.

Good thread.

OME
CS 003 is a lifted spring

CS 004 is a lifted spring and it is designed for 200lb extra load. (Bumper)

CS 005 is a lifted spring and it is designed for 400lb extra load. (Winch and Bumper)

I basically made a CS 006 and used them.

I will order a set of CS 004 and U bolts from Kurt this morning so I can put the Beagle Chariot back together.

 

[Tapage]

remeber tight the nut on your fixed pin at your pass side front hanger ..

 

[D'Animal]

Thanks

remeber tight the nut on your fixed pin at your pass side front hanger ..

It is all tight and secured. I was fighting daylight to get a picture of the completed assembly. I have posted enough night time pictures and they all sucked. :whoops:

 

[zornff]

Looking good Dan. Do you have to play with your front shocks now ? Looks like a ton of up travel, just sayin'.

 

[D'Animal]

Im sure the front springs will collapse a bit the first time I take it wheeling. I will address the shocks after the springs have settled. At Cruise Moab I lost 2" of height just running the trails.

 

[arthog]

The front springs are too soft when going down hill and the weight of the rig sitting on the front axle.

Driveshaft hits engine oil drain plug.

My 55 does the same thing. I dropped 12 qts of oil on the road. found out the hard way. Good thing it wasn't in the creek. I almost have all the parts for to 60 series axle swap. Stock 40, 45, 55, axles will not work with a 4BT. Even with a SOA.
Nice 45.

 

[beefcake]

awesome build mate, I really like what you've done...and your backyard

 

[D'Animal]

Had a few good friends come out with thier Built rigs and we made some new hard(er)core routes. Wheeling in the dark last night and right after breakfast this morning.

I lost 1/2" of height on the front bumper after wheeling and saw some steering rubbage. Time for a Cut N Turn.

 

[RockDoc]

Are the exposed tires going to cause you any grief with the LEOs driving it up to AK?

 

[D'Animal]

I dont know.

Istill have to remove the wheel spacers and install fender flairs and mudflaps for California.

I figure if it passes California DMV inspection, it should pass anywhere in the world.

 

[RockDoc]

Ah, sounds like you've got it covered.

 

[Kief]

How do you like the power/torque out of the 4BT and have you had it up to highway speeds yet? Do you know what your rig weighs?

 

[D'Animal]

I really like the power and Torgue.

I haven't had it on the highway for any length of travel yet. Gas station and back.

I will be getting it weighed this week.

How do you like the power/torque out of the 4BT and have you had it up to highway speeds yet? Do you know what your rig weighs?

 

[D'Animal]

Coming up the canyon.

 

[D'Animal]

Not to the top just yet

 

[Mace]

Get some rocker protection for your doorways, or it'll never seal up well

Awesome

 

[Tapage]

Thanks Dan for those pics .. any video chance .. ?

 

[D'Animal]

Little late. :whoops:

Get some rocker protection for your doorways, or it'll never seal up well

Awesome

Im glad I didn't finish my bed yet.

 

[splitshot]

Ouch, but someone here will tell you that will just buff right out..

X2, Awsome..(Looks dry and dusty there)...

 

[chappysfj40]

Dan,

i remember that place, holly crap looks freaking awesome the 45 i mean.

i am back on here now. look forward to seeing more details and seeing you at SNT.

cheeers Dan