Builds FJ 45 Extended Cab Custom Vehicle Build Finally Begins

[D'Animal]

Bump stops

So what do you think before they are welded in place?

 

[croozy]

just been through this whole thread & I like what you have done so far......oh yeah bump stops look good where they are
Cheers
Wayne

 

[D'Animal]

Knotched For the U-Bolt studs

Combination of Band Saw and Sander and they look kinda custom.

 

[D'Animal]

You ever get your wiring figured out? Whats the exhaust situation on this? Your welcome to come up and use my bender if needed



Chris

I may have to drop this off at your shop and have you do the exhaust.

I'm running out of time and being gone all week is taking it's toll.

 

[D'Animal]

After the shakle reversal up front the springs were a little too close to the frame for my liking. I added some 1" longer shackles and it made a big difference.

 

[D'Animal]

My Morning Sucks

This is the way my morning is going.


Longer shackles so the springs do not hit the frame. Lift the front end to weld the Bump Stop Brackets and find the Driveshaft is too short.



I think I need a European Beer already (Budweiser) and it is only 10:00am.

 

[freds40]

After the shakle reversal up front the springs were a little too close to the frame for my liking. I added some 1" longer shackles and it made a big difference.

Those the Con Ferrs? They look a lot better.

 

[weak-link]

This is the way my morning is going.


Longer shackles so the springs do not hit the frame. Lift the front end to weld the Bump Stop Brackets and find the Driveshaft is too short.



I think I need a European Beer already (Budweiser) and it is only 10:00am.

Told ya so



And the only thing thats worth anything on a Heep is its bump stops. I love mine. no sway bar needed on my 60

 

[D'Animal]

Yes they are and I agree.

Those the Con Ferrs? They look a lot better.

 

[Arya Ebrahimi]

weak-link, how did you get the Heep bumpstops on your shock shafts?

 

[D'Animal]

weak-link, how did you get the Heep bumpstops on your shock shafts?

The ends unscrew.

 

[D'Animal]

Removed the custom fuel cell and installed fuel tank I bought from Rusty_TLC.

The skid plate went on the rear tank.

 

[weak-link]

weak-link, how did you get the Heep bumpstops on your shock shafts?

On Bilstein 5125's I used the shaft unscrews from the bushing. I used a press to hold the shaft.

then drill a hole through the bumpstops. a little oil,a big washer and some loctite your done

 

[Arya Ebrahimi]

On Bilstein 5125's I used the shaft unscrews from the bushing. I used a press to hold the shaft.

then drill a hole through the bumpstops. a little oil,a big washer and some loctite your done

Learn something new everyday. I have 5125s and never knew that. Thanks.

 

[D'Animal]

Now I remember why I wanted that big roof rack.









The FJ45 Run.

 

[FLYINGLOW]

Your gonna do some serious trail mods with that saw... Looks like it belongs on the coast where I live.

 

[D'Animal]

I dropped the rig off this morning for a new / custom exhaust system. From there it is going to a carb shop for some fine tuning.

I'll be picking it up friday when I'm back in town.

 

[D'Animal]

I picked it up and the exhaust is awsome! They took 1.5 days and build a custom exhaust system. They were so stoked that they actuall could do a custom system and show off thier skill versus doing bolt on stuff.

I am very happy!


They charge me only $185 since they "lost track of time and used up a ton of pipe" on it.

 

[D'Animal]

Sorry I forgot the photos.


Here are a few.

 

[D'Animal]

More Exhaust Pron!