Builds FJ 45 Extended Cab Custom Vehicle Build Finally Begins (8 Viewers)

[D'Animal]

I don't know if i like mine yet. If I decided I don't, I will make you a deal on it.

How much for you to make me diff mount for my ram?

 

[D'Animal]

Installed the pressure hose from the pump to the steering box.

That #6 hose pressure is not big enough for the steering box and the hydro. You need to step up to a #8 hose.


Or at least I would.

 

[D'Animal]

Here is how the return line looks.

I pressed a spring inside the hose the full length (nipple to nipple). The hose is similar to 5/8" heater hose size and the spring is snug in the sidewalls.

 

[D'Animal]

Worked on the air intake.

Before

During and after.

 

[D'Animal]

Mocked up the Snorkle as well.


The bottom picture is from the drivers seat. Does not block the view.

 

[mrqtipp]

Snorkle... are you going deep sea wheelin

 

[D'Animal]

It is a real functioning snorkle/cold air intake.

Snorkle... are you going deep sea wheelin

ACT 2010 is the reason but dusty trails in this area is the secondary reason. Hopefully I will get this on the trails this year.

 

[mrqtipp]

great job

keep it up

Get as much done as possible this weekend

 

[Tapage]

Dan .. you must be so proud of of your build .. really nice ..

 

[slickrock]

I had a snorkle on my old CJ and it was great for the sierra trails in the summer. My filter went from a dirt clod to usable after each trip.

 

[D'Animal]

After going to 2 Auto Zones and 4 Napa Stores and Oil distributor and even Walmart, I found nobody carriers Synthetic Power Steering Fluid. I had to use conventional Power Steering fluid.


After 2 trip to the hose and fitting store i got the power steering hoses I needed. I put everything together and added oil to the power steering pump.

I started the engine and found I still had a major oil leak in the area behind the Wabco.

It seems the PO added a gop of sylicon to an oil drain hole. You know, the one behind the engine mount bracket and below the injector pump.

I guess the new vacuum pump or maybe just running was enough to blow it out.

Off with the power steering pump, Wabco Pump, resivour. Jack the engine up and take the actual engine mount off.

Remove the broken off piece of pipe, tap and install a pipe plug.

I hope your Sat went better.

 

[Bret]

I just went through the power steering fluid fiasco last week. I was using Synpower and didn't want to flush the system for my ram etc. so I found an old Napa that had 6 quarts left in a dusty box, then hit every store and ordered what was left from the warehouses in the area. Hopefully I have enough to last me awhile, but I have no idea why it went scarce. Was thinking Royal Purple or Red Line when I have to switch.

 

[GLTHFJ60]

That drain plug looks like it was a PITA to get at, but at least it's fixed for good.

 

[D'Animal]

That drain plug looks like it was a PITA to get at, but at least it's fixed for good.

It was.



The engine mount and bracket had to come off and out. I just finished doing the repair and it is all buttoned up.

I really hate that its maden voyage will be done at night so I cannot video it.



(can someone PM the shift pattern of an NV4500)

 

[BionicCruiser]

coming along great! I finally started mine.project-16 how long is your cab from door post to back of cab? I have to make my cab soon.

 

[GLTHFJ60]

It was.



The engine mount and bracket had to come off and out. I just finished doing the repair and it is all buttoned up.

I really hate that its maden voyage will be done at night so I cannot video it.



(can someone PM the shift pattern of an NV4500)

I believe it's the same as the H55. I don't remember any differences when I was driving my buddie's 3/4t Ram.

1-3-5
2-4-R

 

[D'Animal]

Wahoo!


Not completely done but almost ready for a shake down wheeling run.



I forgot to connect the brake booster to the vacuum pump and a few other little things.

 

[Butt Ugly Chuck]

Pretty cool Dan! That thing's gonna be fun on the AKCTrek (got a passenger yet?)

Butt

 

[D'Animal]

I have had a lot of offers to fill the passenger seat.


I can hardly wait for the exhaust system to be installed.

This rig sound like a 2F with a major exhaust leak.


Leaks like one as well.

 

[GLTHFJ60]

Haha, glad it's moving under it's own power again!