FJ 62 SOA begins!

[chicago]

Spring packs are DONE, and made an attempt at getting the rear end lined up as well, but something was OFF!
I measured Center line for the perches off of the original, and for some reason they were WAAAAYYYY off!
So I pulled everything back out, found center of the housing, then the dimension of the leafs and got it all straightened out, so tomorrow I can cut the original perches off, line everything up, jack that bitch up to get my angles, then tack and weld the perches in!

Pics up tomorrow...Gotta go to dinner with my wife and in laws!

Chicago

 

[chicago]

OKAY!
I got the rear end set, perches tacked and welded!!!
Here's a few shots of the work from today!
Man, IM STOKED!!!!
First is a pic of the rig with the packs on
Next, is a pic with the axle in, NOT set in place just yet!
Third, is the axle set where its gonna live!

Enjoy!

Chicago

 

[chicago]

Just a couple of the housing while welding on the perches!

Because Im using a 110V, I beveled the edges, prepped the hell out of the welding surface with a wire wheel on my 4.5 in angle grinder, sprayed with brake cleaner and then did TRIPLE passes just to be as sure as I possibly can.

Chicago

 

[calfj60]

Congrats man...lookin sweet....keep it up you are in the final strech

 

[chicago]

Congrats man...lookin sweet....keep it up you are in the final strech

AHHH!!!
Thanks for the props bro!
It feels like I still have SO MUCH to do!

Chicago

 

[SCJO06]

Chicago,

man you are doing some great friggin work! I have been following this thread very closely.

I should have my SO done before the end of the summer( i'm starting the never ending parts collecting next month).

Can't wait to see the end result. Keep on keepin on brother!

 

[philos1]

freaking good looking welds!!!! they make mine look like donkey dick.

your "bench" is pretty sweet too. is that a "Kustom" build? J/K man you're doing really nice work, and I know how we have to improvise a lot... Keep it up.

 

[chicago]

Thanks gents!
I appreciate props!

Philos,
Youre right about the improv! Do what you can to get it done!
Thanks!

Chicago

 

[Cruiserdrew]

It looks like you pointed your diff right at the t-case. I'm wondering what you did for a double cardan shaft?

I did the same by the way, and used a front shaft off an early FJ60 and had it lengthened.

 

[Mace]

Aint it nice getting things done

 

[CaliCruiser]

Sick Keith!

Can't wait to check it out this weekend.

Dylan

 

[DBOZ40]

Nice build on the 62.

I'll be up at Reno with my son Dylan this weekend.

 

[rusty_tlc]

Im a ROCK STACKIN MO FO!!!!

You offerin your Pass. seat Rusty?

Sure, if you can put up with my nOOb skills.

 

[chicago]

It looks like you pointed your diff right at the t-case. I'm wondering what you did for a double cardan shaft?

I did the same by the way, and used a front shaft off an early FJ60 and had it lengthened.

Hey Andy,
Im having one built! Now that I have the angles set, Im gonna bolt everything in (AGAIN) and take the measurments, flange to flange and bring it down this week with my rear diff to have the 4.88's installed.
Looks like yours is coming along nicely too!
What made you decide to run the CV rear? I thought you were gonna hold off on that?

Chicago

 

[chicago]

Aint it nice getting things done

Looks nice Mace!
I see you have been taking some hits in your thread over in the Hardcore section about taking so long...
When' s "BOB" gonna be up and rolling?

Chicago

 

[chicago]

Nice build on the 62.

I'll be up at Reno with my son Dylan this weekend.

Thanks DBOZ40!
I look forward to meeting you two!
Im anxious to check out Dylan's rig and see how his went together!

Chicago

 

[chicago]

Chicago,

man you are doing some great friggin work! I have been following this thread very closely.

I should have my SO done before the end of the summer( i'm starting the never ending parts collecting next month).

Can't wait to see the end result. Keep on keepin on brother!

Post up your build when you do it! Its been a great learning experience for me, if for nothing eles!

Good luck!

Chicago

 

[chicago]

Sure, if you can put up with my nOOb skills.

MAD skillz!
Would I have to arm wrestle your wife for the spot?!
If thats the case, I dont want any part of that action. She could take me in a heart beat!

Chicago

 

[chicago]

I just got back from dropping off my rear diff for new gears, as well as the rear drive shaft for the DC!
Its getting SOOOO CLOSE now I can almost feel the dust grit in my teeth!!!!!

Chicago

 

[chicago]

BTW
Does anyone know if you can use the EXISTING x fer case, x member as a mount for the trac bar?

Just brain storming and was wondering if this is a possibility!

Chicago