fj40.5 xtra cab soft top build (long)
So i thought i would post my current build of my cruiser. I bought the white '78 40 in December of '04. It had a 4" skyjacker lift, 33's, mostly stock. I took it to Cruise Moab in May of '05. On the way home while flat towing, i either ran over something or ? When i got home i noticed oil under the cruiser and my heart dropped. Upon inspection i found that the front drive shaft, pinion flange, and nose cone from the t/c gone. Tranny and t/c were still in neutral, hubs unlocked.
I called my insurance agent and they sent an adjuster out and found it inconclusive and had me get an appraisal for repairs. Total quote was $5500.00 ! they sent me a check and i started to order parts. I ordered an Orion, detroit, new driveshaft, etc..... Then a call to Metal tech for a family cage, fenders, and stinger..........and so began the obsession...
After wheeling it for a while i really felt the need for better suspension, more wheel base, and get rid of the carb.
I built it into the orange cruiser (Julius) in January '07. Was my first build and i really loved the rig at that point. The wheeling pics are on Helldorado in area BFE, in Moab, and was the maiden run. I ran several events including the Rubicon hall of fame run last year. THAT run was what made me realize i could use more room to hall dogs, and camping gear for extended trips. So i decided to make an extended cab pick up out of my 40.
I have extended the wb from 105 to 114 1/2", extended the frame 32", Built new 1/4 elliptical spring packs, moved the 4 link mounts back 8", extended the control arms from 36" to 39", and fabbed up a 5' bed.
The 3rd pic is the first cut of the build.
https://forum.ih8mud.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=300966&stc=1&d=1235355920
So i thought i would post my current build of my cruiser. I bought the white '78 40 in December of '04. It had a 4" skyjacker lift, 33's, mostly stock. I took it to Cruise Moab in May of '05. On the way home while flat towing, i either ran over something or ? When i got home i noticed oil under the cruiser and my heart dropped. Upon inspection i found that the front drive shaft, pinion flange, and nose cone from the t/c gone. Tranny and t/c were still in neutral, hubs unlocked.
I called my insurance agent and they sent an adjuster out and found it inconclusive and had me get an appraisal for repairs. Total quote was $5500.00 ! they sent me a check and i started to order parts. I ordered an Orion, detroit, new driveshaft, etc..... Then a call to Metal tech for a family cage, fenders, and stinger..........and so began the obsession...
After wheeling it for a while i really felt the need for better suspension, more wheel base, and get rid of the carb.
I built it into the orange cruiser (Julius) in January '07. Was my first build and i really loved the rig at that point. The wheeling pics are on Helldorado in area BFE, in Moab, and was the maiden run. I ran several events including the Rubicon hall of fame run last year. THAT run was what made me realize i could use more room to hall dogs, and camping gear for extended trips. So i decided to make an extended cab pick up out of my 40.
I have extended the wb from 105 to 114 1/2", extended the frame 32", Built new 1/4 elliptical spring packs, moved the 4 link mounts back 8", extended the control arms from 36" to 39", and fabbed up a 5' bed.
The 3rd pic is the first cut of the build.
https://forum.ih8mud.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=300966&stc=1&d=1235355920
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