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The frame was extended 32", and the axle moved 9" back. The axle was already moved back 12", the front 4" forward, so wheelbase was 105"-. Now it is about 114" + or -.
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The frame was extended 32", and the axle moved 9" back. The axle was already moved back 12", the front 4" forward, so wheelbase was 105"-. Now it is about 114" + or -.
thanks mike! excellent looking 40... it's my dream rig now
. please post more pics when you can.
Dang!
How did you keep it so short? The stock wheel base is around 90".
90" stock
9" from axle moved
4" front axle forward
23" extend the frame
126" Total
Mine is 122"
How did you keep it so short? The stock wheel base is around 90".
90" stock
9" from axle moved
4" front axle forward
23" extend the frame
126" Total
Mine is 122"
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Stock is More Like 90" and you don't need to add in the frame #
Thanks
I edited for correctness on the 90" part.
Why would you not add the stretching of the frame?
I edited for correctness on the 90" part.
Why would you not add the stretching of the frame?
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Stock wheelbase is 89". Moved the rear back 12", and the front 4" forward. So 89 + 12 +4 =105. Thats where it was before this build. I then moved the rear back another 9", now its 114". I extended the frame 32" so i would end up with a 5' bed. I think my cab is a bit shorter that yours, and your running springs and hangers with a 60 frame ??? I'm running 1/4 elip junk so none of my suspension even touches the frame extension, it just holds up the bed. Heck i dunno.
Wow Mike,
I'm a wagon jockey so I'm usually in the 60's section so I don't usually see what you are up to...
Gorgeous Project!
MUST SEE PAINTED PIX
See yah at CM09 (with your money for the 60 steering +interest and a case of whatever Steamworks beer you want. PM me
I'm a wagon jockey so I'm usually in the 60's section so I don't usually see what you are up to...
Gorgeous Project!
MUST SEE PAINTED PIX
See yah at CM09 (with your money for the 60 steering +interest and a case of whatever Steamworks beer you want. PM me
have you wheeled it yet with the extra WB?
my green rig is at 111", troopy is 115, was thinking of a four door on the troopy, but still a little cumbersome length.
Dan, 120"? thats long
you guys do have less trees tho
Just wondering how you like it so far...
it looks rad
my green rig is at 111", troopy is 115, was thinking of a four door on the troopy, but still a little cumbersome length.
Dan, 120"? thats long
you guys do have less trees tho
Just wondering how you like it so far...
it looks rad
Want to help me build one Kina? This is the direction I want to take my rig.
Maybe not as long of a bed.
Lane
Maybe not as long of a bed.
Lane
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Well, Its a bunch of work. Fabbing a bed to look like a shorter version of a fj45 swb bed was quite the undertaking with limited fab skills, especially with zero sheet metal experience. If you were not 2/3's of a country away, i might !
The bed ended up 5' long for 1 proportion, and 2 usability. I also wanted some x-tra room in the cab, which is why the axle moved back again. Have fun.
Mike
Mike your truck is looking slick. I love it!
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Here is some pics of the finished rig, and a couple random shots at Cruise Moab.
https://forum.ih8mud.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=327358&stc=1&d=1243429320
https://forum.ih8mud.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=327356&stc=1&d=1243429320
https://forum.ih8mud.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=327357&stc=1&d=1243429320
https://forum.ih8mud.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=327358&stc=1&d=1243429320
https://forum.ih8mud.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=327356&stc=1&d=1243429320
https://forum.ih8mud.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=327357&stc=1&d=1243429320
awesome, been waiting for those pix
is that a shortened tiger top? or custom?
looks perfect
is that a shortened tiger top? or custom?
looks perfect
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We made the bows and had a local guy fab the top from scratch.
Simply awesome! My dream rig wouldn't look much different than that right there!
Mike that rig looks sweet. Way different than at Rubithon last year. Keep the pics coming.
We should have gotten pics of our rigs side by side.
And then sent the picture to Toyota.
And then sent the picture to Toyota.
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We should have gotten pics of our rigs side by side.
And then sent the picture to Toyota.
That would have been cool. As far as sending pics to Toyota, I don't think they have their finger on the pulse of what Landcruiser enthusiasts really want, At least not here in the states. All we get is the FJ Cruiser
