X4!
Builds fj40 rock crawler build
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X4!
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- #42
this is were im at so far. i am testing the frame to make sure i didn't forget anything then it goes off to get galvanized. the body isn't the one im using. i will be getting a new 3/4 tub because this one the p/o tried to fix it by putting bondo over the hole thing and fiberglass.
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- #43
the pic
I am a bit concerned with your suspension set-up. I think you should have invested in some 60 series axles with Longs (at the very least) & relocate your coilovers. Forget 46's it will never happen 
with your set-up & wheelbase (especially if you consider it to be a rock crawler, I think 40's are going to be pushing it. If you are stuck with the 40 axles I would look at notching the frame maybe.
What wheelbase have you got & have you even considered this ?
brooksy
with your set-up & wheelbase (especially if you consider it to be a rock crawler, I think 40's are going to be pushing it. If you are stuck with the 40 axles I would look at notching the frame maybe.What wheelbase have you got & have you even considered this ?
brooksy
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- #45
I have added onto the frame and if I remeber right the wheel base is 97" I probly will change the axle at some point but rite now I have to spend my money on getting a new tub
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- #46
ok well here is the update so far. i have finished all the welding on the rear axle and am waiting on the longfields to come in. i have also finished the front bumper, rear bumper and the frame which is now in the posses of getting galvanized. i have my rear 1/2 tub and have chopped the rear bed of the original body. i would like to know how people clean up there tubs? i am thinking of taking everything off of it and getting it sandblasted what to you think?
Even if you dont hack the whole rear off, the coilovers will need some more support than just the ends of the tube welded on the top of the frame: make a third leg that goes to the inside of the to-be boxed in frame( putting some of the stress in another plane), tie the two mounts together, gusset the mounts you have or something. I promise that a dislocated rear coilover suspension really, really sucks and is expensive
I love big tires on Toyotas, you just have to have to beef to make it work
Good luck!
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- #48
i am tieing them together the back is welded together and the front will be bolted so i will be able to remove the engine or work on it without having the bar go across over top the engine.
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- #49
well i got the frame back from the galvanizers yesterday i sanded some spots were there was lumps of the galvinize then i prepped it for powder and got it powder coated unfortunately i had to leave before i could see it after it came out of the oven but here are some pics of it so far
frame is going to stand out alot lol.
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- #51
well i worked most of the day today. i put my axle back together with longfields in them and then started bolting them to the car. put on the rear shocks and front and back bumper. i really like how it all turned out!!!
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- #52
a few more
FineWynsFJ40
Too much to do...
Awesome work!! That is going to be one badass rig!! Just curious, where are you located? Hopefully someplace near some mountains so that thing can stretch its legs! We will need flex pics when she is done 
Keep it up!
Brian
Keep it up!
Brian
Brillant build. I wish I had that forsight prior to my build. More pics
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- #55
i am located in ashland va its rite outside of richmond.
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- #56
well it been a little bit i was having trouble with the front axle but i got it all ready with new longfield axle shafts and disk brake conversion all done and its sitting under the land cruiser. i also got rims and tires i went with 39.5in iroc tires and 17in champion beedlock rims.
I see future axle breakage. those spacers will put tons of added stress on the knuckles and rear shafts.
Other then that all looks really good.
Other then that all looks really good.
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- #58
well its been going slow its so hard to find time to work on the project but i am getting ready to put the engine on the frame and thought i would post a pic of the engine to see what all of you thought of the color choice. hopefully ill put the engine, transmission and transfer case in this week.
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- #59
all the blue is powder coat. the oil pan will be blue too its just not on the engine yet.
Interesting build....will be keen to see how it turns out!
