FJ62 Bob it? or extend the WB?

[88chevota]

I am definitely wanting to take it through both. Not sure how good I am at welding sheet but it is always fun to try.

 

[mookie]

bob it AND extend the wheelbase....4 link the rear, if your running tons then go with 42's should be able to do a 115" wheelbase or so with a 22" bellypan...you'd have a badass 60

 

[88chevota]

bob it AND extend the wheelbase....4 link the rear, if your running tons then go with 42's should be able to do a 115" wheelbase or so with a 22" bellypan...you'd have a badass 60

true that would be pretty sweet. I'd like to fit it in my garage thought!

I am going with 63" chevy springs in the rear for sure.

I have been thinking about the front though. three link?, radius arms or just keep it simple with leaf springs?

I love the way this one looks, but with 38's

 

[D'Animal]

With 63" chevys in the rear your wheel base will be approximately 122"

 

[88chevota]

With 63" chevys in the rear your wheel base will be approximately 122"

I'll move the spring hangers to keep it closer to the original WB.

 

[mookie]

true that would be pretty sweet. I'd like to fit it in my garage thought!

I am going with 63" chevy springs in the rear for sure.

I have been thinking about the front though. three link?, radius arms or just keep it simple with leaf springs?

I love the way this one looks, but with 38's

well you can always let the air out of the tires to get it in your garage but it's a pita, ask me how i know lol

put your rear leafs in the front, you'll get great flex, no need to 3 link....if your going to link anything def. do it in the back.....and with 63" chevy springs it's going to be hard to do without having a terrible departure angle, they are so freaking long that the shackle will be way behind your tire, especially with 38"s

i think that your on to a cool idea, i never see hardcore 60's here

 

[green73]

I like the idea of stretching the WB just to be different. But I fully understand the WB/Tire size/Breakover angle issues. I think the most difficult part of a WB stretch would be getting the wheel openings and back door shaping to look right. Whatever you choose GIVE IT HELL, and take tons of pics.

 

[Talos]

extending the WB is a very common mod over here, most 60s have some extension.

here´s one on 44"

and one on 38"

the ride gets alot better on uneven surfaces with a longer WB.

it really isn´t that hard to do (most have coil or air suspension though).

EDIT: pic thread Ferðaklúbburinn 4x4 - Myndasafn

 

[88chevota]

Talos, those are pretty cool! i think for the trails around here I am going to keep it under 110 wb. I started cutting. I'll post pics later!

 

[kling-on]

Talos, those are pretty cool! i think for the trails around here I am going to keep it under 110 wb. I started cutting. I'll post pics later!

bob it and keep the top one like the blue one I didnt bother close in mine it cause the bed woulda been 10 in or so ...... ok I did roll it twice too but, still think about puttin it back on like this one ... but one mine it would be SO much work to make it look even ok again

 

[88chevota]

I like that one too. Not sure if I'll bob it yet. After I'm done will the wheel well I'll decide.

 

[kling-on]

I like that one too. Not sure if I'll bob it yet. After I'm done will the wheel well I'll decide.

wheel wells easy.... its the body mount that'll suck that why I haven moved mine I wanted to flip my springs like Brokenparts did but got scared

 

[kling-on]

I sure you saw it but here the link again


https://forum.ih8mud.com/60-series-wagons/198064-rotw-brokenparts-fj-60-a.html

see the body mount is RIGHT there

he cut his out and I think moved it but I dont remember for sure

 

[kling-on]

and you tube fenders

 

[88chevota]

rear wheel well....

I trimmed my quarters more and I am making the wheel well about 5-6 inches bigger. (depends on how close i get to the fuel lines. I really don't feel like moving that whole contraption) how necessary is that thing anyway?
I am also trimming the wheel well then going to add some kinda tube.

 

[88chevota]

one more...

placement of the wheel well

 

[kling-on]

placement of the wheel well

NICE

 

[88chevota]

anyone know how important that little fuel contraption thing is? I'd rather just get rid of it all together if I can. 3 posts up last picture,

 

[kling-on]

anyone know how important that little fuel contraption thing is? I'd rather just get rid of it all together if I can. 3 posts up last picture,

its the evap trap for your fuel tank I took mine out with the tank but you will have to make somthing for your since you still have the stock tank

 

[MountainCruiser62]

wow, please keep the build going, i've been contemplating an almost identical setup... 63 chevy in the rear, rears up front, extended rear wheel wells and a mild bob... beautiful, i just wish i had the balls to chop up my rig