Build Frog's FJ159

[A10Driver]

That's it for this week

 

[bugsnbikes]

On the 80 width iirc my 55 needed 6”.....but that’s using 1.25” spacers on the axles.....so you could likely get away with 3-4” on a 55 body. It just depends how much you plan to lift it and if you want a little extra axle width for stability

 

[A10Driver]

On the 80 width iirc my 55 needed 6”.....but that’s using 1.25” spacers on the axles.....so you could likely get away with 3-4” on a 55 body. It just depends how much you plan to lift it and if you want a little extra axle width for stability

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I am using a 40 body on a 60 frame, going with 5 inches

 

[A10Driver]

Moving pedals, steering, etc over one inch towards the center, I always hated how you sat crooked. This should enable steering to be in the center

 

[A10Driver]

Middle of cab with 5 inches added in

 

[A10Driver]

1 inch inboard

 

[A10Driver]

Fill

 

[2fpower]

Are you going to add that rib back?

 

[A10Driver]

Are you going to add that rib back?

Not sure, going to have to mod that area for Dodge clutch master cylinder, and hydro assist brakes. If the brace fits in after that I will weld it in, or come up with a different plan to reinforce it

 

[A10Driver]

More welding

 

[2fpower]

By the way, love the idea of shifting everything over 2 inches. Had never thought about doing that change, but it makes tons of sense.

 

[TLC Norway]

This is great! Seems like you're getting the hang of bodywork too!

 

[A10Driver]

Finishing up the cowl

 

[A10Driver]

Dash getting reworked, moving both sides towards center one inch, and adding 3 to the center. Hopefully this will keep roll cage tighter to the windshield

 

[A10Driver]

Dash coming together

 

[A10Driver]

Dash back together

 

[A10Driver]

Dash done for now

 

[A10Driver]

Getting ready to cut bed in half

 

[A10Driver]

Side picture showing how much is getting added

 

[A10Driver]

Here we go