Builds Frog's FJ159 (1 Viewer)

[cruisermatt]

Got locktite, thinks it needs lockwashers as well?

I would put regular flat washers on there.

 

[cruisermatt]

Engine is 1/4 inch aft on the driver's side. Is that worth cutting out mounts and realigning? Driveshaft ujoints able to handle 1/4 inch. Please advise

Totally fine.

 

[A10Driver]

Totally fine.

Sweet, that is the answer I wanted to hear. Will box n the mounts, trim them up and call it done then

 

[2fpower]

Typically, engines are mounted a hair to the pass side to allow for steering linkages. What type of steering are you going to do? Saginaw, scout,60, ??

 

[A10Driver]

Typically, engines are mounted a hair to the pass side to allow for steering linkages. What type of steering are you going to do? Saginaw, scout,60, ??

60 box with stock Cummins power steering pump. Will eventually do hydro assist. Also planning hydro brakes

 

[A10Driver]

Decided I didn't like how high and aft the engine was, redid the mounts and measured a bunch before burning the mounts in

 

[A10Driver]

Trying to decide if I should mod dodge tranny mount, or start from scratch? Leaning towards existing until I get body on it and try and build the rear traction bar. Thoughts?

 

[A10Driver]

Pretty happy with the height of the tranny. Was trying for level with frame rails, but with cummins I would rather give up some clearance than roll.

 

[A10Driver]

Feels good to start adding to frame vs removing

 

[A10Driver]

Mock up/ parts body

 

[A10Driver]

It's tall

 

[A10Driver]

Firewall is going to need some trimming

 

[A10Driver]

Going to have to get creative to get back half to line up with front half

 

[Fuge]

Any thoughts to make the wheel well longer?

 

[A10Driver]

Any thoughts to make the wheel well longer?

Plan is 5 inches

 

[A10Driver]

This showed up today, next will be building tranny crossmember

 

[A10Driver]

Got atlas mocked up. Not sure on how much to clock it so went with middle option for now

 

[A10Driver]

Hopefully I will have enough clearance for front drive shaft. It looks tight, but I think it will be fine with a thin driveshaft

 

[A10Driver]

The reason for my madness. Not many 2 and 4 year olds that know what the engine, transmission, and transfer case are.

 

[A10Driver]

After much debate I have been told to make a four door like this with the top going all the way back. Who am I to argue...