FZJ80 + HJ61= ?? (1 Viewer)

[mcguirejohnson]

Well this is where I'm leaving off for a week till I am back in town. Support plates are burned in, .0625 off to the drivers side, frame is level, I am happy. I can see why tlc4x4 asked so much for their fzj60, it looks easy on paper but not so much when you start getting dirty.

 

[mcguirejohnson]

Well, decided the other day I want to take my 60 up to Colorado next week while I'm skiing in Winter Park, so I will resume where I left off around the 8th. My reasoning is a week should be an ample amount of time to get the body on the frame and my drivetrain set into place (I'm ahead of schedule). Plus I'm really interested in how these k02s will handle the iced roads, thinking about getting myself a set in a 315 flavor for this build.

Later!

 

[mcguirejohnson]

 

[cruisermatt]

You're definitely going to want a 4.5" backspace wheel. May I suggest these
http://www.procompusa.com/wheels-pr...=2336-1558-1551-1557&pqa=17491-8279-8059-8268

 

[GLTHFJ60]

No, keep it wide!! Looks dope!!

 

[cruisermatt]

If the tire actually stuffs into the fender...

 

[mcguirejohnson]

Getting her lined up, this is going to be so bad a:

 

[mcguirejohnson]

My goal is for it to have this fender clearance loaded down, with 35s and maybe a tad more tucked. Thinking some Tacoma steelies like @cruisermatt is running. Maybe even white since I want to paint my roof white...

 

[cruisermatt]

I'll trade you mine for a good set of 80 series wheels.

 

[SNLC]

I take it you didn't want to remove the RLCA mount and shorten it there where the frame is straight? I found removing that made this job super easy. Carefully cutting off the RLCA mounts also means they go back on easily. Now not having a lift made the job not so easy.

Cheers

 

[mcguirejohnson]

I take it you didn't want to remove the RLCA mount and shorten it there where the frame is straight? I found removing that made this job super easy. Carefully cutting off the RLCA mounts also means they go back on easily. Now not having a lift made the job not so easy.

Cheers

The way I did it would be considered "easier" I think. My fab skills are limited and I didn't care about having big plates on the side since the sliders will cover them up. Next time, i'd probably go the route you did since it seems easier to line up.

 

[mcguirejohnson]

I'll trade you mine for a good set of 80 series wheels.

I want to keep the 80 rims in the arsenal. Where did you source the tacoma rims? I see them on craigslist from time to time

 

[mcguirejohnson]

Stretched the rear part of the frame 4" today and also got the body lined up on the frame on its own weight. Making the body mounts as we speak.

Question for those following along.. should I run the 37s or go down to 35s? I'd keep it low on 37s.

 

[boozewz]

35"s...and tucked in under the fenders!

 

[mcguirejohnson]

35"s...and tucked in under the fenders!

Ya I know that will look super clean, and that is the way I am leaning. But the massive 37s, with coils sticking out looks killer...

 

[mcguirejohnson]

35"s...and tucked in under the fenders!

Ya I know that will look super clean, and that is the way I am leaning. But the massive 37s, with coils sticking out looks killer...

 

[FishTown]

I like the clean 35" look. What tires around going with?

 

[cwwfj60]

Wasn't your whole reason for this because the SOA and 37s were too ridiculous for dd?

I vote 35s, but I get it...those 37s are bitchin!

 

[cruisermatt]

McGuire of you go DOWN in tire size I'm going to have to cut a corner off of your man card.

 

[GLTHFJ60]

37s bro!!!