Builds Goat. A 1967 survivor FJ-45 LWB (3 Viewers)

[wngrog]

If you see the pics above my front end was substantially lower than the rear even with 3 leafs removed from the rear packs.

The fronts were medium lift with 8 leafs and I was using a stock shackle and no shims.

@orangefj45 sent me some 4* shims so I could add some 1” longer shackles and an extra full length leaf spring to the pack.

Did exactly what I was hoping. I’m about 1/2” lower in the front now. These springs will settle over time like my FJ55 springs did and get me a nice angle on the shackles.

 

[wngrog]

Got the new power steering pump installed. Yep. Turns like butter now.

 

[wngrog]

The new front suspension setup turned out real good. Sits nice and level now. Flexes like a..... well like a spring under 40 series

No ramp champ here but the shackles and bumps and shocks are all doing their thing

 

[wngrog]

Going places soon

 

[wngrog]

Hauled the Goat Tail to the burning dump today to get rid of a couple of week of shipping boxes

 

[wngrog]

Had a nice trip in the Goat. Had it all kitted out to head to Texas but had to stay home so I had to go test the setup

This is a corner I used to be able to cut in my 40 but the 45 got stuffed and without a locker in either end I was stuck. A quick 85* pull with the 8274 and I was able to pivot to some traction

 

[wngrog]

Great morning around the farm

 

[middlecalf]

Catch anything?

 

[wngrog]

Catch anything?

A better mood

 

[FJBen]

Apparently a new sports bar in town, Although could be a personalized garage.

 

[wngrog]

I need that!!

 

[FJBen]

@wngrog
If I could pilfer that sign and not end up in the slammer, I'd send it your way, but this is about as good as I can do now.

 

[wngrog]

Angry goat!

 

[waiting for time]

AGE (Angry Goat Engineering) for old Land Cruisers.

 

[wngrog]

Car show people flocked to the Goat

 

[wngrog]

Hauling Scouts about the farm today. We got them their Auto Repair merit badge with this 40 top install.

11 kids, a hard top and a dog per one Goat

 

[whitey45]

We have to work hard to teach the youth to get engaged in the automotive hobby. It’s a dying breed with all the handheld devices these days! Props to you Nolan for doing this!! My 13 year old boy is turning to the dark side with gaming, I know I can’t force it, but sure wish he was turning wrenches with Dad more often!

 

[wngrog]

We have to work hard to teach the youth to get engaged in the automotive hobby. It’s a dying breed with all the handheld devices these days! Props to you Nolan for doing this!! My 13 year old boy is turning to the dark side with gaming, I know I can’t force it, but sure wish he was turning wrenches with Dad more often!

My son is a gamer dork but now that he has his own Cruiser I make sure he gets to work on it but don’t force it on other trucks.

 

[wngrog]

The Goat went hunting.....

 

[wngrog]

38* ....sitting a week. Sniper fired up immediately

I backed up and shoved the top into the goat. Damn I’m sore.