Builds Jodo 97 LX450 Coilover project (1 Viewer)

[jodo]

For the rear suspention I had high hopes for (and still do) but decided to keep it simple inorder to use it this year. I ended up using R.E. parts again with 4130 2"x.25" wall Chormoly tubing for the bottom control arms and 1.25"x.25" DOM for the top. I started by using the "hour glass" style rubber ends but ended up switching to OEM jeep rubber bushings. The oposite end is the famous R.E. rebuildable wable joint.
I bent the lower arms slightly to gain just a little more clearance.

 

[jodo]

The hardwere for these Toyota's are crazy big and wouldn't work with my joints so I came up with a plan that worked quite well. I cut some "Hat" shaped reducing bushings on my leathe. I then inserted them and welded them into place. I also added some welds to the brakets on the frame.







Jodo

 

[jodo]

For the larger joints I was able to use 9/16" grade 8 hardwere and 1/2" for the smaller joints. I had to spread the factory mounts only a fraction but by building a spreader tool it was easy.

Jodo

 

[tblume]

JODO = not effing around. top...

 

[Dusty]

wow. great work. keep the pics comin. i think you may have mentioned it-but is hydro assist in the works?

 

[jodo]

Yes Dusty, Hydro is in our future. I've had the hydro system on three other rigs and I love it! Takes alot of stress off the box. Hows your ride coming along (Sweet-42)?

Jodo

 

[lenross1]

Jodo where do you wheel? might need to make a trip to see your work in action!

 

[heckler]

What flange is on that diff

 

[LC80Ducati996]

Yes Dusty, Hydro is in our future. I've had the hydro system on three other rigs and I love it! Takes alot of stress off the box. Hows your ride coming along (Sweet-42)?

Jodo

When the hydrosteer goes in why not convert it from radius arms to a triangulated 4 link front?

 

[concretejungle]

When the hydrosteer goes in why not convert it from radius arms to a triangulated 4 link front?

and re-do everything he has done??

 

[geologic]

True Craftsman!

I wish I had the drive and resources to accomplish such a build on my 97 LX450 in similar shape, are you ready to trade and start again?
Geologic

 

[Uncle Grumpy]

Roseville? I'll be up this weekend with a 6 pack so you can do my 80.

Can't wait to read the ride reviews.

 

[jodo]

LC80,

You can't run a triangulated four link in the front unless you have full hydro steer. The best front "link system" involves a panard bar. Done right will eliminate bum-steer.

Geologic,

Start again you say... Don't tempt me. I really enjoyed this build and if I had the time would do it again.


Lenross1,

I live in Roseville Ca.


heckler,

The flange came from Toyota on the diff. I bought both new from the dealer.


I'll take more pics this weekend and post them.


Jodo

 

[LC80Ducati996]

Thought you were talking about full hydrosteer.. oops!

 

[jodo]

Sorry LC80... I'm bad.

Correct me if I'm wrong but full hydro is not street legal and has no memory after a turn (one reason why not street legal).

Jodo

 

[jodo]

Continuing on I took more pictures of the finished (for now) cross member.

 

[jodo]

Pics of the rear control arms installed.

 

[jodo]

And pictures of the Coilovers installed.

 

[Ebag333]

Continuing on I took more pictures of the finished (for now) cross member.

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Beautiful work, very nicely done.

You may want to consider widening the skid plate on either side of the t-case or wrapping it up and around it some. That has saved me several times when pounding through brush, and I've seen quite a few cruisers that have scrape marks up the side of their t-case from being off-camber and coming down on a rock. Several people have done trail removals of their speedo sensors....not fun.

 

[alkaline747trio]

So how does it drive? Any way to make it work without the RHD arm? Could one use a PS steering arm rotated and the [now]back side chopped?