Builds Kavik's SOA

[Kavik]

so since i do not plan of doin a S.R. should i have to worry about this? or even need to take it into consideration?

You'll be fine. My situation is unique. A typical spring over does not have any clearance issues.

 

[rondog]

vigilante check'in in

Here goes...Still in progress!

1985 FJ60
2F partial de-smog, high flow cat, HEI, 300K miles
MAF add-a-leaf, F & R
4.88 precision gears
Aussie Locker rear, open front

Link to build pics


Before - 33x10.5x15 BFG mt's on 15x8 rockcrawlers 2" backspace

Front only - 37x12.5x15 MTR's on 15x8 rockcrawlers 2" backspace

After - 37x12.5x15 MTR's on 15x8 rockcrawlers 2" backspace

looking good !!! great welding too !!!

 

[Kavik]

looking good !!! great welding too !!!

Thanks, man. I hope to make her a driver this weekend. Just gotta finish up the shock mounts and clear out the cobwebs.

 

[brokenparts]

I really dig it Kavik... nice work!

 

[CruisinFJ60]

You'll be fine. My situation is unique. A typical spring over does not have any clearance issues.

very good to hear!

by the way the updated pics look very nice.

 

[chicago]

I really dig it Kavik... nice work!

Yeah, me too!
When is it gonna wheel so we can see some ACTION shots?

BITCHIN WELDS! Very PRETTY!

Chicago

 

[Kavik]

Yeah, me too!
When is it gonna wheel so we can see some ACTION shots?

BITCHIN WELDS! Very PRETTY!

Chicago

Thanks fellas!

To go:

Need to finalize shock mounts
Buy new shocks (although I have used ones to drive on)
Swap t-case crossmembers ( I have one notched for the front driveshaft)
Build a front driveshaft (may to wait til the doubler goes in)
Clearance front fenders
Reinforce frame above the front spring hangers (may turn into a custom bumper)
anti-wrap bar (have Ruffstuff bracket)
Replace dead battery (left the key on to be able to turn steering wheel/mockup)
Get emissioned/new tags

I definitely want to wheel her before the motor swap begins. Without a front driveshaft, I may just do a little camping and prerunner type trips. Also, I really want to cut the rockers and get some sliders on before I get out in the rocks too deep.

I'll keep the pics coming until there's nothing new to report. I read every post on Chicago's soa thread as it happened. Without mud, I would have had way less confidence, and a million unanswered questions.

Thanks mudders!

 

[boots4]

Build a front driveshaft (may to wait til the doubler goes in)

Do you have a locker for the rear? If so definitely wait on the front drivshaft especially if your engine swap is going to start in a couple of months. If you do build a front shaft just do a square one yourself and don't worry about balancing it if it's just used during wheeling trips. Plus you could see how much more spline length you'd need (because of SR) when you get one built after the swap.

I understand the want to go wheeling first before the swap, it's been too long for me!

 

[Kavik]

Do you have a locker for the rear? If so definitely wait on the front drivshaft especially if your engine swap is going to start in a couple of months. If you do build a front shaft just do a square one yourself and don't worry about balancing it if it's just used during wheeling trips. Plus you could see how much more spline length you'd need (because of SR) when you get one built after the swap.

I understand the want to go wheeling first before the swap, it's been too long for me!

Yes, running an Aussie in the rear.

I did some horse trading w/ a local guy who built a spacer for the front d-shaft. I'll get some pics of it soon. It should address the length issue, but not the spline length.

I'm trying hard to make the rig a driver. Hopefully, I can get her all back together today. It is just so damn hot here (110+ deg).

 

[Kavik]

Got the rear lower mounts in. Don't bust my chops about the old Ranchos (better than nothing). Also installed a Marlin steering stabilizer using the stock frame mount.

Also, here's a pic of the d-shaft spacer. I haven't test fit it in the truck yet though...

 

[boots4]

Those shock mounts are looking good. I like how they turned out.

 

[Wile E Coyote]

Yep, nice details, nice project.

 

[agent orange]

So, how does that spacer work? Do you just use really long bolts?

The reason i ask is because the stock bolts are that goofy 11mm size and i dont think you could find them in a longer bolt.

 

[Kavik]

So, how does that spacer work? Do you just use really long bolts?

The reason i ask is because the stock bolts are that goofy 11mm size and i dont think you could find them in a longer bolt.

The spacer is really going to be an experiment. I'll probably end up using an SAE bolt (closest fit). I don't want to run it too hard. I'm afraid of the load on the pinion. But we'll see...

 

[agent orange]

How thick is that spacer? 2 inches?

I imagine it will make your driveshaft angle steeper.

 

[Kavik]

How thick is that spacer? 2 inches?

I imagine it will make your driveshaft angle steeper.

2.25" long. The angle may be too steep to even be useable. I'll post pics when I get it mocked up. I did not do a cut and turn because the eventual driveshaft length will grow w/ the doubler. In the interim, this will be interesting to see if the spacer works...

 

[lowtideride]

I would make a new crossmember before a driveshaft spacer... Just my 2 cents though. You will more than likely not be able to use it if your pinion angle is near stock.

 

[agent orange]

It is a cool little piece of machining though.

 

[Kavik]

It is a cool little piece of machining though.

It's beautiful. Full credit goes to yldbill on this board. He's a local machinist by trade w/ a V8 powered 40 that is destined to get FJ60 axles very soon. Hell of a good guy

 

[Wile E Coyote]

Kavik, did ya get your Brakequip (sp?) 90 deg brake fittings from a local supplier, or a chain?
Looking for a local, to me, source for the identical stuff w/o internet or mail ordering. If it turns out there's no local, then that's a diff story.