Marlin ToyBox: 85 FJ60 w/H55 & Split TC

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While the TC is apart, replace the little breather cap with a proper breather line.

Before you can bolt the Toybox to your tranny, you have to cut the output shaft down to size.

Other than that it looks good!

This mod is coming up real quick on my list. I bet I get mine installed before you do and I haven't even ordered a Toybox yet!
 
GLTHFJ60 said:
While the TC is apart, replace the little breather cap with a proper breather line.
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Good idea!


GLTHFJ60 said:
Before you can bolt the Toybox to your tranny, you have to cut the output shaft down to size.
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Done

GLTHFJ60 said:
Other than that it looks good!
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Thanks

GLTHFJ60 said:
This mod is coming up real quick on my list. I bet I get mine installed before you do and I haven't even ordered a Toybox yet!
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You're on!
 
My 40's crossmember. It is effectively the same drivetrain but a short H42/toybox/split case. There is a skid plate thread going on in the 40 section showing an FC Fabrication similar setup that looks a bit beefier. Mine uses angle iron mounts on the frame and bolts into the stock skid plate holes.

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Ok... so here is the starting material:
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What comes with the ToyBox...
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The new tranny, a test fit and the cut tranny output shaft
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FINALLY getting this going... details to follow...
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I got the shifter relocation mechanism built!
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That flat plate relay rod will bend rapidly if you put any stress on it.
 
Pulling: no

Pushing: if it was exposed to more force than is required to move the shift lever yes but I think it is fine give the force required. It is simple enough to swap out something more robust if need be.
 
Why not add a second bar on the other side of the lever for some double shear action. You could even weld in some internal reinforcements.
 
There are lots of other options. At this point I would just weld on a piece to for a "T" (on its side) if I think the bar needs to be stronger. I WAS going to use a square tube cut to a sort of looooong "H" shape. Honestly I think this is strong enough... but I'll cycle it a few dozen times to see if I can see any tendency to bend. I can also add a stop to keep the shifter from going "too far" and allowing additional force to be put on the lever after it is in the rearward position.
 
Mark, think about it this way. You're wheeling up rock creek. You are in stupid low. You come up to the exit and find some hillbilly barreling towards your truck, drunk. In a panic, you grab the stupid low shifter and try to shift into high gear, but that little rod bends like a pretzel. You're suddenly in neutral and have to sit and wait until he hits your truck.

Unlikely situation, but still. Reinforce that toothpick, please.

Other than that, the bracket looks awesome!! Innovative work for sure man, good job.
 
GLTHFJ60 said:
Mark, think about it this way. You're wheeling up rock creek. You are in stupid low. You come up to the exit and find some hillbilly barreling towards your truck, drunk. In a panic, you grab the stupid low shifter and try to shift into high gear, but that little rod bends like a pretzel. You're suddenly in neutral and have to sit and wait until he hits your truck.

Unlikely situation, but still. Reinforce that toothpick, please.

Other than that, the bracket looks awesome!! Innovative work for sure man, good job.
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Nah, he wants to fix it at a later time cause it's "easy"

Lol
 
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