Builds Moonshine - A Build Thread (9 Viewers)

[GLTHFJ60]

Slowly making progress. Sold the 14 bolt axle from the CUCV, still trying to sell the motor and transmission. However, got the D60 up on stands so I can start prepping it. Picked up some FJ60 rear springs for the new front end and they fit on the axle perfectly (after using 3/8-16 hex cap bolts and drilling out the perches to 9/16"). Also grabbed some Warn selectable hubs and a Barnes 4WD 13 bolt cover that will help me gain back some ground clearance.

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

Nice.. can't wait to see this done.

What OME springs are those Johnny? I have OME as well - 5 pack on my fronts, seem like light or med at best. I need to raise it up... HATE THE STINK BUG LOOK!

J

 

[hman913]

Bitchin'!

Ahh the famous Mahany stool... a workshop's best friend.

 

[GLTHFJ60]

Nice.. can't wait to see this done.

What OME springs are those Johnny? I have OME as well - 5 pack on my fronts, seem like light or med at best. I need to raise it up... HATE THE STINK BUG LOOK!

J

They're not OME springs, they're Toyota, or factory replacement, stock FJ60 rear springs in the picture. Are you asking about something else?

I'm not a fan of the stink bug look either

Bitchin'!

Ahh the famous Mahany stool... a workshop's best friend.

I've got two of them. They're awesome little stools, aren't they?

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

Assumed OME.... You know where that gets me.

J

 

[GLTHFJ60]

Assumed OME.... You know where that gets me.

J

Tell-tale sign that a set of springs are factory, or factory replacement, is that the leaf retainers are folded-over the top leaf, as pictured above. Aftermarket upgrade springs, such as OME, typically have bolted retainers, as pictured below:

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

Tell-tale sign that a set of springs are factory, or factory replacement, is that the leaf retainers are folded-over the top leaf, as pictured above. Aftermarket upgrade springs, such as OME, typically have bolted retainers, as pictured below:

I learned something new.. Thanks man.

J

 

[GLTHFJ60]

I learned something new.. Thanks man.

J

NP buddy, that's what I'm here for.

 

[Cruiserdrew]

Looks like you got lucky with the hubs. I thought the original picture showed the D60 with a missing hub. That's excellent news.

 

[GLTHFJ60]

Looks like you got lucky with the hubs. I thought the original picture showed the D60 with a missing hub. That's excellent news.

Yup, the axle didn't come with selectable hubs. Picked a set up off pirate for 100 and they seem to work perfectly. Score!

 

[dr_dobro]

You are nuts, but like what you are doing....

...via IH8MUD app

 

[GLTHFJ60]

You are nuts, but like what you are doing....

...via IH8MUD app

Yes I am, but you're arguably crazier than I! You didn't have your truck together for a year before you took it apart again

 

[GLTHFJ60]

The RuffStuff Chevy Dana 60 diff-side u-bolt plate doesn't fit. Minor modifications are necessary:

Painted my diff cover with pink plasti-dip, although it looks almost red in bright light

As an aside, I decided that I need an outdoor workspace prior to starting the swap. Therefore, I'll be putting in a 10'x30' concrete pad next to my garage to do the work. Prep starts this weekend!

 

[norsk]

after reading your thread, I am such a noob - but learning

I am just trying to get road worthy on standard 60 axles and you have having fun with a Dana 60 (more things to learn....yep, yep)

Well at least you have a garage and a warm climate (except for this winter). My postage size lot can't support fixing my rig on a long term basis. That is why I am literally in field at Jake's place. I would love to have concrete underme instead of dirt.

Maybe someday.

looking good and thanks for the tutorial/thread

dougbert

 

[GLTHFJ60]

after reading your thread, I am such a noob - but learning

I am just trying to get road worthy on standard 60 axles and you have having fun with a Dana 60 (more things to learn....yep, yep)

Well at least you have a garage and a warm climate (except for this winter). My postage size lot can't support fixing my rig on a long term basis. That is why I am literally in field at Jake's place. I would love to have concrete underme instead of dirt.

Maybe someday.

looking good and thanks for the tutorial/thread

dougbert

I'm a noob too man, I'm always learning. I wish my truck could fit all the way into my garage!

Thanks for the compliments and for reading

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

We are all noobs in this constant cruiser mod world.

J, I'm curious how the plasti-dip holds up.

J

 

[The Phoenician]

I'm noober than y'all

 

[cruisermatt]

Airing down those 38's doesn't do the trick?

 

[GLTHFJ60]

Airing down those 38's doesn't do the trick?

Height isn't the concern, it's the fact that I've put a massive toolbox, two large workbenches and a large set of shelves, combined with the fact that instead of one large door, I've got two small ones.

If I bought wheel dollies, I was thinking I could maneuver the beast in, but then I'd have minimal space left to do any actual work. Besides, this is a good excuse to put my pad in

 

[dr_dobro]

Yes I am, but you're arguably crazier than I! You didn't have your truck together for a year before you took it apart again

Well, I drive a lot slower now at 42, but somethings will never change, right?
Hope to get together one day !