my 4 door 80/40 project needs a cross member

[NOLAKS]

Does it just bolt right up on the 80 frame and drivetrain?

 

[gwalt584]

I live in Moselle, just north of Hattiesburg.
I have not started a full build thread. I did that on the dune biege '75 and the red '77.
This is my stress relief hobby.
The frame is a 1993 FZJ80, fully locked. I rebuilt the front and rear axles and I did add locking hubs to the front along with new Nitro birfs.
The engine is a 1994-6 LT1 converted to an LT4 with Edelbrock LT4 heads, cam, and intake. Specs say it will produce slightly better than 400 HP.
The tranny is an H55 mated to a split case FJ60 style transfer case.
The body is by Aqualu acquired through RedLine Landcruisers, Justin, which is what he calls the FJ Ute.
I will post a few pictures to follow:

 

[gwalt584]

4Plus products built me a custom winch bumper for the front.

 

[gwalt584]

mock up of dash

 

[gwalt584]

mock up of front clip.

 

[gwalt584]

POWER!

 

[gwalt584]

frame of 1993 FZJ80.

 

[wngrog]

Wow. That's superbly awesome.

My old 40 turned buggy had that motor. It was awesome.

Thanks for sharing.

 

[gwalt584]

Does it just bolt right up on the 80 frame and drivetrain?

Kinda! it uses the 80 body mounts.

 

[wngrog]

Kinda! .

Good description of Aqualu products.

Been there.

Kinda. Almost. Close.

Super fine though.

 

[pmccraney]

Wow. I thought this thread was just about a cross-member. Did not realize there was all this goodness going on in here. Very..very nice

 

[ntsaint]

badass. subscribed.

 

[NOLAKS]

buy you lunch at Stricks to check this thing out when its done

 

[gwalt584]

buy you lunch at Stricks to check this thing out when its done

Your on. I love Sticks crawfish
Gary

 

[77TLCFJ40]

Wow Gary! Can't wait to see this beauty!

 

[antFJ]

awesome choice! if you need help or have questions about sourcing materials let me know

 

[dnp]

Incredible...

 

[RicksAdventures]

Gary, is this thing done?

If not, I'd love to come help you work on it! I'm out in Hattiesburg, and I've had a heck of a time finding anyone who loves land cruisers around here.

If it is, I'd love to go wheeling with ya!

 

[gwalt584]

Gary, is this thing done?

If not, I'd love to come help you work on it! I'm out in Hattiesburg, and I've had a heck of a time finding anyone who loves land cruisers around here.

If it is, I'd love to go wheeling with ya!

I just found your response, sorry for the delay. yes i'm still working on it.
Call me, my cell is 601-319-9970
Gary

 

[gwalt584]

working on the wiring. I'm using an American Autowire Highway 22 wiring kit. I am also trying to use as much FJ40 stuff as possible, like switches, steering column, glove box, etc.
The underside got several coats of sound deadening material and then Raptor liner, The floor also got Raptor.