My 65 FJ40 get it running and see what happens. Work in progress thread

[DAD2SIX]

New bigger shoes. Time for the SOA and 60 Axles

 

[Jdc1]

What size?

 

[DAD2SIX]

35x12.50x15 BFG KM2s

 

[Jdc1]

Looks good. What are you planning on using for your soa?

 

[DAD2SIX]

I got these from ruffstuff specialties

 

[DAD2SIX]

What High Steer kit should I get? for my SOA using 60 Axles in my 40
Hey guys I'm in the process of doing my SOA using the axles out of the 84 FJ60 donor. I'm also doing a shackle reversal and cut & turn.
I need to choose a high steer kit. What do you recommend? any opinions?

This is for my 65 FJ40 using 84 FJ60 axles and I have already installed the FJ60 power steering

thanks Ben

 

[bsilva132]

Marlin Crawler if you want the tie rod in front of the axle or 4x4 Labs if you want it behind.

 

[DAD2SIX]

are those the only two options out there?

 

[DAD2SIX]

Front and rear diffs all rebuilt. New 5.29 gears and spartin lockers.

Got started by removing the front axle today.

My 60 axles all stripped and brackets removed.

 

[DAD2SIX]

Rear mock up in progress. This will give me something to think about while on vacation / cheerleading competition with my girls for a week.

 

[DAD2SIX]

Rear Mock up (it's not touching the jack stands)

 

[DAD2SIX]

So I built my own press brake.

 

[DAD2SIX]

Now I can bend my own metal.

 

[DAD2SIX]

After lots of planning and measuring things are starting to happen.

 

[DAD2SIX]

Front axle almost done.
Time for the cut and turn.

 

[DAD2SIX]

Progress

 

[DAD2SIX]

Added some gussets to the front spring hangers. And since switching to 35's my spare tire would not fit. So I raised and spaced out the carrier.

 

[DAD2SIX]

Moved my diff plug up to hold more fluid. So my pinion bearings won't run low on lube since rotating the diff up.

 

[White Stripe]

Rear mock up in progress. This will give me something to think about while on vacation / cheerleading competition with my girls for a week.

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What springs u using? Are u going to cut the rear fenders for flares?

 

[DAD2SIX]

Reusing my OME springs. Once I get it done I will flex out the rear suspension and see if or how much I need to cut.