Ok so as some of you may have read i got my previously owned and partially built cruiser back a few weeks ago.Found it in the local classifieds a few years after regretfully selling it,and now im planning on going all out on it.
Its a 74 fj40 with fairly low miles (engine has like 30k or so on it).Current goodies are as follows:
Saginaw conversion that i did before selling it.
Front disc conversion that i also did.
Stock f engine (staying there but getting fuel injected).
Stock 4 speed trans and transfer (also staying).
Aqualu aluminum tub bought by the PO
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35x12.50.15 BFG mud terrain KM's.
Hyper shackles ( which im disassembling and using half of as regular shackles).
Now here are my plans for it and what i am currently working on.
Spring over conversion,self fabbed with the help of a few parts that are on the way.
Shackle reversal in the front.
Beefed up frame and mounting points.
Lower gearing in the axles as well as at least a locker in the rear(havnt decided on a flavor yet).
Rear discs and double booster for the brake system.
Rewiring,which i still have a painless kit for from before that i never used.
Winch,again size and flavor?.
repainting,havnt settled on a color yet but im thinking slate blueish grey?
Many other goodies will follow im sure
Ok heres some pics of the progress,i omited disassembly pics to save on some boredome so i will start with finished disassembly.
Just after getting everything off the frame and getting it ready for a mild once over with the sandblaster to get off the bad scaly places.
The worst spot,which really isnt too bad.
After a couple hours running around sandblasting,i didnt totally strip everything since POR likes a little something to hold onto
Here are the new (overbuilt) rear shackle hangers i fabbed up and TIGed together next to the originals,yes it is all 1/4" stock.
Here are some pics of the frame boxing pieces that i made and welded on for the rear.
Rear hanger welded on:
New additional rear member i made to go between the two hangers,just so the rear of the frame isnt totally reliant on the taillight panel for bracing
The kinds of messes i have going on in the shop
That just about it for today but i will be updating as much as i can,im working alot so lately i have money to burn as far as projects go,hopefullly it stays that way,POR-15 and suspension should be next!!
Its a 74 fj40 with fairly low miles (engine has like 30k or so on it).Current goodies are as follows:
Saginaw conversion that i did before selling it.
Front disc conversion that i also did.
Stock f engine (staying there but getting fuel injected).
Stock 4 speed trans and transfer (also staying).
Aqualu aluminum tub bought by the PO
.35x12.50.15 BFG mud terrain KM's.
Hyper shackles ( which im disassembling and using half of as regular shackles).
Now here are my plans for it and what i am currently working on.
Spring over conversion,self fabbed with the help of a few parts that are on the way.
Shackle reversal in the front.
Beefed up frame and mounting points.
Lower gearing in the axles as well as at least a locker in the rear(havnt decided on a flavor yet).
Rear discs and double booster for the brake system.
Rewiring,which i still have a painless kit for from before that i never used.
Winch,again size and flavor?.
repainting,havnt settled on a color yet but im thinking slate blueish grey?
Many other goodies will follow im sure
Ok heres some pics of the progress,i omited disassembly pics to save on some boredome so i will start with finished disassembly.
Just after getting everything off the frame and getting it ready for a mild once over with the sandblaster to get off the bad scaly places.
The worst spot,which really isnt too bad.
After a couple hours running around sandblasting,i didnt totally strip everything since POR likes a little something to hold onto
Here are the new (overbuilt) rear shackle hangers i fabbed up and TIGed together next to the originals,yes it is all 1/4" stock.
Here are some pics of the frame boxing pieces that i made and welded on for the rear.
Rear hanger welded on:
New additional rear member i made to go between the two hangers,just so the rear of the frame isnt totally reliant on the taillight panel for bracing
The kinds of messes i have going on in the shop
That just about it for today but i will be updating as much as i can,im working alot so lately i have money to burn as far as projects go,hopefullly it stays that way,POR-15 and suspension should be next!!
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