Operation SOA 75

[Z()LTAN]

well this is the start of it

 

[Z()LTAN]

i was busy today... Almost finished the hitch, just need to weld it up on Monday

I reckon this thing will withstand 300 atomic bombs a 3000 foot drop and one supernova...

but thats just what i think...

 

[Entaran]

Is that going to be the right height for a regular trailer or are you going to have to get one of those height adjustable towballs to fit into the hitch?

 

[Entaran]

I wish my factory hitch was that solid... and had recovery points

 

[Z()LTAN]

nah not the right height, im going to make a dropped tow ball for it.

Cant do that till ive finished the car though

And yes... its over 40kgs of solidness

 

[Z()LTAN]

Heres the finished product people

Super flash

 

[Entaran]

MMmm. Nice

I'll stick with my 55 dollar, 12 tonne bushmaster recovery hitch. Goes in the 2 inch receiver and has a REALLY big bowshackle on it

 

[Z()LTAN]

suit yaself,


this cost me nothing though

 

[stanley]

cool bumper. I like the quick release pins on the d-rings

 

[Z()LTAN]

thanx mate

 

[bigluxs]

nice build up you got going there. keep up the fantastic work.

 

[Z()LTAN]

Will do!

Ive been rather sick the last week so not much work got done... and now im at tafe again...

cant wait for this Saturday, i can work on it again!

Stay tuned peoples!

 

[65-fj45]

any updates

 

[beaufort-fj60]

bump..

 

[Z()LTAN]

sorry all, i havnt been able to touch the thing in agez.. ive been working away, im back for a while and then probably away again... one day ill finish it!

VERY SOON!

 

[Entaran]

I'm really really interested in how it turns out.

I ripped my tray off my ute it's literally only got a sheet of steel on the back now and instantly got over 2 inches of lift outta the rear suspension and dropped fuel consumption by 2L/100km because I don't have the airbrake on it!

I really really want to see how yours turns out.

 

[Z()LTAN]

i know i know

im realy pissed off about not being able to do any work on her...

i REALLY REALLY cant wait till i am able to complete her

 

[Z()LTAN]

SOME PROGRESS!

• Rear Hitch in place
• Gusseted
• Rear Shackle angle revised
• Front Hangers in place
• Front springs hung

The mating of the hitch to the chassis could not have worked out better, looks grouse and i reckon its plenty strong enough.
Changing the rear shackle angle was a sinch, air arc and a steady hand. Has made the rear end flex heaps more already.
The front spring hangers are tacked into position appx 2.5" - 3" further forward to allow the 37"s.

More work to come later i hope

 

[Z()LTAN]

 

[roscoFJ73]

Some nice neat welding there,you should have taken it up professionally