Project IRON MOOSE

[RLMS]

we removed the drivetrain for final welding. heres a shot of the front motor mounts before she gets the glue gun!!!

Justin

 

[RLMS]

The glue gun doing its job!!

Justin

 

[RLMS]

we cleaned them up, cleaned the frame, and threw a coat of paint on. motors back in and ready the next stage!

Justin

 

[CruiserMoose]

Justin, you and your crew were busy yesterday. Great work man, that is looking sweet! I bet the ole' girl is feeling kind of peppy with that new 5.3L installed.

Can't wait to see the continued progress!

 

[RLMS]

Thanks Kyle, yesterday was a busy one!!!

Its getting there quick!!

Justin

 

[Trapper50cal]

Damn nice welds, Justin! Nice build....just like a Bull Moose, meet it out in the middle of the woods and you better be careful...

 

[RLMS]

Damn nice welds, Justin! Nice build....just like a Bull Moose, meet it out in the middle of the woods and you better be careful...

Justin

 

[RLMS]

Its been awhile since I have posted, sorry guys we have been swamped. We have gotten some things done on the Moose. suspension is 95% done, mock up many other components as well. Here is a front shot with mock up 37"s


Justin

 

[PabloCruise]

Its been awhile since I have posted, sorry guys we have been swamped. We have gotten some things done on the Moose. suspension is 95% done, mock up many other components as well. Here is a front shot with mock up 37"s

Justin

Rear is not flexing at all?

 

[RLMS]

Rear is not flexing at all?

she has about 22-24 " with full stuff, a 37" tire on a pig with no rear fender trimming is just right!!

Justin

 

[Boing]

Also there is nothing in the back of the pig right now so the rear springs are a tad over sprung until the tank etc, is put back in...

 

[PabloCruise]

My bad, I looked at the pic on the phone the first time, didn't realize the fork was under rear tire!

 

[Lated]

I hate this thread. Now I have to try to come up with a way to explain to the missus why I absolutely cannot live without a 55.

 

[scrapdaddy]

Very nice job! been waiting on this one to show up again. It gives me some motivation, when I see someone getting theirs done.

Thanks, Ron

 

[bobm]

Lated, No need to explain BUY ONE.

Thanks Bob.

I hate this thread. Now I have to try to come up with a way to explain to the missus why I absolutely cannot live without a 55.

 

[RLMS]

Well, there was a 4"ish hole her for the factory shifter, and we used the stock location for the new twin stick locations.

Justin

 

[RLMS]

A shot of our rear fj-60 custom truss and our fuel tank skit plate mounts/ rear frame stiffeners...a and rear full stuff shot!!

 

[Gonzo55]

Looks great ! How much more arch is on those springs 2"? How long did you go with the rear hangers ?

 

[RLMS]

Thanks Gonzo

We put together the rear pack from 2 different rear sets. I wanted just s little arch, I think we came out with 1- 1.5"


Thanks

Justin

 

[RLMS]

Well we have some shocks.. FOX 2" emulsion 12" travel...we are going to revalve them for the rear weight of the rig for a nice ride and good performance

And we mounted them in mock up form. they should work quite nicely!!
We have the upper 1/2" bolts in double sheer. the front plates are the double portion, nothing fancy but very strong. More than enough for an emulsion shock!!



Justin