idk if you want to be much wider lol. Full with is pretty wide.
Build Project Lockjaw-1973 Fj40 on Tons
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Either wheel spacers or relocate the upper coil over mounts
You might consider recessing the towers into the frame rails. I like how mine turned out though I haven’t driven it yet. This setup is iteration 2 for me. I also considered moving my upper mounts rearward but they interfered with my sway bar.
FYI, mine is not a full width axle. It is 63” WMS.
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FYI, mine is not a full width axle. It is 63” WMS.
Build - Stretched 1-Ton FJ40
Engine, transmission, transfercase, axles, gears, etc.
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I wanted to feel like I accomplished something worth while on “stretch” this weekend. Had my buddy come over and spray some Cygnus White on the top and bezel
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Not much going on with the build right now. Did get the sides for the top blasted and in epoxy primer.
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That’s my friend at his shop spraying the epoxy
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Not much going on with Stretch Armstrong. Did get the drivers side top body worked.
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you gonna make it to GSMTR Ryan?
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Matt, won’t make it in “Stretch Armstrong” but I’ll be there in Ole Blue. Actually going to Windrock next Saturday May 6th
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Been sorting the rear suspension with some help from the owner of local four wheel drive shop. Think I have an idea now on fixing the rear coil overs.
I know this game. It looks great. What are your upper mounts fastened to?
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Johnny, I doubt that I will want bigger tires.
Mike, I'll be reusing the original Barnes mounts. Making some adjustments to them and they will be welded back to the frame.
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Got my towers leaned in at the top and tacked back into place. Still need to notch the frame for clearance when axle is fully drooped.
This will be nice when you are done. I am excited to see how you notch and brace your frame. I was disappointed when I learned that my frame needed to be notched but I am quite happy with the results. I am considering adding another c-channel behind my notch for additional strength when pulling a trailer.
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Thanks Mike
Damn. Amazing. Following and weaning as much as possible.
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Needed to see a little progress on this project. Got the new to me dual tire carrier/basket mounted up.
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Decided to put “stretch” under the knife today. Cut the rear frame and boxed in the are for my coil overs to clear. Still need to do a bunch of welding and grinding but it’s a start.
Are you planning on running a rear spare ? 40 is a big tire . Your Basket is over alot more than i have mine also 