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Builds Project Lockjaw-1973 Fj40 on Tons (2 Viewers)
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My vote is double also. Especially for a dedicated trail rig.
On wheelbase, again, for a dedicated trail rig. I'd stretch so the tires are the first thing to hit and the last thing to leave. With the tons, you have width. Now get your length. Overall frame should be around 144" so if you running a 37 or 39, then 105"-108" will get you close.
On wheelbase, again, for a dedicated trail rig. I'd stretch so the tires are the first thing to hit and the last thing to leave. With the tons, you have width. Now get your length. Overall frame should be around 144" so if you running a 37 or 39, then 105"-108" will get you close.
I'm at 107" on 39's and it was perfect for out west and steep climbs, but gets hung up a little more in East coast rock gardens. Also doesn't turn as tight as it did at 99" but wouldn't go back.
Add stitchwelding and/or boxing the frame to your to-do list while it's all apart.
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Preach. Easier with a plasma, but still a lot of grinding.
The glass place in the big city will cut laminate or tempered, in 1/4" from a pattern for those windows. I had them do a loader cab full of windows in laminate from patterns. They did a beautiful job and they go through our local Ace Hardware.
Thats a nice looking rig!
Thats a nice looking rig!
Rebuild that while you have it out. I can send you the tech manual and the videos I used. Upgrade the sunshell, and go with the high friction clutches.
Just shoot me an address and I'll send it media mail (takes about a week).
I'd also install the teckpak TCC valve upgrade while you have the valve body out. I had nothing but issues in overdrive with my 4l60e. Turned out to e the TCC valvve was scored and fluid was leaking by. This cheap little upgrade is worth every penny.
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That truss looks heavy-duty.
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I think I used the "Beast" sunshell. Most of the aftermarket sunshells will be the upgraded/hardened shell that won't break or strip out the splines (well, at least not as easily as the stock sunshell). Don't fret too much about the rebuild. Mr Jits talked me into rebuilding mine as well, and I'm glad he did. It really isn't that hard. With the manual and youtube, you shouldn't have any problems. Since I did my first one, I've rebuilt a second 4l60E and a Ford E4OD. Stay organized, pay attention to detail, and you won't have any problems.
