Rear bumper beginnings

[92fj80]

hey bj....just curious how many inches of lift u runnig?

 

[bjowett]

Rating unknown... the receiver tube, which is rated at 6 or 7k, extends forward of the bumper and will eventually be tied to the spare tire crossmember. I doubt much if any relatively heavy towing will be done with it, I have access to a V8 Tundra for that type of work.

Lift is J springs up front w/ 863 in the rear....Roughly 2.5 - 3".

 

[LandCruiserPhil]

bjowett looks great very original and the fj80 handle is trick. Are you happy with how tight the set up is with that type of latch? Can you post more pic on the latching?

Phil

 

[Junk]

hey brian, progress looks great. congrats again on the new arrival. i'm amazed you can get work like this done with a job and the new parent lack-o-sleep goin on.

 

[bjowett]

The Cruiser did not move or even get a passing glance for 2 weeks straight after my boy arrived. My wife, knowing that vehicle mods are a big joy/stress eliminator, told me to go work on the Cruiser... she's awesome. We are fortunate in that she's chosen to be full time mommy (no worky worky) and I am self employed at home..... which reminds me, I need to go build a Toyota truck for resale.....

 

[Radd Cruisers]

Very nice build, I also would like to see somore pictures of the latch???

 

[bjowett]

Rubber pads keep things tight... the lower pad can be seen in the first and forth pics. There is some movement, could be a bit tighter, but no creaks or noises exist.

 

[LandCruiserPhil]

Very nice...thanks for posting the pics

 

[Tooth Fairy]

Hey B,
Lookin good. Interesting where you put the hooks. Temporary or permanent?

I'm thinkin mine are gonna be on the inside and out of sight on the rails.