Builds Sean's j4 build (1 Viewer)

[Cruisersean]

Cool ok. Just replace it with a Y fitting? Or a proportion valve?

 

[Mace]

I'd do a proportioning valve. Just in case.

 

[Cruisersean]

Sweet, ill scouer the j yards for a decent one.

 

[Mudder]

Summit has some for a pretty reasonable price

 

[Cruisersean]

Update! : the rock cruiser has been going on slowly but planning on stepping up the pace to be ready for the fall/winter. Here in az, there's no sense in wheeling in the ridiculous summer heat. So only a bit more welding on the cab for now. Here i deleted the area where the fuel tank was mounted . It was a bit rusty

 

[Cruisersean]

 

[Cruisersean]

The inner wheel wells came out nicely and just needed a panel to cover it.

 

[Cruisersean]

 

[Cruisersean]

These cab corners turned out pretty good for a first-time rolling sheet metal. It was a bit thick so there ended up a crease near the bottom.

 

[Cruisersean]

Now on to cab Placement on frame. I moved the back further than it was placed before to help with aesthetics and approach angle. I want this thing to look proportionate and to have tire clearance.

 

[Cruisersean]

 

[Cruisersean]

Now I'm wondering if I should lower the cab more. Maybe help with cog and just height clearance. I could lower it about an inch before the motor hits the hood. Any input is welcome guys.

 

[Mace]

Is the cab at "stock" height?

cab height does not do all that much to COG, but if you can lower it easily, then why not.

 

[Cruisersean]

You're right Mace, I guess the cab isn't heavy enough to mess with cog. Ill just do enough to where I don't have to hack up much. It is sitting higher on the frame than a stock one would look if I can remember. That I don't think will be an issue

 

[Cruisersean]

Along with fitting the cab Im also playing the motor fitment. We decided to go with a black box so with the extra length in mind , we scooted the motor forward as much as possible and tested the clearance

 

[Cruisersean]

The wheel also fits the wheel well nicely. And although the truck isn't gonna see that much flex right away, I wouldn't want to come across the issue when it does.
So is it common when installing a doubler that the front d shaft will end up a few inches longer than the rear d shaft?

 

[Mace]

Very common

 

[Cruisersean]

I went this route with the black box because I plan on driving her to and from trails / exploring camping and wanted more gearing options in low, I just hope low/low isn't too slow ! The doubler is in finally!! There's not much info on how people set up their linkages so this will be a learning experience.

 

[gpfj40]

Looks good, I like the idea of modifying a 40 in to a 45 plus a couple inches and will be following along. keep up the good work.

 

[Cruisersean]

With the old fj80 sliders off and body mounted, this rig is looking like its coming together.