SOA finally done, opinions? (1 Viewer)

[alex e]

Five years later, only brakes, steering rods, seats, PS hose, driveshafts, MT Full Family cage, and electric cooling fan/shroud left to bolt in......so close I can imagine it rolling!

Paint it TLC flat black and it's a wrap, folks.

 

[Fast Eddy]

Better cool your heals until you see if the tie rod clears the top of the springs. Looks tight.

What's your plan there?

 

[pb4ugo]

You need to reinforce the crossmember where it was cut for the PS. If not you will have major problems in the future.

 

[alex e]

To address both concerns....Luke at 4X4 Labs made me a set of plates to box in the entire front, top/bottom and sides. Luke also made the tie / relay rod custom with 1 ton ends and I'm running histeer arms from TG, and they do clear. Went through a wee bit of hell during the shackle reversal on this but once we found zero it was a cinch. Only took three guys to figure it out.

 

[Mark W]

Gusset the top/front of those spring hangers.


Mark...

 

[alex e]

...most likely with the front bumper design....good point.

 

[allan man]

Looks like you will be needing longer shocks.......

 

[alex e]

I have not welded my hoops on, nor my shock tabs on the axle so that's a distinct possibility......OME make LONG ones?

 

[dr_dobro]

Are those wheels 17"?
they look good !

 

[alex e]

Yeah 17s with 37X12.5 Krawlers......

 

[Josie'sLandCruiser]

Hi All:

I believe the N76, or the N75E are the longest Land Cruiser shock OME sells.

Why did you use lift springs on a SOA conversion? The droop travel will be affected by using these springs.

Regards,

Alan

I have not welded my hoops on, nor my shock tabs on the axle so that's a distinct possibility......OME make LONG ones?

 

[alex e]

Alan,

Springs are never used brand new and should settle, Bilstein 10" travel shocks coming. These OMEs a re new and are gonna be up for sale shortly.

 

[byrd_hntr]

Im contemplating something along these lines. Could you post some pics of the back of the springs?

Looks good... and TALL.