Builds Stretched 1-Ton FJ40 (3 Viewers)

[EWheeler]

I have spacers on both ends, too. I only have enough rubber grommets for one end. I did some research and these rubber grommets are intended to keep the shock from rotating within the mounting surface and they are not needed for all applications. I’ll remove them and see if my shock can rotate enough to touch the mounting surfaces.

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Rubber washers go on top. I would install the shocks with the washers. In some off-road situations, rotation of the shock body can lead to destruction of parts. My sand car would be one of those cases, very minimal clearance between the a-arm and the bypass shock throughout the travel of the front wheel. The washers, which arent installed in this photo, keep the shock where it needs to be. Also, keeps the upper cap from getting beat up by the mount. I don't see a downside to using them....

 

[Mike Shull]

Rubber washers go on top. I would install the shocks with the washers. In some off-road situations, rotation of the shock body can lead to destruction of parts. My sand car would be one of those cases, very minimal clearance between the a-arm and the bypass shock throughout the travel of the front wheel. The washers, which arent installed in this photo, keep the shock where it needs to be. Also, keeps the upper cap from getting beat up by the mount. I don't see a downside to using them....

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Excellent advice, Evan. Thank you. I will be putting these on top as it looks like I’ll need them to prevent what you described. When are we going to get that sand car and my Cruiser to Utah?

 

[EWheeler]

Excellent advice, Evan. Thank you. I will be putting these on top as it looks like I’ll need them to prevent what you described. When are we going to get that sand car and my Cruiser to Utah?

I'm going to the sand tomorrow for 4 days, it looks like it will be a while before you can meet me there!!! Keep on plugging away, it will be worth it when it's all done and you're wheeling.

 

[Mike Shull]

I'm going to the sand tomorrow for 4 days, it looks like it will be a while before you can meet me there!!! Keep on plugging away, it will be worth it when it's all done and you're wheeling.

Yeah, I can’t make it tomorrow!

 

[Mike Shull]

The rear shocks are hung. I’ll do the lower shock tabs next weekend.

 

[Firemedic831]

You are going to leave the patina correct

 

[Mike Shull]

You are going to leave the patina correct

I might on the hood!

 

[Firemedic831]

what springs are you going to start with ?

 

[Mike Shull]

what springs are you going to start with ?

I have dual 150lb springs in the rear and 125/180 lb springs in the front. I don’t know enough about coil springs to know whether this is right. It seems very soft.

 

[Mike Shull]

Update: I removed this post about Aqualu because they removed it from their social media pages.

 

[Firemedic831]

I have dual 150lb springs in the rear and 125/180 lb springs in the front. I don’t know enough about coil springs to know whether this is right. It seems very soft.

I have 180 / 250 in the rear. 200/ 300 for the front. not sure how it will be but they are easy to swap out

 

[Mike Shull]

I have 180 / 250 in the rear. 200/ 300 for the front. not sure how it will be but they are easy to swap out

They are very easy to swap and Accutune will swap them for free.

 

[Mike Shull]

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[Paul]

FYI, Aqualu is closing their vehicle replacement parts business.

What? They won’t be making anymore tubs, fenders, ect?

 

[Mike Shull]

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[Mike Shull]

Progress clip…

 

[Firemedic831]

You figure about 2 more days and you should be done

 

[Mike Shull]

You figure about 2 more days and you should be done

Ha! i need at least three more days

 

[Mike Shull]

I am back on track. The lower shock and sway bar tabs are in and it is setting back on the suspension. I’ll build the inner frame brace to connect the towers to the front and rear frame rails in a week or two. Next up is to measure for the new tub.

 

[Mike Shull]

Is this supposed to be touching the frame?