Build Stretched 1-Ton FJ40

Mike Shull · Mar 27, 2023

Firemedic831 said:
I dont think those are going to fall off

I pull a camper with this so I want to make sure that it’s strong.

Mike Shull · Apr 1, 2023

One rear air bump bracket is done and ready for paint. I’ll weld the can on later.

Mike Shull · Apr 2, 2023

The right side is done and I did a better job of documenting my progress. It is a little rough but not bad for my tools.

Mike Shull · Apr 2, 2023

Here are a few more…

peesalot · Apr 2, 2023

Nice, and it adds gusset to the tower, any plane to brace top of towers ?

Mike Shull · Apr 2, 2023

peesalot said:
Nice, and it adds gusset to the tower, any plane to brace top of towers ?

The top of the tower is tied in with 1/4 shock tabs and cap. I don’t plan to add any more to these towers.

I’m glad that I snapped a picture of that. I never finished welding the tabs!

Mike Shull · Apr 2, 2023

Limit strap tabs are in! That’s enough for the weekend.

Mike Shull · Apr 13, 2023

The rear has been painted and it is ready for final assembly!!!!!!!!! FINAL assembly!

The tub is on a truck and headed to Colorado. I should have that setting on the frame for mock-up purposes in a week.

Mike Shull · Apr 15, 2023

I am working on miscellaneous items while I wait for the tub to arrive.

Mike Shull · Apr 17, 2023

The tub has arrived!

Firemedic831 · Apr 17, 2023

YESSSS!!

peesalot · Apr 18, 2023

Jelly, thats such a better way to get it done if you got the coin, nice. Do you know the weight ?

Mike Shull · Apr 18, 2023

peesalot said:
Jelly, thats such a better way to get it done if you got the coin, nice. Do you know the weight ?

I’ve been saving for almost 30 years. It weighed 438lbs on the pallet, which includes the half doors, tailgate, transmission tunnel and hardware. The tub weighs around 230 lbs.