Build Stretched 1-Ton FJ40

[Mike Shull]

I think he meant welding it while it’s in place.

Not welding it into place

I see. I couldn’t do that, either. There isn’t enough room. Thanks for clarifying that. I wasn’t understanding.

The crossmember is done and ready to go back in. It is fully welded and adjusted a bit with the press to align with the frame.

 

[Zukrider]

I think he meant welding it while it’s in place.

Not welding it into place

Correct.

 

[Mike Shull]

Finally. I should be able to take it for a spin later today.

 

[clrussell]

Finally. I should be able to take it for a spin later today.

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That’ll do

 

[Mike Shull]

It’s overkill. I took it for a spin and the 4x4 works great. I got up to 60 MPH in 4x4

 

[clrussell]

That’ll do

 

[clrussell]

It’s overkill. I took it for a spin and the 4x4 works great. I got up to 60 MPH in 4x4

Solid winn

 

[Mike Shull]

Best upgrade yet

 

[Mike Shull]

I thought that I would provide a brief update. I finally got the transmission cover on and all of the wiring tied up, etc. I modified my parking brake handle to increase my throw, but then I inadvertently decreased my leverage in the process. Math is hard. I have a stuck caliper on the rear axle and the seals are blown so I will need to replace that before I can take it for another test drive. I may experiment with increasing the parking brake leverage at the calipers while I am in there, otherwise I will take the transmission cover back off and add more leverage below the parking brake handle. My parking brake handle pulls up two clicks and it feels completely hard.

On a positive note, another emblem arrived and it looks great! I have one more coming for the right rear corner. I didn’t order the emblems for the apron as they won’t fit there anymore so I might just leave that clean.

Once I get the brakes sorted out, I would like to switch gears and fab the seat brackets, then I will finish the cage and move to other punch list items. Somewhere in the mix I will drive it to the upholstery shop to get sized for a soft top! I should be on track to have this thing in the dirt by the end of spring.

 

[Mike Shull]

 

[peesalot]

What would you est the final cost of the custom tank ? did you keep that mock up ?

 

[Mike Shull]

What would you est the final cost of the custom tank ? did you keep that mock up ?

I don’t have the mockup anymore and I wasn’t charged enough. I paid $1500 + approximately $3-400 in miscellaneous parts.

 

[Ditcherman]

I don’t have the mockup anymore and I wasn’t charged enough. I paid $1500 + approximately $3-400 in miscellaneous parts.

Just keep thinking in smiles per gallon.

 

[Mike Shull]

Just keep thinking in smiles per gallon.

I’ve gained a lot of those. Who knows what sort of mileage it’s getting. Ha. My range on the DD gauges still thinks that I have 0.3 miles on a full tank.

 

[Mike Shull]

I’m finally fabricating seat brackets!

 

[Mike Shull]

 

[Mike Shull]

 

[Firemedic831]

Are those seats from a 4 runner i swear i have had those same seats at some point in my life

 

[Mike Shull]

Are those seats from a 4 runner i swear i have had those same seats at some point in my life

Yes they are and they are great seats.

 

[Broski]

I’m finally fabricating seat brackets!

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Better get some 5/8 bolts if you using the same welder