Builds The Warthog v4.4

[wngrog]

Meanwhile, over in Meridian, the mad scientist @maxbob002 has torn into the donor 62 Series 4.11 chunk for an ARB install for the rear.

Locker courtesy of Mosley Motors.

Testing the old pattern

Tearing it all apart for cleaning before rebuild

 

[maxbob002]

Meanwhile, over in Meridian, the mad scientist @maxbob002 has torn into the donor 62 Series 4.11 chunk for an ARB install for the rear.

Locker courtesy of Mosley Motors.

Testing the old pattern

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Tearing it all apart for cleaning before rebuild

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No pressure now, ha. Got everything cleaned today and painted the housing.

 

[maxbob002]

No pressure now, ha. Got everything cleaned today and painted the housing.

ARB RD153 install in an FJ62 front diff

Since my arb install has held together ok for a few hundred miles, @wngrog asked me to swap one into a third member for his pig. It’s an fj62 front diff that will be his rear locker. Following the Zuk method I checked the backlash, pinion preload, and gear pattern before disassembly. Backlash...

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Started a thread to document the build.

 

[wngrog]

Rain for a few days is going to drive @nvrlose54 into the shop. He’s been nibbling around the edge of the list but says he’s about to eat soon

In other news, @wdukes made me this cool banner for my shop of Patina and The Warthog

 

[tstepp920]

Rear case half installed and Tcase buttoned up. I did not stake the output nuts in case Nolen and Cam decide to drill another bolt pattern into these flanges.

Georg @ Valley Hybrids & Cruiser Brothers

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Damn that's beautiful

 

[wngrog]

Two years ago. I was so incredibly proud of how far The Warthog had come.

Maybe the surgeon will show us some photos of the patient soon

 

[Sabbath74]

Hello there!! I have really enjoyed following this build especially the sniper EFI conversion. My question to you is which model sniper 2 barrel is it?? I just recently was given my Dad’s ‘69 fj40 which he bought brand new and would definitely like to give it an upgrade. Ran the Howell fuel injection on my fj45 years ago and can honestly say it sucked...hahaha. Purely a diesel guy these days with all my other cruisers.... the mighty 12ht!! Would like to leave the ‘69 alone and somewhat original with some improvements like ditching that carb! Thanks for your time,
Ryan

 

[wngrog]

Holley Sniper Landcruiser 2F EFI Fuel Injection Kit — MOSLEY MOTORS

**** Update 07/18/2025 Snipers Kits are in currently in stock. Snipers from Holley are also currently available. **** The Landcruiser EFI kits ship in two boxes. The installation kit specific to the Landcruiser will ship from Mosley Motors, usually within a few days of ordering unless mentioned

www.mosleymotors.com

Holley 2300 and all the goodies to make it mount to the Cruiser via these guys.

 

[nvrlose54]

So here is what we started with

These iron man shocks are ridiculously huge and very heavy.

I had a time getting the arm of the box but after some persuasion he quickly had a change of heart.

This is what I’m going for. This should keep the steering shaft in a near staight position and keep the warthog turning with ease

 

[FJBen]

What model of Iron Man shock is that?

 

[wngrog]

What model of Iron Man shock is that?

It’s an Iron Man Pro Foam for a lifted FJ60

 

[nvrlose54]

Bracket welded for box

 

[nvrlose54]

I made the shock mount bolt back in the factory holes for easy future removal of the box.

 

[nvrlose54]

One thing @wngrog wanted was to make sure the massive shock would have plenty of clearance, so I fab the bracket so the shock would have the room it need for its sand dune jumping owner.

 

[wngrog]

That’s awesome. Great job.

 

[J Mack]

its sand dune jumping owner.

Do you plan to make the bump stop on the frame hit before the shock bottoms out or are you relying on the shocks included bump?

 

[wngrog]

 

[wngrog]

Do you plan to make the bump stop on the frame hit before the shock bottoms out or are you relying on the shocks included bump?

The bumps on these Iron Man Pros do the job. If I was to need more I’d likely add some Timben

 

[J Mack]

The bumps on these Iron Man Pros do the job.

What’s your thoughts on the single shear lower bolt and flat plate upper mount on hard hits?

 

[wngrog]

What’s your thoughts on the single shear lower bolt and flat plate upper mount on hard hits?

I get it. I will just have to see. I have fond memories of the single sheer debates on Pirate 4x4 of Past. Hopefully I’ll be good. It’s heavy. Will see.