Builds Troopie build

[DanS HJ-45]

as we go through the truck torquing the bolts, we dab a bit of yellow paint on each one as we finish.
i have a 1987 BJ70 with 30K on it. while i was looking it over i noticed every bolt on the suspension had a dab of yellow paint so i adopted the practice on this build.

You're going to hate me for suggesting it....

The dab of paint to indicate that a bolt has been torqued is good. Better is a torque indicating paint. After you torque a bolt, you put a dab of this stuff (it's a pretty waxy paint) that runs between the nut/bolt and something stationary. It will crack if there is movement of the bolt, and it's real easy to tell if the bolt has stayed put or not using this stuff.

Loctite and Dykem both make the stuff. I use it on the "important" bolts like driveshaft bolts, brake calipers, etc...

In the airplane repair station I used to work for, we each had a different color of torque marking paint (mine was orange). That made it real easy to see that 1)A bolt had been torque, 2)It had not loosened, and 3)who had done the work.

Looking at this thread is dangerous. I'm liking the grey frame and underbody bits more and more every day.....

Dan

 

[ducatiman81211]

stealing a good idea now for my truck too

This is a really good idea, I am surprised to have not noticed it elsewhere. Keep up the great work all! Incredible build! Great pictures/great design for an awesome rig. Cannot wait to see it out here on the road! Again, let me know if/when you are headed to Mexico or Central America!

You're going to hate me for suggesting it....

The dab of paint to indicate that a bolt has been torqued is good. Better is a torque indicating paint. After you torque a bolt, you put a dab of this stuff (it's a pretty waxy paint) that runs between the nut/bolt and something stationary. It will crack if there is movement of the bolt, and it's real easy to tell if the bolt has stayed put or not using this stuff.

Loctite and Dykem both make the stuff. I use it on the "important" bolts like driveshaft bolts, brake calipers, etc...

In the airplane repair station I used to work for, we each had a different color of torque marking paint (mine was orange). That made it real easy to see that 1)A bolt had been torque, 2)It had not loosened, and 3)who had done the work.

Looking at this thread is dangerous. I'm liking the grey frame and underbody bits more and more every day.....

Dan

 

[ForealBoreal]

Wayne whats the total fuel capacity of each tank?

 

[Tapage]

I'm bit scary for those tight access for everything .. in my books that make bit more complicated repairs and cleaning job .. ( living in a muddy country ).

 

[Eric Winkworth]

This is a really good idea, I am surprised to have not noticed it elsewhere. Keep up the great work all! Incredible build! Great pictures/great design for an awesome rig. Cannot wait to see it out here on the road! Again, let me know if/when you are headed to Mexico or Central America!

We used this stuff on new transport trucks at the sterling assembly plant but only on specific bolts ie, steering gear, engine mounts etc

 

[crushers]

i made everything to unbolt easily
except
the water tank, you will need to lift the body to remove it
but
will you need to remove a water tank with a 6" access in the bottom?
the exhaust comes apart with clamps.
the PTO drive comes apart in sections
the armor comes apart in sections

but

you are right, VERY tight access for everything
and
the 1 1/2" body lift gives some access to areas that would not be accessable in a normal troopie.

when it is done, other than the rear driveshaft, nothing should be exposed to damage below the belly bars.

in theory that is...

I'm bit scary for those tight access for everything .. in my books that make bit more complicated repairs and cleaning job .. ( living in a muddy country ).

 

[cicak]

im an 80 guy...but this is the best thread on mud. Sick truck, good job!

haha one day when you decide come over to the real TOYOTA truck forum hahahaha and give the 80 to the wife to use for shopping hahaha and BUY a 75 or a 74 or a 73 , 71 but not a 78 (hahaha ).

 

[cicak]

The more I watch this the more I like - however I know on some jungle tracks it might sink on other it would just be awesome

WHat is the weight of this EMPTY now? 2700kg?

The quality is unbelieveable

I compare what I am doing to my Volvo for simplicity and weights sake and Waynes just kills mine with his ideas and skill

 

[ForealBoreal]

haha one day when you decide come over to the real TOYOTA truck forum hahahaha and give the 80 to the wife to use for shopping hahaha and BUY a 75 or a 74 or a 73 , 71 but not a 78 (hahaha ).

You should just rephrase that with any 70 series minus a prado.

 

[cicak]

You should just rephrase that with any 70 series minus a prado.

Cannot my LJ77 is PRADO hahaha or WAS not its a BITZA - BITz of THIS FJ74 and this LJ78 etc and the list goes on .

 

[tmarx]

Awesome ! Keep it up

 

[BJ74Guy]

Really nice Wayne. This is Tom Bentzen from the Seattle area. I havent spoken with you in some time. You're doing your normal really good work. Its nice to see.

 

[crushers]

It has been a while Tom, thanks for the compliment.
the work has been put on hold since i have a meeting with the owner of the fab shop about the water tank. no more work can be done till we get the water tank installed.

i will post up as soon as i have some new news.

 

[Clint79]

There is a fair few of these double tyre racks on troopys going around, just another option and idea for all that are running cheese cutter treads on there troopys

 

[61Mk+]

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[ForealBoreal]

Updates?

 

[crushers]

simple answer ....
no updates at this time.

 

[ForealBoreal]

What's left to do out of curiosity?

 

[crushers]

intercooler
wabasto
york compressor and lines
rad guard
hood reinforecment and scoop
brake lines
fuel lines
dual tank switching
wiring for the elec lockers
wiring for the dual tanks
wiring for the gauges
brush cables for the front
install the body
install the armor
install the interior
double check torque and mark every bolt on the truck.

i think that might be all that is left

 

[Awl_TEQ]

Couple of days then?