Tubular chassis/frame (1 Viewer)

[torns]

Hi there, I have an 85 fj60 which I have yet to start an overhaul on, it's in pretty rough shape underneath.

Has anyone made, considered making or have engineered drawing/plans for a tubular chassis? I have been contemplating fabricating one for my rig for a while now as oppose to patching or finding a new one then altering it for SOA and possible coil spring swap. I realize an 80 frame might work better for that but just checking.

I have a buddy that makes tubular frames for his stock cars from ground up that may be able to help if I go that route..

Thanks kindly for the insight and responses!

Cheers

 

[NCFJ]

I have nothing to help you with a tube frame. Putting a 60/62 body on an 80 roller has been done several ways and pretty well documented. Your buddy that builds race car frames would have little problem taking the 4 plus inches out of the frame and adding to the rear of the frame for the longer overhang.

Here's one

Project X²

 

[lcwizard]

To make a tube chassis that fits below the tub as rigid as the rectangular box would be heavier and a lot of work. You'd be better off
recreating the frame from 2x4 rectangular

 

[torns]

Thanks guys, some things to consider!! Will keep scanning through the 60 forum for posts and watch here. Cheers