What have you done with/to your buggy this week?

[woody]

Since every other section has one...why not...

Building a new JHF Trail chassis on RockCrawler.com... latest update includes a 3.75 hood hole (cut on the plasma table) for the power steering resi....and using a carbide 1/4 round bit to smooth the edges.

 

[cruisermatt]

Good idea for a thread.
Technically it was a few weeks ago but I picked up my 14b, some cruiser housings, and a tf904 to start my build. Started getting the 904 torn down to get the output shaft sent out to Branik to get shortened and resplined for Brennan Metcalfs shorty D300 adapter.

 

[FF LC FREAK]

Very nice! It seems the only way I keep up on your stuff anymore is on Lite Brite.

Since every other section has one...why not...

Building a new JHF Trail chassis on RockCrawler.com... latest update includes a 3.75 hood hole (cut on the plasma table) for the power steering resi....and using a carbide 1/4 round bit to smooth the edges.

 

[woody]

Today was the start of custom headers...

 

[redneckweldin]

Got my chassis rails finished up. Cab goes on tomorrow so I can start fabbing body mounts then spring hangers and get my axles sorted!

 

[2fpower]

Pulled the skid plate off so I can figure out all the leaks under the ftoy!!!! Need to order some gasket kits.... Little over a month till we load on the trailer and head to Moab.

 

[OldRocDoc]

Do Truggys count

After 18 years of abusing the stock wiring harness, I developed a short deep in the tangle and in a fit of frustration pulled out the entire mess. Bought a skinny harness from Painless and finally got that installed. I am happy to get the ECM, relays and fuses out of the engine bay and away from puking PS, oil and brake reservoirs.

With the wiring mess out of the engine bay, I was able to upgrade the PS reservoir and cooler. Hopefully no more puking from those.

 

[woody]

Lots of small updates.... Artec battery box mockup on that list...behind the passenger seat.

 

[Beerhat]

Redoing the suspension and links after good times in K2

 

[2fpower]

So when I bought this rig, the prior owners asked to keep the hood as all of the owners in their club have signed it and they’re going to hang it on their wall.... how could I say no to that. And, I really wanted to FJ 40 hood anyway.... So finally went back in the parts barn and found a good candidate but now need to find ideas on how to section it and look good. Anyone have ideas?

 

[pocholin]

just finish my 70 series turbo 40 and some good stuff still checking some clearing problems

 

[2fpower]

Tore down my first transfer case I didn’t have any parts left over!!!!

 

[2fpower]

Tie rod end was loose so cut it out only to find it’s not from an 80 series... anyone know how do identify what I need? It is marked E8 R on the top

 

[2fpower]

The other side I can make out BAW and I think it says 73015022. @Mace any idea?

 

[GLTHFJ60]

Kinda looks like a gm tre, 2234 R or L depending on the side.

 

[2fpower]

@GLTHFJ60 just figured out it is not metric thread, so that puts me on a good path...

 

[2fpower]

Spent an hour at Napa looking at books and figured out this is a Moog ES2234R. Or here is the part number

 

[Mace]

I was gonna start with "What thread pitch is it" 7/8x18?

-Tie Rod Ends: 7/8 x 18 tpi

www.independent4x.com

 

[2fpower]

I was gonna start with "What thread pitch is it" 7/8x18?

-Tie Rod Ends: 7/8 x 18 tpi

www.independent4x.com

you guessed it!

Here is the site I ended up using. decent resource once you figure out things.... I was able to sort by size, although they listed very few 7/8 .... finally figured out to put .875-18

Outer Tie Rod Ends by Dimension - Moog Suspension Parts

A comprehensive chart of Moog outer tie rod ends by size. We have the dimensions and stud sizes for each Moog outer tie rod end, so you can match your vehicle specifications.

www.moog-suspension-parts.com

 

[2fpower]

Got an old twisted Fj40 hood sliced and diced... cut out 5”