Builds Yeller Gold

[Ol Yeller]

The best method I've used for getting shackle angle correct was to fully load up the spring, put a spacer between the spring and frame(account for the shackle hanger), and get the shackle to 45 degree. On my FJ40, I used this method when I did a through the frame shackle in the front.

I see the process, I won’t get too far ahead of myself with the front shackle mount, I’ll just add a bucket with approx weight of the winch to help load the springs.

 

[Ol Yeller]

A little progress tonight, ground/drilled/air chiseled the spring hangers off.

Had to detach the exhaust to get at the one rivet, wasn’t on by much...and I now know why it leaked so bad.

 

[Ol Yeller]

Been busy cleaning & repairing the travel trailer from the winter/spring visiting vermin, hopefully this will slow them down

no fun...also no time on the 55.

Tonight I did slip over to grab a freshened 8274 from @AJAEbj42 , thanks eh!

Need to source the correct machists knob for the clutch, if anyone knows?

 

[tucker74]

You can get away with stock caster for 2.5” lift, most folks use caster shims for 4” unless the pinion angle is bad. Above that you really need a cut-n-turn. Georg ( @orangefj45 ) at Valley Hybrids sells the caster shims.

Tucker

 

[Ol Yeller]

You can get away with stock caster for 2.5” lift, most folks use caster shims for 4” unless the pinion angle is bad. Above that you really need a cut-n-turn. Georg ( @orangefj45 ) at Valley Hybrids sells the caster shims.

Tucker

Thanks for that, lots of ways to skin this pig.

I know on most of the stuff I’ve modded over the years adding caster (and camber) makes driver feedback and handling better, I’ll probably add caster while it’s stripped down just because it’s now or never.

 

[Ol Yeller]

Went South at lunch and picked up my heater valve from @Pighead , wow it’s mint inside, thanks!

 

[Pighead]

Good
You'll notice that I included the 2 stock, original screws that fasten the pull warm to the dash...

 

[RUSH55]

What a guy!

 

[Thad55]

Busy building my shop and not getting any younger so I spend 3k of project money on an important tool that should help me enjoy being a gear head for years to come.

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First real job is pulling the tank to get it cleaned...

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Beyond funky inside

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Comes back much better

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Is that an ABB Automation sign? The robotics company?

 

[WarDamnEagle]

Is that an ABB Automation sign? The robotics company?

ABB might be into robotics but I wouldn't say they are a "robotics company". They are into electrical switchgear, etc. and big into controls and automation. Sort of like the electrical and instrumentation arm of GE.

 

[Ol Yeller]

Is that an ABB Automation sign? The robotics company?

ABB might be into robotics but I wouldn't say they are a "robotics company". They are into electrical switchgear, etc. and big into controls and automation. Sort of like the electrical and instrumentation arm of GE.

My buddy does big turbos, like container ship and locomotive big, for ABB...I was in the right place at the right time and took that and a display loco turbo on a stand home.

 

[Thad55]

My buddy does big turbos, like container ship and locomotive big, for ABB...I was in the right place at the right time and took that and a display loco turbo on a stand home.

I thought it was cool. I work as an automation/ controls engineer; those ABB robots are pretty cool. We use mostly Denso.

 

[Ol Yeller]

Time flies, busy summer with the kids camping, doing family stuff and not getting my butt in the shop.

Got a bit more progress this morning on our thanksgiving long weekend, no turkey either...ham!

Bumper off

Front hangers off

Spent all afternoon outside, because this time of year is awesome when the sun shines.

Found my winch mount inspiration too...would love to see a bit more detail if anyone is in the know.

 

[RUSH55]

Always been funny to me that they made the call to weld the shackle hangers in the front and rivet the rest

 

[Ol Yeller]

Found a few good pics over at the FJ co...man it’s too nice to use!

 

[WarDamnEagle]

That looks like the original front bumper with a winch plate and of course a hole. I'm thinking about going that way with mine and using something like this: 8274 Winch Mounting Plate

 

[RUSH55]

Winch cradle boxed in between the frame with the mount plate along the bottom of the rails, stock bumper with a opening cut for the rope and four bolt holes for the fairlead. Easy-peasy, lemon-squeezy.

 

[Ol Yeller]

Winch cradle boxed in between the frame with the mount plate along the bottom of the rails, stock bumper with a opening cut for the rope and four bolt holes for the fairlead. Easy-peasy, lemon-squeezy.

Yeah I’ve got a pretty good idea now of how I’ll do it, I’m going to box out a fair amount of the stock bumper too I think.

 

[Ol Yeller]

Filled the shop with dust this afternoon, almost done cleaning the front frame but still need to get the shock tower off.

 

[RUSH55]

What shock towers you going with?