Time to upgrade my old school FJ40, removing the narrowed 60's for a buggy project... in the meantime I wanted a rig to wheel, so in goes full width 14 bolt and HP 60, linked with 14" Fox coilovers WE wheels and a new set of 39" stickies:cool2:

I have a few pics for now... more to come.:smokin:

You are alive!!

I love that Cruiser. I am so glad it is going to live to see the trail again. I would love to have one just like it when you are done with it.

YOu gonna cut that rock hanging front bumper off while you are at it?

:D

no doubt! been a long time since i've seen or heard anything about that rig.:beer:

Nolen,

Front bumper and 12k warn for sale, I have a new short drum Warn for the front.

It's been too long, business is good again... so I have some extra milk money:laughing:

I'll get a few more pics up soon, steve sharp (yellerblazer) is doing the work... since I'm a hack:shaking:

oops, got them a little small:rolleyes:

oops, got them a little small:rolleyes:

Try again :flipoff2:

Another try:flipoff2:

You are gonna love that setup....gonna feel like a buggy after those Boggers and leaf springs ;)

Thanks for the props Dan. This has turned out to be a really fun project and am ready to go and put on some more new parts that I just picked up. Rear coil overs will be on by mornin!

Steve

Looking good Dan. Looking forward to seeing you wheel your junk....

Charles

C/O's are on!

Next up bumpstops and plumbin' the rear breaks...

Too bad I'm technically challenged with the camera and pics.... I guess I'll stick to bendin tube and making pretty blue light.

A few more progress pics:smokin:

is the rear of the cage still attached to anything or is it pretty much holding what's left of the body panels in place?

is the rear of the cage still attached to anything or is it pretty much holding what's left of the body panels in place?


The cage is mounted to the frame in four spots in the back, it's not mounted to the body except in front, it's also tied into the frame there as well.

Still need to rework it some to make it look right.

cool. it was hard to see in the last batch of pics at first. i bet driving it after all this work has been done to it will be like a whole new vehicle.

we went from swampers to iroks on a buddies buggy and were amazed at the performance difference. going to the crawlers should make a huge difference in itself, nevermind the suspension mods....

I'm having a little photo trauma, trying to get a few better shots posted.

I can't wait to wheel this thing, really excited to see how it works and rides compared to how it was.

I also have a set of 42" Irocs on 12 bolt H1 wheels for the sloppy stuff:smokin:

do the coils clear the frame , it looks close ? I sthe rear fullwidth ?

do the coils clear the frame , it looks close ? I sthe rear fullwidth ?


It is full width, don't have the coils yet...Steve says they will clear just fine;)

We shall see.

Where was this taken?
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=252535&stc=1&d=1151866012

Butch,

That was in Las Cruces, I don't recall what trail... maybe Nolen will chime in.

Update shots:D

Front looks good, are you planning on doing a engine cage to tie it together?

Front looks good, are you planning on doing a engine cage to tie it together?

Thanks,

It's tied at Two locations under hood... One just behind the radiator and One mid engine:smokin:

I'll post some more shots soon :cool2:

put some webs where that link tower meets axle . Not that your work does not look tight , just refer to Nolen's breakage in AZ. Granted it is not a portal but stil gets alot of twist and small gussets = cheap ins.

I never thought I'd see another cruiser the same color as mine.... looks really good.

A few more shots:smokin:

More:cool2:

that thing is sweet!! I love the way you did the roof of the cage..

I love the shock hoops through the hood....

Cool deal. Can't wait to get out there with you again....

Nice work,proablly real tempting to dove tail the rear at this point. The b pillar to rocker shot looks smokin

I love the shock hoops through the hood....

Cool deal. Can't wait to get out there with you again....


I like the "eyebrow" look as well, I have Long's 60 CV's on the way, anti rock bar is in and next on the agenda:smokin:

Trans should be done this week, took it out to inspect the spud shaft and decided to use a shorter adapter without a spud... but I have to change the atlas input.:(

It should be done by the middle of Sept:D

I'll be expecting an invitation;) Can't wait to go play, anyone up for Las Cruces this year?

Nice work,proablly real tempting to dove tail the rear at this point. The b pillar to rocker shot looks smokin


Thanks, Steve Sharp (Rockit enterprise) gets the credit for the creative stuff.

I should dove tail it, but it's not in the plans this time, maybe I'll regret it...but I want to wheel:grinpimp:

Looks good!!

How do you plan to tie in the hood latches to the fender tubes?

Looks good!!

How do you plan to tie in the hood latches to the fender tubes?


Not quite sure yet...hood pins are always an option...that's not on the priority list just yet:p

I'll be expecting an invitation;) Can't wait to go play, anyone up for Las Cruces this year?

I would like to hit LC, but not during an event.

I would like to hit LC, but not during an event.


I would be up for that, do you know the area well enough?, any idea when you could make it??

I would be up for that, do you know the area well enough?, any idea when you could make it??


It is a great Winter run. I will let you know.

update photos:smokin:

More:grinpimp:

Damn, are you still gonna build a buggy? That is so fine like that, I love it.

Sam's Off Road does great work



































:D Kidding! Great job guys!

[QUOTE=wngrog]Damn, are you still gonna build a buggy? That is so fine like that, I love it.


Thanks Nolen,

I,m still planning on a buggy, I have most of the drivetrain... should be able to start within 6 months. :p

Seeing this thing progress into a bad ass rig is makeing me want to go out in the shop and tear into my 45:smokin: :smokin::beer:

Seeing this thing progress into a bad ass rig is makeing me want to go out in the shop and tear into my 45:smokin: :smokin::beer:


Do it... 45's are way cool:cool2:

I have a 66 sb I have threatened to build.... I just didn't want to thrash it like the 40.

It would make a sweet mild trail rig though :beer:

Bring this thing to Clayton and lets have some fun with it.!!

This looks great! That is a pretty cool bracket that, contains upper, lower, and panhard mounts. What size heim is that for the panhard? It might just be the scale of the other components, but it looks small.

Ryan.

Great Job Dan! love the tube work......

Noah

Reminds me of my old popsicle orange 40, with a lot more upgrades than I had. Looking nice!

Bring this thing to Clayton and lets have some fun with it.!!


I want to, the question is... am I trashy enough to hang with the white trash?:p

I'm thinking so, but you may want to run it by the General for approval:flipoff2:

This looks great! That is a pretty cool bracket that, contains upper, lower, and panhard mounts. What size heim is that for the panhard? It might just be the scale of the other components, but it looks small.

Ryan.


Thanks Ryan,

All the heim's are 3/4"....they are dwarfed by the link ends.

I've had it out twice, Once for an afternoon at Disney and a weekend at the superlift off-road park, forgot the camera both times.:emb2:

I still need more seat time to re-learn how to drive it but so far I'm impressed:)

Great Job Dan! love the tube work......

Noah


I'm happy with the way it turned out.

I still need to attempt to cover up the rockrash.

Reminds me of my old popsicle orange 40, with a lot more upgrades than I had. Looking nice!


Orange Cruisers are the:nuke:

:beer:

d you take that thing off any sweet jumps?:flipoff2:

I want to, the question is... am I trashy enough to hang with the white trash?:p

I'm thinking so, but you may want to run it by the General for approval:flipoff2:

Holy chit man, you live in Oklahoma, North Eastern Oklahoma at that. That alone is like an automatic induction to the ranks of the White Trash!:flipoff2:

Holy chit man, you live in Oklahoma, North Eastern Oklahoma at that. That alone is like an automatic induction to the ranks of the White Trash!:flipoff2:


Sweet action, I don't know what to say. This is better than milk toast:laughing: :beer:

d you take that thing off any sweet jumps?:flipoff2:

Not intentionally....yet:D

Take some finished pictures of it........out of the shop.

How do you like those Krawlers :D

I bet they look like hammered ass after Disney and Hot Springs......two of the worst places I have wheeled for cutting tires.

Take some finished pictures of it........out of the shop.

How do you like those Krawlers :D

I bet they look like hammered ass after Disney and Hot Springs......two of the worst places I have wheeled for cutting tires.


I'll get some photos out soon.

The krawlers work great:grinpimp:

Thet are showing quite a bit of wear for the amount of time wheeling.

I hear they work a little better with some wear though:smokin:

need pics need pics need pics

how is the front suspension working out. debating on triangulated 4 link or your 3 link design on mine.

how is the front suspension working out. debating on triangulated 4 link or your 3 link design on mine.


I'll have some pics posted after next weekend.:D

I'm planning on a trip to Clayton to rub elbows with the White trash:beret:

I've only been out a couple times... but my first impressions are positive.:smokin:

My first choice would have been a 4 link but trying to build around what I already had... the 3 link/panhard was the best option. I'm not convinced I have lost anything with the setup...it works well. I'm impressed with it so far, although I'm still learning how to drive it. Compared to the leaf springs it's a completely different rig.

I'll post some pics soon.:cool2:

lookin awesome man...love the front lines


malphrus

Likin it alot, nice work.
:eek:

Dock crawling:smokin:

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More:p

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Been watching the build and I really like your style:D Cruiser looks great. How do you like where the front coilovers are mounted?
As far as the Krawlers go, mine have been wearing kind of quick but everytime I go wheeling I think they are more sticky.
BTW quit poseing and drive up that dam dock!:D

:smokin:

Cant wait to see it next weekend!!!! Really want to check out the link system.

looks great

Been watching the build and I really like your style:D Cruiser looks great. How do you like where the front coilovers are mounted?
As far as the Krawlers go, mine have been wearing kind of quick but everytime I go wheeling I think they are more sticky.
BTW quit poseing and drive up that dam dock!:D


Thanks,
So far I am pleased... The coilover placement seems good. This is the first C/O set up I have ran so I'm still learning... I like it:D

The krawlers show a signifcant amount of wear already, I'm mounting a set of 39 Iroks on a set of H1's to save them.:p

I'll be sure to have the camera next weekend:cool2:

Cant wait to see it next weekend!!!! Really want to check out the link system.


David,

PM me a cell # so i can hook up with you'all.

Where are you staying?

looks great


Thanks:beer:

I like the lines Dan. That is what I have always loved about your rig. Great lines, very well designed and clean.

Don't sweat the Krawler wear......they sluff off like mad the first 3-4 times out and then the wear basically stops.

Fawk the IROK deal, you will be pissed you left the Krawlers at home......

http://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=114403

Go south outta Clayton towards State Park.

Turn left on Nine Pines Road (believed to be the first paved road on the left south of town).

Turn right into Indain Mounds Campground. Sign is small but it's there.

Owner is Jess Johnson and phone number is (918) 569-4761.

I believe that these here are the coordinates for Indian Mound Campground:


N34.57244 W95.32217

I have Long's 60 CV's on the way

I didn't know Bobby made his D60 Longs for balljoints :laughing: cuz I know you luv 'em. That Cruzah went on a massive diet. Any idea on how much do you think you dropped? You about 110" on the WB? Looks incredibly :smokin:

so yeah, i meant to post up how sick i thought your rig looked...but then i just stared at those flexed-out pics for a while and forgot to say anything, haha.


looks awesome...still lovin the how smooth it looks on the front end.


malphrus

Looking good Dan!::beer:

Im with Nolen, once you run stickies, youll never want to go back.

I like the lines Dan. That is what I have always loved about your rig. Great lines, very well designed and clean.

Don't sweat the Krawler wear......they sluff off like mad the first 3-4 times out and then the wear basically stops.

Fawk the IROK deal, you will be pissed you left the Krawlers at home......


Thanks Nolen, Kate was one of my all-time fav's...sellers remorse?:(

I had already planned on a set of Irok's and had these wheels done... so I need to go ahead. From what I've seen they work fine ....maybe my Poteau tires:p http://img478.imageshack.us/img478/9343/s002ps8.jpg http://img116.imageshack.us/img116/3162/sax7.jpghttp://img116.imageshack.us/img116/5186/s001fb2.jpg

I have Long's 60 CV's on the way

I didn't know Bobby made his D60 Longs for balljoints :laughing: cuz I know you luv 'em. That Cruzah went on a massive diet. Any idea on how much do you think you dropped? You about 110" on the WB? Looks incredibly :smokin:


So far so good with the Longs:D

Yeah, I did the kingpin front this time... I still have my narrowed B/J front it served me well and will be reused.

I didn't weigh the rig before but it's around 4300 now. I can't see alot of savings...maybe a little.... but mainly better front rear bias.

Wheelbase is at 104":beer:

so yeah, i meant to post up how sick i thought your rig looked...but then i just stared at those flexed-out pics for a while and forgot to say anything, haha.


looks awesome...still lovin the how smooth it looks on the front end.


malphrus


Thanks:beer:

Looking good Dan!::beer:

Charles,

Give me a heads up if you have any wheeling plans:D

Im with Nolen, once you run stickies, youll never want to go back.


I agree...what little I've been out on them.

But some of our wheeling spots have very little rock and get sloppy, I think the Irok's will be fine for them:p

I'm planning on a trip to Clayton to rub elbows with the White trash:beret:


Done swung into the Big City today to stop by Baker Tire and the Old Man told me 'bout this here deal. :cool2:

Your Junk's gonna make the crap we drive look purdy poor ... but it ain't often we get visitin' dignataries at our runs. :grinpimp:

We'll be downright honored to have ya in The Commune sir ... 'specially if'n ya bring extra beer and women. :bounce2: :bounce:

See ya there.

Done swung into the Big City today to stop by Baker Tire and the Old Man told me 'bout this here deal. :cool2:

Your Junk's gonna make the crap we drive look purdy poor ... but it ain't often we get visitin' dignataries at our runs. :grinpimp:

We'll be downright honored to have ya in The Commune sir ... 'specially if'n ya bring extra beer and women. :bounce2: :bounce:

See ya there.


Well I'll be damn'd... if it aint the President himself... I am truly honored, and one thing I learned eary on is.... once you get honored.....stay honored:laughing:

I've been wanting to get down to Clayton again for a while... can't think of a better group to hook up with:D

My junk doesn't look all that good up close.... and I expect it may look worse after the weekend:p

If you have a few extra cans of that WTOE paint and I get enough beer in me....who knows:confused:

Oh and I only have one girl that wheels with me....and she's not coming...bringing my son Jake, but I will bring :beer:

I am confused by the white trash taste in beer.... I've not seen white trash drinking shiner around these parts...unless they didn't buy it:flipoff2:

Looking forward to it

Damn, the rig, the rims, it just keeps gettin better. Awesome rig.:smokin:

I am confused by the white trash taste in beer.... I've not seen white trash drinking shiner around these parts...unless they didn't buy it:flipoff2: Looking forward to it

Dan you have the White Trash cornfused with Lone Star Land Cruisers. much like the wayward son, they strayed from our teachings, the cheaper the better for them, Miller High life, PBR, Natural Lite, Keystone, Pearl, etc.:barf:

Butch

Dan you have the White Trash cornfused with Lone Star Land Cruisers. much like the wayward son, they strayed from our teachings, the cheaper the better for them, Miller High life, PBR, Natural Lite, Keystone, Pearl, etc.:barf:

Butch

Butch,

Thanks for clearing that up... I know exactly where your coming from with the wayward son analogy... I have Three of them:eek:

Seems I'll be some high class trash with my bud light:p ...

Damn, the rig, the rims, it just keeps gettin better. Awesome rig.:smokin:

Thanks:beer:

What's the story on sierra trek... is it a good event worth making a trip for?

From the photos I've seen it looks good.:cool2:

I used to live in Truckee... way before my wheeling days, is it very far from there?

Thanks Nolen, Kate was one of my all-time fav's...sellers remorse?:(



None at all Dan.

I am real impressed with the Krawlers in the mud too.........all around SUPER tire.

Wanna go to Johnson Valley in April with Jim and me?

Oh man, it was in your back yard if you used to live in Truckee.
Great trail, I would hook up with Gunmetal and some of the Tahoe boys for a run if Sierra Trek fills up. Definitly a must do run.

so.. u wanna sell it ???

CakeWalk at Clayton OK

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:smokin:

:smokin: :smokin: :smokin:

Dang, that Cruiser looks ALOT different than it did when it sat at the shop down from my house....:eek:


I definately like the upgrades. I've always wanted my Cruiser to be as nice as your's, now I've just got an even longer way to go....THANKS!!!:flipoff2: :D

NDeep