Sorry about the size of these puppies! Sweet rig!

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i'm beginning to hate that guy:D :flipoff2:

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:eek: i'm not much for disco lights and ricer effects but i think this pic rocks.......

:cool:

Sick!

WOW can i have one too Santa.....:D :D

FAR OUT! I think FJ45s are cool;)

Mmmmmmmm

Is he coming to the Chile?

:D

Got any specs on this PHAT rig???

Thanks guys for posting the pictures of my FJ45. I'll try to give you all of the specs, but I,m sure I'll forget something. Email me if you have any questions after reading this at procruisers@gvii.net.

drivetrain: 330hp 350 Chevy, TH350, Atlas II

front suspension: Bilstein 17"coilovers / 4link

rear suspension: quarter elliptic with FJ60 springs / 4 link/ adjustable down travel with 2 2000lb superwinches

brakes: 85 toy p/u (on pinion)

frame: part of a FJ 40 frame

steering: 4 wheel steering. Front is 6 cubic inch orbital valve with 10 inch ram. Rear is standard 4 way valve with 10 inch ram. GM diesel p/s pump with remote reservoir.

rear suspension: quarter elliptic with FJ60 springs / 4 link/ adjustable down travel with 2 2000lb superwinches

:eek: I'd like to see a few close ups of that setup. It sounds very original = I like it A LOT

the back looks like a boat!!

damn, i'm gunna make me one of these!!

we want:
close ups and specs

lots more specs

wheelbase?
rear steer specs?
what lockers? Weld or Detroit?
cmawwwwn

Man, I was planning to build-up one of Nolen's CreamPuffs now and eventually do something with my 45 wagin. Seeing this stuff makes me humble. I think I will just let my stuff rust away.

Very nice. Great flex!

oh yeah and suspension close ups of both front and rear

*edit* full stoner effort, will email the dude the questions which weren't already answered:D

that is one incredible piece of work !!!!!

that's a hell of a way to get your "newbie" post!
sweet rig, but we definetly need to see some close-ups.

ps: :flipoff2: welcome to the club, you newbie fawker!!!!:D

Lookin at the way that thing flexs, it was a well thought out designs. That cruzah just plain rocks!:skull:

The lockers are Detroits. They're cheap and you could put them in Rockwells blindfolded.

Wheelbase is 112 -113 (so is Dirks)

The rear steer is basically nothin' special. On mine, (this post) I turned the diff. 180 degrees in the housing to center the pinion. The tie rod stayed in its original position on the back of the axle. Then I mounted a 10" ram to a bracket held down by a few of the diff bolts and to the original steering knuckle arm. I drilled out the tapered hole to 1" and bolted the ram, and 1"heim joint for the tie rod on top of the arm. The ram is controlled by a 4way valve located just to the left of the driver's seat.

Dirks (O.D.Green FJ40) is basically the same set up but instead of turning the diff, We cut 7.25" out of the long side of the housing and reassembled the axle with 2 short side shafts. This put his pinion close to center (but not as close as turning the diff). Yes, his rear is narrower than the front, but he wanted it that way for turning radius and diff clearance.

I hope that answered your questions. If not, you can call the shop @ (970)874-1272 or look keep watching for close ups.


by the way... What are "ricer effects"?

that is an insane rig with crazy good work... clean too... but why
do it to a 45?

I was wondering when someone was going to ask me that.

1 It was free

2 The rig was to far gone to restore (so I told myself)

3 I have others

I'm still working on close-ups. I have a couple ready if somebody can post them for me. My good friend "bruter" is trying but he is a newbie and can't figure out how.

That looks like a well built creature, but heck now we need some close-ups of its underwear... :D (EDIT: email them to me @ denisd@ifrance.com if you want ;) )

I definately can't get used to the color of her dress, though... :flipoff2:

:flipoff2: Welcome newbie ! :flipoff2:

:beer:,

Originally posted by proffitt'scruisers

by the way... What are "ricer effects"?

i wasn't downing you dude, most ricers (import car hopper uppers:D) put neon lights UNDER their cars for the "cool" factor. i just like the color of your Toyo emblem on the back.

I I I I I really dont know what to say other than Daaaaammmmmnnn. Can I come play at your place? You have done an outstanding job. My 7 year old son saw one of the crazy flex pics and asked if the rig was broken.LOL :eek:

AWESOME JOB MAN!!!!!!:eek:

Some of these are kinda lame and all are before it was done. Also, some of the rear suspension is different now. As soon as I get my camera back (it's in Las Vegas with a
friend) I'll send you some better ones.

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I love your work!

holly shit. you are way the hell out in left field. man i love your work.. keep it up i think you have the nices buggy i have seening in a long time:flipoff2: :flipoff2: :flipoff2: :flipoff2: :flipoff2:

man that rig sucks!!!!!!!!! just when you think you have YOUR rig were you want it................this comes along!!:D

i'm really digging that console, looks like it has a little lock box on the drivers side? btw.......... i have to go clean myself up:D

that heat shielding looks like a good idea too, does it go under the drivers floorboard?

One of the nicest looking, well engineered cruisers I have seen (pics of) in a long time. Would love to see it in action in person. So what do you have in store for the red 40 in the pictures above? ANother rockwell cruiser?

Great work! :beer: :beer:

Here are some more picts for those who requested close ups

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"rear suspension: quarter elliptic with FJ60 springs / 4 link/ adjustable down travel with 2 2000lb superwinches "

How do the winches work in the rear? Are they touchy to adjust, any pics of them?

Paul

Jeremaih, I found these on the good old hard drive of your other FJ45. Ken Dahlberg took them at a past CM. Nice looking work here too!
http://www.collegeinternetsolutions.com/cisautoweb/dtlc/proffit/truck1.jpg
http://www.collegeinternetsolutions.com/cisautoweb/dtlc/proffit/truck2.jpg
http://www.collegeinternetsolutions.com/cisautoweb/dtlc/proffit/truck3.jpg

that blue extra cab has a sweet paint job and the extra cab is pretty cool!! it could use a bit of lift though :p

Hey, thanks for the thought! I wish I could tow my new crawler down to Moab this year with that rig. It just dosen't have enough power (dang ford 302/auto combo, I don't know what I was thinking)

and yes it could use some more lift...couldn't everything?

just how many oddball cruisers do you have?!
better bring one or two to next year's 45 run!:D

Got a few questions:

Are the hubs flipped in?

What is the backspacing and width of the rims?

What is your outside tire to outside tire measurement?


Thanks, getting ready to put rockwells under the toy and trying to decide on wether to flip the hubs or not.

I hear Cruise Moab is gonna be a blast this year! (not that the previous weren't) anyone registering???:confused:

I am...but I guess you already knew that.

Originally posted by TTURokToy
Got a few questions:

Are the hubs flipped in?

What is the backspacing and width of the rims?

What is your outside tire to outside tire measurement?


Thanks, getting ready to put rockwells under the toy and trying to decide on wether to flip the hubs or not.

So, does anybody know the answers to these questions??

Sorry it took so long

No the hubs aren't flipped

The overall width is 93"

The rims are MRT's and the back spacing is 9"
(fyi $1097.20 shipped to CO for 4 18 bolt beadlocks)

Need brake kits??? I had extras laser cut when I did mine.

Jeremiah, those are some NICE Cruisers! I've always liked hard-core Land Cruisers that also look good, and you definitely have two of them! Nice attention to detail, too, I really dig the use of an early corrugated hard top panel for the rear of the extra-cab 45! :)

Wow! Good eye.

Originally posted by proffitt'scruisers
Sorry it took so long

No the hubs aren't flipped

The overall width is 93"

The rims are MRT's and the back spacing is 9"
(fyi $1097.20 shipped to CO for 4 18 bolt beadlocks)

Need brake kits??? I had extras laser cut when I did mine.

Thanks, I have been trying to decide on backspacing.

Are the brake kits for Toyota P/U brakes? If so, how much do you want for em?

the brake kits are the just pinion brakes? what caliers do they use just toy calipers?

hey jerremiah!
really glad that you joined the club! totally dig your rigs man!!!!:D

also, many thanks for hooking up whitey with the top for his 45!;)

i'll definetly take care of the :beer: when we meet, cause he's one of my best friends!:rolleyes:

Hey thanks. I'm looking forward to meeting all of you guys too.

The brake kits are for the Toyota P/U calipers and rotors (straight axle is best)

They are $45 a set (brackets and shims only) plus shipping. Let me know if you find them cheaper. We take credit cards so you can order them over the phone (970)874-1272


I don't mean to be plugging my business with this forum so you won't be hearing any more about that.

Will you still have some in a couple of weeks?? I can order them then.

Originally posted by proffitt'scruisers
Hey thanks. I'm looking forward to meeting all of you guys too.

The brake kits are for the Toyota P/U calipers and rotors (straight axle is best)

They are $45 a set (brackets and shims only) plus shipping. Let me know if you find them cheaper. We take credit cards so you can order them over the phone (970)874-1272


I don't mean to be plugging my business with this forum so you won't be hearing any more about that.

Now you tell me. I just sold my 4Runner front axle with the calipers and rotors (needed new rotors though). I'm putting Rockwells under the '85 4-Runner thing. Nolen, is due to finally work on a rig other than his...

This bracket is to attach the rotor and hold the caliper, right? The shim moves the rotor out the proper distance I guess. Any pictures of the bracket itself?

FYI

I located my rear brake on the front of the axle. The rotor is between the driveline and pinion. I had to turn down the rotor .75" to clear the upper control arms during compression.

I did not use a proportioning valve but I may add one for some adjustability. The brake master cylinder is Toy P/U with vacuum assist.

The brakes are touchy but extremely efficient. These crawlers stop better than others I've built with 4 wheel discs.

That's why I hear some people just run one of the pinion brakes. However, that seem like you are putting a great deal of faith in one little part. I'd just assume run 2 and use a prop. valve if needed. Hmm, I guess the pickup M/C would work since you are only feeding 2 calipers and they are the size it's made for.

Lance, I did the same damn thing. Just sold my front outers the other day and then I see this thread.

Good to see you are going rockwells too.

Originally posted by TTURokToy
Lance, I did the same damn thing. Just sold my front outers the other day and then I see this thread.

Good to see you are going rockwells too.

I think the only person happier than me and my Black Sheep brothers is the wife. She's tired of me forking out good money to keep replacing Toyota ring and pinion gears. I've gone through what I thought was 4 sets this year, but it turned out to be 5 when I tore the rear end down last night.

Originally posted by Lance Morin


I think the only person happier than me and my Black Sheep brothers is the wife. She's tired of me forking out good money to keep replacing Toyota ring and pinion gears. I've gone through what I thought was 4 sets this year, but it turned out to be 5 when I tore the rear end down last night.

I hear ya. I have been wanting to run 44s for a while and knew the only way to do it was dana 60s or something like em. FIgured out i can get rockwells half as cheap and shave to have more ground clearance.

what are you going to do about oil pan clearance? I am moving my axle forward 10" by extended the frame and hoping it clears.

Originally posted by TTURokToy

what are you going to do about oil pan clearance? I am moving my axle forward 10" by extended the frame and hoping it clears.

I'm thinking of moving things forward a bit. It's hard to say until I actually have the rockwells in the garage. I don't want to go super tall though. Ideally, I'll still be able to get in and out of my standard garage. Otherwise, I'll have to keep the new beast at a buddy's home shop with the 10ft rollup doors.

The rear will be easy because I have a mini (30") flatbed in the back of my 4Runner.

Let me know when you get your axles in and under there, I might have to come check it out. My axles should be here in a week or two.

Hey man that is one bad land cruiser

hey lance, i went to the black sheep website and didnt see any pics!!

unless you own that yellow thing...i thought yours was white!!

how much more clearance do you think your shaved rockwell will have over a D60?

should go well with 2.5ts under it :eek:

I'm going by CJ Lagos, on this board and shaving the axle like he did and he said it's equal to a dana 44 housing, so however much more clearance they have over a 60.

Here ya go BJ,
Mine, sitting on jackstands waiting for the rockwells to get here.
http://pics.montypics.com/Mudyota/2002-12-02/lc_s_20toyota.jpg
And lance's
http://www.fwd-fwd.org/lance/flatbed/images/MVC-464F.jpg

Jeremiah,

I will be giving you a call next week. Gonna order a set of those Toy bracket's.

thanks TTU lookin schweet, i like the barwork!!

what size tyres are you guys planning on running?

I shaved my axles (2.5 tons) and got more clearance then d44 i bet. with the axle on the ground no tires on them i can set the axle down on the knuckel bolts(top loader up) and the pan sets about 3/8" two 1/2" off the ground at the lowest point. it's way cool. i do have pic but i need to scan them all.coming soon. :D :D :D

Originally posted by BJ On Roids
thanks TTU lookin schweet, i like the barwork!!

what size tyres are you guys planning on running?

I'm going to run 44" TSLs, if i can find a set cheap.

tturok toy
i know a guy here in Austin that has a set of 44" (new blems) that are mounted on rims that mite sell them i think he is going to sell his blazer so he will have no need for them. i will check and get back to you if you like.;)

If they are for a 15" rim, let me know. I would be very interested if the price is right.

I'm going to run some 44 x 18.50 x 15 TSL's as well.

I just got my 44s mounted last night. 3" bs on the front = 92" wide outside-outside. Went 4.5" bs on the rear and ended up = 87.5". I'm a happy camper:D

I think 3" is the max bs up front on a 15" wheel with 44s, tires about .75" from the knuckle.

green grass hopper, make sure you send me the pics!! i cna post them for you if you cant store them on the web

converti, looking sweet!!

going to pick them up today and will scan them this weekend. they should go up by monday.

one more thing the 44" are 16.5 or 16 can't remember but there not 15's. and he is still thing about selling them. :eek: :eek: :eek:

Originally posted by green grass hopper
going to pick them up today and will scan them this weekend. they should go up by monday.

one more thing the 44" are 16.5 or 16 can't remember but there not 15's. and he is still thing about selling them. :eek: :eek: :eek:

How much does he want for them?? I can always run hummer rims. If i don't buy them, my brother probably will. PM me the price if ya want.

Just thought it needed revived

Originally posted by convertiyota
I just got my 44s mounted last night. 3" bs on the front = 92" wide outside-outside. Went 4.5" bs on the rear and ended up = 87.5". I'm a happy camper:D

I think 3" is the max bs up front on a 15" wheel with 44s, tires about .75" from the knuckle.

If you only at 3" BS up front on a 15" wheel, but still had .75" to the knuckle, couldn't you got to 3.5" and still have 1/4" of play? That would have gotten you down to 91" outside to outside on the front.

Also aren't the front and rear axles hubs the same distance apart if all the hubs are flipped in? If so, wouldn't your rear end then be 89" outside to outside (3" less than the front) or the front be 90.5"?

I'm just seeing that the math doesn't work on your measurements. It's close though. I'm looking to be about 90" oustide to outside on mine and was planning on 3.5" of back spacing on all 4 corners.

I sense a new top truck challenge competitor...... :)

Originally posted by Lance Morin
If you only at 3" BS up front on a 15" wheel, but still had .75" to the knuckle, couldn't you got to 3.5" and still have 1/4" of play? That would have gotten you down to 91" outside to outside on the front.

Also aren't the front and rear axles hubs the same distance apart if all the hubs are flipped in? If so, wouldn't your rear end then be 89" outside to outside (3" less than the front) or the front be 90.5"?

I'm just seeing that the math doesn't work on your measurements. It's close though. I'm looking to be about 90" oustide to outside on mine and was planning on 3.5" of back spacing on all 4 corners.

Just saw this. 1/4" doesn't seem like much room, especially when air them down to 5 pounds and run em over a fat pointed rock!! Don't you think they'll bulge more than that?? I went with .75" just for peace of mind I guess.

As for the other measurements, I am positive on the outside-outside measurements and positive on my backspacing but I cannot remember the wms-wms measurements right now. I'll measure again tonight if I remember. Anybody else know?

daaaaaaaaannnggggggg!
i get to go and see this thing on saturday,finally get to see it in person!cant freggin wait.
not only is jeremiah a wicked engineer but a real cool guy!
he cares about the cruiserheads and gettin em rollin and not so much about gettin rich off of us.THATS WHAT MAKES A CRUISER SHOP!
im gonna have him do my buggy.dont care how much it costs me.
that thing is freggin nuts!!!!:eek:
shawn
see ya saturday dude.

the whole rig is really well put together, but the interior is way too cool.:D

Cool.

I love it when threads like this are dug up!

BTW, I noticed on Proffitt's site that this rig is for sale!

Gulp.

Tornadoalley did a southwest CO alpine pass run this summer(I started the dang thing and didn't get to go:(...) and both groups stopped by at Jeremiah's place. Reports back indicated that he's a genuinely nice guy! Spent lots of chat time with them, showed them around the rig and the shop, rode them thru the Peachpit(tm). I've talked to him several times on the phone, and despite the fact that he's apparently pretty busy, doing obviously good work, he's never rushed conversation over the phone. I'm gonna throw him business when I can. Nice rig, great work, real swell guy! Don't see that very often, so I thought i'd point it out...

how do you put a price on it??

how much bling does he want?

or is it POA?

Originally posted by BJ On Roids
how do you put a price on it??

how much bling does he want?

or is it POA?

$35000 USD

Isn't that like a million AUD's?

Originally posted by wngrog


$35000 USD

Isn't that like a million AUD's?

is he a war veteran that needs the money to retire on???


Thats like a million canadian, currently we buy around 63 US cents with our dollar :flipoff2:

Its still two years of work for me, if i dont eat, or rent, or buy anything.

Live mid-market rates as of 2003.08.28 01:46:39 GMT.
35,000.00 USD United States Dollars = 54,878.50 AUD Australia Dollars


1 USD = 1.56796 AUD 1 AUD = 0.637773 USD

CMAWWN :flipoff2:

Originally posted by BJ On Roids


is he a war veteran that needs the money to retire on???


Thats like a million canadian, currently we buy around 63 US cents with our dollar :flipoff2:

Its still two years of work for me, if i dont eat, or rent, or buy anything.

Live mid-market rates as of 2003.08.28 01:46:39 GMT.
35,000.00 USD United States Dollars = 54,878.50 AUD Australia Dollars


1 USD = 1.56796 AUD 1 AUD = 0.637773 USD

CMAWWN :flipoff2:

Nice,

hell, I was glad you converted cm to in for me on the tub thing!

Originally posted by wngrog


Nice,

hell, I was glad you converted cm to in for me on the tub thing!

I gave the lengths in mm (one tenth of a centimetre) centimetres are only used by dressmakers, and one of them i aint.....

I am not sure how accurate my conversion from mm to inches is, as im not hugely familiar with inches and feet, but 25.1 mm per inch is nearabouts the conversion ratio i used...

What is Jeremiah's website?

Originally posted by taloolarunner90
What is Jeremiah's website?

www.proffittscruisers.com

There's a Profitt built rig on ebay....

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=6443&item=2428754235

Is this it? Delta is super close to Austin. And some of the stuff looks like his work.

Dat's the one:)