TJ flat bed conversion - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

Rugger99 · 03-10-2005, 08:56 AM

Looking for some ideas on flat beds. I searched, and found a bit of info,but I am looking for some more. My plan is to extend the frame at the back,have the tub end about 18" behind the front seats and convert the back to a tubed flat bed. Shooting for a wheelbase of around a 102''-106" with a good rear departure angle.

Rugger99 · 03-11-2005, 08:36 AM

276 views and no one has any ideas,pics or links....come on ,you guys can do better than that

59m38a1 · 03-11-2005, 08:50 AM

go look in the toyota section they have a lot of pics for you to serch for ..

TELFORD · 03-11-2005, 02:50 PM

I kind of was looking to do something similar you can see from the attached pics that I have done the same as others on the board, cutting the frame and then extending it out. I belive JP makes a a tub that ends right behind the front seats that would work great. From there you can pretty much make it whatever you want.

slapnutz · 03-11-2005, 04:57 PM

a pic of mine in progress - about 1/2 done

LUVMYTJ · 03-11-2005, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by slapnutz

a pic of mine in progress - about 1/2 done

Pretty sweet man.. any more buildup pics?

1x1_Speed_Craig · 03-11-2005, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by LUVMYTJ

Pretty sweet man.. any more buildup pics?

I was thinking the same thing. Please...more pics!

I have a '10a tub for my next project, and I'm gatherin' ideas, as well.

Craig

Rugger99 · 03-11-2005, 07:44 PM

Slapnutz....that is exactly what I had in mind,any more pics or a link?

slapnutz · 03-11-2005, 10:25 PM

I've only got a few pics so far.

bubs · 03-12-2005, 04:31 AM

aussie one

http://www.outerlimits4x4.com/PHP_Mo...ic.php?t=34131

Thad · 03-12-2005, 07:30 AM

I saw one sitting in front of AEV the other day, that looked like a work in progress. Maybe check out their web site for the conversion.

Rugger99 · 03-12-2005, 12:22 PM

I talked to the guys at AEV...they didn't seem to want to give out much info,trade secrets I guess

Arctic4lo · 03-12-2005, 10:49 PM

Slapnutz, the first words out of my mouth were "Oh shit!"
That flatbed conversion is completely fricken awesome.

One thing I noticed... based upon the grill, and some other clues, I'd say it actually isnt a conversion at all, yet its one of the models that was made for the military and was used for a tug. The ones im referring to came with the tub already like that.

I could be wrong however, and if so, thats one clean metamorphasis.

1x1_Speed_Craig · 03-13-2005, 04:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Arctic4lo

One thing I noticed... based upon the grill, and some other clues, I'd say it actually isnt a conversion at all, yet its one of the models that was made for the military and was used for a tug. The ones im referring to came with the tub already like that.

I could be wrong however, and if so, thats one clean metamorphasis.

Yeah, it's a CJ-10 tub/grill. It's probably military, but there's a chance that It may have come from Australia, as well (where they built full-length trucks based on the same tub/front clip).

Craig

slapnutz · 03-13-2005, 08:28 PM

further flatbed progress - not finished yet tho

slapnutz · 03-13-2005, 08:36 PM

to be done soon

Conzilla · 03-13-2005, 11:25 PM

That truck is so badass I want to build one some day

Keep the pics comming

Go_Vols · 03-14-2005, 07:10 AM

no shit -- that's a truly fantastic idea, and the fabrication looks first rate. Post more pics!

crazy_cooter56 · 03-14-2005, 07:18 AM

slapnutz that is a kickass rig. I'm lovin that design. Sweet work man.

1x1_Speed_Craig · 03-14-2005, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Go_Vols

no shit -- that's a truly fantastic idea, and the fabrication looks first rate. Post more pics!

I agree. It's probably one of the cleanest executions of this idea that I have seen. More pics...more pics...

Craig

BrettM · 03-14-2005, 09:01 AM

is that a RockCrusher 60 I spot in the rear

hope to see ya on the trails this summer, i hit up the Rubicon and Fordyce fairly often.

jmd4x4 · 03-14-2005, 09:45 AM

Dam I like that, especially for a streched jeep.
more pic

later
jmd

slapnutz · 03-14-2005, 04:17 PM

Good eye Brett. 60's front & back

03-10-2005, 08:56 AM	#1 (permalink)
Rugger99 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Member # 22646 Location: Tallahassee,FL Posts: 1,639	TJ flat bed conversion Looking for some ideas on flat beds. I searched, and found a bit of info,but I am looking for some more. My plan is to extend the frame at the back,have the tub end about 18" behind the front seats and convert the back to a tubed flat bed. Shooting for a wheelbase of around a 102''-106" with a good rear departure angle. __________________ " Never underestimate the power of idiots in large groups"

03-11-2005, 08:36 AM	#2 (permalink)
Rugger99 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Member # 22646 Location: Tallahassee,FL Posts: 1,639	276 views and no one has any ideas,pics or links....come on ,you guys can do better than that __________________ " Never underestimate the power of idiots in large groups"

03-11-2005, 08:50 AM	#3 (permalink)
59m38a1 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Member # 38630 Location: limbo Posts: 400	go look in the toyota section they have a lot of pics for you to serch for .. __________________ 81 cj big block t18

03-11-2005, 02:50 PM	#4 (permalink)
TELFORD Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Member # 25592 Location: WEST VALLEY UTAH Posts: 50	I kind of was looking to do something similar you can see from the attached pics that I have done the same as others on the board, cutting the frame and then extending it out. I belive JP makes a a tub that ends right behind the front seats that would work great. From there you can pretty much make it whatever you want. Attached Images

03-11-2005, 04:57 PM	#5 (permalink)
slapnutz Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Member # 24289 Location: Sacramento Posts: 185	flat bed a pic of mine in progress - about 1/2 done Attached Images __________________ "I've learned over the years that I have to be careful of the toes I step on today because they could be connected to the ASS I HAVE TO KISS tomorrow."

03-11-2005, 07:44 PM	#8 (permalink)
Rugger99 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Member # 22646 Location: Tallahassee,FL Posts: 1,639	Slapnutz....that is exactly what I had in mind,any more pics or a link? __________________ " Never underestimate the power of idiots in large groups"

03-11-2005, 10:25 PM	#9 (permalink)
slapnutz Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Member # 24289 Location: Sacramento Posts: 185	I've only got a few pics so far. Attached Images __________________ "I've learned over the years that I have to be careful of the toes I step on today because they could be connected to the ASS I HAVE TO KISS tomorrow."

03-12-2005, 04:31 AM	#10 (permalink)
bubs Rock God Join Date: Mar 2001 Member # 3715 Location: Queensland, Australia! Posts: 2,385	aussie one http://www.outerlimits4x4.com/PHP_Mo...ic.php?t=34131 __________________ 1994 Toyota Hilux Budscustoms - Australian Custom Parts & Fabrication http://www.budscustoms.com.au

03-12-2005, 07:30 AM	#11 (permalink)
Thad Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Member # 19044 Location: Montana Posts: 15	I saw one sitting in front of AEV the other day, that looked like a work in progress. Maybe check out their web site for the conversion.

03-12-2005, 12:22 PM	#12 (permalink)
Rugger99 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Member # 22646 Location: Tallahassee,FL Posts: 1,639	I talked to the guys at AEV...they didn't seem to want to give out much info,trade secrets I guess __________________ " Never underestimate the power of idiots in large groups"

03-12-2005, 10:49 PM	#13 (permalink)
Arctic4lo Displaced Join Date: Jan 2005 Member # 41430 Location: CA central coast Posts: 310	Slapnutz, the first words out of my mouth were "Oh shit!" That flatbed conversion is completely fricken awesome. One thing I noticed... based upon the grill, and some other clues, I'd say it actually isnt a conversion at all, yet its one of the models that was made for the military and was used for a tug. The ones im referring to came with the tub already like that. I could be wrong however, and if so, thats one clean metamorphasis. __________________ '06 Vette - Heads/Cam/Fast92, ARH LT's, Spec 3+, CCW's, 335's, Pfadt Coilovers '97 XJ - Fox Coilovers, Linked, Chromo 60, 14 Bolt, 5.13's, Detroits, 38's '93 4runner 2WD, sand project waiting on a 2JZ...

03-13-2005, 08:28 PM	#15 (permalink)
slapnutz Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Member # 24289 Location: Sacramento Posts: 185	further flatbed progress - not finished yet tho Attached Images __________________ "I've learned over the years that I have to be careful of the toes I step on today because they could be connected to the ASS I HAVE TO KISS tomorrow."

03-13-2005, 08:36 PM	#16 (permalink)
slapnutz Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Member # 24289 Location: Sacramento Posts: 185	flatbed progress to be done soon Attached Images __________________ "I've learned over the years that I have to be careful of the toes I step on today because they could be connected to the ASS I HAVE TO KISS tomorrow."

03-13-2005, 11:25 PM	#17 (permalink)
Conzilla Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Member # 26321 Location: Pleasant Hill ,CA Posts: 631	That truck is so badass I want to build one some day Keep the pics comming

03-14-2005, 07:10 AM	#18 (permalink)
Go_Vols Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Member # 12691 Location: Houston Posts: 1,012	no shit -- that's a truly fantastic idea, and the fabrication looks first rate. Post more pics! __________________ "Lil'T" - 99TJ RC60/14B/Klune 4:1/Atlas 6:1/H1/44"TSLs/PSC Full-Hydro... Rollover Ratio = 1.0:3 [url]www.tgtwoffroad.com[/url]

03-14-2005, 07:18 AM	#19 (permalink)
crazy_cooter56 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Member # 24322 Location: Claypool, Indiana Posts: 300	slapnutz that is a kickass rig. I'm lovin that design. Sweet work man. __________________ Trying to decide which project to build and which one to get rid of.

03-14-2005, 09:01 AM	#21 (permalink)
BrettM Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Member # 11998 Location: Michifornia Posts: 4,025	is that a RockCrusher 60 I spot in the rear hope to see ya on the trails this summer, i hit up the Rubicon and Fordyce fairly often. __________________ awshifting.com awshifting@gmail.com

03-14-2005, 09:45 AM	#22 (permalink)
jmd4x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Member # 27262 Location: Texas Posts: 20	Dam I like that, especially for a streched jeep. more pic later jmd

03-14-2005, 04:17 PM	#23 (permalink)
slapnutz Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Member # 24289 Location: Sacramento Posts: 185	flatbed Good eye Brett. 60's front & back Attached Images __________________ "I've learned over the years that I have to be careful of the toes I step on today because they could be connected to the ASS I HAVE TO KISS tomorrow."

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