1961 Jeep FC-170 Crawler on 44's - Page 12 - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

Crawlifornia · 10-29-2012, 04:54 PM

Well a little clearance issue. Actually more like a 44" clearance issue. Lol

Looks like I need to shorten up the upper mounts to bring the shock a little closer to the frame. There's about 2-3 more inches of up-travel before the shock bottoms out or the tire touches the fender well. So hopefully a little bracket modification will do the trick.

Crawlifornia · 10-30-2012, 12:04 PM

Some modified upper brackets and it looks like everything clears good at full stuff and full lock.

XJAbuzer · 10-30-2012, 12:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crawlifornia

Looking good. Also looks like it will be a chore to get it out of the garage.

Crawlifornia · 10-30-2012, 12:36 PM

Lol yeah. With tiny wheels and tires it might roll in and out. But it's close. And thanks!

sleepsontoilet · 10-31-2012, 07:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crawlifornia

Lol yeah. With tiny wheels and tires it might roll in and out. But it's close. And thanks!

Just air down, I'm sure you have a compressor

rockenbronc · 11-01-2012, 05:46 AM

Man I love builds like this, keep up the good work.

Gojeep · 11-03-2012, 04:13 AM

I don't know if it is just the photos, but each one showing the wheel at full lock makes it look like the top of the tyre is tilting in a lot?

Crawlifornia · 11-03-2012, 09:31 AM

Thanks all!

Yes the tire is tilting in a lot but only because I have the other (passenger) side of the axle dropped all the way to the limit of the shock. So the suspension is at full flex and full turn. At ride height everything sits nice and straight like it should : )

Gojeep · 11-04-2012, 01:35 AM

That explains it then.

jeeperman19 · 11-05-2012, 06:48 AM

Wanna do My FC next? JK, Nice Build.

Crawlifornia · 11-05-2012, 09:42 AM

Lets do it! Thanks man!

urmyboyblue · 11-09-2012, 12:25 PM

This is badass. Just subscribed. To bad they don't make a lighter version of that cab like a glass one or aluminium...or do they. Thing is rare around here as I have yet to see one in person. Keep it up and finish it. Maybe ill see it up here at cow mtn someday.

Crawlifornia · 11-19-2012, 06:25 PM

Well, after a little break, I'm back at it. Got the rear tacked in place. Gotta make the bar that goes across and connects the top of each hoop. Then I'll cycle the rear to make sure there are no clearance issues and should be good to burn them in and throw the springs on.

charlie2tight · 11-20-2012, 07:42 AM

Just read the whole thread! man this is so cool!

Can't wait to hear that 383 in there! BRAPPPPPP, BRAPPPPP

Crawlifornia · 11-24-2012, 07:05 PM

Lol yeah, I'm dying to start this thing up!

Got the crossbar tacked to the rear shock loops.

Flex tested the rear axle, only issue is at full articulation (one wheel stuffed to full compression and the other dropped to full droop) the top of the tire on the compressed side touches the frame.

I guess I'll just have to limit the travel a little with limiting straps. Which I was going to do anyways. I think I'll only lose an inch of shock travel. But there's more than enough already.

koolaid5 · 11-30-2012, 05:50 AM

This is one sexy beast. Great build. Thanks for sharing.

Crawlifornia · 02-07-2013, 06:14 PM

It finally happened, it's finally sitting on springs!

She's sitting about 6-8" taller than ride height. There's a lot of weight that needs to be added still (obviously).

Now maybe I can roll it around and open my garage door for the first time in months!

turbobrick · 02-07-2013, 06:20 PM

We need some pics, what a great build.

Crawlifornia · 02-07-2013, 06:43 PM

Thanks! Can't believe I forgot to post them haha. Here we go.

Sitting way too tall:

Sucked it down a few inches with ratchet straps (needs a few more inches):

Close up rear:

Close up front:

W_A_Watson_II · 02-07-2013, 07:18 PM

Now that is sweet! Too tall, maybe, but not "way" too tall.

sleepsontoilet · 02-07-2013, 08:09 PM

Sweet, congrats.

m_anstrom · 02-07-2013, 11:30 PM

Epic Jeep is epic. Can't wait to see it completed.

Midget28 · 02-08-2013, 03:14 PM

This thing is so full of Win I dont know where to start.....

I know I wouldnt be able to resist driving it everyday for no reason other than just being a badass. Good luck with the rest of the build man.

Crawlifornia · 02-08-2013, 04:30 PM

Thanks a lot guys. I'm pretty excited to move forward. A few more pay checks and the parts are gonna start rolling in.

Fuel cell, seats, steering, radiator and plumbing, hoses, wires are all in the near future. As well as some time on the tube bender for a bed and cage!

Thanks again for all the support and comments! It's a huge motivator!

Gojeep · 02-08-2013, 11:24 PM

Congrats on getting it to this stage. Big milestone and got to the same point the end of last year with mine too, so know how you feel.

10-29-2012, 04:54 PM	#276 (permalink)
Crawlifornia Wheeler Join Date: Mar 2010 Member # 156603 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 240	Well a little clearance issue. Actually more like a 44" clearance issue. Lol Looks like I need to shorten up the upper mounts to bring the shock a little closer to the frame. There's about 2-3 more inches of up-travel before the shock bottoms out or the tire touches the fender well. So hopefully a little bracket modification will do the trick. __________________ 61 FC-170 4 linked on tons and 44's http://pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=957125

10-30-2012, 12:04 PM	#277 (permalink)
Crawlifornia Wheeler Join Date: Mar 2010 Member # 156603 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 240	Some modified upper brackets and it looks like everything clears good at full stuff and full lock. __________________ 61 FC-170 4 linked on tons and 44's http://pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=957125

10-30-2012, 12:36 PM	#279 (permalink)
Crawlifornia Wheeler Join Date: Mar 2010 Member # 156603 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 240	Lol yeah. With tiny wheels and tires it might roll in and out. But it's close. And thanks! __________________ 61 FC-170 4 linked on tons and 44's http://pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=957125

11-03-2012, 04:13 AM	#282 (permalink)
Gojeep Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Member # 55090 Location: Australia Posts: 139	I don't know if it is just the photos, but each one showing the wheel at full lock makes it look like the top of the tyre is tilting in a lot? __________________ [url]http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3997651[/url] 1948 Willys PU with 2008 Grand Cherokee Hemi donor

11-03-2012, 09:31 AM	#283 (permalink)
Crawlifornia Wheeler Join Date: Mar 2010 Member # 156603 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 240	Thanks all! Yes the tire is tilting in a lot but only because I have the other (passenger) side of the axle dropped all the way to the limit of the shock. So the suspension is at full flex and full turn. At ride height everything sits nice and straight like it should : ) __________________ 61 FC-170 4 linked on tons and 44's http://pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=957125

11-01-2012, 05:46 AM	#281 (permalink)
rockenbronc Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Member # 135393 Location: Rifle, Colorado Posts: 74	Man I love builds like this, keep up the good work.

11-04-2012, 01:35 AM	#284 (permalink)
Gojeep Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Member # 55090 Location: Australia Posts: 139	That explains it then. __________________ [url]http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3997651[/url] 1948 Willys PU with 2008 Grand Cherokee Hemi donor

11-05-2012, 06:48 AM	#285 (permalink)
jeeperman19 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Member # 79589 Location: Seaside Ca Posts: 442	Wanna do My FC next? JK, Nice Build. __________________ 84 cj8 4.0/AW4/D300, locked f&r........yet so much crap to do

11-05-2012, 09:42 AM	#286 (permalink)
Crawlifornia Wheeler Join Date: Mar 2010 Member # 156603 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 240	Lets do it! Thanks man! __________________ 61 FC-170 4 linked on tons and 44's http://pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=957125

11-09-2012, 12:25 PM	#287 (permalink)
urmyboyblue Bjørn€lgethun Join Date: Jan 2012 Member # 209555 Location: sunnyvale trailerpark Posts: 85	This is badass. Just subscribed. To bad they don't make a lighter version of that cab like a glass one or aluminium...or do they. Thing is rare around here as I have yet to see one in person. Keep it up and finish it. Maybe ill see it up here at cow mtn someday. __________________ 01 2500hd, 00 tahoe, 89 xj 4.5" lift 33"tsl's Omf locks, 77 cj5 beater, 76 chevy crew cab blown bbc sm465 w/ centerforce 60 front 14 rear 44" locked boggers, 72 cj5 stock complete restoration, 71 cj5 fiberglassed, 89 4runner sky stuff 3/4 38"Tsl 420 w/ centerforce

11-19-2012, 06:25 PM	#288 (permalink)
Crawlifornia Wheeler Join Date: Mar 2010 Member # 156603 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 240	Well, after a little break, I'm back at it. Got the rear tacked in place. Gotta make the bar that goes across and connects the top of each hoop. Then I'll cycle the rear to make sure there are no clearance issues and should be good to burn them in and throw the springs on. __________________ 61 FC-170 4 linked on tons and 44's http://pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=957125

11-20-2012, 07:42 AM	#289 (permalink)
charlie2tight Wheeler Join Date: Aug 2011 Member # 196977 Location: Plantersville,TEXAS Posts: 164	Just read the whole thread! man this is so cool! Can't wait to hear that 383 in there! BRAPPPPPP, BRAPPPPP __________________ I hope your ass is jealous from the shit that's coming out of your mouth

11-24-2012, 07:05 PM	#290 (permalink)
Crawlifornia Wheeler Join Date: Mar 2010 Member # 156603 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 240	Lol yeah, I'm dying to start this thing up! Got the crossbar tacked to the rear shock loops. Flex tested the rear axle, only issue is at full articulation (one wheel stuffed to full compression and the other dropped to full droop) the top of the tire on the compressed side touches the frame. I guess I'll just have to limit the travel a little with limiting straps. Which I was going to do anyways. I think I'll only lose an inch of shock travel. But there's more than enough already. __________________ 61 FC-170 4 linked on tons and 44's http://pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=957125

11-30-2012, 05:50 AM	#291 (permalink)
koolaid5 Wheeler Join Date: Jan 2011 Member # 180821 Posts: 119	This is one sexy beast. Great build. Thanks for sharing.

02-07-2013, 06:14 PM	#292 (permalink)
Crawlifornia Wheeler Join Date: Mar 2010 Member # 156603 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 240	It finally happened, it's finally sitting on springs! She's sitting about 6-8" taller than ride height. There's a lot of weight that needs to be added still (obviously). Now maybe I can roll it around and open my garage door for the first time in months! __________________ 61 FC-170 4 linked on tons and 44's http://pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=957125

02-07-2013, 06:43 PM	#294 (permalink)
Crawlifornia Wheeler Join Date: Mar 2010 Member # 156603 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 240	Thanks! Can't believe I forgot to post them haha. Here we go. Sitting way too tall: Sucked it down a few inches with ratchet straps (needs a few more inches): Close up rear: Close up front: __________________ 61 FC-170 4 linked on tons and 44's http://pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=957125

02-07-2013, 07:18 PM	#295 (permalink)
W_A_Watson_II Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Member # 108302 Location: Central IL Posts: 284	Now that is sweet! Too tall, maybe, but not "way" too tall. __________________ powerwagon.wawii.com - 1946 & 1949 Dodge Power Wagon, 1953 Dodge M37 & W500 Dodge Power Wagon

02-07-2013, 08:09 PM	#296 (permalink)
sleepsontoilet Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Member # 127171 Location: Humble,Tx Posts: 2,192	Sweet, congrats. __________________ "You never really know a woman until you meet her in court!"

02-07-2013, 11:30 PM	#297 (permalink)
m_anstrom Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Member # 247841 Location: valdosta ga Posts: 8	Epic Jeep is epic. Can't wait to see it completed.

02-08-2013, 03:14 PM	#298 (permalink)
Midget28 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Member # 130105 Location: What Cheer Posts: 815	This thing is so full of Win I dont know where to start..... I know I wouldnt be able to resist driving it everyday for no reason other than just being a badass. Good luck with the rest of the build man. __________________ "TO BE OLD AND WISE YOU MUST FIRST BE YOUNG AND STUPID"

02-08-2013, 04:30 PM	#299 (permalink)
Crawlifornia Wheeler Join Date: Mar 2010 Member # 156603 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 240	Thanks a lot guys. I'm pretty excited to move forward. A few more pay checks and the parts are gonna start rolling in. Fuel cell, seats, steering, radiator and plumbing, hoses, wires are all in the near future. As well as some time on the tube bender for a bed and cage! Thanks again for all the support and comments! It's a huge motivator! __________________ 61 FC-170 4 linked on tons and 44's http://pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=957125

02-08-2013, 11:24 PM	#300 (permalink)
Gojeep Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Member # 55090 Location: Australia Posts: 139	Congrats on getting it to this stage. Big milestone and got to the same point the end of last year with mine too, so know how you feel. __________________ [url]http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3997651[/url] 1948 Willys PU with 2008 Grand Cherokee Hemi donor

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