YJ spua 33", build thread

[ShuDuck]

Finally got another set of rear king cab flares. Fits my wheel wells perfectly. Also makes the rear axle not look like it is moved forward, this is because the wheel wells are opened more in the rear








Also got a winch mounted. hidden behind the bumper, which is still in the same position. Added a pipe through the crossmember to strengthen it. A very strong and light solution. The crossmember was dented, but a BFH got it through

[skyman6529]

Lookin' good Shu!

Any close ups of the winch mount? I am curious how you got it on there and secure. The approach angle without a heavy winch plowing in front really helps

[ShuDuck]

thanks sky, just four identical tabs on each side. the winch is centered over the crossmember

[skyman6529]

You always come up with the goods. I was going to do something similar but couldn't figure out anything clean enough looking to cut up my front clip.

This looks nice, clean, and blends in well. I may have to re-consider my front bumper, and do something more like what you have here.

[Sami17649]

Please please, do tell where you get those flares. are they the Nissan king cab ones?

[ScottieJ]

Looks sweet with those flares and the way you've fitted the winch Shu

The best thing has to be the dash mounted angle finder though

[Gwagensteve]

Nice work ShuDuck - that stance is perfect!

Steve.

[rattlecan78]

your tintop is like samurai porn

[OFT]

Originally Posted by Sami17649

Please please, do tell where you get those flares. are they the Nissan king cab ones?

X2;

Very nice work Shu. I've admired your builds and keeping things low for quite some time.
As soon as I find a dd to use instead of my sami, the mods start. Have the parts to change to 16V, YJ's spua using sky's front and rear kits and some other stuff.

Earl

[ShuDuck]

Originally Posted by skyman6529

You always come up with the goods. I was going to do something similar but couldn't figure out anything clean enough looking to cut up my front clip.

This looks nice, clean, and blends in well. I may have to re-consider my front bumper, and do something more like what you have here.

I have to move the radiator back a couple of cm too, just so you consider that as well. Im happy with the amount of grill I had to cut. I really wanted a mid mounted PTO winch, with stock PTO-parts machined to fit the 6.5:1. But Ill do that later.

Originally Posted by Sami17649

Please please, do tell where you get those flares. are they the Nissan king cab ones?

fuck no, tis a seecret

they are nissan king cab D21. latest model before the metal flares I think

Originally Posted by ScottieJ

Looks sweet with those flares and the way you've fitted the winch Shu

The best thing has to be the dash mounted angle finder though

Thanks, and that is my new inclinometer, sweet eh?

Originally Posted by Gwagensteve

Nice work ShuDuck - that stance is perfect!

Steve.

Thank you, just where I want it to be. Needs to be a tad higher in the front/lower rear as the front have settled a bit

Originally Posted by rattlecan78

your tintop is like samurai porn

great quote, thanks

Originally Posted by OFT

X2;

Very nice work Shu. I've admired your builds and keeping things low for quite some time.
As soon as I find a dd to use instead of my sami, the mods start. Have the parts to change to 16V, YJ's spua using sky's front and rear kits and some other stuff.

Earl

Thanks Earl, hope to see a build thread, the plan spounds good what tire size will you run?

[skyman6529]

Originally Posted by ShuDuck

fuck no, tis a seecret

they are nissan king cab D21. latest model before the metal flares I think

That's good for a laugh.
The first thing I did with my brand new hard body Nissan was pull those flares off. The truck only had 46 miles on it, and the flare were flapping at the bottom and wearing off the paint.
I see a lot of those trucks running around with their paint bubbled ear their flares nowadays.

Maybe I should not have thrown them in the tip, eh?

[ShuDuck]

Originally Posted by skyman6529

That's good for a laugh.
The first thing I did with my brand new hard body Nissan was pull those flares off. The truck only had 46 miles on it, and the flare were flapping at the bottom and wearing off the paint.
I see a lot of those trucks running around with their paint bubbled ear their flares nowadays.

Maybe I should not have thrown them in the tip, eh?

yeah, how`s that for farsighted




Still fine tuning the fitting of the flares, I`ll post up some more pics

[OFT]

Shu,
Tires I have right now (will trade or sell them-maybe) are new old stock 35X12.5X15 KM(not the current KM2). Would like to end up in the 32/33 size. May need to stay 31X10.5 as this will be going back to dd duties when done. I currently drive 60 miles round trip on interstate I-25 in Colo. to work. Need to keep up at least 65mph (traffic goes by at 80 on a 75mph limit).
But----I intend to retire next year so----.

I really like how your 33's fit. It's a sign of a good build when the end product appears "stock" (that is from someone with 50+ years of building hot rods/street rods).

Earl

[kris97ranger]

once i get my LWB on the 38"s im starting on my new dd and its going to be a 82 sj410 on 33's (sammi axles) this thread gave me quite a few ideas thanks.

but what front bumper is that? im going to be making mine cause im cheap lol but i like how yours looks

[ShuDuck]

Originally Posted by OFT

Shu,
Tires I have right now (will trade or sell them-maybe) are new old stock 35X12.5X15 KM(not the current KM2). Would like to end up in the 32/33 size. May need to stay 31X10.5 as this will be going back to dd duties when done. I currently drive 60 miles round trip on interstate I-25 in Colo. to work. Need to keep up at least 65mph (traffic goes by at 80 on a 75mph limit).
But----I intend to retire next year so----.

I really like how your 33's fit. It's a sign of a good build when the end product appears "stock" (that is from someone with 50+ years of building hot rods/street rods).

Earl

31" sure sounds best for the road conditions, but we all know you will want bigger soon anyway. build it for 33" and run 31" for a year?

I appreciate the words, nice to hear from someone with 42+ years of more experience than me

Originally Posted by kris97ranger

once i get my LWB on the 38"s im starting on my new dd and its going to be a 82 sj410 on 33's (sammi axles) this thread gave me quite a few ideas thanks.

but what front bumper is that? im going to be making mine cause im cheap lol but i like how yours looks

You should be all set with the narrow track frame, easier to fit the tires, and you can add some more steering angle as well. The lwb sounds cool too.
The front bumper is free as most things on it, and it was my first fab project I can snap some pics for you when I reattach it

[kris97ranger]

Originally Posted by ShuDuck

You should be all set with the narrow track frame, easier to fit the tires, and you can add some more steering angle as well. The lwb sounds cool too.
well the lwb is a sammi frame but it's going to landcruiser axles so I should have plenty of room to turn the tires b4 they hit frame The front bumper is free as most things on it, and it was my first fab project I can snap some pics for you when I reattach it. thanks man Im hopingto start that on it soon after I paintthe truck

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[cbc101]

Originally Posted by ShuDuck

How much psi/lbs are you running in the tires?

[ShuDuck]

Originally Posted by cbc101

How much psi/lbs are you running in the tires?

zero

[DRKelly]

I really wanted to mount my winch like that, but it would hit my radiator. I only have 1/2" of room between the fan blades and radiator right now, so I could not move the radiator back to obtain the necessary room. The winch looks great mounted like that!

[cbc101]

Originally Posted by ShuDuck

zero

never popped a bead?

[ShuDuck]

Originally Posted by DRKelly

I really wanted to mount my winch like that, but it would hit my radiator. I only have 1/2" of room between the fan blades and radiator right now, so I could not move the radiator back to obtain the necessary room. The winch looks great mounted like that!

I run a swift 1.6/1.3 radiator and a stock 1.3 mechanical fan. Without a shroud it is just enough room for the engine to flex. No problems with heat





Got some pics today, to show more details.






Fenders. Heated and bent to clear the fuel filler



front, keeping the turn signals

[ShuDuck]

fender mounting



fender clearance

Originally Posted by cbc101

never popped a bead?

no, never. The sidewalls are so stiff, I run it on the road back and forth to where we wheel without bothering to air up, just a few minutes drive though. 8" wide rims. see pic above

[ShuDuck]

Originally Posted by kris97ranger

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bumper pics. just tacked to the new brackets for now, needs a fairled and a better finish

[Hvy_Chevy]

Nice build. I did always like how mine was SUA and worn 32s


I hope that's not the stock cross-tube, or at least you pounded a pipe through it.

Originally Posted by ShuDuck

thanks sky, just four identical tabs on each side. the winch is centered over the crossmember
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[ShuDuck]

it is reinforced with a thick walled pipe, BFH and plug welded. Still need to finish off the ends