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Infernal Jeep · 02-04-2009, 10:46 AM

Here it is , another FJ Cruiser going under the knife . With a desire for better off-road performance and tougher trails in mind , our friend Jeff (M&M) dropped off his FJ Cruiser here at All-Pro to get a Solid Axle Swap . His FJ (MadDog) will be receiving the full All-Pro treatment and will be ready to take on any trail when Jeff picks it up . It will be getting an All-Pro 3-link SAS kit with Fox coilovers . We'll be using a Currie Rock Jock 60 for the front and a matching Currie Rock Jock 60 for the rear as well as a Rear Anti-Rock Sway Bar System . Both axles will be equipped with 4:88 gears and ARB air lockers . Jeff's FJ will also be getting an Atlas 4 and 37" BFG Mud Terrains . Here it is when Jeff dropped it off :

Infernal Jeep · 02-04-2009, 12:09 PM

The teardown begins :

Infernal Jeep · 02-04-2009, 12:21 PM

Infernal Jeep · 02-04-2009, 12:53 PM

FJCruisin_Wa · 02-04-2009, 01:45 PM

Awesome! Can't wait to see the finished truck...

Infernal Jeep · 02-04-2009, 03:05 PM

Infernal Jeep · 02-04-2009, 03:25 PM

BellyDoc · 02-04-2009, 08:17 PM

Man... that looks like a lot of fun!

If this surgery thing doesn't work out for me long term, I'll probably send you guys a job application.

RocKrawler · 02-09-2009, 11:17 AM

plasma cutter, scapel, welder, stiches - its all surgery Jon!

Infernal Jeep · 02-11-2009, 01:06 PM

Getting the frame all cleaned up and ready , there was about two days of nothing but this :

EMTCruiser · 02-15-2009, 02:29 PM

Looks like Mike is having fun tearing stuff apart again. When is he gona go solid front on his FJ.

BellyDoc · 02-15-2009, 09:17 PM

When are you going to sell me the parts so that I can do this operation on one of MY patients!?

...er... I mean... do this mod on one of my buddies rigs.

SinCityFJC · 02-16-2009, 07:37 AM

Looking good!

Do you plate/strengthen front section of the oh to flexy frame?

wslytoy82 · 02-16-2009, 08:29 AM

is that actual camo paint, or some of that vinyl stuff?

Infernal Jeep · 02-16-2009, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wslytoy82

is that actual camo paint, or some of that vinyl stuff?

Yup , it's paint .

Infernal Jeep · 02-19-2009, 10:54 AM

Here's a couple pictures of the Rock Jock 60 in place . Everything is just tacked in place at the moment so that the suspension can be cycled to check for any clearence issues . Once everything is revised , all the brackets will be welded in .

toyotajoe · 02-19-2009, 08:10 PM

Looking good so far. Will be watching this thread

Joe

BellyDoc · 02-19-2009, 09:11 PM

Question:

Is there an advantage to running that upper link to a tower on the long tube side, as opposed to going from the driver's side frame rail and using the mounting holes I see on top of the pumpkin?

BellyDoc · 02-20-2009, 07:37 AM

Another question:

The passenger side heim joint on the cross-over steering drag link looks almost maxed for misalignment. Is the axle sitting at full droop? With full twist - passenger side up, does the high steer arm lean over and contact the rod end? Would putting a couple of bends in that link be an option if this was a problem? What diameter/wall thickness DOM tube is that? If one wanted to rig a hydro-assist, can you see fitting that in?

Ok, so maybe that was a few questions...

Infernal Jeep · 02-20-2009, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BellyDoc

Question:

Is there an advantage to running that upper link to a tower on the long tube side, as opposed to going from the driver's side frame rail and using the mounting holes I see on top of the pumpkin?

On the FJ , yes because if you ran the link to the top of the pumpkin you would have to cut and re-route the exhaust .

BellyDoc · 02-20-2009, 05:27 PM

Got it.

How is the Curry axle pumpkin fixed to the tubes? It doesn't look like the plug welds in my Dana. Are those a bunch of bolts?

sbechtold · 02-20-2009, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Infernal Jeep

On the FJ , yes because if you ran the link to the top of the pumpkin you would have to cut and re-route the exhaust .

Hey Pepe! Is this a recent design change? IIRC, both Jon and Brent have their top link on the driver side.

Dustpark · 02-22-2009, 11:13 AM

You gain a extra inch or two in up travel this way.

TaylorSASFJ · 03-04-2009, 07:48 PM

Does any body know what All Pro is charging? My guess is around $8k for the front and $6K for the rear???? this doesn't include the Atlas either, so $20K for everything??? Im starting to think my FJ sucks balls, what I could have had for half the money is discouraging.

Okiyota · 03-05-2009, 08:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TaylorSASFJ

...so $20K for everything??? Im starting to think my FJ sucks balls, what I could have had for half the money is discouraging.

So you spent $40K for the suspension on your FJ?? Thats what it sounds like, if thats the case what the heck did you have done and where?

Regardless, what do you have done?

02-04-2009, 10:46 AM	#1 (permalink)
Infernal Jeep El Presidente Join Date: Nov 2004 Member # 38540 Posts: 5,427	Another All-Pro FJ Solid Axle Swap . Here it is , another FJ Cruiser going under the knife . With a desire for better off-road performance and tougher trails in mind , our friend Jeff (M&M) dropped off his FJ Cruiser here at All-Pro to get a Solid Axle Swap . His FJ (MadDog) will be receiving the full All-Pro treatment and will be ready to take on any trail when Jeff picks it up . It will be getting an All-Pro 3-link SAS kit with Fox coilovers . We'll be using a Currie Rock Jock 60 for the front and a matching Currie Rock Jock 60 for the rear as well as a Rear Anti-Rock Sway Bar System . Both axles will be equipped with 4:88 gears and ARB air lockers . Jeff's FJ will also be getting an Atlas 4 and 37" BFG Mud Terrains . Here it is when Jeff dropped it off : __________________ TTC 2013 ! ! ! - THANKS FOR THE SUPPORT EVERYONE ! ! ! WWW.GLOBALOFFROADSUPPLY.COM ROCK BRAWLERS So-Cal www.RockBrawlers.com Fifth annual SoCal Off-Road Truck Show . Coming 2013 . www.OffRoadTruckShow.com

02-04-2009, 12:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
Infernal Jeep El Presidente Join Date: Nov 2004 Member # 38540 Posts: 5,427	The teardown begins : __________________ TTC 2013 ! ! ! - THANKS FOR THE SUPPORT EVERYONE ! ! ! WWW.GLOBALOFFROADSUPPLY.COM ROCK BRAWLERS So-Cal www.RockBrawlers.com Fifth annual SoCal Off-Road Truck Show . Coming 2013 . www.OffRoadTruckShow.com

02-04-2009, 12:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
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02-04-2009, 12:53 PM	#4 (permalink)
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02-04-2009, 01:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
FJCruisin_Wa Wheeler Join Date: Oct 2007 Member # 101125 Location: Washington Posts: 339	Awesome! Can't wait to see the finished truck...

02-04-2009, 03:25 PM	#7 (permalink)
Infernal Jeep El Presidente Join Date: Nov 2004 Member # 38540 Posts: 5,427	__________________ TTC 2013 ! ! ! - THANKS FOR THE SUPPORT EVERYONE ! ! ! WWW.GLOBALOFFROADSUPPLY.COM ROCK BRAWLERS So-Cal www.RockBrawlers.com Fifth annual SoCal Off-Road Truck Show . Coming 2013 . www.OffRoadTruckShow.com

02-04-2009, 08:17 PM	#8 (permalink)
BellyDoc Rock God Join Date: Sep 2007 Member # 100273 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,150	Man... that looks like a lot of fun! If this surgery thing doesn't work out for me long term, I'll probably send you guys a job application. __________________ -Jon- MFS/Pirate4x4 essay contest winner KOH 2010 survivor Surgical precision with a BFH

02-09-2009, 11:17 AM	#9 (permalink)
RocKrawler Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Member # 416 Location: DHS, CA Posts: 3,069	plasma cutter, scapel, welder, stiches - its all surgery Jon!

02-11-2009, 01:06 PM	#10 (permalink)
Infernal Jeep El Presidente Join Date: Nov 2004 Member # 38540 Posts: 5,427	Getting the frame all cleaned up and ready , there was about two days of nothing but this : __________________ TTC 2013 ! ! ! - THANKS FOR THE SUPPORT EVERYONE ! ! ! WWW.GLOBALOFFROADSUPPLY.COM ROCK BRAWLERS So-Cal www.RockBrawlers.com Fifth annual SoCal Off-Road Truck Show . Coming 2013 . www.OffRoadTruckShow.com

02-15-2009, 02:29 PM	#11 (permalink)
EMTCruiser Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Member # 1266 Location: NorCal Posts: 90	Looks like Mike is having fun tearing stuff apart again. When is he gona go solid front on his FJ. __________________ 69 FJ40

02-15-2009, 09:17 PM	#12 (permalink)
BellyDoc Rock God Join Date: Sep 2007 Member # 100273 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,150	When are you going to sell me the parts so that I can do this operation on one of MY patients!? ...er... I mean... do this mod on one of my buddies rigs. __________________ -Jon- MFS/Pirate4x4 essay contest winner KOH 2010 survivor Surgical precision with a BFH

02-16-2009, 07:37 AM	#13 (permalink)
SinCityFJC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Member # 107706 Location: Steamboat Springs, CO. Posts: 110	Looking good! Do you plate/strengthen front section of the oh to flexy frame? __________________ Access Army - Joint Chiefs of Staff, BRC Kickin’ Access Technology (KAT) Team - Charter Member

02-16-2009, 08:29 AM	#14 (permalink)
wslytoy82 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Member # 37728 Location: Below the mason dixon Posts: 621	is that actual camo paint, or some of that vinyl stuff? __________________ I got nothing...

02-19-2009, 10:54 AM	#16 (permalink)
Infernal Jeep El Presidente Join Date: Nov 2004 Member # 38540 Posts: 5,427	Here's a couple pictures of the Rock Jock 60 in place . Everything is just tacked in place at the moment so that the suspension can be cycled to check for any clearence issues . Once everything is revised , all the brackets will be welded in . __________________ TTC 2013 ! ! ! - THANKS FOR THE SUPPORT EVERYONE ! ! ! WWW.GLOBALOFFROADSUPPLY.COM ROCK BRAWLERS So-Cal www.RockBrawlers.com Fifth annual SoCal Off-Road Truck Show . Coming 2013 . www.OffRoadTruckShow.com

02-19-2009, 08:10 PM	#17 (permalink)
toyotajoe Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Member # 7964 Location: On the trial Posts: 544	Looking good so far. Will be watching this thread Joe __________________ 84 toy x cab, twin stick,MC07 #1322,with 4.7,5.29's,det f/r,custom front bumper,37mtrs. Flatbed, half doors and a exocage. Redneck Rockcrawlers TLCA#4563 [SIZE="7"]R.I.P. Noel " DOZER" Chadbourne[/SIZE]

02-19-2009, 09:11 PM	#18 (permalink)
BellyDoc Rock God Join Date: Sep 2007 Member # 100273 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,150	Question: Is there an advantage to running that upper link to a tower on the long tube side, as opposed to going from the driver's side frame rail and using the mounting holes I see on top of the pumpkin? __________________ -Jon- MFS/Pirate4x4 essay contest winner KOH 2010 survivor Surgical precision with a BFH

02-20-2009, 07:37 AM	#19 (permalink)
BellyDoc Rock God Join Date: Sep 2007 Member # 100273 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,150	Another question: The passenger side heim joint on the cross-over steering drag link looks almost maxed for misalignment. Is the axle sitting at full droop? With full twist - passenger side up, does the high steer arm lean over and contact the rod end? Would putting a couple of bends in that link be an option if this was a problem? What diameter/wall thickness DOM tube is that? If one wanted to rig a hydro-assist, can you see fitting that in? Ok, so maybe that was a few questions... __________________ -Jon- MFS/Pirate4x4 essay contest winner KOH 2010 survivor Surgical precision with a BFH

02-20-2009, 05:27 PM	#21 (permalink)
BellyDoc Rock God Join Date: Sep 2007 Member # 100273 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,150	Got it. How is the Curry axle pumpkin fixed to the tubes? It doesn't look like the plug welds in my Dana. Are those a bunch of bolts? __________________ -Jon- MFS/Pirate4x4 essay contest winner KOH 2010 survivor Surgical precision with a BFH

02-22-2009, 11:13 AM	#23 (permalink)
Dustpark Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Member # 110617 Posts: 86	You gain a extra inch or two in up travel this way.

03-04-2009, 07:48 PM	#24 (permalink)
TaylorSASFJ Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Member # 131101 Posts: 1	How much$ Does any body know what All Pro is charging? My guess is around $8k for the front and $6K for the rear???? this doesn't include the Atlas either, so $20K for everything??? Im starting to think my FJ sucks balls, what I could have had for half the money is discouraging.

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