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65SWB45 · 04-01-2005, 10:45 PM

Since everybody else has a name for their projects, I figured I should have one too!

Got the rear bumper done for the 45lwb, now I'm fabbing up some sliders for the back of the bed behind the back tires.

Consensus was NOT to drill the sheet on the bed and make a rocker-type slider, but to use some square tube underneath the bed. Last time I was at Faultline, I had Simon weld up a pair of his modular frame anchors on either side of the framerails. Went back this morning and cut a pair of slider tube from some thick wall 2x2 tubing [trailer hitch grade] and angle cut them to match the arch of the wheelwells. Ground the ends and the caps so that Simon could come in and do a quick surgical strike on the welding [Phil, I swear Simon was working on your rig practically the whole time I was there!

]

Ground clearance is now down from 22" to 19 & 3/4"

Now I am taking a hard look at the suspension. I think next week I will change out my front ProComp 2.5" springs for some of my NHK 4" and trade out the stock rear shackles for some 2.5" from Downey. Prolly have to extend the brake lines for this as well. Seems like a lot of work for one run!

65SWB45 · 04-01-2005, 10:47 PM

Oh yeah. If the suspension works out, I will prolly try to fab up a long slider between the front fenders and the rear wheelwells. Again, removable.

ranger · 04-01-2005, 11:33 PM

Well since no one else has said it yet........This post is worthless without pics!

orangefj45 · 04-02-2005, 07:15 AM

how about callin git the "bumper-car-45"?!

post some pics you hippie. and i know you're not wearing your sandals when you're welding!?

65SWB45 · 04-02-2005, 09:17 PM

Too tired last night from all that barefoot welding and volleyball!

Here's a pic:

65SWB45 · 04-02-2005, 09:17 PM

Installed

Land Cruiser Junky · 04-02-2005, 10:12 PM

Very clean looking Mark. I like it. Bumper came out nice too.

65SWB45 · 04-02-2005, 10:25 PM

Thanks Gene. While Simon was figuring out the umpteenth custom gusset for Phil's 40, I took the sliders out to the truck, marked them, and cut them on the chop saw so that the leading edge matches the arch of the wheelwell EXACTLY! In other words, they look even better up close.

Of course since they are straight, they also magnify just how wavy the bed of the truck is!

So when do you want to do your bumper?

Land Cruiser Junky · 04-02-2005, 10:40 PM

I'll try to get over this week. Maybe Tuesday.

65SWB45 · 04-02-2005, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by orangefj45

how about callin git the "bumper-car-45"?!

Dem's some big words for a guy who's rig is on jackstands! See you in Moab

peesalot · 04-03-2005, 10:07 AM

Mark is that thing gonna make an appearance at rubithon , ? I got a funny feeling twiddy is brewing a secret 55 project but have no confirmation .

65SWB45 · 04-03-2005, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by peesalot

Mark is that thing gonna make an appearance at rubithon , ? I got a funny feeling twiddy is brewing a secret 55 project but have no confirmation .

Nope. Rubithon is strictly a Ruftoys run. 45lwb will be back at the 45 run again this year. Also will do a DV pre-run b4 Moab.

If I keep the HJ and V-8 it, it will be SOA and set up to follow humbly behind Whitey's 45.....................

And pick up all the free camping gear!

Rat70FJ · 04-03-2005, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 65SWB45

If I keep the HJ and V-8 it, it will be SOA and set up to follow humbly behind Whitey's 45.....................

And pick up all the free camping gear!

Where will that be? Can I have the stray Foster's?

65SWB45 · 04-03-2005, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rat70FJ

Where will that be? Can I have the stray Foster's?

Well, if Whitey stays true to form, he's usually lost half his gear before he gets off the slabs!

If Georg is following Whitey, you're gonna have to deal with toploader to get to those Fosters!

Owyhee Jackass · 04-04-2005, 07:33 AM

So, why didn't you bolt it to the bumper?

65SWB45 · 04-07-2005, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Owyhee Jackass

So, why didn't you bolt it to the bumper?

Couldn't say for sure Dan. Just call it a hunch.

Sliders are now fully gusseted, painted and mounted. Time to move on to the suspension! Thanks again Simon!

65SWB45 · 04-08-2005, 10:10 AM

Post counter is as messed up as the view counter!

Kelly O'Connor · 04-08-2005, 06:51 PM

Damn, that is looking good Mark, keep up the good work (or should I say Simon). Whoever, its looking good.

Cruiser Ken · 04-09-2005, 10:32 AM

Let's see some more pics with them mounted and painted. What are you doing for rocker protection?

65SWB45 · 04-10-2005, 11:00 PM

One quick one shot this afternoon while I was working on the head for the 60:

Owyhee Jackass · 04-11-2005, 07:28 AM

Take a few steps back and snap a picture of the bumper and rear slider together.

65-fj45 · 04-11-2005, 07:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Owyhee Jackass

Take a few steps back and snap a picture of the bumper and rear slider together.

and also the frame attachments.
thanks

65SWB45 · 04-11-2005, 10:49 PM

slider and bumper:

65SWB45 · 04-11-2005, 10:50 PM

attachment:

65-fj45 · 04-12-2005, 10:07 AM

thanks for the pics Mark, those should hold up great.

04-01-2005, 10:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
65SWB45 Desert Rat Join Date: Feb 2004 Member # 27432 Location: going 45 Posts: 3,691	project: save my sheet Since everybody else has a name for their projects, I figured I should have one too! Got the rear bumper done for the 45lwb, now I'm fabbing up some sliders for the back of the bed behind the back tires. Consensus was NOT to drill the sheet on the bed and make a rocker-type slider, but to use some square tube underneath the bed. Last time I was at Faultline, I had Simon weld up a pair of his modular frame anchors on either side of the framerails. Went back this morning and cut a pair of slider tube from some thick wall 2x2 tubing [trailer hitch grade] and angle cut them to match the arch of the wheelwells. Ground the ends and the caps so that Simon could come in and do a quick surgical strike on the welding [Phil, I swear Simon was working on your rig practically the whole time I was there! ] Ground clearance is now down from 22" to 19 & 3/4" Now I am taking a hard look at the suspension. I think next week I will change out my front ProComp 2.5" springs for some of my NHK 4" and trade out the stock rear shackles for some 2.5" from Downey. Prolly have to extend the brake lines for this as well. Seems like a lot of work for one run! __________________ MarksOffRoad.net Originally Posted by lc tpi ...if I have to buy them from Trail Gear I guess I dont need them. 65SWB45, 64LWB45, 68FJ40, 72VJ40, 76K5, 73Sub454, 97Sub5.7, 2002 Trailblazer tlca #1086 member: Trail Crew-L.A. TLCA, Elwood Chapter, TLCA

04-01-2005, 10:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
65SWB45 Desert Rat Join Date: Feb 2004 Member # 27432 Location: going 45 Posts: 3,691	Oh yeah. If the suspension works out, I will prolly try to fab up a long slider between the front fenders and the rear wheelwells. Again, removable. __________________ MarksOffRoad.net Originally Posted by lc tpi ...if I have to buy them from Trail Gear I guess I dont need them. 65SWB45, 64LWB45, 68FJ40, 72VJ40, 76K5, 73Sub454, 97Sub5.7, 2002 Trailblazer tlca #1086 member: Trail Crew-L.A. TLCA, Elwood Chapter, TLCA

04-02-2005, 07:15 AM	#4 (permalink)
orangefj45 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Member # 6816 Location: Fawk if I know Posts: 15,280	how about callin git the "bumper-car-45"?! post some pics you hippie. and i know you're not wearing your sandals when you're welding!? __________________ Maybe you outta stick to legos!

04-02-2005, 09:17 PM	#5 (permalink)
65SWB45 Desert Rat Join Date: Feb 2004 Member # 27432 Location: going 45 Posts: 3,691	Too tired last night from all that barefoot welding and volleyball! Here's a pic: Attached Images __________________ MarksOffRoad.net Originally Posted by lc tpi ...if I have to buy them from Trail Gear I guess I dont need them. 65SWB45, 64LWB45, 68FJ40, 72VJ40, 76K5, 73Sub454, 97Sub5.7, 2002 Trailblazer tlca #1086 member: Trail Crew-L.A. TLCA, Elwood Chapter, TLCA

04-02-2005, 09:17 PM	#6 (permalink)
65SWB45 Desert Rat Join Date: Feb 2004 Member # 27432 Location: going 45 Posts: 3,691	Installed Attached Images __________________ MarksOffRoad.net Originally Posted by lc tpi ...if I have to buy them from Trail Gear I guess I dont need them. 65SWB45, 64LWB45, 68FJ40, 72VJ40, 76K5, 73Sub454, 97Sub5.7, 2002 Trailblazer tlca #1086 member: Trail Crew-L.A. TLCA, Elwood Chapter, TLCA

04-01-2005, 11:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
ranger Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Member # 1282 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 4,819	Well since no one else has said it yet........This post is worthless without pics!

04-02-2005, 10:12 PM	#7 (permalink)
Land Cruiser Junky Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Member # 28463 Location: California Posts: 749	Very clean looking Mark. I like it. Bumper came out nice too. __________________ Saline Valley Desert . . . Home Sweet Home

04-02-2005, 10:25 PM	#8 (permalink)
65SWB45 Desert Rat Join Date: Feb 2004 Member # 27432 Location: going 45 Posts: 3,691	Thanks Gene. While Simon was figuring out the umpteenth custom gusset for Phil's 40, I took the sliders out to the truck, marked them, and cut them on the chop saw so that the leading edge matches the arch of the wheelwell EXACTLY! In other words, they look even better up close. Of course since they are straight, they also magnify just how wavy the bed of the truck is! So when do you want to do your bumper? __________________ MarksOffRoad.net Originally Posted by lc tpi ...if I have to buy them from Trail Gear I guess I dont need them. 65SWB45, 64LWB45, 68FJ40, 72VJ40, 76K5, 73Sub454, 97Sub5.7, 2002 Trailblazer tlca #1086 member: Trail Crew-L.A. TLCA, Elwood Chapter, TLCA

04-02-2005, 10:40 PM	#9 (permalink)
Land Cruiser Junky Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Member # 28463 Location: California Posts: 749	I'll try to get over this week. Maybe Tuesday. __________________ Saline Valley Desert . . . Home Sweet Home

04-03-2005, 10:07 AM	#11 (permalink)
peesalot Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Member # 24859 Location: Where ever my wife says Posts: 4,570	Mark is that thing gonna make an appearance at rubithon , ? I got a funny feeling twiddy is brewing a secret 55 project but have no confirmation . __________________ Mellonhead

04-04-2005, 07:33 AM	#15 (permalink)
Owyhee Jackass Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Member # 18654 Location: Southwest Idaho Desert Posts: 497	So, why didn't you bolt it to the bumper?

04-08-2005, 10:10 AM	#17 (permalink)
65SWB45 Desert Rat Join Date: Feb 2004 Member # 27432 Location: going 45 Posts: 3,691	Post counter is as messed up as the view counter! __________________ MarksOffRoad.net Originally Posted by lc tpi ...if I have to buy them from Trail Gear I guess I dont need them. 65SWB45, 64LWB45, 68FJ40, 72VJ40, 76K5, 73Sub454, 97Sub5.7, 2002 Trailblazer tlca #1086 member: Trail Crew-L.A. TLCA, Elwood Chapter, TLCA

04-08-2005, 06:51 PM	#18 (permalink)
Kelly O'Connor Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Member # 8725 Location: S. Calif. Posts: 246	Damn, that is looking good Mark, keep up the good work (or should I say Simon). Whoever, its looking good. __________________ '72 fj40 4 inch lift, 6 cyl, ps, 4wdisk, sm420, arbs '66 fj45 longbed project, 2F '78 fj40 2f/4spd, 2.5 inch lift

04-09-2005, 10:32 AM	#19 (permalink)
Cruiser Ken Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Member # 1797 Location: Gainesville, VA Posts: 1,361	Let's see some more pics with them mounted and painted. What are you doing for rocker protection? __________________ 82 FJ45 94 FZJ80

04-10-2005, 11:00 PM	#20 (permalink)
65SWB45 Desert Rat Join Date: Feb 2004 Member # 27432 Location: going 45 Posts: 3,691	One quick one shot this afternoon while I was working on the head for the 60: Attached Images __________________ MarksOffRoad.net Originally Posted by lc tpi ...if I have to buy them from Trail Gear I guess I dont need them. 65SWB45, 64LWB45, 68FJ40, 72VJ40, 76K5, 73Sub454, 97Sub5.7, 2002 Trailblazer tlca #1086 member: Trail Crew-L.A. TLCA, Elwood Chapter, TLCA

04-11-2005, 07:28 AM	#21 (permalink)
Owyhee Jackass Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Member # 18654 Location: Southwest Idaho Desert Posts: 497	Take a few steps back and snap a picture of the bumper and rear slider together.

04-11-2005, 10:49 PM	#23 (permalink)
65SWB45 Desert Rat Join Date: Feb 2004 Member # 27432 Location: going 45 Posts: 3,691	slider and bumper: Attached Images __________________ MarksOffRoad.net Originally Posted by lc tpi ...if I have to buy them from Trail Gear I guess I dont need them. 65SWB45, 64LWB45, 68FJ40, 72VJ40, 76K5, 73Sub454, 97Sub5.7, 2002 Trailblazer tlca #1086 member: Trail Crew-L.A. TLCA, Elwood Chapter, TLCA

04-11-2005, 10:50 PM	#24 (permalink)
65SWB45 Desert Rat Join Date: Feb 2004 Member # 27432 Location: going 45 Posts: 3,691	attachment: Attached Images __________________ MarksOffRoad.net Originally Posted by lc tpi ...if I have to buy them from Trail Gear I guess I dont need them. 65SWB45, 64LWB45, 68FJ40, 72VJ40, 76K5, 73Sub454, 97Sub5.7, 2002 Trailblazer tlca #1086 member: Trail Crew-L.A. TLCA, Elwood Chapter, TLCA

04-12-2005, 10:07 AM	#25 (permalink)
65-fj45 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Member # 22259 Location: San Jose, Ca Posts: 661	thanks for the pics Mark, those should hold up great. __________________ 78 fj40 350,nv4500,35's 65 fj45 350,sm420,4wdb,35's Alcans 2007 Black FJ Cruiser 1966 M416 -Mike

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