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twisty_toy94 · 09-12-2010, 07:48 PM

Few pics of a cage build we started on my FJ40 on the weekend. Still some tube and bracing to be added, but we got the main shape all done up in one weekend.

twisty_toy94 · 09-12-2010, 07:48 PM

twisty_toy94 · 09-12-2010, 07:49 PM

brooksy1 · 09-12-2010, 11:27 PM

Having a break from the shed tonight as I am buggered from the brews

Doing an order for the rest of the stuff for your 40 tonight, hope the exchange rate is good

brooksy

iancj7 · 09-12-2010, 11:30 PM

looks good, are you going to tie it into the frame?

brooksy1 · 09-12-2010, 11:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iancj7

looks good, are you going to tie it into the frame?

Definately, doing an order for tie in bushes & some bracing gussets so the chassis mounts can be done.

brooksy

iancj7 · 09-12-2010, 11:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brooksy1

Definately, doing an order for tie in bushes & some bracing gussets so the chassis mounts can be done.

brooksy

cool

only way to go

twisty_toy94 · 09-26-2010, 02:38 PM

Headed down to Brooksys on the weekend and we made some more progress on the cage. Still got lots of bits and peices to sort.

First thing was remove the 140l fuel tank and seats and the 75 series steering column. Then swapped in a standard 40 series steering column (which has been modded to suit p/steer) to help with getting the new seating position right. Really happy at the height of the seats now.

New seat rails.

Bit blurry, but shows the A to B pillar tube.

Old seating position

And the now lower one.

Diesel prefered it with no seats.

twisty_toy94 · 09-26-2010, 02:39 PM

New Fuel cell is a RCI2162A 15 Gallon (57 litres) tank, measuring 30"x12"x9" (762x305x230). Got it from http://www.rocketindustries.com.au for $405 delivered. It will be mounted under the body behind the rear diff.

Some of the bracing tubes.

twisty_toy94 · 09-26-2010, 02:39 PM

jedrattle · 09-26-2010, 06:19 PM

Nice!!

twisty_toy94 · 09-28-2010, 01:23 AM

Few more bits and pieces brooksy got done today.

twisty_toy94 · 09-28-2010, 01:24 AM

brooksy1 · 10-04-2010, 04:04 AM

Bit lazy & tired to do a write-up but here are some pics, basically all done except tailgate/wheel carrier as I am still waiting for parts from USA. I have a little more work on tank bashplate too.
Twisty has some more detailed shots but here are the cage pics.

brooksy

brooksy1 · 10-04-2010, 04:05 AM

Cage back in the 40

brooksy

brooksy1 · 10-04-2010, 04:07 AM

Rear mounted 57L/ 15Gallon fuel cell with bashplate & fully removable cell mount
I have done a very trick dimple effect (thanks Don-fc187) on the bashplate but haven't taken pics, Dave has some.
I still have to do the same effect on the rear vertical section but time was getting away from us so I will do it during the week.

brooksy

brooksy1 · 10-04-2010, 04:08 AM

A lot of other stuff was done things like finish all welding, die grind out cage footings in floor, the fuel cell/bashplate assembly, battery box intergrated into seat mounting bracket, fuel filler in rear floor, run new fuel lines & refit wiring.
I still have to put in seat belt mounts in B-pillar & do cross brace. May while I am there do harness mounts for added safety when driving the more risking tracks.

brooksy

twisty_toy94 · 10-04-2010, 08:05 PM

Some pics of the bomb proof fuel cell mount.

twisty_toy94 · 10-04-2010, 08:06 PM

Mounted in the chassis. (2mm bashplate with go fast dimples not fitted in these pics). Brooksy will have to post up some better pics with the bashplate fitted)

Sits nicely on the springs to allow the removal and fitting of the fuel lines.

Dimple died the floor for access to the filler.

brooksy1 · 10-04-2010, 11:40 PM

Here are a couple pics of the bashplate covering fuel cell.
The dimples are located where the X bracing isn't so the dimpling strengthens those points.
I still need to do the vertical return to the bumper section, I will do it this week.

brooksy

deliverance72 · 10-05-2010, 05:33 AM

Can you show pics how the rear tube flares are mounted? Cage looks awesome!!

Radd Cruisers · 10-07-2010, 01:33 PM

Bitchin tube work, really like your design....

brooksy1 · 10-08-2010, 01:25 AM

Thanks,

Still got a bit to finish off but it is basically there !

I know Dave is happy which is the main thing. Going to give it a test in a couple weeks at a social wheelin' weekend that we have going now.

brooksy

Suhaib Kiani · 10-11-2010, 08:46 AM

Awesome thread! Thanks for sharing!
Intersted to know whats the wheelbase on your rig and how did you stretch it? Also are those 35s?
Thanks Again! Keep it coming!

twisty_toy94 · 10-11-2010, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deliverance72

Can you show pics how the rear tube flares are mounted? Cage looks awesome!!

+

Thanks. Site I host my pics on is down at the moment, but I will post some build pics of the rear tube flares and tube front fenders once its back up.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Suhaib Kiani

Awesome thread! Thanks for sharing!
Intersted to know whats the wheelbase on your rig and how did you stretch it? Also are those 35s?
Thanks Again! Keep it coming!

No worries.

Yeah, tyres are 35x13.5 Krawlers.

Wheelbase is around 96" using custom springs. Suspension setup is.
1260mm (49.6") long front leafs 4" lift (bout 4.5" longer then std.) Fixed hanger was moved back approx 3"
1340mm (52.8") long rear leafs 4" lift (bout 7.8" longer then std.). Shackle hanger was moved to rear crossmember.
2" extended shackles
12" travel bilstein 5125s all round
High Clearance U-Bolt Plates
Rear diff back 5" from standard, front forward 1"

09-12-2010, 07:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
twisty_toy94 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Member # 20907 Location: Qld, Australia Posts: 223	Aussie FJ40 Build-up Few pics of a cage build we started on my FJ40 on the weekend. Still some tube and bracing to be added, but we got the main shape all done up in one weekend. __________________ 2012 FJ Cruiser 1984 BJ42 MWB Landcruiser Last edited by twisty_toy94; 09-23-2011 at 03:40 PM.

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09-12-2010, 11:27 PM	#4 (permalink)
brooksy1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Member # 63280 Location: Queensland,Australia. Posts: 531	Having a break from the shed tonight as I am buggered from the brews Doing an order for the rest of the stuff for your 40 tonight, hope the exchange rate is good brooksy __________________ C44F-Custom 4x4 Fabrications Australia project - "STRETCH" LS1 FJ40 105"wb

09-12-2010, 11:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
iancj7 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Member # 64205 Location: Australia Brisbane Posts: 71	looks good, are you going to tie it into the frame? __________________ current build, tj,boatside dovetail, ls1 auto, 4 speed atlas, d60 10.25, 42 irok's...

09-26-2010, 02:38 PM	#8 (permalink)
twisty_toy94 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Member # 20907 Location: Qld, Australia Posts: 223	Headed down to Brooksys on the weekend and we made some more progress on the cage. Still got lots of bits and peices to sort. First thing was remove the 140l fuel tank and seats and the 75 series steering column. Then swapped in a standard 40 series steering column (which has been modded to suit p/steer) to help with getting the new seating position right. Really happy at the height of the seats now. New seat rails. Bit blurry, but shows the A to B pillar tube. Old seating position And the now lower one. Diesel prefered it with no seats. __________________ 2012 FJ Cruiser 1984 BJ42 MWB Landcruiser

09-26-2010, 02:39 PM	#9 (permalink)
twisty_toy94 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Member # 20907 Location: Qld, Australia Posts: 223	New Fuel cell is a RCI2162A 15 Gallon (57 litres) tank, measuring 30"x12"x9" (762x305x230). Got it from http://www.rocketindustries.com.au for $405 delivered. It will be mounted under the body behind the rear diff. Some of the bracing tubes. __________________ 2012 FJ Cruiser 1984 BJ42 MWB Landcruiser

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09-26-2010, 06:19 PM	#11 (permalink)
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09-28-2010, 01:23 AM	#12 (permalink)
twisty_toy94 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Member # 20907 Location: Qld, Australia Posts: 223	Few more bits and pieces brooksy got done today. __________________ 2012 FJ Cruiser 1984 BJ42 MWB Landcruiser

09-28-2010, 01:24 AM	#13 (permalink)
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10-04-2010, 04:04 AM	#14 (permalink)
brooksy1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Member # 63280 Location: Queensland,Australia. Posts: 531	Bit lazy & tired to do a write-up but here are some pics, basically all done except tailgate/wheel carrier as I am still waiting for parts from USA. I have a little more work on tank bashplate too. Twisty has some more detailed shots but here are the cage pics. brooksy __________________ C44F-Custom 4x4 Fabrications Australia project - "STRETCH" LS1 FJ40 105"wb

10-04-2010, 04:05 AM	#15 (permalink)
brooksy1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Member # 63280 Location: Queensland,Australia. Posts: 531	Cage back in the 40 brooksy __________________ C44F-Custom 4x4 Fabrications Australia project - "STRETCH" LS1 FJ40 105"wb

10-04-2010, 04:07 AM	#16 (permalink)
brooksy1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Member # 63280 Location: Queensland,Australia. Posts: 531	Rear mounted 57L/ 15Gallon fuel cell with bashplate & fully removable cell mount I have done a very trick dimple effect (thanks Don-fc187) on the bashplate but haven't taken pics, Dave has some. I still have to do the same effect on the rear vertical section but time was getting away from us so I will do it during the week. brooksy __________________ C44F-Custom 4x4 Fabrications Australia project - "STRETCH" LS1 FJ40 105"wb Last edited by brooksy1; 10-04-2010 at 04:09 AM.

10-04-2010, 04:08 AM	#17 (permalink)
brooksy1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Member # 63280 Location: Queensland,Australia. Posts: 531	A lot of other stuff was done things like finish all welding, die grind out cage footings in floor, the fuel cell/bashplate assembly, battery box intergrated into seat mounting bracket, fuel filler in rear floor, run new fuel lines & refit wiring. I still have to put in seat belt mounts in B-pillar & do cross brace. May while I am there do harness mounts for added safety when driving the more risking tracks. brooksy __________________ C44F-Custom 4x4 Fabrications Australia project - "STRETCH" LS1 FJ40 105"wb

10-04-2010, 08:05 PM	#18 (permalink)
twisty_toy94 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Member # 20907 Location: Qld, Australia Posts: 223	Some pics of the bomb proof fuel cell mount. __________________ 2012 FJ Cruiser 1984 BJ42 MWB Landcruiser

10-04-2010, 08:06 PM	#19 (permalink)
twisty_toy94 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Member # 20907 Location: Qld, Australia Posts: 223	Mounted in the chassis. (2mm bashplate with go fast dimples not fitted in these pics). Brooksy will have to post up some better pics with the bashplate fitted) Sits nicely on the springs to allow the removal and fitting of the fuel lines. Dimple died the floor for access to the filler. __________________ 2012 FJ Cruiser 1984 BJ42 MWB Landcruiser

10-04-2010, 11:40 PM	#20 (permalink)
brooksy1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Member # 63280 Location: Queensland,Australia. Posts: 531	Here are a couple pics of the bashplate covering fuel cell. The dimples are located where the X bracing isn't so the dimpling strengthens those points. I still need to do the vertical return to the bumper section, I will do it this week. brooksy __________________ C44F-Custom 4x4 Fabrications Australia project - "STRETCH" LS1 FJ40 105"wb

10-05-2010, 05:33 AM	#21 (permalink)
deliverance72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Member # 102244 Location: Roseburg, OR Posts: 17	Can you show pics how the rear tube flares are mounted? Cage looks awesome!!

10-07-2010, 01:33 PM	#22 (permalink)
Radd Cruisers Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Member # 14670 Location: Nanaimo BC(Island) Posts: 1,108	Bitchin tube work, really like your design.... __________________ Ride it like you stole it.

10-08-2010, 01:25 AM	#23 (permalink)
brooksy1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Member # 63280 Location: Queensland,Australia. Posts: 531	Thanks, Still got a bit to finish off but it is basically there ! I know Dave is happy which is the main thing. Going to give it a test in a couple weeks at a social wheelin' weekend that we have going now. brooksy __________________ C44F-Custom 4x4 Fabrications Australia project - "STRETCH" LS1 FJ40 105"wb Last edited by brooksy1; 10-08-2010 at 01:27 AM.

10-11-2010, 08:46 AM	#24 (permalink)
Suhaib Kiani Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Member # 139747 Location: Islamabad, Pakistan Posts: 267	Awesome thread! Thanks for sharing! Intersted to know whats the wheelbase on your rig and how did you stretch it? Also are those 35s? Thanks Again! Keep it coming!

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