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WildHorses · 03-14-2011, 02:26 PM

Beautiful rig man!!!

fc187 · 03-14-2011, 07:35 PM

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Love the updates Don!

If it was my choice... no paint... I would just clear coat the whole thing!

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WORD FOOL !

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It is something I am throwing around too with my build. Crapload of clear after some steel wooling & pickle paste.
brooksy

would be cool! clearing steel can be weird. if the steel is too smooth, it looks like Grey paint?

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Hydro assist diff tube bracket is tits !!

brooksy

Thanks B!

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Originally Posted by Flatty

Whose sway bar is that? I think I am in love with this thing.

Dima

thanks Dima! its a rock equipment bar..

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Originally Posted by SixPax

What size are the rims and tires on this? Just trying to get some prospective. Again, great work!

42s on 17" walkers....

fc187 · 03-14-2011, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by WildHorses

Beautiful rig man!!!

Thank you very much

Been meaning to stop by and check out James's rig. prolly just end up seeing you guys at Chips on the 2nd for the swapmeet? mostly toyota stuff, but the food will rock!

SlamBone · 03-16-2011, 02:59 PM

You rock don!! That rig is hands down my favorite build you've done thus far! But fuck that thing and get yours done so we can go wheeling!!

" look up and live "

rhenry · 03-16-2011, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by fc187

shackle outboard..

Don-Most if not all of your builds place the front leafs back to the stock application. Fixed mount in back, shackle in front. Without getting into the whole spring reversal debate do you follow or have a typical set up for this? If your using 40 leafs how far back do you put the front hanger and where do you put the back fixed point? if your using 55/60 leafs? (Post #7 &8) Etc....

fc187 · 03-16-2011, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by SlamBone

You rock don!! That rig is hands down my favorite build you've done thus far! But fuck that thing and get yours done so we can go wheeling!!

" look up and live "

thanks Bro! when it roll out, I will get back on mine.....

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Originally Posted by rhenry

Don-Most if not all of your builds place the front leafs back to the stock application. Fixed mount in back, shackle in front. Without getting into the whole spring reversal debate do you follow or have a typical set up for this? If your using 40 leafs how far back do you put the front hanger and where do you put the back fixed point? if your using 55/60 leafs? (Post #7 &8) Etc....

no typical formula, location of the fixed mount, for the most part is based on tire size and where I want that tire to sit inside the wheel well. I stuck a 60 axle in the front of the hippies 40 using 55 rears with the axle offset two inches from center. If you like I can get you a pic/measurement?

fc187 · 03-16-2011, 07:57 PM

a little alu-minni-um (1/8" on floor and top of fenders, .080 every where else)

and 78 body tabs later.......

cnagpilot · 03-16-2011, 08:08 PM

Saweet!

rhenry · 03-16-2011, 08:27 PM

no typical formula, location of the fixed mount, for the most part is based on tire size and where I want that tire to sit inside the wheel well. I stuck a 60 axle in the front of the hippies 40 using 55 rears with the axle offset two inches from center. If you like I can get you a pic/measurement?[/QUOTE]

That would be great if you could. Thanks.

FlyingLow · 03-16-2011, 09:39 PM

Very nice work on the aluminum. Did you use a form block for clearance on the coil over and compound bends?

war pony · 03-18-2011, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by fc187

OK! here ya go!.....

Thanks Don, Looks Great!

fc187 · 03-18-2011, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by FlyingLow

Very nice work on the aluminum. Did you use a form block for clearance on the coil over and compound bends?

made a make shift die for the press

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Originally Posted by war pony

Thanks Don, Looks Great!

thanks!

fc187 · 03-18-2011, 07:10 PM

1/2" UHMW on today.......

ROCK HUGGER · 03-18-2011, 09:19 PM

Don your work is amazing as always!! Is it going to be at the swap meet? I'd like see it in person.

fc187 · 03-21-2011, 07:20 PM

Thanks!

prolly wont have it at the sweap meet.

SixPax · 03-27-2011, 04:54 PM

Just looked up UHMW, that is an awesome idea. How well does it hold up to heavy trail abuse? Also, would 60 springs up front have given you more flexability?

fc187 · 03-27-2011, 07:03 PM

it will smash at the edges and gouge eveywhere else. BUT! it will glide over rocks

fj60 sprigs would provide more flex, but would not have as good of an approach angle. with the OME 40 springs, you still have a decent size bushing and with the spring flipped and the axle pushed forward another inch,... we have a bitchen approach with 42's AND plenty of flex

rhenry · 03-28-2011, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by fc187

it will smash at the edges and gouge eveywhere else. BUT! it will glide over rocks

fj60 sprigs would provide more flex, but would not have as good of an approach angle. with the OME 40 springs, you still have a decent size bushing and with the spring flipped and the axle pushed forward another inch,... we have a bitchen approach with 42's AND plenty of flex

Would you use 40 springs or 60 springs in the front with 37's? Are you using 40 springs because of the larger tire (42's)? I allways thought you were better off using a 60 spring in front IF you could?

rockthedog · 03-31-2011, 06:21 PM

i might have missed it don so sorry if i did..... you have OME 40 springs are they stock? or lift? they looked pretyy flat the way i like them .... the stock 40 spring bushings are so small i burn out a set of them after one trip of wheelin the OME ones look the size of 60 series bushings

lookin nice as always btw

fj40charles · 03-31-2011, 06:24 PM

Very nice work Donald. I hope you can work on my junk one of these years.

Charles

fc187 · 03-31-2011, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by rhenry

Would you use 40 springs or 60 springs in the front with 37's? Are you using 40 springs because of the larger tire (42's)? I allways thought you were better off using a 60 spring in front IF you could?

IMHO....
the advantages of 60 springs, long n flexy with big bushings....
the disadvantage of 60 springs, Longer than 40's...
the advantages of 40 springs, the short side makes for bitchen aproach angle when flipped.
the disadvantage of 40 springs,.... tiny bushings self destruct after a GOOD run.

late 40 springs or aftermarket springs/lift springs will usually have a larger bushing and still give you the better approach when you flip them.

when forced to side between flex and approach,.... I will pick approach every day! quality over quanity!

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Originally Posted by rockthedog

i might have missed it don so sorry if i did..... you have OME 40 springs are they stock? or lift? they looked pretyy flat the way i like them .... the stock 40 spring bushings are so small i burn out a set of them after one trip of wheelin the OME ones look the size of 60 series bushings

lookin nice as always btw

good eye! they are older OME's. they have a slight positive arch, but they do sit nice AND have a good size bushing.

and Thank you!

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Originally Posted by fj40charles

Very nice work Donald. I hope you can work on my junk one of these years.

Charles

send that thing out here chuck!

Radd Cruisers · 04-02-2011, 02:34 PM

This rig is the shiznits

Rad build Don.....

war pony · 04-03-2011, 07:37 AM

Thanks for the tour yesterday Don. That buggy looks even better in person.

nocal40 · 04-03-2011, 08:10 PM

it looks really good FC looks like it could be my big brother

FlyingLow · 04-03-2011, 11:04 PM

Do you have something in mind for the lower link cross member? Is it going to tie into a full belly skid plate?

03-14-2011, 02:26 PM	#276 (permalink)
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03-16-2011, 02:59 PM	#279 (permalink)
SlamBone Granite Guru Join Date: May 2009 Member # 136717 Location: clements,CA Posts: 969	You rock don!! That rig is hands down my favorite build you've done thus far! But fuck that thing and get yours done so we can go wheeling!! " look up and live " __________________ 85 cj 7 60's 39.5 irocks 6.0 t-18 dana 300 (look up and live)

03-16-2011, 07:57 PM	#282 (permalink)
fc187 Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Aug 2000 Member # 1525 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 4,629	a little alu-minni-um (1/8" on floor and top of fenders, .080 every where else) and 78 body tabs later....... Attached Images __________________ NCRD

03-16-2011, 08:27 PM	#284 (permalink)
rhenry Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Member # 124127 Posts: 14	no typical formula, location of the fixed mount, for the most part is based on tire size and where I want that tire to sit inside the wheel well. I stuck a 60 axle in the front of the hippies 40 using 55 rears with the axle offset two inches from center. If you like I can get you a pic/measurement?[/QUOTE] That would be great if you could. Thanks. Last edited by rhenry; 03-16-2011 at 08:27 PM.

03-16-2011, 09:39 PM	#285 (permalink)
FlyingLow Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Member # 121345 Location: Vancouver Island BC Posts: 34	Very nice work on the aluminum. Did you use a form block for clearance on the coil over and compound bends? __________________ 77 FJ40 97 4runner

03-16-2011, 08:08 PM	#283 (permalink)
cnagpilot In the Dark Join Date: Jan 2009 Member # 128178 Location: cen cal Posts: 107	Saweet!

03-18-2011, 07:10 PM	#288 (permalink)
fc187 Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Aug 2000 Member # 1525 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 4,629	1/2" UHMW on today....... Attached Images __________________ NCRD

03-18-2011, 09:19 PM	#289 (permalink)
ROCK HUGGER Rock God Join Date: Apr 2001 Member # 4329 Location: Jackson CA Posts: 2,388	Don your work is amazing as always!! Is it going to be at the swap meet? I'd like see it in person.

03-21-2011, 07:20 PM	#290 (permalink)
fc187 Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Aug 2000 Member # 1525 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 4,629	Thanks! prolly wont have it at the sweap meet. __________________ NCRD

03-27-2011, 04:54 PM	#291 (permalink)
SixPax Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Member # 183133 Posts: 7	Uhmw Just looked up UHMW, that is an awesome idea. How well does it hold up to heavy trail abuse? Also, would 60 springs up front have given you more flexability?

03-27-2011, 07:03 PM	#292 (permalink)
fc187 Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Aug 2000 Member # 1525 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 4,629	it will smash at the edges and gouge eveywhere else. BUT! it will glide over rocks fj60 sprigs would provide more flex, but would not have as good of an approach angle. with the OME 40 springs, you still have a decent size bushing and with the spring flipped and the axle pushed forward another inch,... we have a bitchen approach with 42's AND plenty of flex __________________ NCRD

03-31-2011, 06:21 PM	#294 (permalink)
rockthedog Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: May 2003 Member # 19510 Location: vacaville ca Posts: 2,716	i might have missed it don so sorry if i did..... you have OME 40 springs are they stock? or lift? they looked pretyy flat the way i like them .... the stock 40 spring bushings are so small i burn out a set of them after one trip of wheelin the OME ones look the size of 60 series bushings lookin nice as always btw __________________ 77fj40, 1 TON www.wfoconcepts.com 530-268-9494 tlca# 12281 semi_budget 1ton build /forum/toyota-land-cruiser/530636-semi-budget-1-ton-buildup-thread.html linking the rear http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/toyot...king-rear.html

03-31-2011, 06:24 PM	#295 (permalink)
fj40charles Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Oct 2000 Member # 1926 Location: Dallas, TX USA Posts: 3,254	Very nice work Donald. I hope you can work on my junk one of these years. Charles __________________ '69 FJ40 with very few stock parts. 2000 Cummins with some goodies to make it smoke..... Trail Gear's Bad Ethics=Bad Business.

04-02-2011, 02:34 PM	#297 (permalink)
Radd Cruisers Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Member # 14670 Location: Nanaimo BC(Island) Posts: 1,107	This rig is the shiznits Rad build Don..... __________________ Ride it like you stole it.

04-03-2011, 07:37 AM	#298 (permalink)
war pony Granite Guru Join Date: Jan 2008 Member # 105834 Location: Vacaville, California Posts: 994	Thanks for the tour yesterday Don. That buggy looks even better in person. __________________ war pony build http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=651553

04-03-2011, 08:10 PM	#299 (permalink)
nocal40 Wheeler Join Date: Dec 2009 Member # 147864 Location: Ripon ca Posts: 300	it looks really good FC looks like it could be my big brother

04-03-2011, 11:04 PM	#300 (permalink)
FlyingLow Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Member # 121345 Location: Vancouver Island BC Posts: 34	Do you have something in mind for the lower link cross member? Is it going to tie into a full belly skid plate? __________________ 77 FJ40 97 4runner

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