Another MJ Build thread

I wish....... I did buy a different rear axle ( disc brake 14 bolt) since there were too many unknowns with the 60 i had.

I am torn, but i need to sell my 4runner to raise some funds, and quit distracting me from this build.

I planned on setting up the rear axle this weekend, but looks like the snow will kill that, and i will be out of town next weekend......

bummer.
 
chromerunner said:
If its the same guy That dude is a b*tch and i hope he burns in hell :fuck-you: If i ever run into him again im gona bust a pipe upside his head...He screwed me out of time/Cash and a title..when i sold/did some trading with him on that 4runner..but ya live and learn..when i had it Chase at ECGS put all new head gaskets and etc on it. So i know its had at least 2 sets done:beer:
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Funny, he said the same about you.

MJ looks great, get it going and wheel it!
 
Finally got back on this today.

cleaned up the 14 bolt(axle number 3 for this build)
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Got the truss made, and got it under the truck.
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Hurley welding.
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Cant wait to get it together and rally around the yard with the 30s on it :)
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Did more work today. Big thanks to my friends that helped out. I'm feeling a lot better about making the 3/20 race when stuff gets done like today.

Matt cleaning the old lower control arm brackets. I have been dreading this bad, i owe you one!
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Test cycle the first air shock, making sure we had room to not hit the truss.
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slid the front 60 under it for the first time!
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sweet fuel cell mount.
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Found out that 5 people is about the max that can work in my driveway with the limited electrical plugs and space. I have never had stuff happen this fast though, it is great.
 
Hell yea :Rockon:
 
And you even finished the weekend with a semi organized garage and functioning motorized door. :flipoff2:

Im ready to see it with the new tube idea if thats still your plan.
 
My garage must have been worse than i thought it was......... but I'm glad you guys wanted to clean it.

Wouldn't have needed to fix the door if we didn't break it first:flipoff2:

I will definitely proceed with the tube work we were talking about last night.
 
Did a little more work today.

Got the rear tube work almost squared away, finally

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Also, made more progress in plating the unibody. Ready to start on the new crossmember, which is the hold up to getting the front suspension done.

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Looks really good. Sorry about not making it out your way. Next time I should be bringing gifts wrapped in 40" bows. :D
 
new pics for the two people who follow this thread :flipoff2:

Got the boatsides in. Made templates and everything, thought I had cut them perfect. NOTHING FIT RIGHT, but I didnt have enough 1/4" plate to fix them. After fully welding in the drivers side, i found my problem.... it was the one I cut for the passenger side:rolleyes:

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I originally spaced the seat mounting tubes to use the plastic seats i used to have in the truck, but have bought some corbueas, which have a much largee mounting pattern. had to cut out and re-do the front seat tube.

full bump on the front
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front link material
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got the front crossmember in. fully flat belly without cutting up the floor!

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:shaking:I'm semi-following. I like to see what my chop saw is up to...since I've never used it and all.
 
i was following when you were building the yota:popcorn:


Dont forget to put drain holes for mud and water in those boatsides, cant see you if fully welded the bottom or not. I am going to feel really bad when you finish this before mine.
 
There is a small gap all along the bottom. I would like to say it was for drainage, the truth is i did a terrible job measuring :(
 
awspence said:
There is a small gap all along the bottom. I would like to say it was for drainage, the truth is i did a terrible job measuring :(
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Good to know that injuneerun degree is being put to good use.:rolleyes:
 
Finally been making a little more progress on this thing.

Front suspension still needs a track bar, and steering:

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111" Wheelbase.

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