Troyoda Resto FJ40

[FreshSeaBass]

Stacking things up. Steering at full lock and axle tucked. Big problem.


I don't know if this qualifies as a c-notch, but I'll give it a shot.


Final call? It fits nice.... We need strength, so full box-section is the go.

 

[FreshSeaBass]

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I was able to get these parts cut by a good friend of mine (End Of The Trail Fab). Bent the top plate here on my little press brake and it came out great.


Another fitment check. This is dead-on. Forward swing of the axle keeps the tubes from clashing. Bottom of the pitman arm is the lowest point and marginally better clearance on this side than the tie rod to frame clearance alone. More than enough room to clear and add a bump stop.

 

[FreshSeaBass]

Pulled everything off to then punch 4 holes in for the frame sleeves.

2 sleeves above the OG frame rail and 2 sleeves through the frame rail. Thing the new in with the old, just like the Tacoma frame repair.

Steering box clearance is probably the most satisfying part of this all.




I can't help but see a face here.



Bellisimo

 

[FreshSeaBass]

Theoretical droop for both wheels straight down. Little to no weight from truck CG to the front bumper. At curb height , I think it should sit much closer to level.

Compared to the stock angles, this looks like an improvement in bump steer.

 

[FreshSeaBass]

Pitman arm angle relative to the frame. I think it might be the tolerance between the bolts and sleeves i.e. a little bit of float.

I can live with that considering having to punch holes perfectly on plane with one another on the inside and outside of the frame.


Time to cut the big notch....stay tuned.

 

[FreshSeaBass]

 

[FreshSeaBass]

Plenty of room for the castle but and swing. I'm loving it.

 

[Stairgod]

Nice work as always

 

[Dukestaco]

Well done. You even took measurements. Lol. Beautiful work.

 

[FreshSeaBass]

Well done. You even took measurements. Lol. Beautiful work.

Thx duke. Sometimes I do measure.... But it's mostly just staying in the lines on my coloring books.

 

[FreshSeaBass]

Serving up a hot wrap. Taking my time





Its all burned in now, just a few smaller welds to go and plugging in the cap on the under-side.

 

[FreshSeaBass]

I spent some time this weekend buttoning everything up.

I got a bit cocky but really wanted to have a go at walking the cup, so I gave it my best shot!

Showing the lesser side too. Had to MIG the back side.


Man, I am excited to be done welding this out!


Steering box bolted on, now working to set the shock towers. Things are millimeter-close.... Not intentionally.

Time to clean this entire 'shop' and re-zero on everything before continuing with this madness

 

[Dukestaco]

I spent some time this weekend buttoning everything up.

I got a bit cocky but really wanted to have a go at walking the cup, so I gave it my best shot!
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Showing the lesser side too. Had to MIG the back side.
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Man, I am excited to be done welding this out!
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Steering box bolted on, now working to set the shock towers. Things are millimeter-close.... Not intentionally.

Time to clean this entire 'shop' and re-zero on everything before continuing with this madness
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We are doers. We focus on the outcome of the project and what it will look like and what it will be able to do. We don’t concern ourselves with all the steps that take place from start to finish. Welding and fabricating for days on end and cleaning up the shop is just two bites in the whole scheme of eating an elephant.

Stay motivated. The build is coming out great and I am enjoying the updates build quality and attention to detail.

 

[FreshSeaBass]

We are doers. We focus on the outcome of the project and what it will look like and what it will be able to do. We don’t concern ourselves with all the steps that take place from start to finish. Welding and fabricating for days on end and cleaning up the shop is just two bites in the whole scheme of eating an elephant.

Stay motivated. The build is coming out great and I am enjoying the updates build quality and attention to detail.

I appreciate those words. My motivation is dimming big time, but we are too far in now.

Paying too much attention to all of these little details is probably causing me some level of fatigue.

 

[FreshSeaBass]

Shock towers are cut. I know it's a lot of the same sort of picture. Being able to do this now at full jounce is pretty awesome. Upper right hand part of the picture shows tons of room between the tie rod and frame.


Leaf spring is completely flat here. This is worst case if something completely fails. Bump stops will be set to 1" block height with 1/2" to 3/4" clearance at the pitman arm.

 

[Stairgod]

The devil is always in the details, and the details take time.
Keep up the awesome work. We look forward to the final product.

 

[FreshSeaBass]

"I'm not no plumber, but I can hook it up"



Really picking up some steam now

 

[FreshSeaBass]

Starting to pre-fit all terminations.

High and low pressure side fittings are in, a pair of 90's to get things running in the right direction.

 

[Dukestaco]

I appreciate those words. My motivation is dimming big time, but we are too far in now.

Paying too much attention to all of these little details is probably causing me some level of fatigue.

You are welcome. Take a break. Walk away and regroup if you have too. Lately I’ve been juggling to many things at once as well. Fucking work, doing some work on the 4Runner, fucking work, building some guns and shooting, fucking work, enjoying my grandchildren. Did I mention fucking work. One bite at a time brother. It will be worth it.

 

[Chris In Milwaukee]

You are welcome. Take a break. Walk away and regroup if you have too. Lately I’ve been juggling to many things at once as well. Fucking work, doing some work on the 4Runner, fucking work, building some guns and shooting, fucking work, enjoying my grandchildren. Did I mention fucking work. One bite at a time brother. It will be worth it.

I can sympathize, my friend. Life is an adventure every day.