The Mossy Runner build

[porkchop]

Cool. I wheel with a bunch of guys from Chattsnooga/Ringold area, you might know some of them. We are all going to windrock sep 5th.

You are about 1.5 hr.s from me. I'm around Scottsboro, AL. We need to get together and wheel when you get that thing built.

not to invite my self but we been talking about going that day as well

[Mossyrocks]

I doubt itll be done but Ill see what I can do.

[bluetoy84]

Sweet. There's gonna be about 5 or 6 toyotas in our group. I'm always up for meeting new toyota guys. I'll PM ya'll my contact info so if ya'll decide to go we can meet up and wheel.

[THK Matt]

that has go to be the most WICKED front end ive ever seen!

[porkchop]

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[porkchop]

Sweet. There's gonna be about 5 or 6 toyotas in our group. I'm always up for meeting new toyota guys. I'll PM ya'll my contact info so if ya'll decide to go we can meet up and wheel.

Got info I will try to get with you in a day or 2 thanks !

[4runner17]

that thing is crazy. ive never seen any build like this! thats fab work i would have never thought of doing. very creative. beautiful welds

[Mossyrocks]

Thanks a bunch everybody, Its starting to take its toll on me though.  Trying my best not to get in a rush on anything.

[Jordan7118]

Yep, you seem to do a great job on the patience thing. Looks darn good! 

[Steve_925]

i was wondering how long your links are and if the lower links are 90 with your axle. i just need some input before i do mine. thanx

[Mossyrocks]

i was wondering how long your links are and if the lower links are 90 with your axle. i just need some input before i do mine. thanx

the lowers are 41.25" bolt to bolt.  They arent at a 90.  At the axle they are 36.5" apart and at the frame they are 34" apart (center to center).

[Steve_925]

cool thanks

[Mossyrocks]

The main part of the rear truss is done.  Im gonna truss the rest along the back and then brace the center backwards if that makes any sense.







Workin on the crossmember right now.  Its gonna take a while, Id say Im about 1/4 of the way done with it.



And I braced the coilover hoops back to the frame so now they've got some triangulation.  I honestly cant move them an 1/8th of an inch at the top without the engine brace in.

[THK Matt]

those are the most beautiful welds ive seen!

[46&2]

Sweet!! 

[Jordan7118]

I have a couple questions that you've probably already covered...

What's the rear axle? 60HD?

What welder are you using?

Good to see some progress! Keep it up!

[Mossyrocks]

I have a couple questions that you've probably already covered...

What's the rear axle? 60HD?

What welder are you using?

Good to see some progress! Keep it up!

the rear is a 60hd.  35 spline semi float with an ARB

And the welder is a miller 180.  Been doin me well

[gotrocks]

Great updates as always man.  I'm very interested to see how your rear end come out.  (kinda sounds homo LOL)  You just amaze me that you do all your cutting with a plasma and grinders.  I can't say I've gotten that finessed with my plasma yet. 

Keep it up!

[Jordan7118]

the rear is a 60hd.  35 spline semi float with an ARB

And the welder is a miller 180.  Been doin me well

Semi-float? I thought 60HDs were only FF? Hmmm... Why did you choose the SF and not the FF?

I have a Hobart Handler 187, so I think we're really using the same welder           I noticed the ground clamp and thought it looked familiar. My welds aren't near that nice though. Are you doing figure eights? What have you found to be the key to nice welds like that? Practice?

Sorry for all the questions 

[Mossyrocks]

Semi-float? I thought 60HDs were only FF? Hmmm... Why did you choose the SF and not the FF?

I have a Hobart Handler 187, so I think we're really using the same welder           I noticed the ground clamp and thought it looked familiar. My welds aren't near that nice though. Are you doing figure eights? What have you found to be the key to nice welds like that? Practice?

Sorry for all the questions 

The 60 has 9" outers with the big bearings.  He suggested semi float because the spindle has to be bored out for the 35 spline shafts and he has seen a couple shear off.  Not to mention I shouldnt break a shaft anyway.

On the welds I either do cs or just push it straight, let it fill, push, fill, push, fill...

[Mossyrocks]

Might as well webcam this crap







Its almost 3am, time for another pot of coffee I think.

[Mossyrocks]

last two for the night. 

[TheCookieMonster]

great progress man  ..that crossmember is very nice 

[DTB]

[TIMS89CRAWLER]

ya this thing is lookin sweet for sure!

[Mossyrocks]

thanks for the kind words everybody, its much appreciated.

[THK Matt]

WOW! you could make a living with your welds... that crossmember is insane!

they almost look robot welded. damn dude.

[TIMS89CRAWLER]

WOW! you could make a living with your welds... that crossmember is insane!

they almost look robot welded. damn dude.

ya that crossmember is just freekin gorgeous my friend!

[Mossyrocks]

bout damn time...













No binding anywhere.

[gotrocks]

I don't know if you already said so or not but are you doing coilovers or airshocks or .......