My 40

[jrock]

Cool

[AaronB]

So I dont have the time to finish my FJ40 project. Do any of you want to do it or know a shop that wont rape me to finish it. It can be long term, up to six months from now. Needs to be in relativley close driving distance from Tehachapi.

what I could think of that needs to be done
1. drivelines redone
2. finish roll cage (mount seats)
3. finish front fenders
4. brake line routing
5. finish wiring, mount comp.
6. exhaust
7. mount gas tanks and lines
8. paint and line x (ill do this)

[AaronB]

finally got around to fitting the doors. Also ordered a metal tech nose guard and gauge panel. Getting ready to order up from Man A Fre.
need a new clutch master and slave cylinder
48" bumper with winch plate
and all the brake lines and fittings

that will tap out the funds for now. next paycheck ill be getting new guages and try to get the exhaust ran.

[AaronB]

getting there

[unclejpl4x4]

subscribing   cant wait to see the paint done

[AaronB]

subscribing   cant wait to see the paint done

Thanks, me too.

[AaronB]

Question: I have a 21gal confer tank to hang out back, do any of you know where to find a nice solid skid and mounting hardware?

Also if someone has the time i need help laying out the plans for routing the fuel lines, pump, filter, etc.....

Ill be running both stock tanks

[AaronB]

problems seem to never end.
1. got the steering shaft in but it rubs in 2 spots
2. got my bezel and front hoop but both need some fabbing to fit
3. fitting my radiator but there is very little clearance between it and the fan.
I know its simple but i just dont have the time to modify everything.

[Dooner]

Hey there Aaron, what did you figure out?

problems seem to never end.
1. got the steering shaft in but it rubs in 2 spots
2. got my bezel and front hoop but both need some fabbing to fit
3. fitting my radiator but there is very little clearance between it and the fan.
I know its simple but i just dont have the time to modify everything.

[AaronB]

for the steering shaft I have about 6" to play with, so im going to cut down the bigger shaft which should lower the area of contact on the header.
For the radiator my buddy was saying ill need to cut off the stock locating pins on the bottom and move the rad. over more to the passenger side.

I put those issues on hold till i finish the cage.

[AaronB]

Metal Tech sliders are in the mail.

http://www.metaltech4x4.com/images/product/large/22_1_.jpg

[AaronB]

Not much has been done recently.
just have bought more stuff. metal tech. sliders and front hoop.
tached A pillars to B pillar

what needs to be done/bought
1. drivelines redone
2. finish roll cage 
3. finish front fenders
4. brake line/parts need to buy and route
5. finish wiring, mount comp.
6. exhaust. just the headers are installed.
7. mount gas tanks. need lines/fittings/pump/filter
8. paint and line x
9. need gauges
10. need tail lights

[AaronB]

got the sliders in last week. nice and beefy.

[Dooner]

Very nice, those things are stout!

[AaronB]

almost forgot. I have a brand new mile marker winch thats been sitting for awhile

[pumkin toy]

looks like a nice build.  a buddy of mine had his in the garage as a slow build for about 4 years. last year he finally got it finished enough to drive over to my place so i could do the fabwork on it.   i ended up doing cage, front bumper, tube fenders and tire carrier.  its a really good looking 40.  i typically dont like most of the 40 builds, but his turned out great.  heres a shot of it

[AaronB]

Nice, can I come drop mine off too? LOL.  Are the front metal tech fenders blended in with the stock fender aprons? Would you/he happen to have a build thread?

[pumkin toy]

yeah you can drop it off!  its probly a long drive to south dakota for you though haha.  those are not metal-tech fenders, i built those too.  everything on that rig has been custom fabbed except the tube doors, i think those are made by redline.  I dont think he has a build thread. if he does, it would be on ih8mud.  i will have to ask him next time i see him.  I had a bunch of pics of all the work i did too it, but cant seem to find them right now.

[AaronB]

nice work man wish you where closer.

[AaronB]

first time out of the garage in probably over a year.

[pumkin toy]

nice work man wish you where closer.

thanks man! i appreciate it.  oh you can check out my website for more pics of it and other projects i have done  www.c4fabrication.com
I like the beadlocks on your 40.  what brand are those?  is it a weld on kit?

[AaronB]

thanks man! i appreciate it.  oh you can check out my website for more pics of it and other projects i have done  www.c4fabrication.com
I like the beadlocks on your 40.  what brand are those?  is it a weld on kit?

Yeah there weld on. From DIY

[AaronB]

finally figured out what steering parts i needed, just put in a order with speedway. Now im trying to figure out the brakes and fuel lines/fittings.

got some more of the cage together today also, finally starting to look like something.

[AaronB]

Just put in a order for twin sticks for the stock tcase from advanced adapters

[pumkin toy]

so the twin sticks allow you to run in 2wheel low range?  i'm not real familiar with cruiser stuff

[AaronB]

so the twin sticks allow you to run in 2wheel low range?  i'm not real familiar with cruiser stuff

yes sir

[AaronB]

got the clearance worked out on the shaft, had to shorten it about 3". Also got started on the lines, should be done by tomorrow.
What do you guys think about the placement on the cross bar? should it go more in the bend?

[AaronB]

decided to wait on the twinsticks till next payday. ordered a redline bumper instead, supposed to work well with saginaw boxes

[Dooner]

The cross bar placement looks good. Just make sure that you have enough clearance for your sun visors and windshield wiper motor. That front bumper looks pretty trick! Good to see that your steering is working out, that stuff can be a challenge.
Mike

[AaronB]

decided to put it lower in the bend, also added another cross bar. Its getting there!