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 Re: New addition to the Family..89SWB Auto
[Re: justice]
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11/12/08 06:54 PM
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Reckon they could be ground down to make the room? Or maybe slid in from the rear above the frame?
Fasteddy's advice is occasionally sound...
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Re: New addition to the Family..89SWB Auto
[Re: hazy_daze]
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11/12/08 08:23 PM
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Not too keen on grinding on the tank but maybe highlift the body and slip the tank in..it would need quite a lift to make that much space though. I'm just going to armor the Pi$$ out of it.
99 Gen 2.5, fixing blown head gasket
89 SWB- 33's, ARB Front locker, SR rear locker/axle, SR F brakes, winch, WST Offroad Armor all Around, 2.85 Aussie T-case Gears (SOLD)
Sold: (2) 95 SR's, 86 SWB, 90LWB, 91 LWB
-Can Change a timing belt in my sleep..
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Re: New addition to the Family..89SWB Auto
[Re: justice]
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11/12/08 10:05 PM
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I've looked at just armoring mine too. I'm going to try to lift it first, then armor it. I'll be going with either 3/16 or 1/4 plate coming straight down from the frame with 2 135*'s to a horizontal under the tank. Kind of a box without square edges. Dunno if that explains what I'm thinking or not.
Fasteddy's advice is occasionally sound...
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Re: New addition to the Family..89SWB Auto
[Re: hazy_daze]
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11/12/08 10:53 PM
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Yea..the LWB is a whole different animal. I'm going to go check out a metal recycler out here that sells scrap and see what I can find for material and go from there. Going to try to keep it as close to the tank as possible in order to maximaze clearance since I cant move the tank up.
99 Gen 2.5, fixing blown head gasket
89 SWB- 33's, ARB Front locker, SR rear locker/axle, SR F brakes, winch, WST Offroad Armor all Around, 2.85 Aussie T-case Gears (SOLD)
Sold: (2) 95 SR's, 86 SWB, 90LWB, 91 LWB
-Can Change a timing belt in my sleep..
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Re: New addition to the Family..89SWB Auto
[Re: justice]
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11/17/08 11:59 AM
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Well, I finished putting the sliders on..then my camera batt died so pics will come later..not sure if I'm satisfied with the design..we'll see how they do. If they turn out to be rock magnets I'll cut them off and make new ones..
Also last night mounted up a 115A Alternator out of a DOHC Diamante...Also an experiment. Got a new fan clutch, I think that was the main problem with my low speed cooling not being as good as I wanted.
99 Gen 2.5, fixing blown head gasket
89 SWB- 33's, ARB Front locker, SR rear locker/axle, SR F brakes, winch, WST Offroad Armor all Around, 2.85 Aussie T-case Gears (SOLD)
Sold: (2) 95 SR's, 86 SWB, 90LWB, 91 LWB
-Can Change a timing belt in my sleep..
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Re: New addition to the Family..89SWB Auto
[Re: justice]
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11/17/08 12:09 PM
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J, definitely let us know how that alternator works out! I've been thinking a lot about electrical as well lately...
73 -Jon KJ6GVM As seen on Expedition with TX plates: VEGETARIAN - An old Indian word for poor hunter Grampa's Trooper 1974 FJ40 1987 FJ60
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Re: New addition to the Family..89SWB Auto
[Re: justice]
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11/17/08 05:12 PM
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Yea..the LWB is a whole different animal. I'm going to go check out a metal recycler out here that sells scrap and see what I can find for material and go from there. Going to try to keep it as close to the tank as possible in order to maximaze clearance since I cant move the tank up. Just let me know if you'd be willing to and what you'll charge to make a second one of your final design! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />
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Re: New addition to the Family..89SWB Auto
[Re: off-roader]
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11/17/08 06:00 PM
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Yea..the LWB is a whole different animal. I'm going to go check out a metal recycler out here that sells scrap and see what I can find for material and go from there. Going to try to keep it as close to the tank as possible in order to maximaze clearance since I cant move the tank up. Just let me know if you'd be willing to and what you'll charge to make a second one of your final design! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" /> Yes I'm willing..Just not sure if I'm able <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> But yea we'll have to see how it comes out got lots to do before I get to that one, but I'll get to it.
99 Gen 2.5, fixing blown head gasket
89 SWB- 33's, ARB Front locker, SR rear locker/axle, SR F brakes, winch, WST Offroad Armor all Around, 2.85 Aussie T-case Gears (SOLD)
Sold: (2) 95 SR's, 86 SWB, 90LWB, 91 LWB
-Can Change a timing belt in my sleep..
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Re: New addition to the Family..89SWB Auto
[Re: justice]
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11/17/08 06:13 PM
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Yes I'm willing..Just not sure if I'm able <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> But yea we'll have to see how it comes out got lots to do before I get to that one, but I'll get to it. When I was looking at this, my non-engineer mind was thinking... since the tank has rounded corners, I could make a frame using 1" square or bent round tubing on all 4 sides of the tank. Then weld sheets of 1/8" plate steel to this frame. If needed, add 1/8" thick reinforcements strategically welded to the plate effectively making it 1/4" steel in areas. This would minimize weight while hopefully offering rock ready tank protection. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />
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Re: New addition to the Family..89SWB Auto
[Re: off-roader]
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11/23/08 06:32 AM
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OK Got some batteries for the camera... Sliders are now done.. ![[Linked Image]](http://homepage.mac.com/zone1wst/.Pictures/wheelin/slidersdone2.jpg) They stick out a bit but are still well within the outside edge of the tires, so they should protect while keeping from getting hung up on stuff. We'll see how they work out. Also, I scored a good looking spare transmission at the yard out of a 91LWB for 145 bucks yesterday.. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />
99 Gen 2.5, fixing blown head gasket
89 SWB- 33's, ARB Front locker, SR rear locker/axle, SR F brakes, winch, WST Offroad Armor all Around, 2.85 Aussie T-case Gears (SOLD)
Sold: (2) 95 SR's, 86 SWB, 90LWB, 91 LWB
-Can Change a timing belt in my sleep..
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