More progress today. The frame modification and tank relocation is complete. I'm waiting for some pics of the new body mounts and how the tank is braced, but here are some preliminary pics of the operation. Jason's really good at what he does...

The former rear frame end

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The resulting hole

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View from the rear

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Clearance!

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Side view. Visible is the raised position of the gas tank. Also the new shackle position puts them pretty much straight up and down. Looks good to me!

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Corner view of the new rear section.

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Lots of room up there...

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More to come...

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