Ajohnson85's '87 build

[ajohnson]

Finally going to start on this soon

 

[bump530]

Is that a Tacoma width housing? I was looking at those just a couple days ago, but all I did was look lol.

 

[ajohnson]

Is that a Tacoma width housing? I was looking at those just a couple days ago, but all I did was look lol.

Yup! It comes with longer axle shafts too. So I can reuse my 30 spline longs and upgraded knuckles. I wish I had $$$ for 6 shooter knuckles, but I think the factory knuckles with ARP studs are fine for now.

 

[bump530]

Yup! It comes with longer axle shafts too. So I can reuse my 30 spline longs and upgraded knuckles. I wish I had $$$ for 6 shooter knuckles, but I think the factory knuckles with ARP studs are fine for now.

Yeah I seen that it came with inners. I still need to upgrade to 30 spline axles in mine. Im sure my original 84 axles wont last forever lol. Then it will be time for a locker in the front lol.

 

[ajohnson]

Yeah I seen that it came with inners. I still need to upgrade to 30 spline axles in mine. Im sure my original 84 axles wont last forever lol. Then it will be time for a locker in the front lol.

I used factory birfs with 35's and a locker and was nervous all the time lol. I upgraded to longfield super axles at the same time I did the dual cases, and high pinion front diff with Yukon zip locker. Damn, that was an expensive winter!

I have quite a few parts to sell, so I went ahead and ordered 6 shooter knuckles. F*** it, might as well go ahead and build it how I really want. I found a pretty decent deal on them anyway

 

[ajohnson]

I think I'm gonna set the axle 1" forward, where it sits in these pics, on top of the 1" already from the springs.

 

[ajohnson]

I need a mount for my hydro assist ram, so I cut some pieces out of 1/4" plate. This is with a 4.5" grinder, cut off wheel, flap disk, and 3/4" hole saw in a cordless drill. I think it will work, I'll add a gusset to the outside.

 

[PlanetExpress]

Fab skill goals... amazing rig!

 

[KidVermicious]

Finally going to start on this soon

Hate you so much right now.

I'm pretty sure a Taco width housing is going to be my next big buy. Full report please, I want to know if you run into any fitment issues with the driveshaft and undercarriage.

 

[ajohnson]

Hate you so much right now.

I'm pretty sure a Taco width housing is going to be my next big buy. Full report please, I want to know if you run into any fitment issues with the driveshaft and undercarriage.

Everything looks great so far, it is a well-built housing. I only had to drill out the perch holes for the center pin. I'll let you know if any issues arise.

 

[KidVermicious]

Everything looks great so far, it is a well-built housing. I only had to drill out the perch holes for the center pin. I'll let you know if any issues arise.

That's to be expected, everybody wants their axle in a different spot.

 

[ajohnson]

Fab skill goals... amazing rig!

Lol thanks. I just mocked it up with cardboard and transferred it to steel. It took some time, I could probably build some cool shit with a garage full of nice tools.

 

[ajohnson]

That's to be expected, everybody wants their axle in a different spot.

I mean the holes are too small for the pin. My rear TG spring perches were the same way.

 

[in4lo]

 

[ajohnson]

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I did that a couple times

 

[ajohnson]

I almost finished the ram mount, but I ran out of wire. Sucks cause I wanted to weld the shock mounts tonight and have it ready for paint tomorrow. Oh well.

 

[Darklight]

Looking good Andy. Maybe you can weld up some TC spindle gussets for my rig one day?
Let me know next time you're going wheeling man.

Bobby

 

[ajohnson]

Looking good Andy. Maybe you can weld up some TC spindle gussets for my rig one day?
Let me know next time you're going wheeling man.

Bobby

Yea I can do that for yah. I am trying to make it to URE Saturday, but I don't know if I will have this together Friday night, we'll see.

 

[ajohnson]

I finished the hydro ram mount and shock mounts. These are the TG rock assault shock mounts I ordered. I didn't like how they mounted so far out on the outside of the knuckle ball sleeve, they would have killed some up travel, so I modified them a bit

Threw some primer on it

 

[PlanetExpress]

Seriously man, every time I check out your thread I get the itch to buy a welder. If, when I finally get around to learning, my welds look half as good as yours do I will consider myself lucky.