Zuk on 38's

[OllieSJ]

THAT suzuki is EPIC !!

[ScottieJ]

Looks like I didn't have enough info to get rid of the Muddy Boots

Only 2 more posts to go Terry All you need to do is keep the build thread going and they'll soon be clean!

Love the fabwork on this build! I'm not actually sure I want to know how many hours are in it in total!

[TanZuk]

Here is the DS radiator support bracket. This had to be remade because of the new location of the lock nuts for the FJ80 box. The box was also dropped an inch resulting
in chopping the frame down.

These 2 obstacles were a bit of an issue. This bracket needed to be made and installed before the PS inside rail was stripped of the radiator support bracket for the boxing in process.

The bracket was made of ¼” plate and 2 small pieces of ¼” plate were added to make a thicker pad for threading. To make up for the missing inch from the upper frame for mounting the bracket was made 1” longer and the top was given angle cuts to blend in to the frame. The bracket was also made 1” wider to go over the lock nuts.

[TanZuk]

Weather is finally getting better to get some work done. I have to work with the door up and the wind and rain was too strong to get much done.

Been busy stripping the bracket and under coating off the PS rail. Here is the progress and a bit of future direction on this side.





PS box plate with rosette weld holes.

[turbo-tom]

you now have got rid of muddy boots , but this sj is sooo awesome matey , you should be proud of your fine craftsmanship and fabrication

[TanZuk]

you now have got rid of muddy boots , but this sj is sooo awesome matey , you should be proud of your fine craftsmanship and fabrication

Thanks for taking the time to stop in and the greatly appreciated comments.

Yes, it is nice to finally get rid of these





They were making a mess out of my Rig

[TanZuk]

THAT suzuki is EPIC !!

Thanks, I feel a bit left out though. I see that you had made offers on everyones rig but mine

Just Kidding

[TanZuk]

My Radius Tube is finally here!!!!!

After spending 3 weeks wasted on 2 shops that never bent the tube. I remembered book marking a frame shop when working on the Willys that bends custom frame rails. Gave them a call on Thursday and was at my door Tuesday.

Decided to drop everything and get to work on this Rad Tube and Support Brackets. Got the tube cut down and burned in made the bottom bracket and tacked it in place. Still need to make the 2 upper Brackets.

You will notice there is plenty of clearance between the Steering Arm and the Rad Tube. There is also enough room to be able to remove the FJ80 box.

[ScottieJ]

The panhard mount brace came out real tidy! nice work Terry

[TanZuk]

Thanks Scott for the words of encouragement.

Feels good to finally get that very complicated DS done. Don’t believe that Panhard Mount will ever move with that much bracing.

Here is the completed DS components:

1” Dropped FJ80 Box, Panhard Mount with Support Brackets and Modified Ford Shock Tower.