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In this case, I used the sleeved holes as pilot holes and then transfer punched the crossmember nut plates. I have learned over the years to be careful of shrinkage when welding, so I put a lot of thought into a welding sequence before I start laying down a bead. Nothing sucks more than having...

Thanks. The sleeves were 7/8 x .120 tubing, welded at both ends, through the frame. There are captive nuts welded to the inside of the crossmember. With anti seize, the bolts can be torqued to over 200 lb/ft. Three per side is overkill. There are also two 8mm bolts that help hold the...

Before I get too far ahead of myself, let's have a rundown of the parts we used. The brackets are either custom made by me or modified generic from Ruffstuff or other suppliers. The Hellfire knuckles use a custom steering arm setup to allow the use of high steer. Since we were not using leaf...

Frame plating had to be done before the brackets could be welded to the outside of the frame. I do mine a bit different. They are all custom and incorporate a steering box mount into them. The stock steering box location was perfect but since this was originally a right hand drive vehicle, I...

Here are some pics of the links, brackets, and final mock up. Axle end panhard bracket. A modified panhard bracket and custom urethane panhard bushing and sleeve. Upper link axle bracket. Upper link frame bracket. Crossmember with lower link brackets.

Using the 25% rule, where the vertical separation between the upper and lower links (on the axle) needs to be 25% of the diameter of the tire, we built some link brackets and welded them up. The lower brackets end up below axle centerline, but with a truck this low, there was no other choice...

Here, the front 3-link is completely mocked up with temporary links. The joints at the axle end are Parts Mike 1.250" flex joints for use with 9/16 bolts. The frame end uses 1.250" Metal Cloak Duroflex joints to keep road noise to a minimum. The front suspension was designed with a 3 link...

Sorry for the delay. Christmas and all that... Going through my pics, it turns out I am going to have to jump out of sequence a bit. I did not take any pics during the crossmember phase, so you'll see it, but with the front suspension mocked up already. The crossmember is the most important...

Right, those tires are for mock up only. As a matter of fact, they are the old wheels and tires off my Dodge. This truck is not going to have 8 lug axles.

Sorry for the delay guys. Photobucket had a legitimate problem and they took a few days to fix it. And now it's Christmas time so... After the holiday I will get back on it. Here's a teaser pic until then.

Let me express my dislike for Photobucket. I'm having persistent problems uploading pics that I have to iron out. I'm trapped though. I have so much content with them that if I don't keep it up, I will lose. Photobucket...you suck.

While I had the t-case apart, it was time to drill the flanges for the new mini truck CV's. I would have liked to use the larger stock LC joints, but the slip yokes are so short. The mini truck CV's and u-joints are super strong as long as the driveline angles are set properly. I also swapped...

Thanks! The one feature I really like about this Blackbox is that once assembled, you can now install and remove the t-case without disassembling it. Just remove six nuts, the shifters and driveshafts and this case comes right out.

Here's the link. Thanks guys. http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/152013-BJ74-TD-Build-Thread-Stoffregen-Motorsports

Measurements were taken, axle centerlines marked and disassembly began. Parts were mocked up. Assembly of the Blackbox was challenging. I am a smart guy and nothing scares me, but receiving a package of expensive CNC'd, anodized parts without any instructions always makes me a bit...

Here it is guys. Thanks for patiently waiting. About a year ago I was contacted by a customer in the SF Bay Area who wanted me to do some work to his BJ74. Honestly, I had to google BJ74 to determine exactly what it was. I love 70 series LC's and when I saw his truck, I was hooked. We went...

Well that's a promising show of hands. Thanks for the encouragement.

Been working on a BJ74 turbo diesel for a while now and I finally have enough pics to start a build thread. That is, if anyone's interested.

For Sale - Misc first gen 4Runner parts. Chrome original front bumper with plastic corners, in good condition. misc other junk goes with it. $30 takes it all. I don't want to seem like a stick in the mud, but I will not ship. I am too busy in the shop to take the time. Parts are located in...

I have a BRAND NEW FJ80 full float rear axle housing for sale. Bought it about 5 years ago and never used it. Complete with all factory brackets and spindle nuts. Asking $500 Here's a link to my ad on Craigslist. http://sacramento.craigslist.org/pts/5242739703.html Here are the pics I have...