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I'm not sure if this was a step forward or backwards on the #LX45, but it was a BIG step.

Tig welding is done on the #LX45 grill. It's kinda crazy to think about how much I changed on this project. Fun stuff.

Yeah, we probably don't see them too often over on Expo. I tend to run my rigs a bit different than most over here. I like something that has the broadest possible capability. That includes getting out on some very difficult trails far from home.

Much tig welding on the #lx45 grill tonight. Probably only 6-7 feet of welding. Didn't quite get done. More tomorrow.

I like those evenings when I get more done than I thought I would on the #LX45. I planned on basically pulling the steering box off so I could send it out for a tap job to have hydro assist. I ended up doing that AND pulling apart the front end completely and getting all the final welding done...

Hidden front suckdown winch mount on the #LX45 is done. It was tight, but not as bad as the pictures make it look. It has about 3/8-1/2 inch of clearance to critical bits. The weight is pretty low and forward. It will be interesting to see how much I end up using it, but adding it later would...

Well that escalated quickly. I started off finishing the steering shaft for the #LX45 and ended up with the front clip torn down trying to find a home for a suck down winch. I wasn't able to use all of the old I-6 motor mount pad, but I did retain some of it. Next I need to make a little winch...

My understanding is that this is a rear 9.5 locker issue. Basically the locking fork can get 'stuck' if the splines on the axle twist or the axle breaks. Alloy shafts are suppose to fix most of this issue.

Yup, not the 1st time I have heard about that. Alloy shafts are going in the rear axle pretty much straight away. ......much much much much lighter :) Sprung rear weight on mine is only at about 1000lbs. I've seen some rear bumpers on 80's that probably weigh more than that! If it becomes a...

Tonight... I think I am getting close on the dash layout for the #LX45. I had to adjust my plan a little for the electric locker and defrost duct issues. I like how the new gauge cluster looks. I also found an interesting marine stereo that looks like it will work well. I had to ditch the...

Just a few things. I am trying to get my ducks in a row to blow it apart. I made a mount for the air cleaner that grabs factory frame mounting bolts. That way I can remove the fender and still leave everything in place. That was one of the goals with this project was to have basically...

Ok, I relent. After spending a bit too much time looking at the high pinion FZJ80 front diff in the #LX45, I just can't really fit the air locker Elocker conversion I want. I am sure with a few weeks to kill I could figure it out, but I don't have that much time now. So watchers, I need an...

A big day today. I was finally able to roll this thing outside into the sunlight for the first time! This is one of my favorite times in a build. It is really awesome to be able to get more than a few feet away from it for the 1st time. I pulled me up a chair and just stared at it for a...

Tonights fun.......back on the scales..... 2100 Front ( 1060 Drivers, 1040 Passengers 1640 Rear ( 820 Drivers, 820 Passengers 3740 Total This isn't a final weight, but should be pretty close. It looks like I might SQUEAK in at 3XXXlbs when it is driveable. With people, fuel, tools, spares...

I am going to split the difference. I think I am going to replace the electric motors with some small air actuators. I will still be able to lock them from the outside if I want, but they will be faster to engage/disengage. This will basically be the same thing I have with the OX air shift...

Tonight I made an armrest door handle window clamping stiffening rib.

Little stuff..... Made some diagonal gas tank straps on the bed frame and tig welded them into the frame on the top. The tank will get some closed cell foam under the straps after tear down I also spent a lot of time under the car looking a few things.... I think these big bulky...

Been slacking a bit.... I finally got the bed sides mounted to the bed frame. This involved a lot of drilling and tapping. That drill/tap/contersink bit for the 1/4" impact really speeds things up when doing multiple holes. Shop tip... I found that you can use cheap set screws ( about...

Updates.... Passenger side upper door that holds itself together now. I needed to add something to the top of the door seal to push against on the body side. I will finish welding/brazing the seams after I blow things apart. Details. The list is getting shorter...

Me too! So far so good. This is all 3/16" aluminum, the same thickness you see generally on a skid-plate. It isn't really that flexible. The upper frame is double thick (3/8" total) around the window frame area. The perimeter of the door will have a D-shape bulb seal to isolate it from the...