The Baja Bus 1994 FZJ80 Build

[Arndog123]

My guess would be a Hi-Lift jacking point.

 

[mr.trd]

Very nice indeed!


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[krazytoy]

Beeeeeefy! Out of curiosity, what are the holes on the side of the rear bumper for? Flag holders? Rod holders for ocean fishing?

Cheers!

My guess would be a Hi-Lift jacking point.

All very good guesses, but none of them are correct. Keep thinking about it and I will let you all know when it's done. I do like the rod holder idea, but I just plan to clamp those on the front bumper as needed.

 

[krazytoy]

Some pictures of the hinge and the start of the swing away. CBI uses a 1" chunk of round solid bar and a oil lite brass bushing. The standard wheel bearing that everyone else uses fatigues and snaps off over time. This is a much better set up and to replace the oil lite bushing is about $15 bucks, not that I have ever heard of anyone having to replace one. The black knob is spring loaded and holds the swing away open.

 

[RJ40]

OK, I'll play along! Perhaps the holes which look to be angled around 45*, are to hold the poles for a canopy that goes over the back of the rig. (Hey, since we're guessing gotta let the imagination run a bit!)

Cheers!

 

[krazytoy]

OK, I'll play along! Perhaps the holes which look to be angled around 45*, are to hold the poles for a canopy that goes over the back of the rig. (Hey, since we're guessing gotta let the imagination run a bit!)

Cheers!

While the holes are angled at a 45* angle and a very good guess, the orginal intent of the holes is not for a canopy. I am going to try and use them to hold up an awning, but if that doesn't work out, they still have a different, very usefull purpose. :beer:

 

[RJ40]

Aiight then!....a noble purpose to be sure! An awning is a wonderful thing, but ....sounds like you have more tricks up your sleeve on this one..Will be fun to watch and learn!

Cheers!

 

[krazytoy]

Aiight then!....a noble purpose to be sure! An awning is a wonderful thing, but ....sounds like you have more tricks up your sleeve on this one..Will be fun to watch and learn!

Cheers!

I don't know about noble, but it should be pretty cool when it's all done. :ylsmoke:

 

[krazytoy]

Bumpers are all done and going on tomorrow! :wings:

 

[RMP&O]

Bumpers are all done and going on tomorrow! :wings:

Need I say....

this post is worthless without pictures!!

 

[krazytoy]

Need I say....

this post is worthless without pictures!!

OK, you asked for it!
Overall I am very happy with how it all turned out.

 

[krazytoy]

You want pictures? Here is more..

 

[krazytoy]

My son and I are heading to Moab next weekend to try it out. Going to meet my dad who is a professional photographer there along with a good friend I went to high school with. Should be a great trip so stay tuned for more pictures!

 

[Sempertoy]

My son and I are heading to Moab next weekend to try it out. Going to meet my dad who is a professional photographer there along with a good friend I went to high school with. Should be a great trip so stay tuned for more pictures!

Sounds like an awesome trip! I hope you can give a detailed review on the tires when you get back, I'm thinking about picking a set up myself.

 

[Sempertoy]

P.s. the bumpers turned out great! I love the rear grill bench!