For a couple of years Ive been building a rockcrawler now loosly based on a 40 series cruiser. I did start with a whole truck but as I progressed I started cutting out all the rusty/bent pieces and this is the result.... almost all custom. I am using the 40 series firewall and dashboard.
Specs so far are:
-Custom chassis and integrated rollcage
-Lexus V8 with cruiser 4 speed box
-Klune V dual transfercase kit (two stage planetry gearbox)
-Prado diffs with 4.51? gears
-Triangulated 4 link rear end
-Three link front end with panhard link
-Fox air shocks on all corners. 18" travel 2" dia on the rear and 12" travel 2.5" dia on the front
-Fox air bumps on all corners
- 37" M/T Wranglers
- PTO winch
I started building this truck while I was still at Tech so due to lack of time and money it did not progress as quickly as I would have liked. Then after moving to Chch from Wellington I lasted about 6 months before I just had to get it down and continue. I built the suspension and the rollcage in my tiny garage down there. Then work brought me back to Wellington so the barely rolling chassis followed me home in a container.
The already well travelled vehicle then got almost a complete rebuild because of a number of things that I didnt like. At this point the V8 went in much to my mates anticipation. The quality of build also took a step up partly because of my improving fab skills and im certain that the 24 hour access to a fully equipped workshop played a big part.
Anyway onto some pic's. Bare with me I havnt uploaded photos before so this could be a disaster.
Custom Handbrake
V8 Power!
Front shock towers
Shot of the rear to end the photos of today
As of tonight other bits completed include a custom short shifter to bring the gear stick closer to the driver and more welding...always more welding!
Ive got a few more photos but if anyone is interested in a specific piece or area I can always snap a photo or two or answer any questions.
Thanks for looking
David
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