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[pointsnorth]

so still have the landcruiser case and black box. buyer assured he had the cash only to show up with a bunch of crap to trade. so Im sticking with the cruiser setup for now. need to get this thing mobile as its taking up too much space in the shop the way it sits now

[pointsnorth]

Got started one my removable subframe. Fabbed up a transmission crossmember. Used a 2wd trans mount as it’s smaller then the 4wd version. The plan is too have a mount on the tcase as well so the trans is more of a secondary mount really.


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[pointsnorth]

Pictures of the tcase in and clocked up


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[pointsnorth]

Much better


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[HillBilt]

Nice, I like how you made the trans mount through the tube and welded on both sides. Way stronger that way

[pointsnorth]

Nice, I like how you made the trans mount through the tube and welded on both sides. Way stronger that way

Yeah I feel like most of us over build because it’s going to be used hard. But looking at diesel trucks that people pour the tunes and software upgrades too and nobody ever complains about a hardware failure aka crossmember or mount makes me ok with a light weight but structurally sound piece


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[arse_sidewards]

Nice, I like how you made the trans mount through the tube and welded on both sides. Way stronger that way

Yeah I feel like most of us over build because it’s going to be used hard. But looking at diesel trucks that people pour the tunes and software upgrades too and nobody ever complains about a hardware failure aka crossmember or mount makes me ok with a light weight but structurally sound piece


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Those trucks aren't getting in what's basically minor crashes or high centering as part of routine operation though. Those trucks also break everything given enough time. And when they do break they're on nice flat ground where the problems are easy to deal with.

Pretty much anything that's between the vehicle and ground needs to be really strong. Bent crossmembers and tweaked skid plates cause all sorts of operational headaches. Shit rubs on other shit. Shit hits the drive-line. Shit is too bent to R&R in any practical way. It's often just less of a headache to overbuild the structural stuff.

[pointsnorth]

There is still a full skid plate to go on that will be flush with the lower link mounts. The crossmember itself should never be taking a hit or supporting the weight of the vehicle

Plan is too have skid plates from ahead of the oil pan too past the tcase. Currently I still have the stock lm7 oil pan but am on the look out for a f-body pan to gain the clearance I need


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[Snowracer]

looking good

[pointsnorth]

So been picking away at this thing as I have time but now it needs to get to the point of getting the cab back on. I’ve hired an employee and this is just getting in the way of making money. So I’ve made it a priority this week


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[pointsnorth]

Removable b-pillar supports are welded in. This may change I just wanted the cab thru section in place


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[pointsnorth]

Now that I’ve done it once cab install or removal will be under a half hour


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[pointsnorth]

This is where the bed height will be. I’m going to have to cut a bunch for clearance I’m thinking


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[Scott Cee AKA 2drx4]

Since it looks like the tire is touching the bedside right now, yeah, I'd say you'll have to trim a bit.