build up started!

[fubard76cj7]

starting a new project:
1979 J10 HONCHO-converting to 3/4 ton with 36's(for now :twisted: ),2"spring lift,3" body lift first.
started today(took all day doing it by myself :shock: )got the front converted and lift put on.doing the rear diff and lift tomorrow.then the body lift.
here is the link.going to keep updating as it progresses :twisted:
http://s35.photobucket.com/albums/d168/fubard76cj7/J10%20build%20up/
pics from today=
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d168/fubard76cj7/J10%20build%20up/001_0711.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d168/fubard76cj7/J10%20build%20up/001_0710.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d168/fubard76cj7/J10%20build%20up/001_0753.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d168/fubard76cj7/J10%20build%20up/001_0754.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d168/fubard76cj7/J10%20build%20up/001_0762.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d168/fubard76cj7/J10%20build%20up/001_0759.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d168/fubard76cj7/J10%20build%20up/001_0760.jpg

[Brad W.]

looks like a good start. BUT... do yourself a favor and ditch the body lift. Do 1" hockey-pucks if you must, but I'd try to avoid body lifting it. Body lifts are probably the worst thing ever invented if you really intend to wheel. Those plastic blocks are a major PITA when one breaks and falls out on the trail... or when towing a dead wagoneer and a block falls out and the body starts flopping around... AMHIK...

[Stuka]

Yeah, ditto on the body lift.

Who's wag is that int he background?

[JeepNOFEAR]

I've never had a probably with my body lift, and it makes it a lot easier to work on.

[fubard76cj7]

that is my J20 in the background.

i am contemplating on the body lift still.thinking of doing a rear shackle flip and 3" shackle lift front and back on top of the 2" suspension lift.
what do you guys think of that?

[Bama Burden]

3" of lift from shackles is pretty scary as well. Have you checked out TT's Fabworks website? Their front spring-over/rear shackle-flip kit is pretty sweet. Of course, you'll end up having to change the steering, need longer brake lines, driveshaft changes, etc but you were gonna do all that anyway, right?:D

[BRUTUS]

Nice Brow :D

[Brad W.]

definetly check out the TT's Fabworks kit, owned & operated by two of our own members! It's probably the easiest, and simplest way to do the shackle conversion, and eliminates guesswork and complicated homemade stuff.

[fubard76cj7]

3" of lift from shackles is pretty scary as well. Have you checked out TT's Fabworks website? Their front spring-over/rear shackle-flip kit is pretty sweet. Of course, you'll end up having to change the steering, need longer brake lines, driveshaft changes, etc but you were gonna do all that anyway, right?:D

got that taken care of :cool: ,i'll check out their site.thanks:D

[fubard76cj7]

just checked out the site.SWEET! now i just have to save up some dough (or sell all the parts i have for sale! cough cough :D )

[Tad]

just checked out the site.SWEET! now i just have to save up some dough (or sell all the parts i have for sale! cough cough :D )
Cool, glad you like it.
Shoot me an email, I'm bugging out of here on the 5th for about 6 days.
ttsfabworks@cox.net

[fubard76cj7]

probably be a couple of weeks,but i am definately getting this settup

[HeepofaJeep]

I think it is indeed a good idea to lose the BL, but a 1 or 2" sure does make it easier to work on, lol.

[fubard76cj7]

well i finally got the dana 60 under the rear and put the body lift on the bed today.forgot how much these diffs weigh,until moving it around myself :shock: .anyways here are some pics.
old 44
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d168/fubard76cj7/J10%20build%20up/001_0799.jpg
dana 60
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d168/fubard76cj7/J10%20build%20up/001_0798.jpg
after it is in
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d168/fubard76cj7/J10%20build%20up/001_0802.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d168/fubard76cj7/J10%20build%20up/001_0803.jpg
me and my new toy.:twisted:
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d168/fubard76cj7/J10%20build%20up/001_0805.jpg

[BRUTUS]

That is sweet fubard!!! I especially love the catch pans in the last two pictures... definately a FSJ!

[fubard76cj7]

:thumbsup:

[talntar]

ummm are those bricks?

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d168/fubard76cj7/J10%20build%20up/001_0798.jpg

[Slick Willie]

ummm are those bricks?


LMAO, I sure hope not!

[fubard76cj7]

bricks wont work?:eek:
LOL
no that is the bump stop that is welded beside the leafs.

[rmorit01]

Nick -- clean out your PM's -- your mailbox is full --

Wanted to pick up some parts this weekend if that works for you?

[mudslider]

looks awesome man.

[fubard76cj7]

Nick -- clean out your PM's -- your mailbox is full --

Wanted to pick up some parts this weekend if that works for you?

:eek: sorry bout that.i pm'd ya back

[fubard76cj7]

looks awesome man.

thanks. hopin to have it on the road within the next couple weeks

[fubard76cj7]

knocked out some more today.finished up the body lift,swapped out front end,changed fenders and put seats in bed.getting closer and closer :twisted:
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d168/fubard76cj7/J10%20build%20up/001_0821.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d168/fubard76cj7/J10%20build%20up/001_0820.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d168/fubard76cj7/J10%20build%20up/001_0824.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d168/fubard76cj7/J10%20build%20up/001_0823.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d168/fubard76cj7/J10%20build%20up/001_0831.jpg

[fubard76cj7]

well here she sits so far.waiting on gettin some break lines and have to adjust the valves (chattering a little).i havent done the flip kit or SOA yet.that will wait for now.the 36's have plenty of clearance(probably going to 38's if the money allows).i the floorboards aren't done yet either,but it is at least drivable:D
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d168/fubard76cj7/J10%20build%20up/001_0874.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d168/fubard76cj7/J10%20build%20up/001_0876.jpg

[mudslider]

thats looking real sweet now man

[83 BEAST]

that's really looking nice!!! you did a very good job on it. can't wait to see pics of you wheeling in it. what else do you plan on doing to it?

[fubard76cj7]

thanks guys.i still have a lot more to do to it!I will be doing the SOA and rear flip this winter hopefully. swappin out the QT for a Dana 20 that i have laying around.still have to put a cage in the bed and cab (probably going to do a exo cage as well).have to put the rock sliders on it and make the rear bumper.
thinkin of bobbin the rear as well.lots and lots of plans.just have to do them as money allows:thumbsup:

[shackwrrr]

was you having bug problems with your rig? i see the can of bug killer I had a HUGE nest of wasps in mine i got stung in the ear they were in my heater box

[fubard76cj7]

yeah i have had wasp nests all over this thing!they really like the holes that are rusted in the bed sides!
well i am now swappin the motor and tranny out.hopefully i will have it done by sunday.

[j20krawler]

what kind of tires are those and how much were they there exactly what im looking for

[fubard76cj7]

they are good year wrangler M/T's (military HUMVEE tires).you can get them at military auctions.someone on here probably has some.

[fubard76cj7]

well finally she moves on her own!after a new starter,silenoid.alternator and uncrossing #5 and 7 plug wire!:banghead: runs great!of course the motor ran great in the other truck :D .
put the new brakes on the front but havent got the rear done yet.wheel cylinders are $27 each!so the brakes havent been bled yet.
anyways some more pics!
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d168/fubard76cj7/J10%20build%20up/001_0917.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d168/fubard76cj7/J10%20build%20up/001_0918.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d168/fubard76cj7/J10%20build%20up/001_0920.jpg

[KaiserMan]

Pretty nice. I like the way the truck sits. Also like the d ring mounts.

[rmorit01]

Nick:

Looking nice -- what a combination of the Honcho and J20 that you had there!!

Are you going to be ready for Tuttle Creek this weekend?

Bob

[fubard76cj7]

Nick:

Looking nice -- what a combination of the Honcho and J20 that you had there!!

Are you going to be ready for Tuttle Creek this weekend?

Bob

thanks guys.
its not lookin good for this weekend.:banghead: i wont have the money for the rear stuff until next paycheck.and i have to get my tags still too!

[mudslider]

thats looking good.