Addicted Offroad's Project: "Always Smooth". Toyota based U4 buggy

[AddictedOffroad]

Front is mocked. Got some pics. Had to modify the upper link mount to the pumpkin. I will check the clearance with the motor in place tomorrow. Eventually these mounts will be trussed up front to incorporate the full hydro setup

I am going to need to source a Oil filter relocation kit for this motor as well. The oil filter sticks way the hell out in front now and is going to kill up travel.

 

[Max Power]

Very clean work. Do the diamond axle housings come with the knuckle balls installed or did you have to weld them on?

 

[AddictedOffroad]

Very clean work. Do the diamond axle housings come with the knuckle balls installed or did you have to weld them on?

Normally yes. These are just tacked into place so I can rotate for pinion angle vs caster if needed.

 

[zukijames]

scotty are those front links going to clear clear the motor?

what about drive line? have you had a chance to see where its going to end in relation to the crazy wide oilpan?

 

[AddictedOffroad]

scotty are those front links going to clear clear the motor?

what about drive line? have you had a chance to see where its going to end in relation to the crazy wide oilpan?

I am going to have to move the motor back. So, it should clear. The entire front is only tacked right now until I can place the motor. And, the SC400 pan did move it back more. Its definitely going to be tight though.

 

[zukijames]

yeah i had mine originally mocked up around a 22r.. got the 1uz knowing they were about the same dimensions ... and they are pretty much the same width , height, length,.. but man the 1uz is wide at the bottom! glad to see your getting some time to work on it cant wait to see it done!

 

[AddictedOffroad]

yeah i had mine originally mocked up around a 22r.. got the 1uz knowing they were about the same dimensions ... and they are pretty much the same width , height, length,.. but man the 1uz is wide at the bottom! glad to see your getting some time to work on it cant wait to see it done!

I am hoping to go in tomorrow to work more on it, but next week is looking like a pretty full work week at the shop. We need to get caught up on bumper orders as well as some installs.

 

[Gravy]

I see you use the same tool organization method as I do.

Everywhere

 

[AddictedOffroad]

I see you use the same tool organization method as I do.

Everywhere

Yup. I tell everyone that asks that it's a fab shop, not a cleaning service. lol

 

[AddictedOffroad]

Work today. Moved the engine back...............a lot. 9.5" total. It was never going to clear otherwise.

Got the rear coilovers installed.

Going to need remove the A/C compressor and relocate the alternator up higher to help clear the upper links at full bump. Making progress though.

 

[AddictedOffroad]

Got the fuel mount mocked up. Mainly just for placement at this point. I also began to build out the floor shell. I also started the halo for the rear seat today.

The one thing I will say is that I am ditching the idea of of building this rig to race. Its going to be a family wheeler first at all costs. Because of this, I chose to sacrifice having the fuel cell further up front.

Under the fuel cell, I'm going to build a sliding drawer for storage and stuff. I'll also build a custom rack on top of the fuel cell as well.

This is at full bump. I left an inch just in case.

I plan on getting a lot more tubing laid out tomorrow.

 

[Herzog]

Loving the updates. Keep them rolling!

 

[AddictedOffroad]

Blew off working on the rig yesterday.

Went to the Broncos games instead. Great game. Shitty ending.

But, went into the shop today. Didn't stay too long as the water was frozen in the shop.

Anyway, I did finish up the rear halo and started playing with some filler plates for the rear shock hoops. Got the front shock mounts into their final place and decided I wanted to see the track width. So, I slapped together the DS front. Looks like I'll be around 85" to the outsides of the tires.

 

[Gravy]

How wide is the front housing? (wms to wms?)

 

[AddictedOffroad]

How wide is the front housing? (wms to wms?)

67"

 

[AX10TOY]

Looks great ,,,,

really like the rear halo tie in's

 

[zukijames]

67"

so you have to run custom inner shafts?

 

[AddictedOffroad]

so you have to run custom inner shafts?

Yes. I have them already too. But they are 24spline. Just the inners.

I am hoping that Brian can trade these out for some 30 spline inners. He just needs to sell an 80 axle soon that is the same width. lol

 

[zukijames]

cool cool honestly i best the 24 spline stuff would be plenty strong wish i some longfield 24 spline stuff to compare my 30 spline stuff too

 

[AddictedOffroad]

cool cool honestly i best the 24 spline stuff would be plenty strong wish i some longfield 24 spline stuff to compare my 30 spline stuff too

I'll likely order a set of 30s, and two 24sp birfs to keep as spares.