This really puts things in perspective!

Great photo - really puts things in perspective. Look how much air is below that tire!

haha ya i was really surprised when i put all the rear suspension in and put the tires on.
I didn't think it was going to be that much taller, but im really happy with it so far.

Amilla

Hey all its been a little while since i have worked on my rig.
But this weekend i got motivated and started working my Toyota power-steering box in.
After cutting a bunch of stuff out, i soon realized that there was no way that i was going to fit the box in there with the shackle hanger in the way...

So i decided to ditch my missing link set up and extend the frame out so i could fit the box in.

Measured 3" back from the front frame horns, cut and then added in an 8" piece of 2x4 steel.


Steering box position.


Had to do a lot of trimming to get the yota box to squeeze in there.


Heres what my Drag link and tie rod are looking like so far, I'm not 100% on how far apart they should be.  I just don't want them to hit when the left tire comes up.
I'm thinking about getting a flat pitman arm.


What do you guys think? does that distance look alright?

Alright more work and pics coming tomorrow

Amilla

looks good,
I made my drag link and center like as close a possible to parallel as possible I don't know if that matters, also you want the drag line as flat as you can make it so check to see if the spring is going hit it, if it clears I wouldn't worry about it, 



Ps. don't forget to fish plate the frame and run some tube through the frame were the bolts for the box go

keep haveing Fun

Ryan

Got a good amount of the front end wrapped up today.
Just have to deal with body mounts, bump stops, and shock hoops. 
Oh and PSP pump brackets.

Got my front cross member in and all fished out! The only plate i had laying around was 1/4" so theres quite a bit of overkill going on there.


Also got all my shackles hung back under my rig, all of that came out pretty good. I just ended up cutting apart duel shackle and using it for a new shackle hanger, welded it on and supported it all up. 
Shackle angle is dam good too, I think i might need a longer shackle as more weight is welded to the front end.


Finished up the steering box plate
More 1/4" plate with sleeves welded in.  This was such a time consuming thing to make, just lots and lot of grinding and fitting to get everything in.  But it came out pretty good, every thing is real sturdy and snug.

The inside shot..


Gotta go to the junk yard tomorrow and get some Toyota steering shafts along with some other goodies.  Probably finish up the front body mounts too.

Amilla

looks good 

I figured you were going to plate the frame but I couldn't help meself  always need to be a smart axx ]



Ryan

A little smart arsing is cool.

I need to make brackets for the power steering pump.

If anyone has made one for their rig and have any info or pics it would be awesome if you could post them up.

I have a pretty good idea of how to make it, but i like to see what other people have been doing.

Thanks

Amilla

Which pump are you using?

All i have right now is the stock pump from an 88 toy.

Amilla

This is a sweet wirte up.  Keep us posted.  You used a t100 axel in the rear who did it in the passenger off set for the diff?  Can't you use a center diff with a cv driveshaft?  Or is that not the best for DD?

I got the rear axle from sky manufacturing.  The long side axle is a T100 axle shaft, then the short side is one of the stock axles that they cut down and re-spline.  I talked to high angle drive lines and they said if i were to run a stock Toyota axle in the rear (centered diff)  that i should defiantly except it to vibrate during highway driving.


I ordered  a double V pulley for my toy Powersteering pump from lowrange....only problem is, when i opened it toyday it was a v belt and serpentine belt for the kick power steering so i have to send that back.

Should have some more work done after this weekend i have been pretty busy lately.

Amilla

Got some money saved up so i decided to call up high angle drive lines yesterday.  After a chat with Jessie i got the info i needed to measure up my rear drive line.
I rocked my pinion angle to 17° just to aim it right at my T-case then measured my distance, and i came up with a 20" Drive line. So far the bill is $455 and that's not including shipping.  Supposed to be one in about 3 days and at my door early next week i defiantly happy about that.

Should have more by the end of today.


Amilla

keep us posted im loving it new to the samurai scene and im digging it

Got some new progress done on my sami.  Been working on a power steering pump bracket to support my Toy pump.  It was a very time consuming thing to make for some reason, just a lot of trial and error.  It is all done and in as for about an hour ago.

I started out with a stock Toyota P/S pump bracket, then chopped off the back of it at an angle to get the hoses aiming in the right direction.


It came out looking like this.


Then made a bracket to mount to the engine and for a hing point.


Had to have a way to tighten it all up so made up a bracket for that, luckily the 1.3L had a tab in a perfect place!


And there she is all mounted up!


Just need to mount the P/S reservoir and rout the lines then i should be good to go.
Im not sure if store bought lines will fit the bill, im running low on room and the lines are a wee bit big.  I think i will have to do something along the lines of making them or modifying them.  Anyone have and experience in doing this?

More to come soon, waiting on my Drive line from high angle still, and have to rout some hard lines for my breaks.  Then...im about road/trail worth (need to make front D-line)

More to come

Amilla