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Tank barely fits between top shackle bolts which suprised me since others who have done this swap did not have the same issue. This was a very very rough fit. Sure could go a hair higher but probly end up modifying the corners of the tank
Tank barely fits between top shackle bolts which suprised me since others who have done this swap did not have the same issue. This was a very very rough fit. Sure could go a hair higher but probly end up modifying the corners of the tank
0 2020/09/07 04:03:18
I mounted the tank using center of shock mount but once up i wanted to scoot back just a hair away from the axle. So i just bolted some tabs to the shock mount and moved the tank back 1.250"
I mounted the tank using center of shock mount but once up i wanted to scoot back just a hair away from the axle. So i just bolted some tabs to the shock mount and moved the tank back 1.250"
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0 2020/09/22 02:51:26
Tank is up for now, i did make some top straps out of 1.5inchx1/8" aluminum flat bar that came out decent. Dont have pices at moment. Some of the fuel line pieces are ordered. For the fill gonna use 1.750inch aluminum tube that I'll bend .
Tank is up for now, i did make some top straps out of 1.5inchx1/8" aluminum flat bar that came out decent. Dont have pices at moment. Some of the fuel line pieces are ordered. For the fill gonna use 1.750inch aluminum tube that I'll bend .
0 2020/09/22 02:55:47
I have a 85 pickup that just recieved a new tank and components. Was able to take the old one and whole saw the sending unit flange from it for the ford tank.
I have a 85 pickup that just recieved a new tank and components. Was able to take the old one and whole saw the sending unit flange from it for the ford tank.
0 2020/10/19 01:31:49
0 2020/10/19 01:34:24
Running low on paint options in the garage since i just cleaned everything out during the summer.
Running low on paint options in the garage since i just cleaned everything out during the summer.
0 2020/10/19 01:36:25
Did some more tweaking on the sending unit and was able to the correct amount of ohms out of it. Works perfectly now for Full to empty. I also removed the float arm from the ford pump and attached to this sending unit. Had to do minor bending to the arm for it to work.
Did some more tweaking on the sending unit and was able to the correct amount of ohms out of it. Works perfectly now for Full to empty. I also removed the float arm from the ford pump and attached to this sending unit. Had to do minor bending to the arm for it to work.
0 2020/10/19 01:37:56
This pic is a little old now but all i have before the tank is mounted. The plug for the pump and sending unit i ended up cutting off and making two seperat plugs for each.
This pic is a little old now but all i have before the tank is mounted. The plug for the pump and sending unit i ended up cutting off and making two seperat plugs for each.
0 2020/11/26 06:14:18
I used some generic water tight plugs from autozone and solderd them into place.
I used some generic water tight plugs from autozone and solderd them into place.
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0 2020/11/26 06:23:40
Was able to use the factory grommet for the power and fuel level unit wires. Which was good cause in the beginning i wasn't sure i would get through the floor without drilling a hole which i really did not want to do. In the rear of the frame through one of the factory cut outs i was able to send a fish tape up through and up the the frame and managed to get it out the other end. Taped my wire too it and pulled them right back through the frame and came out right next to my gas tank.
Was able to use the factory grommet for the power and fuel level unit wires. Which was good cause in the beginning i wasn't sure i would get through the floor without drilling a hole which i really did not want to do. In the rear of the frame through one of the factory cut outs i was able to send a fish tape up through and up the the frame and managed to get it out the other end. Taped my wire too it and pulled them right back through the frame and came out right next to my gas tank.
0 2020/11/26 06:25:42
For now this is my fill, not really a fan of it on looks and the functionality aspect. It does have a slight grade too it which forces fuel to get trapped at the 90 bend and then the air forced out of the tank when filling must go through the 1/4" vent which takes forever and drastically restricts how fast im able to fill the tank. In the futur i plan on cutting a hole in the rear quater panel directly in line and above the fill on the tank and just using a filler neck and cap from a jeep
For now this is my fill, not really a fan of it on looks and the functionality aspect. It does have a slight grade too it which forces fuel to get trapped at the 90 bend and then the air forced out of the tank when filling must go through the 1/4" vent which takes forever and drastically restricts how fast im able to fill the tank. In the futur i plan on cutting a hole in the rear quater panel directly in line and above the fill on the tank and just using a filler neck and cap from a jeep
0 2020/11/26 06:29:19
Something else i finally did after years of putting it off. The short shifter on my tacoma trans would always hit the twin sticks if they were in low and i tried to go in reverse. So i would have to pull the stick back to high go in reverse if needed then put it back in neutral so i could go back into Low. I took the sticks off the Tcase and put it in vise. Cut 1.250" out of it then welded it back grinded the weld down and featherd the bend back into it with a soft pack.
Something else i finally did after years of putting it off. The short shifter on my tacoma trans would always hit the twin sticks if they were in low and i tried to go in reverse. So i would have to pull the stick back to high go in reverse if needed then put it back in neutral so i could go back into Low. I took the sticks off the Tcase and put it in vise. Cut 1.250" out of it then welded it back grinded the weld down and featherd the bend back into it with a soft pack.
0 2020/11/26 06:33:22
0 2020/11/26 06:39:01
Decided to take care of axle swap in the rear with winter coming to a end. But first i will take care of the front. This is a complete fj80 factory elocker front axle. I will take this third member out and modify my stock 84 front axle housing to accept it I dont wanna use this complete axle strictly cause of the width. When i do the rear axle im thinking it will be closer to factory late 80's IFS width anyways. So the front and rear will still match by going this route
Decided to take care of axle swap in the rear with winter coming to a end. But first i will take care of the front. This is a complete fj80 factory elocker front axle. I will take this third member out and modify my stock 84 front axle housing to accept it I dont wanna use this complete axle strictly cause of the width. When i do the rear axle im thinking it will be closer to factory late 80's IFS width anyways. So the front and rear will still match by going this route
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In white is where the housing needed clearence. In red is holes that need to be drilled and taped. The corner hole above the straight edge on right and below i needed to weld just a little bit to add metal then fade it to the mounting surface. They were very slightly off the original mounting surface. The threads are M8 x 1.25 pitch, 17/64 drill bit was used
In white is where the housing needed clearence. In red is holes that need to be drilled and taped. The corner hole above the straight edge on right and below i needed to weld just a little bit to add metal then fade it to the mounting surface. They were very slightly off the original mounting surface. The threads are M8 x 1.25 pitch, 17/64 drill bit was used
0 2021/03/14 18:32:03
0 2021/03/14 18:38:55
Light sand blasting and quick wipe down with acetone then some paint. On my frame i used por-15 which is great but gery time consuming on proper prep and a little more expensive. I've had great results with rust-oleum brush on so that's what the axle got.
Light sand blasting and quick wipe down with acetone then some paint. On my frame i used por-15 which is great but gery time consuming on proper prep and a little more expensive. I've had great results with rust-oleum brush on so that's what the axle got.
0 2021/03/14 18:40:39
While that paint was curing i went through these used 3inch trail gear springs i picked up. I would like to lower the runner overall slightly. So i picked up a low profile front spring hanger as well. The leaf springs i pulled apart, put new pads between the leafs and a light coating of greas all over to help them resettle with out making a bunch of racket
While that paint was curing i went through these used 3inch trail gear springs i picked up. I would like to lower the runner overall slightly. So i picked up a low profile front spring hanger as well. The leaf springs i pulled apart, put new pads between the leafs and a light coating of greas all over to help them resettle with out making a bunch of racket
0 2021/03/14 18:45:11
Axle hub gasket and grille clips part# just futir reference
Axle hub gasket and grille clips part# just futir reference
0 2021/03/14 18:48:49
Found this pic, thought i had it. The holes i drilled while diff was in place. Removed the locker actuator to make room for the drill on the studs. To keep the center dead on and holes straight guy off FB said he had used 5/16 brake line as a sleeve on the dif holes and then drilled. I had 5/16 stainless fuel line which fit perfectly. Cut a 3inch piece then had to slightly drill out the i.d of it to accommodate the 17/64 drill bit.
Found this pic, thought i had it. The holes i drilled while diff was in place. Removed the locker actuator to make room for the drill on the studs. To keep the center dead on and holes straight guy off FB said he had used 5/16 brake line as a sleeve on the dif holes and then drilled. I had 5/16 stainless fuel line which fit perfectly. Cut a 3inch piece then had to slightly drill out the i.d of it to accommodate the 17/64 drill bit.
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0 2021/03/15 12:01:32
Pulled this bolt out and brought it to a friend who had a countersink bit.
Pulled this bolt out and brought it to a friend who had a countersink bit.
0 2021/03/20 13:44:20
Threads are M8x1.25 pitch
Threads are M8x1.25 pitch
0 2021/03/20 13:46:01
Not a hair to spare here on room between the leaf pack
Not a hair to spare here on room between the leaf pack
0 2021/03/20 13:47:33
Cut the old trail gear front bracket off. This low profile hanger raises the mounting for the front of the leaf spring 1inch which will help bring bring my ride height down just a little. Welded the front sides completely and the tabs torwards the middle you see. Then did a 2pass the width of the frame on the backside of bracket as well. I didnt want to go overboard with welding to keep it a bit easier to cut off for whatever reason in longterm future. Once welded, cleaned up a 2 coats of paint
Cut the old trail gear front bracket off. This low profile hanger raises the mounting for the front of the leaf spring 1inch which will help bring bring my ride height down just a little. Welded the front sides completely and the tabs torwards the middle you see. Then did a 2pass the width of the frame on the backside of bracket as well. I didnt want to go overboard with welding to keep it a bit easier to cut off for whatever reason in longterm future. Once welded, cleaned up a 2 coats of paint
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