Shawnboys 30 day Toyota Build!

[shawnboymoody]

I was wondering how this was coming along ... good to see you back on it. Looks great - I've got a good friend that will be doing this soon and we may call you for some expert advice on yotas :xyxthumbs:

Call anytime. Glad to help.:beer:

[JayT]

Get off the site and join us on the trails!

[shawnboymoody]

I wish I could.:crying:

[shawnboymoody]

Well got the front axle built today. Got the steering in. Even threw some roller wheels on it to see how it sits.

I like how far forward the wheel is gonna be. Gonna have a nice approach angle (for a leaf sprung rig).




In this pic you can see why I'm gonna have to push the steering box forward.:rubeyes:




The only bad part is Im probably gonna have to pull the axles shafts back out and do what is called a "martack" on the splines of the inner shaft. It keeps the shaft from walking around in the housing. Ill do this later.:banghead:

[SC74]

How do you plan on moving the steering box - just re-bolting to the frame and lengthening the steering linkage?

Can you modify the pitman arm, or would that throw the geometry off (less radius = less turn)

[shawnboymoody]

How do you plan on moving the steering box - just re-bolting to the frame and lengthening the steering linkage?

Can you modify the pitman arm, or would that throw the geometry off (less radius = less turn)

All you do is move the steering box forward towards the core support. They sell a kit to do it or make your own. Basically drill the new bolt holes in frame and sleave them with tube like the original setup. Steering geometry is unaffected and the steering linkage stays the same.

Need this.

[josephitguy]

All Hail Professor Moody, Dean of Yota Builds. You are the Man! We missed you out on the Trails this weekend ;( Your fab work did great! You need to start a shop and make some mega $$$$$ for your mad skills!

[blazinchuck]

i like where that front axle sits!! looking good dude

[shawnboymoody]

All Hail Professor Moody, Dean of Yota Builds. You are the Man! We missed you out on the Trails this weekend ;( Your fab work did great! You need to start a shop and make some mega $$$$$ for your mad skills!

Thanks for the kind words. I wish I could make a living at it. Most guys I know do most of their own work cause they sure cant afford to pay someone to do it!

[shawnboymoody]

i like where that front axle sits!! looking good dude

If only it had one tons and 42s! EM. F. Thanks though!