Project 1.9 FJ rock buggy: "Feather Weight"

[Desert Rc]

So I got this a little while back. I am just now starting to consider the customizing that I am planning. Title is for it extremely light hearted style. I was amazed at the quality, curve, and overall weight of this little FJ Beauty.

First thing I did was drop it like it's Hawt!

This one will be getting lots added. It needs some build love.

[jeeper03]

Looks like a nice fun start!

[TacoCrawler]

kool tube work...

is the cage a bolt on or direct weld/braze ?

don't seem like much more to do...
except add electronics and detail items.

maybe some weight to the tires if that's not already done.

have fun with 'er

[doublej]

Thats a hot little rig - looks alot like how I want my JK to evolve....

[STANG KILLA SS]

thats my kinda stance.

[doublej]

Originally Posted by STANG KILLA SS

thats my kinda stance.

Because it is the only Right stance....

[z71baja]

Looks cool bro! Are you going to adjust the wheel base to align the rear wheel well with the tire?

Also, I noticed that a few of your rigs squat down pretty low.... That is a cool look'n stance. how do you do it? Replace with smaller shocks, softer springs?

[Desert Rc]

Originally Posted by jeeper03

Looks like a nice fun start!

Thanks

Originally Posted by TacoCrawler

kool tube work...

is the cage a bolt on or direct weld/braze ?

don't seem like much more to do...
except add electronics and detail items.

maybe some weight to the tires if that's not already done.

have fun with 'er

We need to do interior which is started, and ya details electrics and such. I've removed all the decals, hood will be black. I've trimmed off the front fenders, need new rear mount for shocks.

Originally Posted by doublej

Thats a hot little rig - looks alot like how I want my JK to evolve....

I love your JK

Originally Posted by STANG KILLA SS

thats my kinda stance.

Thanks Bud! That was literally the first thing to do. It was apart within the first 30 min.

Originally Posted by doublej

Because it is the only Right stance....

True very true....

Originally Posted by z71baja

Looks cool bro! Are you going to adjust the wheel base to align the rear wheel well with the tire?

Also, I noticed that a few of your rigs squat down pretty low.... That is a cool look'n stance. how do you do it? Replace with smaller shocks, softer springs?

Some have limiters on the suspension some are just shocks like this one. I need to braze a mount for the rear of this one.


As far as a centered wheel well.....no. I like to drag the rear. The wheelbase is not that wide believe or not.

[blakeski]

Right up my ally... Toyota and low...sick rig...can't wait to see you finish it out... The only barwork I would change is the down bars out back..

[Desert Rc]

Thanks Blake, I dig the down bars in the rear. It def a litt;e different flavor but I likey. I think whats throwing it off is the lack of spare in the rear....be patient and check back in you will def see what im talking about.

Last night I actually got the shocks bolted up in the rear, before they were laid down and zipped tied to gauge where i wanted them. Right now I finally got sprung shocks and they are mounted only raised the rear a hair. I can limit if needed but I thought I would see where everything settles when I get her loaded up.

So shocks mounted, Decals removed, and hood painted flat black.....pics later from last nights progress.

I also put in work on the weekend cruiser FJ please check that thread for new pics...looking forward to feedback as its nearing completion.

[Desert Rc]

[bryco13]

Miss it already! Make me proud!

[Desert Rc]

Originally Posted by bryco13

Miss it already! Make me proud!

Ill do my best...

It always amazes me what you see in pictures. So you can tell I messed up the driver side corner of the banner, its fixed now. More to come soon.