Power To The Portal (Makeover)

[balln]

So the plans where to run a pajero body so i made a deal with a member and got the above pajero body. The day i got it i was searching some builds and fell in love with this hilux and i have always wanted one but just never built one. So out with the pajero and in with the hilux

First things first i had to cut the chassie to get this build rolling so no turning back now.



New frame rails


As you can see the frame will be a bit wider then the stock axial width




Cab on





Inside the cab


Still have some cleaning up to do along with trimming the back of the chassie to fit in the cab.


Just a tad bit sticking out

[chino63]

Nice! I like the changes so far.

Still have the skid? I'll buy it back from you if you want to part with it (as well as any of the other custom parts I made).

[finishline]

I'm liking we're this is going just picked up two CC01's myself.

[balln]

Originally Posted by chino63

Nice! I like the changes so far.

Still have the skid? I'll buy it back from you if you want to part with it (as well as any of the other custom parts I made).

Thanks i hope you like it and yes i still have all the parts. The way im doing to rear setup im gonna run the lower links in the same spot using the metal brace and carrier bearing due to cutting the chassie it will add strength to it. And i will still be using the bottom skid. Sorry I was thinkin of making a new one but there isnt any reasons why becuase the one on it works perfect. Now that i think about it i have some thicker aircraft stainless that is a bit heavier then the skid you made and would help out adding wait to the bottom.

Originally Posted by finishline

I'm liking we're this is going just picked up two CC01's myself.

Thanks and i love these little rigs and the way the IFS performs is alot of fun. I wheel a 94 pathfinder with the same susp setup lol except the protals.

[chino63]

Originally Posted by balln

Thanks i hope you like it and yes i still have all the parts. The way im doing to rear setup im gonna run the lower links in the same spot using the metal brace and carrier bearing due to cutting the chassie it will add strength to it. And i will still be using the bottom skid. Sorry I was thinkin of making a new one but there isnt any reasons why becuase the one on it works perfect. Now that i think about it i have some thicker aircraft stainless that is a bit heavier then the skid you made and would help out adding wait to the bottom.

No prob, easy enough to make. I wouldn't run the stainless if it's heavier, still a few inches above the ground. Can't wait to see it finished.

[balln]

Thought i would post some progress pics even tho its not much. Just got back from vacation and i got a little work done.




Hardest part of a build to me is making the body mounts that are strong and hiddin. I used a highlift cab mount and cut it in half and use some existing holes in the tub. It will be hidden by the future tube work.





Im thinking i may need to extend the rear frame rails a bit. Maybe? Maybe not?



Doubt ill get this much flex once the 4-link is all bolted up





I plan on boxing all this in with stryne for stiffness and looks





The axial frame has the same curve and fit pretty nice.



Front body mount the extra threads help line up the upper cab mount.





More to come!!!! Let me know what you guys think

[finishline]

That frame to tub mod is one of the coolest ideas for these rigs and your right the line of the curve matches up really good. Keep up the good work can wait to see what you got going on next.

[balln]

Thanks man comments like these is what keeps me motivated.

[balln]

Just a few updates I made and mocked up a stainless upper link mount that still needs to be fully welded up. I also extended the frame rails and i think it makes it look alot better.





















Im really liking the bed look but im gonna make my tube one first.






The bed lines up perfect for not planning on running one.


benzoel Stopped by with his rig that he is building and im trying to get him to make a build thread for it.

[finishline]

Updates looking good, are you going to Bob the bed?

[benzoel]

I will found some more pics I need to upload then I will start one. The tube work is going to look bad ass on yours when its done

[balln]

Originally Posted by finishline

Updates looking good, are you going to Bob the bed?

Thanks man No bob im just gonna build a nice tube flat bed and may even throw in some wood flooring not sure yet. But if i dont like it ill throw on the stock bed and call it a day.

Originally Posted by benzoel

I will found some more pics I need to upload then I will start one. The tube work is going to look bad ass on yours when its done

I seen you finally made a build thread Well done!!! well done!!!! lol I may end up seeing how the tube bed looks on your rig with all that long travel it might look better. Im gonna try having it done by this weekend and maybe you can swing by? We gotta mock up your front IFS and brackets

[Colby]

Damn this is probably the best use from a cc01 ive seen. Great idea bud

[balln]

Originally Posted by Colby

Damn this is probably the best use from a cc01 ive seen. Great idea bud

Thanks man




She's a roller

[Highmark]

That is such a cool unique rig! The Toyota body fits it nicely. Great work

[Deerhurst]

that thing is soooo cool! i need to take the inspiration on the IFS and make my nissan look perfectly scale once the body is done.

[balln]

Originally Posted by Highmark

That is such a cool unique rig! The Toyota body fits it nicely. Great work

Thanks man and its like the 500,000,000 highlux but that's why I did it becuase it is different from all the others. And the chassis went together like they where meant to be along with the body position.

Originally Posted by Deerhurst

that thing is soooo cool! i need to take the inspiration on the IFS and make my nissan look perfectly scale once the body is done.

Did you say NISSAN!?!?!? Lol whatcha got? Im gonna roll this hilux for awhile then I want to get a custom built 90s 4dr pathy for it. Im a huge Nissan guy I have a 88 single cab hardbody slammed with a engine swap. My daily is a 94 4x4 4dr pathy thats getting some susp and body lift. And I'm building a 4dr hardbody that's on the frame table in the garage now. Gonna be bagged and bodied with a JAG IRS with inboard disc and much more.

[vipxj]

Awsome build,loving the chassis rail mod.
The CC01 is a cool little truck,i got 2.

[balln]

Originally Posted by vipxj

Awsome build,loving the chassis rail mod.
The CC01 is a cool little truck,i got 2.

Thanks man And yes they are, they are my favorite rigs I love IFS



So i have been sitting on these pics for a week now just havent had the time to post them up. The bed still needs to be cleaned up all the joints are boogered up with weld.

[NJK]

Man this truck came out really sick!