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FJ73 MWB WHEELBASE STRETCH
Posted: Tue Nov 30, 2010 3:04 pm
by GU42PATROL
Hi all,
I'm looking to stretch the wheelbase of my FJ73 MWB cruiser and was wondering the maximum length the front diff can be pushed out before having front shaft or steering issues...
And if anyone knows how far the rear ca go out that would be great as well. I am planning on using a tailshaft spacer in the rear??
What I want to do is drill the spring perch or flip the springs...
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Cheers, Ian
Re: FJ73 MWB WHEELBASE STRETCH
Posted: Tue Nov 30, 2010 9:20 pm
by hulsty
My rear is back ~15mm from standard, no issues and no tailshaft spacer. My front is ~35-40mm forward, with large offset rims on turning my 35'' tyres hit the front body mounts.
Re: FJ73 MWB WHEELBASE STRETCH
Posted: Wed Dec 01, 2010 6:11 am
by GU42PATROL
Thanks mate.
The current plan is to throw a 60 series housing in the rear, and some ifs hub spacers in the front...
Than maybe a set of 35's
Thanks for the info.
Ian
Re: FJ73 MWB WHEELBASE STRETCH
Posted: Wed Dec 01, 2010 7:10 am
by hulsty
thats the same setup I have.
Re: FJ73 MWB WHEELBASE STRETCH
Posted: Wed Dec 01, 2010 10:38 am
by GU42PATROL
How's it go set up like that?
I've been meaning to do a few things for a while... Lol
Re: FJ73 MWB WHEELBASE STRETCH
Posted: Thu Dec 02, 2010 7:21 am
by hulsty
Its a good setup that is not to difficult to install. Done a 60 series front diff into a middy too and that is alot of work. More room for big rubber in the rear.
Re: FJ73 MWB WHEELBASE STRETCH
Posted: Thu Dec 02, 2010 1:51 pm
by MADSHORT
would you guys be able to point me in the right direction to photos
of set up 73 & 74 series
cheers
Gordon
Re: FJ73 MWB WHEELBASE STRETCH
Posted: Thu Dec 02, 2010 2:52 pm
by hulsty
what kind of photos do you want?
Re: FJ73 MWB WHEELBASE STRETCH
Posted: Thu Dec 02, 2010 3:41 pm
by MADSHORT
bar work and stuff set for comp
Re: FJ73 MWB WHEELBASE STRETCH
Posted: Thu Dec 02, 2010 3:48 pm
by MADSHORT
thinking about bringing The Mule (my middy) out of retirement and giving her a make over
just want to see some photos for motivation
cheers
Re: FJ73 MWB WHEELBASE STRETCH
Posted: Thu Dec 02, 2010 5:39 pm
by hulsty
Re: FJ73 MWB WHEELBASE STRETCH
Posted: Thu Dec 02, 2010 6:23 pm
by MADSHORT
all good just been over on ih8mud
some inspiration there
thanks
out to the shed
Re: FJ73 MWB WHEELBASE STRETCH
Posted: Thu Dec 02, 2010 6:48 pm
by micka1
Just wondering what size lift your running hulsty ?
Re: FJ73 MWB WHEELBASE STRETCH
Posted: Fri Dec 03, 2010 7:16 am
by hulsty
1'' Body and about 2-3'' in the springs unloaded, cut front guards.