Challenge trayback build

bluejimny wrote: bloody hell that was rusty, ive never seen one that bad

+1 :pinch:

excellent step-by-step pics aniesigh
as someone who doesn't have the skills to do it, it's really interesting following all the work you're doing,
many thanks
Halford

thanks for all the positive comments

Got abit more done over the weekend, a lot of planning / thinking etc as with any build!
Got a temporary rear top link x-member in place but will need to drop down once engine / gearbox / transfer box and props are in just left it high for initial clearance.
Gap between chassis and rear wheels is not big enough for clearance under articulation so need to taper in the rear chassis section which is next on the to-do list followed by rear panhard. then I can flex the rear up and work out how wide I can put the shocks but avoiding fouling on the tyres on full travel!.

+1 on the rust!!!

I thought Jimny Chassis were well known for being rust free. Did it spend its life on a beach??

I was gonna ask if the frame is built in spain because of the rust, never though to see a japanese built one that rusty

aniesigh wrote: thanks for all the positive comments

Some great work going on here, and using all the right parts is great to see

One thing if you don't mind me offering a little advise, would be to brace this cross member from the centre back to the chassis, or move the mount to the side of the chassis and gusset it... been there, broken one of those... :pinch:

Tell me to bugger off if you don't want anyones 2p worth

Going to be a nice truck, I'll be following this build.

RB