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Forum: LEXUS 1UZ-FE Engine Swap 04-21-2010, 08:22 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 45,727
Posted By Smithers
It's a lot of fun and just takes time. I'm glad I...

It's a lot of fun and just takes time. I'm glad I don't do this for a living. :D

http://www.fourwheelperformance.com/1uz_tacoma/w59_1uzfe_crossmember_24.jpg

Had to cut out a section for front...
Forum: LEXUS 1UZ-FE Engine Swap 04-14-2010, 10:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 45,727
Posted By Smithers
$$$$$ Crap I don't think people would want to pay...

$$$$$ Crap I don't think people would want to pay for how much this actually costs to produce. $$$$$ Here are a couple of action videos of the welding magic :D

MIG Action:
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TIG...
Forum: LEXUS 1UZ-FE Engine Swap 04-04-2010, 09:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 45,727
Posted By Smithers
Now for some finish work and it will be rust free...

Now for some finish work and it will be rust free forever. I'll be getting the main part powdercoated and then just Hammerite paint the brackets off the frame. All in good time.
Forum: LEXUS 1UZ-FE Engine Swap 04-04-2010, 09:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 45,727
Posted By Smithers
Ahhh much better. ...

Ahhh much better.

http://www.fourwheelperformance.com/1uz_tacoma/w59_1uzfe_crossmember_21.jpg

And the BEST part: The transfer case and new crossmember don't hang down below the frame so much...
Forum: LEXUS 1UZ-FE Engine Swap 04-04-2010, 09:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 45,727
Posted By Smithers
So that all went pretty smooth. Now for kicks...

So that all went pretty smooth. Now for kicks here is a comparison of the before and after. :D

With the hurtin steel plate type brackets I made to get the truck rolling... gotta do what you gotta...
Forum: LEXUS 1UZ-FE Engine Swap 04-04-2010, 09:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 45,727
Posted By Smithers
4/2/2010 Now it's just past midnight and now...

4/2/2010 Now it's just past midnight and now we're getting somewhere. Welding the mounts onto the frame after a few minutes of measuring.
...
Forum: LEXUS 1UZ-FE Engine Swap 04-04-2010, 09:01 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 45,727
Posted By Smithers
And welding together the mounts that then will be...

And welding together the mounts that then will be welded to the frame.
http://www.fourwheelperformance.com/1uz_tacoma/w59_1uzfe_crossmember_12.jpg

Looking good. The adrenaline is pumping as the...
Forum: LEXUS 1UZ-FE Engine Swap 04-04-2010, 08:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 45,727
Posted By Smithers
My buddy Josh making the magic happen. I couldn't...

My buddy Josh making the magic happen. I couldn't wrestle the TIG away from him if I tried. :D

http://www.fourwheelperformance.com/1uz_tacoma/w59_1uzfe_crossmember_09.jpg

Now time for some...
Forum: LEXUS 1UZ-FE Engine Swap 04-04-2010, 08:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 45,727
Posted By Smithers
Now for a little of this and a little of that....

Now for a little of this and a little of that. Steel work is a lot of fun. I can't wait to put a roll cage in my truck!

http://www.fourwheelperformance.com/1uz_tacoma/w59_1uzfe_crossmember_05.jpg...
Forum: LEXUS 1UZ-FE Engine Swap 04-04-2010, 08:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 45,727
Posted By Smithers
Now that the frame is prepped for new crossmember...

Now that the frame is prepped for new crossmember installation we gotta weld the crossmember together.

Steel plate fresh from the waterjet. Gotta love CAD!...
Forum: LEXUS 1UZ-FE Engine Swap 04-04-2010, 08:36 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 45,727
Posted By Smithers
Step 2: Cut off mounting brackets from the inner...

Step 2: Cut off mounting brackets from the inner frame with plasma cutter, grinders with cutting wheels and then grinding then flap discs.
...
Forum: LEXUS 1UZ-FE Engine Swap 04-04-2010, 08:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 45,727
Posted By Smithers
Step 1: Remove crossmember and toss it aside. :) ...

Step 1: Remove crossmember and toss it aside. :)

http://www.fourwheelperformance.com/1uz_tacoma/w59_1uzfe_crossmember_04.jpg
Forum: LEXUS 1UZ-FE Engine Swap 04-04-2010, 08:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 45,727
Posted By Smithers
Custom Transmission Crossmember

In building my truck I placed the V8 Lexus 1UZ engine in a slightly different location from where Toyota put the V6 or 4cyl engines. In doing do the transmission was then moved as well. I made some...
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