Transforming An FJ Cruiser

[@brianfabrizio4676]

Wow Ken. That is very impressive. Great work.

[@KL00100]

I love everything you are doing.

[@protacodan4225]

Way to go Ken, she’s getting closer and closer every day.

[@rileybest6084]

man ken looking great i love the way it is coming together cant wait til thursday

[@406ffroad4]

Nice box 📦

[@Thexkidd]

Extra fun! Haha. I like the wheel well.

[@emon9127]

Getting scary close! Lol good work on the sheet metal, looks good.

[@brentsavage6005]

Loving how the “comp cut” on the rear came out.

[@r35tmanbash]

The FJC is looking good. Cannot wait for the rest of the vids.

[@kennerpotter5484]

I miss the trail videos, but following this build has been inspiring

[@offroadhub.official]

Trail videos coming soon! 👍

[@DUNEATV]

I’m thoroughly impressed Ken! With a not only your wheel well but all your work in general. Not many people “just a guy in his garage” will put it all out there. The way you bring it all to us through these videos is impressive! Your a very talented man!

[@offroadhub.official]

"Putting it out there" is exactly how I feel. I know I'm making professionals in these areas cringe... 😄

[@DUNEATV]

@@offroadhub.official Who cares! It looks great…and YOU built it! That’s cool! 😎

[@kaliurayanza4818]

Wow! That turned out nice! You are amazing. 🍻🤙🏼🤙🏼

[@RsVectal]

Check out LizardSkin as the coating you use in the bed area, i love how mine came out. Coated the interior paneling of my taco buggy with lizardskin ceramic heat control and sound control spray liner, works awesome and its simple. Keeps the heat out and the cool in!

[@krpotter57]

Looks Good Ken. Ken from Oregon.

[@offroadhub.official]

Thanks Ken!

[@theclan4adventures]

Make sure you cycle the suspension front and back with a wheel and tire mounted when setting your bump stops and before you finalize the sheet metal with paint.. and even then you’ll probably have to change some of it or make small adjustments once you test it on a trail.. some lines through obstacles have a strange way of flexing things more than you thought they would lol “hey never mind those deep cuts in my outer lugs that match up with the outer edge of my fenders.. they came like that”

[@k1j2f30]

Forging ahead into areas beyond our comfort zone and experience is how we learn. How we deal with setbacks, problems, mistakes and failures on the road to the final result, builds in us the most desirable qualities that defines who we are as a person. You are rocking it Ken!

[@DUNEATV]

Very well said. And true!

[@utahyota8224]

Good video ken!

[@offroadhub.official]

Thanks for the help! 😉

[@mrmemo6868]

Not gonna fit out that door🤣🤣

[@offroadhub.official]

So your negativity... 🤪

[@grungr668]

Great build.....curiosity.... what's the estimated cost up to this point?

[@greghiscott2657]

I find it very funny that YT is running Bronco ads on your videos!

[@offroadhub.official]

It makes sense! I would expect Jeep ads as well. 😄

[@matty86suk]

Awesome build series Ken!! Love the DIY/learn as you go aspects, i built my jk on tons in my driveway

[@offroadhub.official]

I'm really glad I at least have a roof over my head!

[@OrangeBoxxfab]

Kooks like we are headed towards new Orange Boxx Side PSD's for the sides.

[@offroadhub.official]

Yes absolutely! 👍

[@11silver-bullets]

👍☕ Sheet metal looks good, nothing you can't do !

[@davehedblom5941]

Good job. Getting close. Sometimes the little stuff takes the longest time.

[@jeytex3161]

Wow Ken, you make it look easy! Your patience is paying off big time on this build. You have a team watching and waiting for the final roll out. It amazes me how you are doing all of this just to fine tune your skills for the sculpture work later this year. 🏆 Go for it!

[@bgravy9873]

I thought you might have to let the tyre pressure down to get it out of your garage

[@offroadhub.official]

Yes, zero tire pressure 😄

[@scottoberdin4375]

Good job Ken!! I’m looking forward to the “Out The Door” part 😂

[@thomasmullins1783]

Looks good Ken! You're a talented man

[@richardcooper38]

You sure seem to be enjoying yourself working out each part of the build. Always positive, and willing to jump in head first. I bet you can't wait to get it rolling on the dirt trails. I'm looking forward to seeing it's maiden venture if you're not. Lol Keep on doing the great work. It'll pay off a ton.

[@offroadhub.official]

I'm excited to get it out and see what works and what doesn't... 😄

[@bradshutler9356]

Looks like you accomplished the "Stretch" just fine. Noticed you opted out on the shock tower bracing.

[@offroadhub.official]

After considering everything it didn't seem worth it. The lower mounts on the axle are held on by relatively nothing... So if that's good enough down there I think the towers are good!

[@IxliFeHackxI]

Damn I need to learn how to weld

[@offroadhub.official]

Me too! But in all seriousness... It's a great skill to have!

[@ChristopherHelgerson]

nice job, the Fj is coming along ..it'll be fun to see this beast in action.

[@jamesdurbin2734]

great job. looking forward to Thursday's video.

[@gammaboxer9765]

Coming along nicely, Ken. You sure made short work of that wheel well issue. Glad to see you're getting closer to finally driving out of the garage, i'm sure it will be an incredible feeling when you do. Cheers

[@ascentoffroad]

Awesome. She coming together nicely. Can’t wait to see her in action!

[@stevegreen245]

Ken, what is the advantage of having a sway bar? I understand if you're going to have one. The one you have is the best. But why have one if you don't drive on road?

[@offroadhub.official]

It helps control body roll on obstacles, should be more stable, and I like stable!

[@stevegreen245]

@@offroadhub.official ok got it. Tippy is what freaks me out the most. I just don't know how far I can go.

[@silentjde]

Get some seam sealer for all the seams on the panels you build so it’s water and dust tight before you bedline it.

[@offroadhub.official]

Absolutely!

[@jimmy123-w4h]

Won't you have an issue with petrol fumes in the cab if the fuel filler is in the boot?

[@offroadhub.official]

No. It's a sealed cap. Modern petrol fillers are designed to keep all the fumes in.

[@iddddaduncan]

great build, what type/model of welder do you use?

[@offroadhub.official]

Thank you! It's a Hobart Handler 210mvp.

[@greggoett]

Decided to not truss from strut tower to strut tower??? I originally thought you'd not need to as well.. but no mention of it today.

[@offroadhub.official]

After considering everything, I decided not to. The towers are extremely well connected compared to the lower mounts, so the weak point is the lower mount regardless.

[@Kana0211]

What headers other than oem connect to oem exhaust? I got an exhaust leak that makes it sound like it's straight piped.

[@offroadhub.official]

These headers would connect, with some welding. They're made by JBA.

[@rellorellin7544]

Only 12 min on this video? I was looking forward to more content. 😣

[@offroadhub.official]

I do what I can! 😄 I'll try harder...

[@JayDee25895]

Man don't ya love it when a plan comes together!.......Puff Puff no Passing the only thing COVID did that was good...P e a c e

[@privategym]

i love you

[@gregorygene9003]

First! That sway bar link and mounting plate looks so flimsy.

[@offroadhub.official]

The link is steering enough for the job it needs to do. The mounting plate is quarter inch steel, so I think it'll be just fine once it's actually welded on 👍 These Anti rock setups are pretty well respected in the off road world.

[@PeteHemdem]

Completion date 2023?

[@DUNEATV]

Give him a break man. Aren’t you enjoying the videos?

[@offroadhub.official]

Nah... It's almost there 😄