Full Frame Build On A 1972 Toyota Hilux - Project Low Lux

25.For the upper link, we built a beefy wishbone to blend in some of the pre-runner and mechanical fab work that we're going for with this build.

26.Carrying the same theme throughout the link bars and the frame, Bobby TIG- welded tubing through all of the holes then carefully ground everything smooth.

27.We couldn't wait until the end to check the placement and see how the wishbone is going to look.

28.It would take 100 buildup stories to show you all of the work that went into this frame and suspension. We just don't have the room to show a pic and talk about every single step, so we decided to break this up into a few parts and focus on some of the "cool" stuff we did. Stay tuned for more on how we flush-mounted the wishbone into this crossmember.

29.Here's a grounds-eye view on how all of the holes line up and how everything was built for a purpose. We're getting there slowly but surely.

30.We saved the two middle holes to run 2-inch tubing through for the mounting points of the air tank, compressors, and battery. Here you can see that we leveled out the tank and then welded it in place.

31.We built plates on each side and dimple died them to line up with all of the holes. This is where the compressors will mount.

32.Everything was carefully planned and drawn out before it was built to ensure that the finished product will not only function but also look as good as it works.

33.SNEAK PEAK
Here's a look at how the lower link bars and wishbone will look. The lower link bars are run on the outside of the frame because we will be building the 'bag setup in the space we left up front between the wishbone and the framerails.

36.Again, from the top you can see how everything lines up just like it does from the bottom.

37.And there you have it! The progress is looking pretty good and we don't want to jinx ourselves too bad, but so far so good! Stay tuned as we continue to crank on Project: Low Lux.