Project 4x4 Commuter Mazda

[legoms013]

 

[4.0B2]

NICE.. I like it. Saving all the goodies

 

[legoms013]

NICE.. I like it. Saving all the goodies

And gaining a couple: ability to swap to the newer 2001+ headlights and honeycomb grille and swing out rear doors

 

[2004xlmiller]

**** yea!

 

[-Nathan-]

looks awesome. Really like that colour with the blacked out wheels.

 

[legoms013]

looks awesome. Really like that colour with the blacked out wheels.

Black is cool but I will never own another back car lol. Gold was the closest thing to dirt itself and doesn't show scratches very much....

 

[Beef52751]

Looks awesome

 

[legoms013]

***1998-2000 cab swap on a TTB frame:

So this not a "bolt on affair". And I knew that from the beginning, but want to make a list of modifications that have to be done to make this work for future reference:

*Floorpan:

1996 has two bundles of cables going through the floor on the driver's side, in round grommets.

The 2000 only has one and its square...

...Have to cut holes in floorboard if you retain the older wiring setup.

*Bodymounts:

Have to be spaced out ~1-1/16" per side.

*Radiator Support:

Passenger side mount on body has to be modified and moved over or extended about ~3.5".

2000 Radiator & Condensor too wide to use on TTB Frame

One upper hole has to be modified on the passenger side too. Your choice of method.

*Condensor Support:

Use the TTB support off the body. Passenger bolt lines up, the other has to be drilled or welded. This allows usage of original condenser.

*Wiper Motor:

If retaining the motor harness from the TTB frame, wiper motors will have to be swapped or the wiring will have to be modified.

*AirBox:

Use the one off the newer cab, and cut and splice the MAF wiring so the connectors match.

*Interior Modules:

The 4x4 module and keyless entry module have to be relocated "somewhere"

I have not dealt with this yet so when I find a solution I'll post it up.

*Charcoal canister in motor bay has to be mounted with a bolt/sheet-metal screw on battery tray.

*Motor bay ABS module has to be mounted in front of battery to header panel...sheet-metal screw or small bolts your choice.



***Everything else seems to be drop on and plug in at this point. If I run into other issues I'll post them here.

 

[4.0B2]

good stuff... do a write up in it's own thread, might help someone out one day.

 

[legoms013]

Finished modding the radiator and condenser mount. As well as welded up the body mounts solid. Got the headlights
And grill on for mock up (have to mod the harness still)

Found out my TJM bumper doesn't fit because of the drop on the grill but maybe it's time for a change...

Enjoy:

 

[4.0B2]

Mod the bumper? Grille?

 

[legoms013]

I'm contemplating what would need to be done to mod the bumper. No go on the grill I wanna keep the stock look.

Maybe sell the TJM and build a tube bumper

 

[4.0B2]

but the TJM bumper is like your "icon".. it's your look.

 

[legoms013]

but the TJM bumper is like your "icon".. it's your look.

I know. Especially since its the only one that I've seen on TRS

 

[SAY789]

I vote sell and build a badass toob one