damian_kane_iv

I am in support of people who offer paid mocs, I myself have bought a moc here and there. But I do sometimes think some of the prices can get out of hand. I would have to really want a specific moc if I were to pay $25-30

More progress pics of the FJ Cruiser moc. Im currently waiting for more parts to round off the rear of the roof and recolor it to yellow: Places where it could be improved: 1. More rounded roof with roof rack 2. Re-shape the hood and front to be more raised with a slope 3. Make the entire wheelbase shorter. This is easy to do from a bodywork perspective, but would be difficult because the transfer case and gearbox take up every inch of the chassis. 4. Add the finishing touches (lights, grills, bumper wings, etc)

Exterior is quality, what does the engine look like?

I spent some time this weekend to build a mockup of the FJ bodywork. I started with something inspired by Fedor Klobasin's original FJ Cruiser 4x4: ( ) But now my design has gradually morphed into something distinct: I myself own a yellow FJ Cruiser, so the final model will probably be yellow with a white roof

Ive started on pdf instructions for the 4Runner body but Ive held off on the chassis until I finalize the functions. Unfortunately its a long slow process with grad school

Thanks, the plan is to eventually swap out some sections and put motors in. Im planning on removing the 4 speed gearbox before I motorize, but I attached a single XL motor to it and there was still enough torque to drive over carpet even with the t case and gearbox, so I might try adding more power and see what I can get out of that gearbox

Yeah the chassis is very similar to the original 4Runner's, except that chassis had a power joint rear axle, a bulkier 4 speed gearbox, and it didnt have HOG steering rear diff lock, fake engine, etc. Both models will essentially have the same inner workings, just like in real life

Ive had the 4Runner body finished for a while, and I plan to modify it to fit over this chassis: The FJ body is still being designed

I've finally completed my Toyota 4x4 chassis that I plan to use in my 1:10 4Runner and FJ Cruiser mocs. After lots of revision I finally have a model with the following features: 4x4 transfer case with Neutral, 4 Hi, 4 Lo, 2WD Hi, and the option to add a center differential. Simple 4-speed gearbox with turn knob control positioned by the drivers seat HOG and drivers seat steering controls Lockable rear differential (with hydraulics) Independent front suspension and 5-link rear suspension with high travel and articulation. Fake V6 engine This is my first model with all of these features added concurrently so Im very excited to get to work on the body and polish up this model. Drivers side controls: Passenger side with view of transfer case controls: Front IFS: Rear axle: Rear suspension full droop: Better view of diff locker: Panhard rod:

I feel like this deserves a frontpage

I always treat free mocs on rebrickable as a pleasant surprise. I dont see any harm in charging some money for a complex moc, but the prices for some of them can get questionably high

Idk if you've considered this either, but the new wheel hubs that the 1:5 motorcycles use might also work nicely. You could embed a 9.5L or a 6.5L stock into the top and build the necessary steering links around the sides

Pipasseyoyo had a rea bice mcpherson design here: Maybe it could be modified for your project by swapping in one of the new BMW/Ferrari springs

top tier model. Super high quality as usual from Zerobricks

Very nice looking model, I appreciate how you were able to get the styling with mostly technic parts

looks fun!

I didnt think of that, maybe make the whole model larger lol

My biggest pet peeve is that they dont use the bew wishbone in the front suspension and that they didnt make it more rigid. I also agree with anove comments, Lego was smart this time and spread the new orange across multiple sets so we get a full complement. Olive is very tricky to moc with

I also just put together some instructions for a version of this transfer case with a true differential locker: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-190822/dmj_brick/universal-technic-transfer-case-awd-2wd-4hi-4lo-center-differential-lock/#details

I totally agree with the sentiment. I only wish that I had a center diff too, so I dont destroy my front differential and CV joints when I try to turn

Yeah 4Lo locker needs work, but 4Hi locker does in fact work

Honestly it would probably be easier to swap the bumpers, decals, and wheels from a TRD at that point lol I was on some FJ forums and people were talking about the possibility of swapping one of those transfer cases from an old 4Runner into and FJ Cruiser since they all share a common architecture. Probably on the rare side here in America though

My rationale here was to eventually use this T-case in my 4Runner MOC and aome 4Runner trims have a center locking differential with 4Hi/Lo modes. I just wanted to create an all-purpose transfer case that I could easily use in both models. If I am successful, then I can just use a common architecture with some modifications here and there to get either a 4Runner, a Lexus, FJ, etc. Different models and years sometimes have the traditional part time 4WD and others have a torsen diff in the center Im close to cracking the 4Lo locker. After that, Im going to try to rebuild this without a center diff. thank you, I hope my design helps you out and makes it into your model in one form or another

I checked it last night and you're right; the diff locking does not work for 4Lo. The whole mechanism locks up as expected.

I'll have to double check. To be honest, I didnt intend to create a diff lock; that switch was meant only for 2WD, but I discovered it by accident while testing it out. I tried some spinning in 4Lo with the lock and I didnt remember any issues, but I'll have to double check after work.