Missing Link Fabrication

08/15/2026

Finally got the flipped over, suspension all mounted, axles hung, and immediately put it up on jack stands to pull the springs apart. It sits way to high. Yes it has no drivetrain, interior, glass, roll cage, or fuel system in it, but it’s about 4-5” higher than desired. Going to take a couple leafs out and see where that gets us.

07/28/2026

Crazy to think this rig was started 4 years ago. Lots of cool parts and fabrication went into making this thing one of a kind.

07/28/2026

Finally got the sliders for this tj back from powder coat. Went with a light texture to match the fender flares. Trimmed the door guards to fit with the sliders.

07/22/2026

07/16/2026

Getting the shop trailer ready for finish weld and paint. Whipped up a rotisserie to make access to the underside way easier.

06/18/2026

In an effort to make this project longer and more difficult than need be, the oil pan was next up on the chopping block for the . More capacity, and better offroad performance was what we were after. A custom aluminum oil pan with internal baffles, trap doors, and nearly a quart more capacity was the answer. Need to check clearances and get a drain plug then finish weld the whole thing.

06/10/2026

Customer came in with his TJ and what he thought were TJ sliders, but turned out to be LJ sliders someone had mislabeled on marketplace. He decided to have them modified instead of trying to find some new ones. This was what we decided would be fastest and still look decent.

06/05/2026

More body work on the . The sides of the firewall had previously been replaced, but the center section was looking worse and worse with all the new paneling around it, so it had to go. Couple more little pieces and it’ll be sealed in. Also did some repair on the rear corners where it had rusted through.

06/03/2026

Started working on the bumpers for the International Panel Wagon project. They came in bent, twisted, and warped, but after a bunch hammering, hydraulic press, and a little welding, they’re straight enough for a 73 year old resto-mod.

05/28/2026

Customer came in with an upper link mount ripped off their jk front axle. Replaced it with a billet link mount, and reinforced with a .4wd truss kit. Had to do some trimming with the panhard correction mount and a little massaging around the center section, but as always, the kit was top notch.

Also had a customer come in with an FJ Cruiser that needed a body mount chop to clear larger tires. Quick little trim got him on his way.