Tag Archives: DIY

BTF 4 Seat Low Life Chassis Build

BTF 4 Seat Low Life Chassis Build

Over the past few years we have been building the Fusion Chassis.  The Fusion Chassis is a great platform to build from.  The Low Life Chassis is a spin off from the Fusion platform.  While many of the dims are the same between the Fusion and the Low Life there are many changes in the [...]

Project Monster (Fusion Chassis)

Project Monster (Fusion Chassis)

Project Monster is a based on a 2 seat Fusion Chassis.  The BTF Fusion Chassis has been around for a number of years now.  We have shipped them to customers around the world.  It seems many of them get a few mods here or there to change the look up a little.  This Fusion Chassis [...]

Old School Build Project Hurricane

Old School Build Project Hurricane

Project Hurricane began way back in the day before BTF was a full time business.  Many of the parts on this build were hand made using basic tools.  A project like this is within reach of the DIY fabricator.  This build was completed in 2002.  Since then it has been through a couple different owners. 
The [...]

Jeep TJ 3 Link Front

Jeep TJ 3 Link Front

A lot of people in the wheeling community assume Blue Torch FabWorks only builds hardcore rock crawlers which is not true.  Yes, a lot of custom builds we do here at BTF get media coverage  and most are more extreme builds.  Many of the more mild built rigs do not get that type of hype [...]

BTF Project Viper

BTF Project Viper

Project Viper began as any other build here at BTF quickly taking on a life of its own.  The project began with a Jeep TJ and the request to make it low.  So the BTF crew dug into the build to create a dream ride for the client.  All of the fabrication work was completed [...]

BTF Gallery Section

BTF Gallery Section

As you may have noticed the BTF website is going through some major changes. We are working to add a lot more content to the site. We are looking to add some how to articles, detailed stories on project builds, and more. In the future we will be taking the Gallery section out of our [...]

NEW BTF Lower Control Arm Mounts TJ/XJ

NEW BTF Lower Control Arm Mounts TJ/XJ

BTF offers Heavy Duty Lower Control Arms Mounts for the Jeep TJ and XJ. BTF part number BTF03071.  The mounts are fabricated from laser cut plate .25″ inch thick and then formed on a press brake.  The brackets feature a slotted hole that is to be used with a cam bolt.  A cam bolt allows [...]

Full Width Axle Kit Instructions

Full Width Axle Kit Instructions

The BTF YJ and CJ Full Width Kit is very simple to install.  Click the following link for a PDF of the install instructions.
 
YJ FULL WIDTH AXLE KIT
www.bluetorchfab.com/PDF/yjfullwidth.pdf
 
 
CJ FULL WIDTH AXLE KIT
www.bluetorchfab.com/PDF/CJFullWidthAxleDiagram2.pdf
 

The YJ version of the Full Width Kit can be used on a Jeep TJ as well.  We have had a few customers over the [...]

How To: Resources for tools and supplies

How To: Resources for tools and supplies

The following list you will find companies that offer various items needed to build a rock crawler.
Pro-Tools
Mittler Bros.
Eastwood
Airgas
Miller Welders
MSC
Grainger
Harbor Frieght , Yes, much of what they sell is junk but you can still find some things you need there for CHEAP
Light Racing (BTF is a Light Racing Dealer. They have a VERY nice set of dimple [...]

How To: What tools are needed

How To: What tools are needed

Tooling can be very expensive, and some tools are very nice to have but are not needed. If you look around at all of the professional fab shops you will find things that will never fit in your home garage. The purpose of this write up is to tell you what is needed to get [...]

Bendin’ Tube 101

Bendin’ Tube 101

We posted the new website up only a couple days ago. Already we are flooded with people asking for a how to on tube bending. . A good friend of ours, Rob Park, aka Bender wrote a very good article called Bendin’ Tube 101 for Pirate4×4 years back. The artivle shows you everything you need [...]

BTF Differential Covers

BTF Differential Covers

Blue Torch FabWorks, Inc has been building fabricated diff covers longer than any other company and offers more models than any other company. BTF has been the industry leader in fabricated diff covers. BTF has thousands in service. We stand behind each and every cover we sell. If you purchase a diff cover from us [...]


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