FJ40 Thread.

[KUSTOM V840]

Thought we could start a thread on Fj40 Series (all models of that shape). Questions, Answers, Modifications, Upgrades etc lets post em all here.

Here is mine to start.

Home built rear bar, 305 chev, power steering conversion going in now. Disk brake on the rear conversion next. Then body off restoration.

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb240/KUSTOMV840/LastRoll-06.jpg
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb240/KUSTOMV840/LastRoll-41.jpg

[Luxster]

Still the best 4by ever produced!!! (in MY opinion!!)

[nate]

there so cool i love em.. hopefully there are a few on here :D

[dubmy001]

Here was my old one. I love these old 47s

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l49/jurikfishing/P1010018.jpg

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l49/jurikfishing/27-1.jpg

[shane308]

gotta love the shorty 40s wish the handbrake would let me get one, would make an awsome project i reckon

[dubmy001]

Speaking of handbrakes my never worked, it just didnt seem to pull tight. I think that was a common problem with these 40s

[v840]

I wish I hadnt sold mine.
Love these cars.


http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a296/v840/side.jpg

[Mid73]

Toyota still didn't fix the handbrake when they went to 70 seires, but the 40's do look good with big tiers and a nice V8.

[KUSTOM V840]

Speaking of handbrakes my never worked, it just didnt seem to pull tight. I think that was a common problem with these 40s

Well you should be married to mine!! Pulls tight as!! bwaaaaaaaa!

Seriously, mine has't worked ever. I adjusted the shoes in the drum and the cable but still useless. In my rebuild I am thinking of removing the handbrake set up and fitting a motor bike disc brake in its place.... But I am putting disk's on the rear so I might be able to hook up a cable there too.

[junior80]

mine worked like a dream! I had to adjust it up at the brake end and the lever but it was fine

[Alistair]

sparas, fit a hydrolic handbrake. they nice them is lol.( in my best redneck voice)


i love the 40 shortys. i wanna build one up so bad at the moment, basicaly to look like the one v8 40 showed. jsut not sprung over.

some people taught me how you can get 35s to fit at stock hight, fit a nice puring 48, or my 12ht, with a few mods, and the 40 would be a rocket...as well as a fully capable truck,


oh how i want one(should have bought one insted of the 60)

[brentz]

yer i love dem will probally get 1 soon as me first car!!!
oh yer cant wait!

[nate]

i neally scored one few months ago from my girlfriends side of the family, he didnt know i was chasing one and he gave it away to the wreckers cause no one would buy it!! i neally cried ( maybe i did )

[pantheas18_hj47]

hey sparra i am lead to believe the handbrake off a 60 series will go onto a 40 changing it from a diff handbrake to rear brake handbrake but mine works fine and i have a troopy

[v840]

There's a wealth of info on www.ih8mud.com

Try these on for size.
http://www.ih8mud.com/tech/e-brake.php

http://www.rzeppa.org/resto/resto17.htm

[KUSTOM V840]

Cool guys. I have been on the ih8mud.com for a few bits and peices. Thats where I got the info for my power steering conversion (which is almost finished today) and the disk brake conversion on the rear next. I will check out the rzeppa one for sure. I thought of using a motorbike disk brake and caliper in place of the drum. Mount it between the spline and tailshaft....

Troy.

[nate]

was hoping there where going to be more 40's on here

[KUSTOM V840]

was hoping there where going to be more 40's on here

same......:(

[Defender=1st]

Series 3

[sh0rtyf0rty]

id post but mines a BJ..

specs:
3b diesel + extractors + 2.5" exhaust
5spd
Power steering
Air con converted to Onboard Air
recaro's
PTO
Hella 4000's
snorkle, rollbar, 33" Jungle Trekker ]['s
lil bit o'lift (mixed spring packs)
dual battery
tuffy centre console
hardtop & soft tops
lotsa fun
could use a turbo
soon to be for sale.. (pm me if interested)


http://www.phat42.com/gallery/d/3402-2/DSC03596.JPG

http://www.phat42.com/gallery/d/5597-2/DSC03927.JPG

http://www.phat42.com/gallery/d/3302-2/DSC03576.JPG

obligatory flex shots:
http://www.phat42.com/gallery/d/1019-1/Ormeau++14_1_06+008.jpg

http://www.phat42.com/gallery/d/1038-2/DSCF1996.jpg

driveway posin:
http://www.phat42.com/gallery/d/989-2/DSC03163.JPG

[Rogue Patrol]

My only regret in life is selling the 40whateveritwas wagon.

Not a troopy. 4 doors, small block chev. Got it for I think 600 way back when and didn't do anything with it.

Wish I still had it.....

[KUSTOM V840]

No worries!! All are welcome. As I said in my first post any model of that shape!!

[KUSTOM V840]

Thats A Beast!!!

[MOPAR or NO CAR]

Hey guys just got back from summernats and took some pics of a few awsome shorties. There was also a orange 40 series ute running 45s (or bigger) but i didn't get a pic.

Shorty 40 power!

[nate]

yeah MOPAR or NO CAR there where some a few years back when i was there,

[bad_religion_au]

My only regret in life is selling the 40whateveritwas wagon.

Not a troopy. 4 doors, small block chev. Got it for I think 600 way back when and didn't do anything with it.

Wish I still had it.....


sounds like an fj45LV wagon. popular in the states, were the predessessor for the 55 series

[HJ60]

sounds like an fj45LV wagon. popular in the states, were the predessessor for the 55 series
Dose this kinda look like the one ya talking about? http://www.root45.com/images/fj45lv1.gif
And not the easiest to get hold of here in Aus now

[bad_religion_au]

yep thats the one, i saw one going on ebay for 800 bucks a few months ago. i would have jumped at it if i had a garage. from what i know, there are less than 10 in aus...

[HJ60]

yep thats the one, i saw one going on ebay for 800 bucks a few months ago. i would have jumped at it if i had a garage. from what i know, there are less than 10 in aus...

Same here, seen one on ebay but the age old proplem of no shed stoped me.

There is very few of them left in Aus now. Alot of them have been brought or sold to poeple in the US, aparently they love em over there.

[KUSTOM V840]

bump

[crawla]

g'day guys.....it's a BJ but anyway.....same old pic of the girl (apologies) but it keeps the thread going!! She is down south getting some more work done. I hope to get out for some real pics soon of rockcrawling/mud etc and some noise video! Should be possible in the next couple of years!!! cheers

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i320/crawla/truckandchloe011-1.jpg

[fullmetaljacket]

damn you crawla........I cant post a pic of my POS after yours.........ah well it happens.....one thing mine has up on yours is it has custom rust vents to let her breath

[crawla]

LAUGHING HARD!!.......get her up and show those vents!!! Least you get to drive yours!

[general lee]

Hey guys just got back from summernats and took some pics of a few awsome shorties. There was also a orange 40 series ute running 45s (or bigger) but i didn't get a pic.

Shorty 40 power!

That last one is nuts!

[Celt's]

some great rigs on here guys but more pics are needed, otherwise how am i gonna get motivated to buy a new plaything, LOL

[fullmetaljacket]

heres my POS

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u84/cruzinbucket/flexin.jpg

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u84/cruzinbucket/liftoff.jpg

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u84/cruzinbucket/attachment2.jpg

[bad_religion_au]

The evolution of mine. started off standard on 33 AT's

then longer rear springs and shocks, trimmed the bullbar, threw on some 33 claws and a rear detroit

now it sits with longer front and rear springs and shocks, stretched wheelbase, 36 swampers, twin lockers, 60 series diff housings, and it's got a fresh ford 6 sitting on the shelf awaiting fitment.

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e309/bad_religion_au/resizeDSCF0725.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e309/bad_religion_au/IM0000701me.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e309/bad_religion_au/res000_0184.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e309/bad_religion_au/Resizeof100_1625.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e309/bad_religion_au/robe1.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e309/bad_religion_au/pipe2.jpg

[bad_religion_au]

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e309/bad_religion_au/snap-0049.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e309/bad_religion_au/snap-0138.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e309/bad_religion_au/snap-0139.jpg

[fullmetaljacket]

one thing you pics prove is that a 40' isn't over till the door handles are touching the ground!!

cheers

[bad_religion_au]

agreed on that fullmetal. the second from last one in my first post was shocking. the ruts ripped the wheel out of my hand and i ended up mounting the bank. drove out of it thank god. my brother in the passenger seat swore black and blue that he could touch the ground out the window... i didn't let him try.

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e309/bad_religion_au/sidewall.jpg

that's a pic of the front wheels at the time... they look almost horizontal to me :D

[KUSTOM V840]

bump,,, anyone else to add to here!!

[SWB40]

bump,,, anyone else to add to here!!

You've all probably seen one or two of these b4 but I'll post them anyway!
http://www.4wdmonthly.com.au/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=9332&stc=1&d=1185255005

http://www.4wdmonthly.com.au/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=9334&stc=1&d=1185255005

http://www.4wdmonthly.com.au/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=9335&stc=1&d=1185255409

[KUSTOM V840]

nice ride mate! love ya rims!

[twitch350chev]

these are my fj40s

black one
fully worked 350 chev
35in claws

beige one
tired 253 v8 but keeps on goin
31in tyres

[KUSTOM V840]

these are my fj40s

black one
fully worked 350 chev
35in claws

beige one
tired 253 v8 but keeps on goin
31in tyres

got a shot of the intake setup on your chev mate?

[twitch350chev]

well it a home job an a half lol
4 the snorkel i used a 3in stainless steel pipe with flexy hose
for the filter over the carby was a rubbish bin thats been cut down to fit. works really well an it cost me next to nothing as i already had the pipe so only cost me the flexy hose an some claps

[Wrongway]

fellas,
if you're after old FJ's there's two for sale locally (Central Vic) a 73(?) Shorty (a rebuild job but everything is there I believe, but not going)for about $1k, and a 77 FJ 45 Trayback ute (engine rebuild 2 years back, running, 10 months reg.) for $3k

PM me if you're interested.
I agree about the tailshaft handbrake.........bloody useless, always leave em in gear and chuck a brick under a wheel.

Wrongway

ps; now driving a 96 110m 'fender

[turbo42]

cool pics I will post some after Glasshouse run as I want it to be a suprise...

Till then I have uploaded a few for you all at Custom Offroad Gallery :: 40 Series Cruiser Pics (http://www.corpics.com/40SeriesPics) most have been from yeasr of collecting 40 series only pics ...

More to come

Here are some of my favs.
http://www.corpics.com/albums/PublicUpload/150465245_M.jpg

http://www.corpics.com/albums/PublicUpload/Dusy_05_020.jpg

http://www.corpics.com/albums/PublicUpload/Mossy_Cruisers_Small.jpg

[fullmetaljacket]

http://www.corpics.com/albums/PublicUpload/Mossy_Cruisers_Small.jpg

"mossy oak, natrual cammo"??

what motor it that sittin there........

[turbo42]

dunno but it is a cool picture, they sat there that long the engine decided to move on

[roscoFJ73]

http://www.corpics.com/albums/PublicUpload/Mossy_Cruisers_Small.jpg

"mossy oak, natrual cammo"??

what motor it that sittin there........


Looks like a V8 conversion is gonna happen any day now:D

[little rusty]

hey guys... love the pics.
thought I would instroduce myself...
i bought this about 5 years ago. was built about 12 years ago by a gentleman that used it as a promotional vehicle and recovery vehicle on Kidney Foundation events. Was set up for high speed gravel work, 31 inch tyres, sway bars, koni adjustables, tramp rods... stonking 308...

Since then I have had some BFG A/Ts put on and a pro comp suspension lift... I have maintained it and got a 60 series PS set up for it... unfortunately rust has nearly killed it... I have a new chassis for it though!
http://www.4wdmonthly.com.au/shed/images/uploads/big/368_6592_roxy3.jpg
http://www.4wdmonthly.com.au/shed/images/uploads/big/368_6250_roxy4.jpg
might post some more up later

[fullmetaljacket]

unfortunately rust has nearly killed it

what doesn't kill a 40 can only make it stronger...........hummmm maybe not rust though

nice rig....cheers

[sh0rtyf0rty]

Weeeeeeeeeeeeee!

another excuse to post up recent wheeling pix! (its the only reason i like mondays!)

http://www.phat42.com/gallery/d/12684-2/P7290164.JPG
http://www.phat42.com/gallery/d/12604-2/P7290187.JPG
http://www.phat42.com/gallery/d/12594-2/P7290185.JPG

[BundyLilux]

here's a few pic's of the HJ47 i've been rebuilding all most done now any day now lol

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t205/FearFactor_01/HJ%2047%20LandCruiser/DSC02014.jpg
http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t205/FearFactor_01/HJ%2047%20LandCruiser/DSC02012.jpg
http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t205/FearFactor_01/HJ%2047%20LandCruiser/DSC02010.jpg

[Reddo]

http://www.4wdmonthly.com.au/shed/images/uploads/big/368_6592_roxy3.jpg

What are the black things on the guards? Never seen those before lol!!!

[fullmetaljacket]

^^^^I'm thinkin air intake

[Reddo]

^^^^I'm thinkin air intake

yeah maybe, there on both sides twwwwwwooooo

[Reddo]

Up-dated pic with 36's :P She guns along on 4.88 and these buggers :D


http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l179/mijuol/DSCF3081.jpg

[Celt's]

thats super hot mate, i love your rig it just looks so tough hey!

[little rusty]

What are the black things on the guards? Never seen those before lol!!!

Looking at the 2nd pic, the thing to the left of the 'landcruiser' emblem is a small scoop that has a tube leading into the engine bay, 'bout 5 inchs long... probably doesn't do much but the more air the better on the ol 308! I thought they were stock but now you have mentioned it no one else has them...
Perfect for dual snorkels when I replace the 308 with fuel injected 304 and twin intake system!!! cant wait but the wallet says no!

[little rusty]

is there anyone here that can lend some advice on lifting bodies... i need to replace my chassis... if you had to pull a body off again what would you do differently? apart from brakes, clutch and fuel lines and a few wires it should be pretty straight forward!!!

[Reddo]

Looking at the 2nd pic, the thing to the left of the 'landcruiser' emblem is a small scoop that has a tube leading into the engine bay, 'bout 5 inchs long... probably doesn't do much but the more air the better on the ol 308! I thought they were stock but now you have mentioned it no one else has them...
Perfect for dual snorkels when I replace the 308 with fuel injected 304 and twin intake system!!! cant wait but the wallet says no!

hahahahahaha!!! I have only ever seen them on a FJ55 and only on one side! Has anyone else seen them before?? I wonder if yours is X army? Someone has to know.

[tuf40s]

scan0004.jpg - Image - Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting (http://s170.photobucket.com/albums/u245/tuf40s/?action=view&current=scan0004.jpg) ...hj47..84 mod.2h 5 speed.4 inch lift 1 inch body lift.arb locker.ranchos.2.5 exhaust out the side.sony cd,amp,sub and 6*9s.dual battreys.4 130 wat spotys.air bags in rear.bucket seats.no rust all original. ....would post more pics but can only get link up...some one remind me how.i have oics on photo bucket,

[Reddo]

Pic of the above 40 hehehe



http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u245/tuf40s/scan0004.jpg

[ouchiee96]

hey all, i have a 78 fj40 with 55 series disks on the front, and i am after the tie rod end that goes into the draglink. what one do i get?

the 40 series one is too small and i am unsure if the 55 tie rod end will fit in the bar connected to the steering box.....

any advice is MUCHLY apreciated

[fullmetaljacket]

hey all, i have a 78 fj40 with 55 series disks on the front, and i am after the tie rod end that goes into the draglink. what one do i get?

the 40 series one is too small and i am unsure if the 55 tie rod end will fit in the bar connected to the steering box.....

any advice is MUCHLY apreciated

your after a draglink end not tie rod (this may confuse parts people when ordering or sourcing) AFAIK the 40 and 55's had the same setup in the front end. Go to your local toyota dealer and get them to X referance the draglink ends (ask for the nonadjustable end) this will tell you if it will fit. You may need to get your draglink modified or fit a 55 draglink if the ends are non matching

EDIT:- just looked through some paperwork.......the 55 looks like it is a non adjustable draglink (the ends are fixed) cant be 100% sure of this though. If you havent changed the 40 steering idler (bellcrank thingo) you std 40 draglink and ends will fit. I'll post up some pics later today

[Reddo]

well, has anyone else got some new pics to put up, might have to head out and get some today :P


im board as bat ....

[tuf40s]

A couple of pics from Australia Day!
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u245/tuf40s/yalwalaustraliadayweekend0804811111.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u245/tuf40s/yalwalaustraliadayweekend08050.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u245/tuf40s/yalwalaustraliadayweekend08015.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u245/tuf40s/yalwalaustraliadayweekend08031.jpg

[uwishuhadalandy]

What a shit looking truck. Tuf40 my arse. Pussy car. Lmao.






Just kidding Grub, nice Pics.

[ouchiee96]

i have been calling around asking for advice on my slight problem and it has beent seggested that i get a 55 tie rod end that will go into the draglink and get a custom arm made to link that tie rod end with a 40 series one that will go onto the bellcrank/steering idler. my only question is WILL THIS IDEA PASS THE PITS?

i am up for an rego inspection in like 2 weeks

again advice is MUCHLY apreciated...


ALSO

anyone got a tow bar for a 1978 40 series SWB cruiser?

[fullmetaljacket]

ouchiee:- I am guessing from your dramas that you have fitted a 55series steering box (pwr steer?) as your dramas are at the draglink to pitman arm end. You may need to think outside the square a bit (dont know what state your in and engineering req's for custom draglinks). Measure the pitch of the pitman arm hole (measure the small hole end, the large hole and the thickness/diameter of the pitman arm) take the measurements and the std 40series draglink end to a steering component supplier (possably Repco) and get them to cross-referance taper/pitch with thread size of the std end, they should be able to come up with a soulition that will keep the linkages stock and ADR compliant...............the other option is seeing if a 40 pitman arm fits your steering box if so fit up the 40 draglink

I could be reading in between the lines too much, if so ignore above^^^

fitted a 45 roof and rear pannel to my 40....spose its now a 40.5.......nothing pretty, but it gets driven....and punished
http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u84/cruzinbucket/28012008001-1.jpg

[Reddo]

looking good FMJ. Any pics of the rear of your cab? As i think i might do the same :P

[tuf40s]

looks good..good idea...tryed to get a mate to do this to a troopy.but he sold it.....whats underneath to stop water gettin in threw back.

[fullmetaljacket]

no pics of the rear as yet, just made up a cross bar aout of 2"x2" and fitted supports to the origional body/hard top mounts (it was a pain around the RH side due to the fuel filler).......as for water ingress, havent made any thing to fit in place (hasent rained here for a couple of months, and I'm a bit brain dead and go mudding with no top anyways). The plans are to make a new rear cage section with storage crate thingo, removable exo over cab section, and make use of the rear tub for storage with a custom hard top/lid

thanks for the comments

[khany454]

A couple of pics from Australia Day!
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u245/tuf40s/yalwalaustraliadayweekend0804811111.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u245/tuf40s/yalwalaustraliadayweekend08050.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u245/tuf40s/yalwalaustraliadayweekend08015.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u245/tuf40s/yalwalaustraliadayweekend08031.jpg

hey tuff40!
your rig looks like she flexes ok!! do you mind me askin what your suspension setup is?

[tuf40s]

it was surposed to be a 2 inch lift but it was more like 4....long shakles in back,long shocks.....

[khany454]

nice... yeah im lookin for pretty much exactly what you got.
find it hard gettin info on what does what and who does it.
makes it hard coz i aint got the cash to do the old trial and error thing!

just wanna get it half decent the 1st time.

any suggestions of a good combo??

[Reddo]

no pics of the rear as yet, just made up a cross bar aout of 2"x2" and fitted supports to the origional body/hard top mounts (it was a pain around the RH side due to the fuel filler).......as for water ingress, havent made any thing to fit in place (hasent rained here for a couple of months, and I'm a bit brain dead and go mudding with no top anyways). The plans are to make a new rear cage section with storage crate thingo, removable exo over cab section, and make use of the rear tub for storage with a custom hard top/lid

thanks for the comments


slack!! Hopefully you can find some motivation and get some :D

[DEEV8]

Everyone loves a 40!
http://www.4wdmonthly.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=16609

[ouchiee96]

Hey all,

just a note to say i got through rego (thank god).i ended up goin with a custon made sleeve that was inserted into the draglink. it all works now although i have another question in regards to the steering. when i get up to speeds of 80km/h my 40 seems to stray a little too much however it is only on occasion. now the suspension is pretty hefty on it and im runnin 33x12.5" A/T's, so i was just wounderin if infact it is straying because the suspension has been beefed up a tad and im runnin larger tyres.


Finally got to test it out on the weekend. Freakin awsome off road, didn't slip once even on tracks with loose rocks.

any help with the straying problem again is muchly aprectiated.

Cheers

Nathan

[fullmetaljacket]

ouchiee96, I think you wil find that it will be a combination of caster angle (King pin inclination), and camber on the LH side steer. Has it been aligned lately?

[ouchiee96]

got a wheel alignment day before the roadworthy (5 days ago).

[fullmetaljacket]

what were their caster and camber figures (pre and post), or did they only adjust the "toe in", also you'll find that wider tyres on the 40 will follow the dips/traffic lines etc of the road

[ouchiee96]

uhh im not to sure, i shall call into jax tomorrow to find out.

[ol blu 40]

3 litre "B" diesel, 4-speed, 35" muddies, home made overhead console and rear storage, custom-cut ARB bar off my old '73 series... on and on the story goes!

Cheers, Matt

[TUF-35T]

hey ol blu 4o is rhere something wrong with the drag link on your truck looks bent mate

[ol blu 40]

yep, fools tried to tow off it, gotta replace it...

[Tonka_Tough]

g'day guys
some great lookin 40's there from you all.

here mine, hope it works, first time posting a picture

the photo is a bit old, taken up on the murry one cupday weekend a few years back near Echuca
http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj192/ToughTonka/DSCN2302.jpg

she's since had a few extras added, a new pair of Hella rally 2000's have been added, so goddamned big they are, perfect for night driveing, and she's got new, nothing super just a set of cooper ST's on some white sunraisyas.

if anybody here has put a 12HT (direct injection turbo) motor out the 60 series in a 40 please drop me a line with details as its the next big thing besides a set of OME springs to get fitted, and besides, why should i learn from my own mistakes when i can learn from others instead. :thumb:

[bauercs]

just a quick question about these great 4bys i have a 45 ute and have been told that an easy and cheap way of liftin it is to move the diff to underneath the springs to give it a quick 4 inch lift. just wondering has anyone done this or is it not advised?
thanks for any input

[Tonka_Tough]

i hear that in Qld a Spring Over Axel (SOA) is illegal, sombody else might want to confirm this though.

i do know however that Toyota highly advises aganst it as it makes the truck to unstable. besides, its a '40, 2 inch lift is heaps for one of these, nissan drivers put 4 inches in so they keep up with the standed 40's :D

[fullmetaljacket]

it not as easy as putting the axle under slung that is actually the easy part, its all the hidden thigs that go along with it that have to modded to make it drivable eg:- 99.99% of the time the steering knuckles need to be cut off and rotated on the axle housing to return the correct king pin inclination (caster) and pinion to tail shaft angle, brake lines and tail shafts need to be extended, would not do it without a minum of 33"x12.5 - 35"x12.5 tyres (oterwise it would look stoopid) and proberly an axle housing retro fit with a 60series as they have a wider track..........I have look into it in depth, decided that SUA is the way toyota made it, they would have spent $$$$ in designing to create something that works 100% why change something that they got right first time........oh and I dont think you would have much change out of 1.5-2.5k + engineering if possable in your state. A set of 4" springs would be a Max of 1.5-2k. Think and reschearch it through backwards untill you know 100% what you'd get youself into including state legalities and engineering.......if you still want to do it, do it properly the first time:thumb:

nice troopy Tonka......any more pics?

[bauercs]

thanks for the inf don't think i will be doing it mght just look round for a 2 inch lift as tonka advised
thanks fellas

[Tonka_Tough]

more pics you reckon? well i havnt got many that are worthy at the moment but i just bought a new camera and im goin out for a trip on sunday so ill take some more photos then, but for now iv got one little that just shows the latest eddition to the truck. enjoy

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj192/ToughTonka/TonkaTough.jpg

[croozy]

Here is mine. What it used to look like & what it looks like now

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc29/pistnbroke2/oldstumpy1.jpg

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc29/pistnbroke2/DSCF1473.jpg

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc29/pistnbroke2/DSCF2627.jpg

[Twisty]

Love the tilt front Croozy!

[croozy]

yeah makes it real easy to work on & best thing is it weighs about 20kg & 'cause it's made of fibreglass so no rust either

[Tonka_Tough]

ok. so iv finaly got some good pics of my Troopy in her current state so here goes.

this is where the mud got a little deep...
http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj192/ToughTonka/GemBrook/Image00023.jpg

and where the hole was in the wrong spot...
http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj192/ToughTonka/GemBrook/Image00032.jpg

but i got up the hill with out much trouble after that
http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj192/ToughTonka/GemBrook/Image00037.jpg

my Troopy loves going for a swim. only got a drop of water in the cab, a Prado, Disco, and Triton got flooded :D
http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj192/ToughTonka/GemBrook/Cruiserwater2.jpg

and here we see the wild Troopy in its natural envirment...resuceing nissans
http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj192/ToughTonka/GemBrook/IMG_0752.jpg

[Twisty]

Cool pics TonkaT!! Looks like a tidy troopy!

Have you got any pictures of how you high lift jack is mounted?

[Tonka_Tough]

pictures? yeh sure i can do that. its a kaymar hi lift jack mount, available at any ARB or 4wd Megastore, id proberly try 4wd megastore as arb charged me 60 bucks and apparantly it had about 30 bucks shipping on it.
it dose have a slight flaw tho which is easily corrected, it needs a locating pin in the bottom of it to stop it slideing off the side of the step.

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj192/ToughTonka/Image00068.jpg
http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj192/ToughTonka/Image00067.jpg


i decided to look after my already crap paint bolted some convayer belt rubber down, the pin is just an upside down bolt with a hole cut in the rubber big enough for the nut to sit flush with the rubber (the nut is bigger then the hole in the jack)
realy easy to put on, the bracket uses the orginal screws for the window and you can get a left or right. i would of prefered a left one but theres a snorkel in the way...

[ouchiee96]

Hey there,

just wondering if anyone has or has seen a air conditioning compressor being used as a air compressor conected to a holding tank? i have a 40 series and am considering using a A/C compressor off a 3F (60 series).

just wondering if this would be possible/cost effictive compared to an electric compressor and tank kit (rrp$500 ish so i am told)

any help is apreciated

Cheers

Nathan

[fullmetaljacket]

do a quick search for "endless air" should come up with some ideas and pricing for you, then just mod it to suit your 40 :thumb:

heres a couple

http://www.4wdmonthly.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=30044&highlight=endless+air

http://www.4wdmonthly.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=43643&highlight=endless+air

http://www.4wdmonthly.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=37165&highlight=endless+air

http://www.4wdmonthly.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=19821&highlight=endless+air

and I think I remember seeing something about Reddo having a endless air setup on his 40, hopefull he can add some insite, and some more pics of his sweeeeeet looking 40

[Twisty]

I've been speaking with Ben Dobinson from Dobinsons springs and have tee'd up some new custom springs for the 40. They will be longer then my current set and also extend the wheel base. This means my current setup will be up for sale around the end of may early june. Thought I'd post it in here in case any of you 40 guys are interested.

Will include 4/ 4" lift dobinson leaf springs with skyjacker shocks to suit and a tough dog steering dampner for $800. All this was brand new around 12 months ago, and the 40 would have spent atleast 6 of those months off the road.

Few pics.

The shocks and dampner
http://www.4wdlinks.com.au/albums/FJ40/DSCF3094.sized.jpg

The flex the current setup has.
http://www.4wdlinks.com.au/albums/FJ40/Silver40series_046.sized.jpg

http://www.4wdlinks.com.au/albums/album722/glasshouse_forum310307_071.sized.jpg

If anyone is interested let me know.

[khany454]

damn twisty if there was a way i could make them fit my 45 ide send you the cash now!!
unless you know anyway i can make them fit??

[Twisty]

The front would work, but I'd say the rears would be a lot heavier in the 45s.....

[Tonka_Tough]

The front would work, but I'd say the rears would be a lot heavier in the 45s.....

you could always put some air bags in Khany.

[tuf40s]

would be a good buy for u khany454.....dosent matter if the rear springs are lighter.(better travel) as he said front would fit good but i think the rearsprings out of a shorty are shorter than utes.......i know 75s are and pretty sure the 40s are....u could keep ur 2 top leaves and put other leaves out of the shorty to make them lift.......depends how saged urs are........if the shortys are longer leaves they mite fit.....ive got a toyota book here somwhere that can tell me the length of standed springs.....let me know if u wana look in to it ill search for it and let ya know.....find out how long the shortys spring are(the ones for sale)its a cheap buy for u if it will work......even if back dont fit its still cheap....then put longer shackles in the back untill u find rear ones.:thumb:

[fullmetaljacket]

D, the rears will fit as they are the same length as the 45's just lighter......if you dont want light springs in your rear end I'd buy them off ya maaattttteeeee:D

[Twisty]

Looks like Croozy is keen to buy it! so can say its pretty much sold now. Bring on the new springs and even more flex! :D

[Chooka1]

Keeping the Thread going.. This is mine..http://www.fitnessfix.com.au/Car/FJ40-2.JPG

[Webfoot]

73 FJ40, 253, 4 speed, hi speed diffs... Nothing stops it...cept a good fishing spot (Photo Pinnacles WA)

http://www.4wdaction.com.au/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=17104&d=1204814082

[fullmetaljacket]

^^^^some sweet looking 40's there ^^^^^

I will hopefully be doing a 60 series spring swap on the weekend (got a full set of new 2" ionman springs, bushes and ubolts for cheap.......very cheap). Other than brake lines, possable extension of the tailshaft, and relocation of the shocker mounts, and widening of the spring/chassis mounts, has anyone done this conversion, problems?

[ouchiee96]

hey all,

just wondering if there is a conversion kit as such availible for putting a 3.8 litre v6 commodore engine and the automatic transmission to suit into a FJ40 (2F engine standard).

any help is great

Cheers
Nathan

[Tonka_Tough]

hey all,

just wondering if there is a conversion kit as such availible for putting a 3.8 litre v6 commodore engine and the automatic transmission to suit into a FJ40 (2F engine standard).

any help is great

Cheers
Nathan

Google Marks Adapters. theyre a mob here in Melbourne and they all of that sort of stuff, kits for 308's, 327's, 350's, 6.5 diesel chevys, ford too i think, If i recall they have one for the v6 as well

[oliver]

Some great looking rigs and beaut ideas there fellas. I reckon a dedicated 40 series site is a terrific move. Ooooooh for some extra funds :cry: so I can add more essentials to Ollie. Like a 2.5" free flow exhaust and high mount winch.

Hey Tonka ... did you ever get any further with the 12HT transplant? Mine's done 5000km now and goes like a train. (that's an awesome pose climbing the gnarly slope!)

Cheers
Oliver

[Tonka_Tough]

Some great looking rigs and beaut ideas there fellas. I reckon a dedicated 40 series site is a terrific move. Ooooooh for some extra funds :cry: so I can add more essentials to Ollie. Like a 2.5" free flow exhaust and high mount winch.

Hey Tonka ... did you ever get any further with the 12HT transplant? Mine's done 5000km now and goes like a train. (that's an awesome pose climbing the gnarly slope!)

Cheers
Oliver

thanks about the pose, was a bit scary but turned out to be a good photo. as for the 12ht iv worked out that it should bolt straight up to my 4 speed with out moving engine mounts or anything like, might need to swap bell houseing but thats easy. what i need to though is swap the box for a 5 speed at the same time and iv been told that needs the gear box mounts moving back 6 inches which makes it a little harder but oh well, just gota get the cash togeather and find a motor and box in good nick.

how much work was need to get yours done and did you swap the box over at the same time?

[firetruck]

as far as i know the 12ht and 2 h have the engine mounts in the same spot. the blocks are actually very similar. the gearbox mount on your hj47 should be the crossmember type that bolts under the front of the box. i put a 5 speed from an early hj60 into my hj47 and it fitted perfect to the crossmember. just had to modify tailshafts by 88mm (front longer, back shorter) and modify the floor cos the stick is 4 inches back from where they were on the 4 speed.

[Tonka_Tough]

as far as i know the 12ht and 2 h have the engine mounts in the same spot. the blocks are actually very similar. the gearbox mount on your hj47 should be the crossmember type that bolts under the front of the box. i put a 5 speed from an early hj60 into my hj47 and it fitted perfect to the crossmember. just had to modify tailshafts by 88mm (front longer, back shorter) and modify the floor cos the stick is 4 inches back from where they were on the 4 speed.

THANKS! your a champion mate. the more i find out about this the easyer its going to be, next ill find out the wireing looms are the same and i can just 'plug and play' :thumb:

[oliver]

Mate - there's 3 good reasons I wouldn't have tackled that climb. Bulk lack of talent (nerve), no lockers and a SWB truck.

Sorry I can't tell you much about a 4-5 speed conversion, because I started out with a 5 speeder which made the whole job a bit easier as the 12HT bolted straight up. Just to complicate things though, the 2F engine mounts needed re-locating and ALL the wiring was all wrong. But the end result was worth the $ pain. In your case it looks like the engine will sit in the same place up front and the wiring loom shouldn't be too different. After all, all you need is to start it and stop it. Being a direct injection job, you won't need to worry about the cold start wiring, however the shutoff switchover valve will need an ignition connection. There's also lots of frilly non-essential sensors which I ignored. I think the 2H also uses an EDIG (?) throttle control. This is replaced with a throttle cable to the pump lever. I managed to obtain the throttle cable from the original HJ61 wreck and it fitted up fine.

Best of luck with the swap. You won't regret it.

Cheers
Oliver

[khany454]

BUMP BUMP!!! come on fellas we need some more pics!
fmj... throw up that new pic of you forking:p ya 40.
without your ugly mug in it of course!:p

heres a pic of my lil jigger as she sits atm...
2f with a 350 chev in the shed waiting patiently! 5spd, locked front an back and a few other bells and whistles and a few more to come...
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc66/khany454/IMGP0983.jpg

just waiting on my bodylift and then tax $$$s for new suspension!
then get some steel for some bits and pieces, put the tray on, put interior back in then it MIGHT be on the road!
fmj... get ready cob. you might have to do some recoverys!:crazy:

[khany454]

i reckon theres enough of us 40 nuts around here to make this thread bigger and better than that bl@@dy hilux/4runner/surf thread!

waddayas reckon??

[Micks-Troopy]

Well this is a pic of mine when i bought it from the trading post
http://www.4wdaction.com.au/shed/images/uploads/big/3685_1872_Milat-Mobeal-Pic-1.jpg

But its in pieces right now, Still cutting rust.
http://www.4wdaction.com.au/shed/images/uploads/big/3685_9521_IMGP1315.JPG

But i pick up an OEM power steering unit for it on the weekend, fitting it tomorrow if i get the chance. Then back to working on the side panels

[croozy]

Good on ya Khany for reviving this thread. The rig's lookin' good

Also if anyone out there is interested, the suspension that is in my shorty at the moment is for sale. This is the 4 spring packs & 4 shocks. The springs are Carrolls & the shocks are EFS in the rear & enforcer in the front. They were put in around 15000 k's ago. I have removed some leaves from the springs but they are included in the sale too. My shorty is a '78 model, so it has small eye springs.
Cheers
Wayne

[Micks-Troopy]

Well i'm after a window if anyone can locate one, its one of the sliding windows from the drivers side, side panel

http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm45/Micks-Troopy/IMGP1140.jpg

[Baby]

With that in mind guess I betta join ya all. Mines a bit wild but a work in progress. Hope I can get some good advice on here. Upcoming projects include pwr strg, disc brakes & susp upgrade. 77 model 4.2 with stock running gear.
Catch up with all soon.

[khany454]

With that in mind guess I betta join ya all. Mines a bit wild but a work in progress. Hope I can get some good advice on here. Upcoming projects include pwr strg, disc brakes & susp upgrade. 77 model 4.2 with stock running gear.
Catch up with all soon.

pics???? the 1 in your avatar looks like it has flames... i LOVE flames!:waycool:

but yeah mate you should get all the help you need off guys around here, hell i know ive got a sh!tload of help!

good luck with the mods mate

[Baby]

Thanks, flames work with Baby, shrunken head coming.
Currently fitted with 6 point cage, Momo Corsa race seats with 4 point harnesses. Armstrong strg can be painfull though. Standard 4.2 petrol with Holley, 4 speed trans, standard diffs with drum brakes all round. ( sore point ). Need expert advice on installing pwr strg & disc brakes as a start but there is a lot more to do than that. Any tech advice greatly appreciated.

[Micks-Troopy]

tested my power steering today, was noisy at first(full of air) once all the air was bled out of the system, quiet as a mouse. Best $870 i spent so far.

[croozy]

i spose that was the steering setup I was watching on ebay that finished the other day was it...... lucky buggar

[Micks-Troopy]

i spose that was the steering setup I was watching on ebay that finished the other day was it...... lucky buggar
Might of been was it the one from a 84 troopy?
i had a max bid of $1,500 on it was happy it only got to $870.
My troopy originally had power steering but one of the of the previous owners flog it off, so i was lucky i had all the pulleys on the motor to match.
were you the one who tried to out bid me the last second?
cost me a $100 if it was.:crazy:

but anyway i had been out bided on a few fj60 boxes so i guess fate saved me all the hassles that go with the conversion and i'm now as happy as a pig in mud.
:waycool:

[croozy]

nah mate I didn't bid was because I couldn't get up there to pick it up. Plus I just bought the suspension set up out of twisty's car. I am still going to look for a standard steering set up instead of fitting a box off another car if I can because I don't want to have to pay for another engineers report just for the steering. Either that or I'll have to find something else to modify to make it worth while.

[ouchiee96]

hey all,

just thaught i would let you all know that i have decided to under take an engine and transmission conversion on my 1978 SWB landcruiser. the original donk (4.2L petrol with the 4 speed manual transmission) had blow-by and the transmission was tired and was whining (suspected failing rollerbearings on the input shaft). SO they are out. i have a freashly
reco-ed holden 3.8L ecotech and T700 auto with all the bits needed to run them happily.

I am curious as to wether anyone has done this conversion or knows of someone that has and may have some advise or things to look out for, and things that may prove to be a tad on the "extreamely agrovating" side of things.

ALSO if anyone needs some parts for their engine (2F series 1978 model) drop me a line and we shall work something out. i also have a 4 speed box complete but with a whine and other bits and pieces. drop a line if your after anything in perticular and ill see what i have got in the shed.

Cheers

Nathan

[croozy]

hey guys check this beastie out

Custom Toyota Land Cruiser FJ-40 Buggy | 4Wheel & Off road Magazine Article at Automotive.com (http://4wheeloffroad.automotive.com/1135/131-0803-custom-toyota-land-cruiser-fj40-buggy/index.html)

[khany454]

off its b@@bs that 1!!!

how bout this animal...

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc66/khany454/40.jpg

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc66/khany454/P1020079.jpg

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc66/khany454/P1020089.jpg

file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/MAINTE%7E1/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/moz-screenshot.jpgfile:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/MAINTE%7E1/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/moz-screenshot-1.jpg

[oliver]

Great to see the 40's making a comeback.

Like everybody else's, mine's still a work in progress. On Monday it'll get a 21/2" high flow exhaust system to help the turbo spin up, and then its some 33" BFG's (gotta wait for the tax cheque :cry: ) for some extra clearance under the springs as I had some issues with the Caledonia river crossings last June long weekend. The next project is to get the tacho working. It had this great little 70mm VDO 0-5000rpm unit on the old 2F, but that won't work anymore with the diesel inductive pickup from the flywheel. I'm told I have to get an external W connection out of the alternator - so I'll see what the sparky says.

I'll keep you posted.

Oliver

[Micks-Troopy]

No longer after that sliding window, pick one up today

[Tonka_Tough]

what year is your truck Oliver, might be easyer to fit a standed tacho from a deisel, would look factory. :thumb:

[oliver]

Its an April '84 model. I've looked at the factory in-dash units and I'm not too keen on going that way as I'd have to cut a big square hole in the dash (that's really tough steel!) and it looks pretty ordinary anyway off to the side. In any case I've got a matching 70mm VDO voltmeter right there, so I'm hoping to attach this little barrel VDO unit to the steering column which should look really neat and only obscure the high beam tell-tale in the dash. That's the plan anyway.

Cheers
Oliver

[Tonka_Tough]

april 84, wow. one of the youngest trucks iv seen.
must be one of the last, younger even then mine, its an '83, if i remember correctly was built in november.

sounds like your tacho is one of the last things you need, its a great looking truck.

[oliver]

I think production ended in October '84 - so that's about as late as you will get. The fact that it was a late build and really clean convinced me to buy it at the time. At 296,000km its still young and will outlive me. No.2 son has already claimed it.

The exhaust went on today and made an immediate improvement in roll-on acceleration. I'll try it up our local hill on the weekend for comparison. Should help with economy as well, as the old pipe was a patched up carry over from the 2F, and pretty asthmatic. Best $450 I've spent in a while. There's quite a bit of NVH from the engine to the body I'd like to reduce, and I think I'll start with the engine mounts. I remember that they were really hard compared to the old 2F ones. I presume they were 2H mounts? Might try to find some softer ones.

Once the 33's go on and the tacho is working that'll be it for a while as the plastic card recovers.

Cheers
Oliver

[croozy]

Doing some surfing on the net this morning & came across this site.
Toyota Bandeirante (http://www.ebroadcast.com.au/ecars/2000/000110-Bandeirante.html)

They were made in Brazil up to 2001

[Hilux Dan]

Hi all. I am a Hilux driver but just bought myself a '84 FJ40 LX SWB. This is going to be a huge project for me because at the moment she is a bucket of rust but repairable. I decided on a ground up rebuild so this will keep me busy for the next year or so. Any advise/comments welcome.
http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd4/hiluxdan/Project%20stubby/P76009.jpg
http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd4/hiluxdan/Project%20stubby/P76004.jpg
http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd4/hiluxdan/Project%20stubby/P76007.jpg
http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd4/hiluxdan/Project%20stubby/P76012.jpg
http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd4/hiluxdan/Project%20stubby/P76014.jpg

[Micks-Troopy]

not bad Hilux Dan, its even got Factory power steering and aircon.

[croozy]

just a little bit of usless info i thought I'd share. I got this off another forum.
The FJ40 belongs to the Vatican and was the first 4x4 a Pope ever used, its actually standing in the Museo delle Carozze del Vaticano.
http://lh3.ggpht.com/pumpkinpeter/SKNFYM-Tc-I/AAAAAAAABZs/QJgVH-LjkgA/s800/Toyota%20Land%20Cruiser%20%271977%20%281%29.jpg

http://lh4.ggpht.com/pumpkinpeter/SKNFYcHPB1I/AAAAAAAABZ8/aC2FKMRtNxQ/s800/3Vatikan%20-%20Musee%20delle%20Carozze%20%272006%20%287%29.jpg

http://lh3.ggpht.com/pumpkinpeter/SKNFYL27WVI/AAAAAAAABZ0/g4p6g6ZSN-w/s800/Mercedes-Benz%20300%20SEL%20Landaulet%20%285%29.jpg

After the death of John XXIII, the popes adopted a Toyota Land Cruiser which permitted the pope an easy entrance and exit while being seen during open-air audiences. And it was in a Fiat Campagnola that Pope John Paul II was riding when an attempt was made on his life in 1981. Today the Popemobile has replaced the “sedia gestatoria” which has the same purpose: to make the pope visible to all the pilgrims during his entry and exit from events. The popes thus entered little by little into the culture of the automobile age, then the aviation age, bearing witness to the “technological optimism” of the times. Source (http://miniminiera.com/wp/cults/fiat-campagnola-papamobile/)

During the reign of Pope Paul VI in the 1970s, the Vatican unexpectedly acquired a four-wheel drive Toyota Land Cruiser for the purpose of addressing a growing problem: visibility. It was painted a gleaming white to call attention to its important occupant and had an elevated platform that enabled the Pope to be easily seen over crowds of people. Other utility cars were similarly outfitted including a Mercedes-Benz, a Range Rover, and a Fiat Campagnola. Pope John Paul II was riding in the Fiat on May 13, 1981 when he was shot. In a display of strength and determination, the Pope returned to St. Peter’s Square where he had been attacked only weeks before to resume his Papal duties. The specially built Range Rover and an extended wheelbase Cadillac parade phaeton complete with throne chair will both be in the Presidents, Popes and Potentates exhibition, marking the first time that two Papal vehicles have been displayed together in a museum exhibition.

[khany454]

old popey had a decent lookin set of tyres! what the hell are they??!
wonder if the old girl was ever used in anger?? hahaha

dan... looks like a mad lil project you got yaself there! goodluck and cant wait to see the build and your plans for it!

[fullmetaljacket]

wondering why the fire extinguisher is parked next to the 40........the most likely to spontainously combust......or the most valuable and prized in the fleet....I'm going for the latter

[Micks-Troopy]

http://lh3.ggpht.com/pumpkinpeter/SKNFYM-Tc-I/AAAAAAAABZs/QJgVH-LjkgA/s800/Toyota%20Land%20Cruiser%20%271977%20%281%29.jpg



Holy 40..
--------------------
Now i know the 40's are Gods work.

[croozy]

I like the bit about it being "painted a gleaming white to call attention to its important occupant".



Mines gleaming white too :D ......... does that mean I'm important?

[Micks-Troopy]

I like the bit about it being "painted a gleaming white to call attention to its important occupant".



Mines gleaming white too :D ......... does that mean I'm important?

i guess to someone you would be
:truck:

[croozy]

that makes me feel some what special then I suppose. :o

[Tonka_Tough]

i bet that holy 40 has got a 1000kays from the factory...

that shorty you got Hilux Dan looks fantastic, very orginal and hard to find LX, factory Air con and power steering, spare wheel carrier, i bet its got a 5 speed too ya lucky bastard! what a great find

[3dhilux]

im looking at getting a 45 for hardcore tracks would it be up to it also do troopys have the same whell base as the utes

[mentally-unsound]

OK i'll add mine.
1978 troopy, 2F engine. lots of work to do once i finish off onve i get the shed space sorted
Here are a few pics (pics a a year or so old)
so far i have taken the bull bar off, all the tube outer bars are off, and i have started on the inside (pulling it to pieces to fix fuel tank)

cheers - Dave

[oliver]

HiLux Dan, that LX is a great starting point for a terrific rebuild, with air, P/S, discs and a 5 speeder already fitted - mate you're almost there. LoL and good on ya for joining the 40's resurgence ... no more plastic, just a real truck! Plenty of experienced fellas out here to help you out if needed

I reckon the Popemobile's tyres are Michelin XCX's ?? Whoever did that makeover can come around to my garage anytime.

Oliver

[Hilux Dan]

i bet that holy 40 has got a 1000kays from the factory...

that shorty you got Hilux Dan looks fantastic, very orginal and hard to find LX, factory Air con and power steering, spare wheel carrier, i bet its got a 5 speed too ya lucky bastard! what a great find

Yep, 5 speed and disc brakes too! I picked her up for $1200. She's got a lot of work but I'm looking forward to doing her up.

[matt_88]

heres some pics of my 45

IMG]http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w137/matt_77fj45/IMG_2218.jpg[/IMG]http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w137/matt_77fj45/IMG_2222.jpghttp://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w137/matt_77fj45/straddieo8015.jpghttp://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w137/matt_77fj45/IMG_2159.jpghttp://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w137/matt_77fj45/pics048.jpghttp://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w137/matt_77fj45/pics037.jpghttp://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w137/matt_77fj45/Image016.jpg

[khany454]

ive always liked your truck matt_88, seen it on outerlimits a few times.
whats the specs??

[Hilux Dan]

Does anyone know where I can find a list of legal mods for the Stubby? I had a look at Queensland Transport website but they are very vague about mods. They only mention general mods but someone told me that they are actually vehicle specific.
What I've got in mind so far is: 2" suspension lift, 2" body lift, lockers, 33" rubber, some bar work and a winch.

[croozy]

you should be able to get that info from an engineer as they are the ones that have to pass it. In NSW the RTA is just as vague with their rules with mods. I myself spoke to more than one engineer just to make sure I was getting the right info when I started building my shorty.

[HJ47er]

Hi Guys,
Great thread, there are some mean looking units out there. I've owned three 47s - all bog std workhorses but they are the best.
My current one is in for an upgrade with 5 spd box and turbo 2H.
I also want to convert the park brake to rear drums. Has anyone got any tips, tricks or pitfalls with this mod??
Thanks

[khany454]

Hi Guys,
Great thread, there are some mean looking units out there. I've owned three 47s - all bog std workhorses but they are the best.
My current one is in for an upgrade with 5 spd box and turbo 2H.
I also want to convert the park brake to rear drums. Has anyone got any tips, tricks or pitfalls with this mod??
Thanks

put 60series brakes and backing plates on your axles cob. and i think use a 75series hanbrake cable??

put some pics up anyway mate, even if its a stocker its a 47 so its still cool!

[croozy]

with the rear brakes you will have to make sure that you have the right diff housing for the 60 series brakes to fit onto. you need the one that has 4 bolts holding the backing plates on. When I did this conversion to my shorty I also found out that the stub is also different because one had the axle seal in the end of the stub & the other had it in the bearing nut. So that meant I had to get some other axles as well. & like khany said "put up some pics"
Cheers
Wayne

[Hilux Dan]

you should be able to get that info from an engineer as they are the ones that have to pass it. In NSW the RTA is just as vague with their rules with mods. I myself spoke to more than one engineer just to make sure I was getting the right info when I started building my shorty.


Thanks for the advise. I found out there isn't musch that is legal in Queensland with regards to fourby mods. Suspension OR body lift, can't do both. 31" rubber only. They sure don't make things easy for us. You can have a look at my progress on the build up page.
http://www.4wdaction.com.au/forum/showthread.php?p=777384#post777384

[KUSTOM V840]

Also got this rearbar forsale, also make an offer..
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb240/KUSTOMV840/Finished.jpg

[khany454]

feel like doin a coil conversion to mine while your at it??!!:D:p

[KUSTOM V840]

feel like doin a coil conversion to mine while your at it??!!:D:p

Mate, I'll do anything for the right price!! :crazy:

[khany454]

i really wouldve considered it if you werent so far away and i hadnt just bought over 2k worth of leafs an shocks which are only 1/4 fitted yet!

[croozy]

just bumping this thread up.






with a pic
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc29/pistnbroke2/aussie%20fj40/Panorama11copy.jpg

[khany454]

hey croozy i reckon you should get a video camera, find some nice mud etc and go nuts! then post it up here.
i wanna hear that thing at full noise, not pussy footin around:p:thumb:

[croozy]

Not a whole lot of mud where I live at the moment khany but I see what I can do.

[oliver]

Nice shot Croozy, and a great rig. Keep it coming.

The projects I can afford this year are slowly coming to and end. Just fitted a tacho and 21/2" mandrel exhaust (nothing on the scale of Kustom's awesome efforts - that's unreal), and all that's left is to fit a set of Twisty's high-rise spring bracket plates to get that 30mm of extra clearance. Saves lots of $$$ by not going to 33's, and losing power in the process. The tacho looks real neat and the exhaust has gained me half a gear. It now goes like the clappers and I can hear the turbo whistle up.

Here's some pics.

Cheers
Oliver

[0-60 Eventually]

Hey Guys,

I have just aquired this 82 FJ40 with a 350 Chev. It has a power steering unit in place, but shaft has been welded, so I have to get that fixed, the 350 runs really well, but probably needs a tune.

I will be putting airlockers into it, and running 35-37 tyres on it. I will also be doing some lifting of the suspension and body.

It is in pretty good condition for a 26 year old car, and was used as a tow vehicle for pulling a trailer for the last owners for several years.

Anyway, I'm looking forward to taking it bush sometime in the near future.

Cheers

http://s418.photobucket.com/albums/pp264/tlinmelb/th_sporty405.jpghttp://s418.photobucket.com/albums/pp264/tlinmelb/th_sporty403.jpghttp://s418.photobucket.com/albums/pp264/tlinmelb/th_sporty402.jpg


http://s418.photobucket.com/albums/pp264/tlinmelb/th_sporty401.jpghttp://s418.photobucket.com/albums/pp264/tlinmelb/th_sporty404.jpg

[khany454]

looks like a good base for a nice project mate!:thumb:

[oliver]

Good looking truck mate, and you won't be sorry you bought it. The 350 probably won't even notice the 35's. I like the yellow duco - lots better than my pasty off-white - but that's another project.

Cheers
Oliver

[croozy]

the good thing about these old rigs, is they are pretty capable in standard trim & that bow tie under the bonnet & those other future mods will only make it better. http://www.smileys4me.com/getsmiley.php?show=481

[allivu]

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[Bernz]

Hey guys, I am chasing a sliding back window for my FJ45. Does anyone know where these are available or if you can even get them here in oz?

Here's a few pics of mine
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q105/deejayphotos/Chuck/DSC04714-1.jpg
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q105/deejayphotos/Chuck/DSC04715-1.jpg
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q105/deejayphotos/Chuck/DSC04712-1.jpg

[stepto and son]

always 1 or 2 on ebay, you just have to wait till 1 is in your area, i woudent like to have 1 posted

[0-60 Eventually]

Hey guys,

I'm looking at replacing the seats in the FJ40, and was wondering what seats you have used. The seats currently in there are a bit ripped and want 2 x bucket type seats rather than the 2 1/2 seats option currently there.

Thanks for any information.

Lawrence

[Celt's]

Thanks for the advise. I found out there isn't musch that is legal in Queensland with regards to fourby mods. Suspension OR body lift, can't do both. 31" rubber only. They sure don't make things easy for us. You can have a look at my progress on the build up page.
http://www.4wdaction.com.au/forum/showthread.php?p=777384#post777384
Yes you can, 2" of both is legal, you just need to get the BL inspected & passed.

[Twisty]

Hey guys,

I'm looking at replacing the seats in the FJ40, and was wondering what seats you have used. The seats currently in there are a bit ripped and want 2 x bucket type seats rather than the 2 1/2 seats option currently there.

Thanks for any information.

Lawrence

I put a set of Recaro's in mine, and they are awesome! Really comfy! Sides get shagged quick from sliding in and out over them but, so if you want your trim to last I would get too high of sides.

I originally picked these up for $150 from a import wreckers, all the cloth and some of the foam was trashed, but even after retrimming them I was still under half the price of new recaro's.

http://www.4wdlinks.com.au/albums/FJ40/IMG_0696.sized.jpg

[Twisty]

Had a PM asking how shagged were my seats when I got them and how much to retrim them. Heres a pic of my seats from when I got them at $150 for the pair (took a lot of bargining)

http://www.4wdlinks.com.au/albums/album372/aah.sized.jpg

http://www.4wdlinks.com.au/albums/album372/aai.sized.jpg


I paid $200 a seat (mates rates) to have them recovered, which had them looking like this.
http://www.4wdlinks.com.au/albums/album372/abl.sized.jpg

[Hilux Dan]

Yes you can, 2" of both is legal, you just need to get the BL inspected & passed.

Thanks. I guess I can go all the way now.

[beaumassive]

hey i have a 40 full fiberglass but want to upgrade engine to v6 or maybe a v8 just looking for some advise wat would be good in it and should i go all the way and upgrade my 4 speed

[KUSTOM V840]

hell yes, drop a dirty big V8 in it. Grab a 60's 5 speed and bolt up, same bolt pattern as your 4. You wont be disappointed.

[croozy]

yep I second the v8 idea. Best thing I did

[crawla]

V8 talk:D ah thought I would post and do my bit to keep old 40s thread ahead......been ages since I posted the old girl. Few more shorties are gracing the thread now:D New spring packs coming soon, radiator hangs too far down towards the front diff at the moment........2'' jobbie will be heaps, will still run the HD firestone airbags in the back but have to modify the brackets. Actually it's the bottom hose that is too close. Will be preppin her for the CSR shortly. Will post with pics how I pack the shorty, you can take more than enough gear in a shorty to comfortably spend 3 weeks in the bush including an 80L fridge and the kitchen sink. Can't wait!!!! Was supposed to do it again this year but changed companies.

[khany454]

damn i love your rig crawler!

and definetly go the v8!
heard of people doing v6 conversions and they dont have enough torque for a 40

[allivu]

Has anyone got some wiring diagrams for a 71 fj40 ignition setup? Or any diagrams for that matter...

[crawla]

it's a love hate relationship for me khany.......I gave her a little love recently but need time out again lol.

[nate]

go the 40:D

[Hilux Dan]

Now that's got me thinking..... I've got a 4.4 Leyland V8 lying around under the house... Has anyone put one of them in a Shorty before?

[Twisty]

Has anyone got some wiring diagrams for a 71 fj40 ignition setup? Or any diagrams for that matter...

These ones is pretty cool.

No year mentioned for this one.
http://www.ih8mud.com/tech/pdf/fj40_wiring_diagram.pdf

This one says for a 78
http://www.yankeetoys.org/documents/wiring_diagram_78_fj40.pdf

They look pretty much the same at first glance but.

[Twisty]

Actually, here's one for a 71
http://www.ih8mud.com/tech/72fj40-wire/71fj40_wire.gif

[cammo]

Hey guys thought i put my 40 up.
Nothing special yet because it is defected..
am starting to do it up now..
I will keep you posted..

[cammo]

Maybe you guys can help me,
I have a 1977 40 series (above) and i am putting a second tank in.. i have he first (main) tank under the drivers seats as they all are and then i have bought a second tank that fits under the passenger seat, anyone got any ideas about how to rig it up?
one of my mates have one and he has it i filler into a y piece and into the 2 tanks but he doesnt like that.. how do you stop the second tank from pumping air when it is empty??
Cheers

[Twisty]

40 looks in pretty good shape Cammo, what did it get defected for?

As for the fuel setup, a mate runs the same setup in his 40. His has a fuel filler on each side of the tub for each serperate tank, then in front of his cente consule he has a manual valve on each line where he can let both tanks drain in, or seperate one tank from the other. Dont think he's ever had a drama with this setup.

Might be able to get some pics for you if you would like them.

[allivu]

thought I'd better post up some pics of mine......

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm107/allivu/26042008259.jpg
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm107/allivu/26042008260.jpg
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm107/allivu/26042008261.jpg

still a work in progress but its gettin there, this is how it used to look when I bought it!

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm107/allivu/01112007201.jpg
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm107/allivu/01112007202.jpg
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm107/allivu/01112007203.jpg
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm107/allivu/01112007204.jpg
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm107/allivu/01112007205.jpg

[cammo]

40 looks in pretty good shape Cammo, what did it get defected for?

As for the fuel setup, a mate runs the same setup in his 40. His has a fuel filler on each side of the tub for each serperate tank, then in front of his cente consule he has a manual valve on each line where he can let both tanks drain in, or seperate one tank from the other. Dont think he's ever had a drama with this setup.

Might be able to get some pics for you if you would like them.



Yeah would love to see those pictures if you could!

im not 100% sure what it was defected for because i bought it defected (I know shocking) but the suspension was pretty much brand new..
i was told it was defected because of rust and also the seats werent mounted right..
but i have started to gut it i will show you some of the damage..
i have had to replace the windscreen surround because it was f""ked and i have cut out the passenger floor and parts of the gutter and the 'b' pillar needs fixing.. Its going to be a big job but it is going to be worth it..
would rather fix it myself then let someone else do it and find out 5-10 years down the track that stuff it up..
im thinking i might invest in one of those rust prevention thingys i had a look at them at the adelaide 4wd show and they looked pretty good. but they are pricy!

Oh and Allivu the car looks awesome!! Love it

[beaumassive]

get full fiber glass mate wont rust hahaha

[allivu]

Yeah would love to see those pictures if you could!

im not 100% sure what it was defected for because i bought it defected (I know shocking) but the suspension was pretty much brand new..
i was told it was defected because of rust and also the seats werent mounted right..
but i have started to gut it i will show you some of the damage..
i have had to replace the windscreen surround because it was f""ked and i have cut out the passenger floor and parts of the gutter and the 'b' pillar needs fixing.. Its going to be a big job but it is going to be worth it..
would rather fix it myself then let someone else do it and find out 5-10 years down the track that stuff it up..
im thinking i might invest in one of those rust prevention thingys i had a look at them at the adelaide 4wd show and they looked pretty good. but they are pricy!

Oh and Allivu the car looks awesome!! Love it
Thanks mate... Thats the most rust I've ever seen in a windscreen frame!
I sent you a msg bout the wipers...

[cammo]

Thanks mate... Thats the most rust I've ever seen in a windscreen frame!
I sent you a msg bout the wipers...

Haha yeah thats what i said it looked so small until i took it off!! luckily i can replace it quite easy!!

mate i hope mine looks something like your when im dont.. what tyres you running?? how much did they cost you?

[allivu]

Haha yeah thats what i said it looked so small until i took it off!! luckily i can replace it quite easy!!

mate i hope mine looks something like your when im dont.. what tyres you running?? how much did they cost you?

Their 33 x 12.5 x 15 Mongrels. Got the tires off ebay for $700 (in like new condition) and the wheels are 15 x 8 sunnies from ROH. Got them brand spankin for $65 each! so all up under $1000!
As for the tires, I had a set on my hilux in 31 x 10.5 x 15's but the car was just not heavy enough to sink em into the ground.
They fit nice and snug on the cruiser but I need some more clearance and flex cos beleive it or not, Its still got std suspension all round!
I wouldn't recomend these tires if you are going to do a lot of driving on road as you will be lucky to get 20thou out of em as they are really soft compound and chew out easy on tar, But they are great in mud and water!

[croozy]

get full fiber glass mate wont rust hahaha


I've got a fibreglass front on mine. I priced a full tub the other day.... $5500 plus freight , it can wait a while I think plus I have to get info from an engineer about legality.

[cammo]

Hi guys just wondering if anyone has fitted fixed back racing seats to there cruiser??
I was looking for a more comfortable ride and was this of getting some racing seats, i also have back seats and you cant access them from the back, can anyone tell me if you can get in to the back between the 2 front seats?
or are they a no go

[Twisty]

Had some fixed back SASS seats in one of my old zooks...Was ok with the top off for passengers, but with the top on it was a bit of a pain to get in the back, but not impossible Depends on how often you'll have people in the back I guess, and wether its kids or adults.

Pic of the zook
http://www.4wdlinks.com.au/albums/Cool-Suzis/aab.sized.jpg

[CRUISERFIED]

Just thought i'd chuck mine on and expess my absolute love for the best 4wd ever made. They got everything you could want. Good looks, strong as an ox and foot flaps hehehe, best air con ever.

[cammo]

Cheers twisty, i am planning to only have like teenagers in the back, my friends but the option of have adults is always there..
i dunno if it worth it to great expensive racing seats that will just get in the way!
anyone else put any race seats in

[stepto and son]

any tips with using the foot flaps in dusty conditions? im told to glue some flywire screen over the hole, but i dont beleave flywire would stop dust

[allivu]

Cheers twisty, i am planning to only have like teenagers in the back, my friends but the option of have adults is always there..
i dunno if it worth it to great expensive racing seats that will just get in the way!
anyone else put any race seats in

yeah I got a set in mine but they have the adjustable back. they actually fold forward and allow people to get in the back(not that I have a back seat) but in my opinion they are a waste of money as they get a bit rough on the old behind once you start throwing the old girls around offroad!
At the end of the day it will be all up to what you really want to do in it!

[crawla]

Just out of interest Repco has seats on sale now and then. In the august sale they had a pair of adjustable buckets in black and grey for $278.........the pair......on sale. Nearly $400 regular price. Bloody perfect for an old shorty and boy do they look the part. I have toured 4 weeks at a time in my old shorty with the original bench seats and these seats would leave mine for dead. Next time they're on sale they're mine:D

[khany454]

Just thought i'd chuck mine on and expess my absolute love for the best 4wd ever made. They got everything you could want. Good looks, strong as an ox and foot flaps hehehe, best air con ever.

SOA??? looks neat mate, dunno how its gunna go fitting in that shed though!

[CRUISERFIED]

Yeah he stopped fitting in the shed a long time ago. But we make many sacrifices in life. This was an easy one.
Not sure what you'd do about dust proofing the flaps, i guess gauze would do a little but i agree that it probably wouldn't do much for dust.
Forgive my ignorance but what does SOA stand for?

[croozy]

SOA is "Spring Over Axle"

[CRUISERFIED]

Ah yes of course it does. My apologies, and yes it is sprung-over.

[stepto and son]

thought id post a pic of 1 of my 40 toys.
We live next to a large forest, and our town (castlemaine, vic) is sourounded by bush also, so i thought id pull out my spaire parts, and make a "fire truck" just in case we get a fire. it will only be good for tiny fires, or putting out stumps etc once the fire has been though., but hopfully it can free up the real fire trucks. this is a rust free body and chassis, all it needs is pair of correct mudguards (these are from a 78).
its got 31x10.5 mud tyres, dunno if its lifted, but seems to sit higher then my other 40s.
only real problem is its a 3 speed,. hopefully first gear is not to fast in the bush
paint is only from spray can, and yet to paint guards and roof a bright white.
got 1 water tank, its originally a petrol station fuel tank, so its prob a bit big, but our local farm supplies here has tanks in stock

[cammo]

Is that a PTO winch on the red fire truck??
i heard they are awesome and will pull your car up a tree??
what do you think of them?

[stepto and son]

yep, genuine toyota pto, im guessing early 60s, maby even late 50s
ive had a few pto winches, i like them because they dont drain the battery, but there downside is a small pin that is supposed to snap if the winch is overloaded. (ushally snaps b4 the tuck is unbogged, or dosent snap when supposed to and breaks the winch gears)

id prefer a elec winch, as they can be swapped onto any 4wd, where as these old pto winches require the corect pto gearbox for your truck, and the shafts can interfeir with the aproach angle
1 benifet of pto, is the gearbox has a outlet on the rear as well, and the winch has a input shaft on both sides (so winch can be bolted to rear of cruiser if required.

[cammo]

yeah i havent ever had a winch but i was looking into them and i think the pto winch would be better for the cruiser because of the drain on the battery part..
but yeah as i said i have never had them so i dunno!

[khany454]

1 benifet of pto, is the gearbox has a outlet on the rear as well, and the winch has a input shaft on both sides (so winch can be bolted to rear of cruiser if required.

or you can turn it into a TRACTOR!!!!!!!!:waycool::D

[swifty]

Everyone loves a forty. Here is mine.

http://i485.photobucket.com/albums/rr219/swifty_014/25012008-1.jpg

[crawla]

g'day fellow 40 owners, I am in need of the original old school 4 wheel drive badge on the back of the 40 series underneath the toyota badge. If anyone wants to sell theirs or knows of anywhere I can get one can you message me.....cheers.

nice pic swifty.

[croozy]

OH crap crawla I just had a clean up in my shed & threw that & all the landcruiser badges out 'cause they had been just sitting ther for the last 6 years.

[crawla]

your JOKING!!!!!!!! AHHHHHHH. Ah well.........always the way:D

[thebludger]

AS everyone says gotta love the 40s
heres is a couple of pics of mine just a project at the moment while i finish my hj60 then i start on the 40
http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd100/thebludger1/Our%2040/Image002.jpg

http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd100/thebludger1/Our%2040/the40002.jpg

http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd100/thebludger1/Our%2040/Image005.jpg

http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd100/thebludger1/Our%2040/Image012.jpg
going to put a late model 2f out of a 60 series in her

[Zero-]

Hey I'm a new guy to the forums, and have just purchased a 1984 BJ42 as a project job.
Just wondering where would I go about getting used parts for it, specifically the front panel that surrounds the lights and goes down to the chassis.
Does anyone know where to get 40 series parts or does anyone have spares?
Thanks.

[stepto and son]

welcome to the forums. the part your looking for is called a front bib. theres always a few on ebay, but please put a wanted message on here first.
is yours a 3b motor?

[Zero-]

is yours a 3b motor?

Yeah sure is.
Thanks for that, I'll have a look.

[croozy]

hey Zero maybe you might want to think about getting a fibreglass bib depending on what you want to spend. The best thing is glass panels don't rust.

[fullmetaljacket]

update poser of my junk

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u84/cruzinbucket/IMGP3647etit1-1.jpg


finaly have all the bits for my CT 12B turbo, and officially have bought all available bolt on genuine toyota ct12b bits in Australia......and some from Japan. Will get pics soon

[khany454]

what happened to the light bar on your windscreen??

[fullmetaljacket]

what happened to the light bar on your windscreen??

took it off, lights got trashed from some low branches. You want it? Its yours, going to make up a small roof rack with protected light surrounds

[crawla]

junk........pull your head in son:D

[little rusty]

hey crawla - have you checked the US ebay site or Cool Cruisers of Texas? I am pretty sure they have all that stuff reproduction. Anyway, I haver one on the back of my cruiser that looks ok (will send photo later when I have time if interested) but has no colour - were they all chrome and white? anyway, whats it worth to you... I am in Brissy

[fullmetaljacket]

were they all chrome and white?

think most had the 4 in red

http://us.st12.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/coolfj40_2027_18107876 (http://us.st12.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/coolfj40_2029_859462)


mine also had "DIESEL" at the bottom......pitty it was bent and broken

[crawla]

you reckon the rake is too far down on this fellow 40 lovers or it just looks like the normal arse down shorty 40 style?

[croozy]

did you do anything to it crawla or has it just got lazy & started to drag it's arse. Might need to reset the rear packs maybe.

[fullmetaljacket]

when my dog runs around the backyard looking that way I give him a dose of these.....

http://www.pkpets.com.au/images/dogproducts/bay.o.pet.gif

loaded or unloaded? Could do with a reset, still one fine looking steed Crawla :thumb:

[crawla]

did you do anything to it crawla or has it just got lazy & started to drag it's arse. Might need to reset the rear packs maybe.

when my dog runs around the backyard looking that way I give him a dose of these.....

http://www.pkpets.com.au/images/dogproducts/bay.o.pet.gif

loaded or unloaded? Could do with a reset, still one fine looking steed Crawla :thumb:

that's the thing fellas, it has brand new heavy duty Rockcrawler springpacks underneath her from 4WD1.......brand spankers. Why would rockcrawler bring out a suspension package that would have her dragging her arse. It can be fixed with 2'' shackles which I have, I put one on the rear and it forces the spring pack to compress to get it on..............the compression should be left up to the weight that I put in it.........not by putting the bloody thing on.

with the standard shackles the spring bolts up beautiful........just that terrible rake.

I sent the pic to Kirk from 4WD1 to see what his thoughts are, I am 99.9% sure they are the right springs. Anyway see what he says, will post how I go. I was gonna just leave it but everytime I look at it she looks like she has old saggy shitty suspension, no matter which way I look at it she just doesn't look right...................and you two just confirmed it.

Ah well see what happens...........cheers.

[croozy]

The springs that are in my shorty I got off twisty. When he first put them in his they were labeled wrong (the fronts were labeled as rears & vice versa) & he had the same problem. He said he swapped them around & all was good, maybe that might be the case with what you have been given. Just a thought.

[crawla]

Only thing is croozy the backs are 9 leaf and the fronts are 8 leaf (rockcrawlers). When I took the original springs out the fronts were 7 leaf and the backs were 8 so I put the heavier leaf packs in the rear which makes sense to me. If the missus ever gets off the bloody phone I can give Kirk a call....she can talk for hours!!!!!!!!!!!

[Twisty]

The old std. packs on my 40 had 7 leafs in the front, 6 in the rear. So maybe yours are also in back to front? From memory the rears springs are slightly longer but, so that might be one other thing to check.

A mate got a set of rockcrawler leaves for his 60 at the start of the year and had the same problem (sagging in the back), and 4wd1 had sent out the wrong leafs, so that could be it too. 4wd1 ended up sorting it all for him but.

[crawla]

All done fellas......they are in the wrong way. The springpacks aren't labelled but Kirk brought the info up on his computer (9 front/8 rear). Bit unlucky there because the old packs on mine were 7 leaf front and 8 leaf back so I went off that............put the 9 in the back and 8 in the front. Anyway is all sorted. Will post a pic again when they are in the right way. Bugger me all that work for nothing:D Cheers fellas.

[Twisty]

Bugger me all that work for nothing:D Cheers fellas.

Sh!t of a feeling isn't it.

http://www.4wdlinks.com.au/albums/FJ40/Lifted_Side_On.sized.jpg

[crawla]

I actually laughed out loud there Twisty.......missus goes.....what are you laughin at!

Ah well.......

[croozy]

Bugger me all that work for nothing:D Cheers fellas.

I wouldn't say it was all for nothing I got another bit of a laugh out of this story & twisty now knows he isn't the only one that likes doing things twice.

http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/laughing025.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org)

[coxsy]

my son brought this from wellington NZ we live in Auckland, 84 disc brake front rear locker, rollcage, pto winch 9000lbs
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh88/coxsy_bucket/100_1211.jpg
we have rebuilt the front hubs replaced the whole right hub as it failed on the motorway when he was driving it at 100kmh
rebuilt the rear brakes , needs lots of work

[navara009]

Sh!t of a feeling isn't it.

http://www.4wdlinks.com.au/albums/FJ40/Lifted_Side_On.sized.jpg

LOL thats classic, at least your not the only one

[Zero-]

Here's some of my BJ42 1984. Just got it rego'd and cut some rust out, front panel to go yet.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3221/3057114391_2953cd6e75.jpg?v=0
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3052/3057944470_3f4dc60bfe.jpg?v=0
Inside with panels and carpet out.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3042/3057942782_57e8141f21.jpg?v=0

It will join the other shortys we have in our group.
White one has 351 clevo (1983) and beige has a B diesel (1978).
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3200/3057962362_75cc458536.jpg?v=0

[crawla]

nice pic fellas, love the pic especially of the 2 40s together in the scrub.