ROTW - treerootCO

treerootCO · 04-25-07, 12:26 PM

Rig o' the Week!

I almost missed it. More pics to follow...

My 1978 FJ40 shortly after purchase from Dave Armbruster (9/28/01). He says it probably had 400,000 miles on it when he sold it to me. The 2nd picture is from Cruise Moab 2006.

Specs:
12/78 FJ40LV
T416 Dune Beige
2F with well over 400,000 miles
MSD ignition
Weber 38/38
SM465 transmission
Orion 4:1 transfer case
Allied bead locks
37x12.5 Goodyear MTRs
1.25" Marlin wheel spacers
Lockright lockers front and rear
Fine spline 4:11s (I need to regear lower)
4" Northern Spring SUA
Flipped springs to lengthen the wheelbase to 96"
Downey cantilever shackles
Maf 4+ u-bolt flip kit
Metal-Tech 6 point family cage tied to the frame
Metal-Tech Fenders
Metal-Tech Nose Guard and Stinger
Metal-Tech Rear Bumper/Tire Carrier?
Metal-Tech Premiere Sliders
Longfields (I have 30 spline Longs and inner axles but haven't installed them yet)
Aisin hubs
Snackster
Hot Dogger
Trimmed rockers
Raised the rear wheel wells and extended them 8" wider that stock
Custom early bib conversion
Warn Belleview

Saginaw power steering conversion
Blue Torch Fab diff cover

D'Animal · 04-25-07, 12:29 PM

Nice transformation

SLOonTheGo · 04-25-07, 12:32 PM

I like the transition. Gives me hope for mine. I like your paint too, looks nice.

treerootCO · 04-25-07, 12:35 PM

I paid $2,500 for my '78 back in 2001. Added a 4" suspension lift and wheeled the snot out of it. Maybe you can help me understand what I was thinking when I bought it.

treerootCO · 04-25-07, 12:42 PM

Orion and SM465 conversion:
http://www.root45.com/SM465Orion/

Power steering conversion:
http://www.root45.com/PowerSteering/

Metal-Tech family cage:
http://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.p...highlight=cage

Paint thread:
http://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.p...ighlight=paint

Early Bib:
http://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.p...t=fun+40+parts

Metal-Tech stinger and sliders:
http://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.p...72#post2102272

Metal-Tech fenders:
http://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.p...hlight=fenders

camcruiser13 · 04-25-07, 12:58 PM

nice treeroot

why the heck arent you sponsored by

Metal-Tech 6 point family cage tied to the frame
Metal-Tech Fenders
Metal-Tech Nose Guard and Stinger
Metal-Tech Rear Bumper/Tire Carrier?
Metal-Tech Premiere Sliders

and stop slacking and get the 30s installed already

hatfieldcb · 04-25-07, 01:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by camcruiser13

why the heck arent you sponsored by

Metal-Tech 6 point family cage tied to the frame
Metal-Tech Fenders
Metal-Tech Nose Guard and Stinger
Metal-Tech Rear Bumper/Tire Carrier?
Metal-Tech Premiere Sliders

He is!

badass · 04-25-07, 01:07 PM

over 400,000, holy crap!! Has it been rebuilt??

FJBen · 04-25-07, 02:27 PM

You need a Quicktime video of the Evil Warn!

How do you like those cantelever shackles? Unloading issues?

antFJ · 04-25-07, 04:26 PM

i still want to know what happend to the mailbox.

65CRUISER · 04-25-07, 07:08 PM

Sweet Rig

Josie'sLandCruiser · 04-25-07, 07:11 PM

Hi All:

Nice rig, "TreeRoot!"

So, what is a "snackster" and a "hotdogger?" Is that rig actually a 4wd "roach coach" for trail runs?

Thanks for sharing!

Alan

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Quote:

Originally Posted by treerootCO

Rig o' the Week!

I almost missed it. More pics to follow...

My 1978 FJ40 shortly after purchase from Dave Armbruster (9/28/01). He says it probably had 400,000 miles on it when he sold it to me. The 2nd picture is from Cruise Moab 2006.

Specs:
12/78 FJ40LV
T416 Dune Beige
2F with well over 400,000 miles
MSD ignition
Weber 38/38
SM465 transmission
Orion 4:1 transfer case
Allied bead locks
37x12.5 Goodyear MTRs
1.25" Marlin wheel spacers
Lockright lockers front and rear
Fine spline 4:11s (I need to regear lower)
4" Northern Spring SUA
Flipped springs to lengthen the wheelbase to 96"
Downey cantilever shackles
Maf 4+ u-bolt flip kit
Metal-Tech 6 point family cage tied to the frame
Metal-Tech Fenders
Metal-Tech Nose Guard and Stinger
Metal-Tech Rear Bumper/Tire Carrier?
Metal-Tech Premiere Sliders
Longfields (I have 30 spline Longs and inner axles but haven't installed them yet)
Aisin hubs
Snackster
Hot Dogger
Trimmed rockers
Raised the rear wheel wells and extended them 8" wider that stock
Custom early bib conversion
Warn Belleview

Saginaw power steering conversion

1phrogguy · 04-25-07, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by D'Animal

Nice transformation

Indeed, Looks great. Cant wait to see the finished stinger and sliders added on. Great job.

REZARF · 04-25-07, 11:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Josie'sLandCruiser

So, what is a "snackster" and a "hotdogger?" Is that rig actually a 4wd "roach coach" for trail runs?

Its a little box that you can cook your lunch on that straps to your headers to heat up what ever your cooking.

Mike,

I love your rig, I have been on the trail a few times with Treeroot and his rig WORKS AMAZING!

Gotta love the flex!

Great build up Mike, thanks for sharing.

Drew

treerootCO · 04-26-07, 07:30 AM

updated spy pic from last night...

treerootCO · 04-26-07, 07:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by camcruiser13

nice treeroot

why the heck arent you sponsored by

Metal-Tech 6 point family cage tied to the frame
Metal-Tech Fenders
Metal-Tech Nose Guard and Stinger
Metal-Tech Rear Bumper/Tire Carrier?
Metal-Tech Premiere Sliders

and stop slacking and get the 30s installed already

I help Mark out with banner ads, TT and Toy Owners adverts, and general graphic needs. In turn he lets me run his fine products.

The 30 splines are for FJ60 axles

Quote:

Originally Posted by badass

over 400,000, holy crap!! Has it been rebuilt??

Not that I am aware of. I do know that I ran a washer through the #1cylinder. I replaced the spark plug and she keeps on running. Oil needs to be straight 50 weight or she smokes.

Quote:

Originally Posted by FJBen

You need a Quicktime video of the Evil Warn!

How do you like those cantelever shackles? Unloading issues?

Maybe if I take a video of the Warn it will steal it's soul! The shackles really don't open up like you would think. They do offer a better angle and that in turn allows the springs to lengthen.

Quote:

Originally Posted by antFJ

i still want to know what happend to the mailbox.

I hammered out the dents so it pretty much looks like my rockers now

Quote:

Originally Posted by Josie'sLandCruiser

Hi All:

Nice rig, "TreeRoot!"

So, what is a "snackster" and a "hotdogger?" Is that rig actually a 4wd "roach coach" for trail runs?

Thanks for sharing!

Alan

The hot dogger is on the headers, the snackster (Nakman's creation) is bolted to the valve cover. In the 2nd pic I was cooking corndogs and the mice found them when we were stopped for a bit.

treerootCO · 04-26-07, 08:00 AM

I have alot of my wheelin' pics here---> http://www.root45.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=1890

Here are a few recent pics. Chains on all four! I love playing in the snow!

1974FJ · 04-26-07, 10:22 AM

shouldnt have put that link of wheelin pictures up......
I just wasted a whole day look at them

They are awesome

LT · 04-26-07, 12:02 PM

Sweet photo of your cruiser Mike

When are you arriving in Moab?

treerootCO · 04-26-07, 03:25 PM

Sunday

Will I need to bring my drill for the bumper install party?

Hugh Heifer · 04-26-07, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by D'Animal

Nice transformation

Exact words I was thinking while lookingat the pics

My favorite color too.

treerootCO · 04-26-07, 07:48 PM

Metal-Tech sliders, nose guard, and stinger are on!

04-25-07, 12:32 PM	#3
SLOonTheGo IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Luis Obispo, Ca Posts: 163	I like the transition. Gives me hope for mine. I like your paint too, looks nice. __________________ 1974 FJ40 Penelope, beat up stocker, FJ60 knuckles. 2001 Silverado step side 2008 Giant Trance X2 2005 Specialized Hardrock Sport

04-25-07, 12:35 PM	#4
treerootCO Where are my keys?! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Wheat Ridge CO TLCA# 14133 Posts: 2,586	I paid $2,500 for my '78 back in 2001. Added a 4" suspension lift and wheeled the snot out of it. Maybe you can help me understand what I was thinking when I bought it. Attached Images __________________ aka Mike D.----->Bio Page "Its better to be thought a fool rather than to speak up and remove all doubt." - Lincoln Workin' on pimpin' the 80... www.root45.com www.risingsun4x4club.org TLCA #14133

04-25-07, 12:42 PM	#5
treerootCO Where are my keys?! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Wheat Ridge CO TLCA# 14133 Posts: 2,586	Orion and SM465 conversion: http://www.root45.com/SM465Orion/ Power steering conversion: http://www.root45.com/PowerSteering/ Metal-Tech family cage: http://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.p...highlight=cage Paint thread: http://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.p...ighlight=paint Early Bib: http://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.p...t=fun+40+parts Metal-Tech stinger and sliders: http://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.p...72#post2102272 Metal-Tech fenders: http://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.p...hlight=fenders __________________ aka Mike D.----->Bio Page "Its better to be thought a fool rather than to speak up and remove all doubt." - Lincoln Workin' on pimpin' the 80... www.root45.com www.risingsun4x4club.org TLCA #14133 Last edited by treerootCO; 04-26-07 at 07:31 AM.

04-25-07, 12:58 PM	#6
camcruiser13 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: in the garage after dark in UT Posts: 5,101	nice treeroot why the heck arent you sponsored by Metal-Tech 6 point family cage tied to the frame Metal-Tech Fenders Metal-Tech Nose Guard and Stinger Metal-Tech Rear Bumper/Tire Carrier? Metal-Tech Premiere Sliders and stop slacking and get the 30s installed already __________________ cc ------------- 76' fj40 camcrusier13 build threads the following are links, just click, go on try it Traction Bar Sliders Ram Assist Bumper Poison Spider Style Shackle Reversal Half Doors if your doing it im sure ive done it, need help just ask.......

04-25-07, 01:07 PM	#8
badass IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Alabama TLCA# 16412 Posts: 1,698	over 400,000, holy crap!! Has it been rebuilt?? __________________ 79 fj40- Safari Snorkel, Mini-truck ps, 4:88 gears, ARB Rear Locker, Aussie front, Shackle Reversal, 35 MTRs, 5.5 SUA lift front, 2.5 inch OME SOA in rear, ARB Bull Bar, Choctaw Sliders, Kaymar Hi-lift mount on passenger side, and a solid 8 mpgs

04-25-07, 12:26 PM	#1
treerootCO Where are my keys?! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Wheat Ridge CO TLCA# 14133 Posts: 2,586	ROTW - treerootCO Rig o' the Week! I almost missed it. More pics to follow... My 1978 FJ40 shortly after purchase from Dave Armbruster (9/28/01). He says it probably had 400,000 miles on it when he sold it to me. The 2nd picture is from Cruise Moab 2006. Specs: 12/78 FJ40LV T416 Dune Beige 2F with well over 400,000 miles MSD ignition Weber 38/38 SM465 transmission Orion 4:1 transfer case Allied bead locks 37x12.5 Goodyear MTRs 1.25" Marlin wheel spacers Lockright lockers front and rear Fine spline 4:11s (I need to regear lower) 4" Northern Spring SUA Flipped springs to lengthen the wheelbase to 96" Downey cantilever shackles Maf 4+ u-bolt flip kit Metal-Tech 6 point family cage tied to the frame Metal-Tech Fenders Metal-Tech Nose Guard and Stinger Metal-Tech Rear Bumper/Tire Carrier? Metal-Tech Premiere Sliders Longfields (I have 30 spline Longs and inner axles but haven't installed them yet) Aisin hubs Snackster Hot Dogger Trimmed rockers Raised the rear wheel wells and extended them 8" wider that stock Custom early bib conversion Warn Belleview Saginaw power steering conversion Blue Torch Fab diff cover __________________ aka Mike D.----->Bio Page "Its better to be thought a fool rather than to speak up and remove all doubt." - Lincoln Workin' on pimpin' the 80... www.root45.com www.risingsun4x4club.org TLCA #14133 Last edited by treerootCO; 04-26-07 at 08:04 AM.

04-25-07, 12:29 PM	#2
D'Animal Beagles Rule! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Central California TLCA# 17104 Posts: 10,055	Nice transformation

04-25-07, 02:27 PM	#9
FJBen Whitey Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Greeley, Colorado TLCA# 15530 Posts: 2,487	You need a Quicktime video of the Evil Warn! How do you like those cantelever shackles? Unloading issues? __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 93 FJZ80 Slee 4"/OMEJ, 35's, 4.88's, ARB's, Metal Tech sliders, ARB with M12000, On Board Air, caster plates, DC drive shaft, Pin7, CDL, adjustable rear uppers, A, homemade rear, Slee Skid Plate, extended brakelines, backup camera, Conferr Rack, Hella's, 96 FZJ80 285's OME 's ride

04-25-07, 04:26 PM	#10
antFJ IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: CT Posts: 505	i still want to know what happend to the mailbox. __________________ Oct '76 FJ40 '84 S-10 - '94 S-10 blazer leather interior, 3" hocky puck

04-25-07, 07:08 PM	#11
65CRUISER IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: PHX. AZ. TLCA# 6391 Posts: 94	Sweet Rig __________________ '65 FJ40, 2F, H41 & 3spd TC, locker, york, tlca#6391

04-26-07, 07:30 AM	#15
treerootCO Where are my keys?! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Wheat Ridge CO TLCA# 14133 Posts: 2,586	updated spy pic from last night... Attached Images __________________ aka Mike D.----->Bio Page "Its better to be thought a fool rather than to speak up and remove all doubt." - Lincoln Workin' on pimpin' the 80... www.root45.com www.risingsun4x4club.org TLCA #14133

04-26-07, 08:00 AM	#17
treerootCO Where are my keys?! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Wheat Ridge CO TLCA# 14133 Posts: 2,586	I have alot of my wheelin' pics here---> http://www.root45.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=1890 Here are a few recent pics. Chains on all four! I love playing in the snow! Attached Images __________________ aka Mike D.----->Bio Page "Its better to be thought a fool rather than to speak up and remove all doubt." - Lincoln Workin' on pimpin' the 80... www.root45.com www.risingsun4x4club.org TLCA #14133

04-26-07, 10:22 AM	#18
1974FJ IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NC Posts: 460	shouldnt have put that link of wheelin pictures up...... I just wasted a whole day look at them They are awesome __________________ Hovis 1974 FJ40, Freeborn Red, 4BT, NV4500, NP205, SOA, 35s, Locked 1977 FJ40, Smurf Blue, 2.5 lift, 33s. "Correct me if I'm wrong Sandy, but if I kill all the golfers, they're gonna lock me up and throw away the key"

04-26-07, 12:02 PM	#19
LT Metal Tech Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Metal Tech Newberg, OR TLCA# 12989 Posts: 1,146	Sweet photo of your cruiser Mike When are you arriving in Moab? __________________ Propane Powered 2f.

04-26-07, 03:25 PM	#20
treerootCO Where are my keys?! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Wheat Ridge CO TLCA# 14133 Posts: 2,586	Sunday Will I need to bring my drill for the bumper install party? __________________ aka Mike D.----->Bio Page "Its better to be thought a fool rather than to speak up and remove all doubt." - Lincoln Workin' on pimpin' the 80... www.root45.com www.risingsun4x4club.org TLCA #14133

04-26-07, 07:48 PM	#22
treerootCO Where are my keys?! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Wheat Ridge CO TLCA# 14133 Posts: 2,586	Metal-Tech sliders, nose guard, and stinger are on! Attached Images __________________ aka Mike D.----->Bio Page "Its better to be thought a fool rather than to speak up and remove all doubt." - Lincoln Workin' on pimpin' the 80... www.root45.com www.risingsun4x4club.org TLCA #14133 Last edited by treerootCO; 04-26-07 at 07:56 PM.