XMAS ROTW 24 December

bj42turbo · 12-23-07, 06:24 PM

OK Here Is My Truck, A 1981 BJ42 . I Got It From A Car yard Over 11 Years Ago With 166k On The Clock (Now Still Only Has 209k). It Was Stock As A Rock And In Perfect Cond. Gradualy It Has Gone From A Touring 4 Wheeler To A Fun Machine With Turbo, Lockers Ect. It Was Originally A Hard Top But Now Is A Soft Top Although I Did Try A Hard Top On Recently But Didn't Like It.

As it stands now
1981 BJ42 Landcruiser
3b diesel
AXT turbo
Front Roberts vacuume lock
Rear Old style ARB air locker
XD 9000 winch
Bucket seats (Holden Commodore)
15 inch sports steering wheel
Roll bar (2008 to have full cage)
Fast back soft top
Bikini top
Rattle can paint job
Leaves removed for more flex
Power steering using OEM box and saginaw pump

matt.mcinnes · 12-23-07, 06:28 PM

Well I have to be first to say nice truck.

Here's a little bit of it at play.

bj42turbo · 12-23-07, 06:32 PM

This is how it was not long after i got it about 11years ago, mainly used for camping touring etc...

Then I joined 3rdRock4x4 club (no longer a member) and met a few nice people who encouraged me and I learned a lot from in terms of mods to do and driving style. So the truck got used more for fun but suffered a lot of panel damage which was part of the fun

My first entry level comp where I came first in my class

bj42turbo · 12-23-07, 06:35 PM

Various pics over the years

bj42turbo · 12-23-07, 06:37 PM

More pics

bj42turbo · 12-23-07, 06:37 PM

couple more

bj42turbo · 12-23-07, 06:39 PM

couple more

matt.mcinnes · 12-23-07, 07:02 PM

I'll take you for a spin in a real Turbo soon

BJ's lockers were a steal and he got easy terms on them, but soon learned they came at a price.

The front is actually a Roberts Locker which ARB bought the rights to and has an external air cylinder to actuate it. The rear is a early 4 bolt ARB.

Both are over 10 years old and fully operational.

FJFOOL · 12-23-07, 08:15 PM

Nice rig !! Looks like you have fun with it,too. I also approve of your hood ornament in the one picture !!

dburnum · 12-24-07, 07:12 AM

I need a warning sticker like that for my dash.

Where did you find that?

badass · 12-24-07, 12:38 PM

Nice rig, BTW, i'm gonna need one of the stickers.

bj42turbo · 12-24-07, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dburnum

I need a warning sticker like that for my dash.

Where did you find that?

Good old Ebay.com.AU

youmustbecrazy · 12-25-07, 01:07 PM

Looks like a lasting relationship, Nice ride!

badass · 12-25-07, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bj42turbo

Good old Ebay.com.AU

couldn't find it, i searched for toyota sticker.

antFJ · 12-25-07, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by badass

couldn't find it, i searched for toyota sticker.

we should get aatlas to reproduce some for us....

bj42turbo · 12-26-07, 12:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by badass

couldn't find it, i searched for toyota sticker.

yeah i had a look again, and its to far back to see in my Ebay history, sorry

BJ

bj42turbo · 12-26-07, 12:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by youmustbecrazy

Looks like a lasting relationship, Nice ride!

Its been a testing relationship today

, whilest replacing the tie rod ends and putting on my Angry tyres the left hand front hub was moving around way to much, turned out that the bottom Knucle bearing had colapsed and also chewed out the part it sits on. SO its sitting in the naughty corner now.

BJ

matt.mcinnes · 12-26-07, 02:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bj42turbo

Its been a testing relationship today

, whilest replacing the tie rod ends and putting on my Angry tyres the left hand front hub was moving around way to much, turned out that the bottom Knucle bearing had colapsed and also chewed out the part it sits on. SO its sitting in the naughty corner now.

BJ

I have spares if you need

Teebag · 12-26-07, 07:24 AM

Cool rig, althou it seems she gets tired easily, and like to lay done every now an again. Did you fit the Turbo?

bj42turbo · 12-26-07, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by matt.mcinnes

I have spares if you need

Mate, I think i have well and truly over used your spare parts shed and your assistance. Just ordered the parts, I am getting better at this mechanical stuff since your BJ42 pull apart classes

Cheers BJ

bj42turbo · 12-26-07, 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Teebag

Cool rig, althou it seems she gets tired easily, and like to lay done every now an again. Did you fit the Turbo?

Yeah she does get tired of me getting her into awkard situations, so a lie down seems to be the only way out.

Turbo was fitted by AXT here in OZ a few years ago, they are not to far from me.

BJ

Josie'sLandCruiser · 12-26-07, 08:12 PM

Hi All:

Thanks for the great "ROTW" photos!

Like your custom rear swing-out half-door! So, what happened to the ARB bull bar featured in the early photos of the rig? Did you not like how large it was?

Regards,

Alan

bj42turbo · 12-26-07, 09:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Josie'sLandCruiser

Hi All:

Thanks for the great "ROTW" photos! So, what happened to the ARB bull bar featured in the early photos of the rig? Did you not like how large it was?

Regards,

Alan

In the early days, pre turbo, I wanted to remove as much weight as possible, so front and rear bars went...

BJ

AKcruiserfreak · 12-27-07, 11:20 AM

Very nice rig!

TK

1phrogguy · 12-27-07, 04:16 PM

Love the sound of that diesel. Your rig is one of my favorites. Outstanding work and thanks for posting those videos.

74fj40 · 12-27-07, 05:45 PM

where do all you aussies get those soft tops that cut down at the back?! They are really cool!!!

matt.mcinnes · 12-27-07, 09:57 PM

I like that style of top too but it does have it's draw back when it comes to loading up for camping.

BJ, however many parts you borrow your always welcome here, also you maybe needing this.

FJ40_LOCKED_N_LOADED/Front Hub Assembley - Photobucket - Video and I

12-23-07, 06:24 PM	#1
bj42turbo IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Victoria, Australia Posts: 362	BJ42turbo's ROTW 24 December (new respray pics) OK Here Is My Truck, A 1981 BJ42 . I Got It From A Car yard Over 11 Years Ago With 166k On The Clock (Now Still Only Has 209k). It Was Stock As A Rock And In Perfect Cond. Gradualy It Has Gone From A Touring 4 Wheeler To A Fun Machine With Turbo, Lockers Ect. It Was Originally A Hard Top But Now Is A Soft Top Although I Did Try A Hard Top On Recently But Didn't Like It. As it stands now 1981 BJ42 Landcruiser 3b diesel AXT turbo Front Roberts vacuume lock Rear Old style ARB air locker XD 9000 winch Bucket seats (Holden Commodore) 15 inch sports steering wheel Roll bar (2008 to have full cage) Fast back soft top Bikini top Rattle can paint job Leaves removed for more flex Power steering using OEM box and saginaw pump __________________ 1981 BJ42, AXT turbo, *SOLD* www.DynamicLocksmiths.com.au Last edited by bj42turbo; 01-06-08 at 02:48 AM. Reason: new pics

12-23-07, 06:28 PM	#2
matt.mcinnes LIFER with a 2F-ETI Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Melbourne Posts: 1,785	Well I have to be first to say nice truck. Here's a little bit of it at play. __________________ If the wife's not complaining your not spending enought time with your 40! 2F+3FE+T+I-3F=2F-ETI THE MULE @ 400hp max Est @ 15PSI DYNO'd at 8PSI 155kw/208hp and 650Nm/480ftlb @ the RW Links Sponsored by OZZIEWEBHOSTING Mac's Space

12-23-07, 06:32 PM	#3
bj42turbo IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Victoria, Australia Posts: 362	This is how it was not long after i got it about 11years ago, mainly used for camping touring etc... Then I joined 3rdRock4x4 club (no longer a member) and met a few nice people who encouraged me and I learned a lot from in terms of mods to do and driving style. So the truck got used more for fun but suffered a lot of panel damage which was part of the fun My first entry level comp where I came first in my class __________________ 1981 BJ42, AXT turbo, *SOLD* www.DynamicLocksmiths.com.au

12-23-07, 06:35 PM	#4
bj42turbo IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Victoria, Australia Posts: 362	Various pics over the years __________________ 1981 BJ42, AXT turbo, *SOLD* www.DynamicLocksmiths.com.au

12-23-07, 06:37 PM	#5
bj42turbo IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Victoria, Australia Posts: 362	More pics __________________ 1981 BJ42, AXT turbo, *SOLD* www.DynamicLocksmiths.com.au

12-23-07, 06:37 PM	#6
bj42turbo IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Victoria, Australia Posts: 362	couple more __________________ 1981 BJ42, AXT turbo, *SOLD* www.DynamicLocksmiths.com.au

12-23-07, 06:39 PM	#7
bj42turbo IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Victoria, Australia Posts: 362	couple more __________________ 1981 BJ42, AXT turbo, *SOLD* www.DynamicLocksmiths.com.au

12-23-07, 07:02 PM	#8
matt.mcinnes LIFER with a 2F-ETI Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Melbourne Posts: 1,785	I'll take you for a spin in a real Turbo soon BJ's lockers were a steal and he got easy terms on them, but soon learned they came at a price. The front is actually a Roberts Locker which ARB bought the rights to and has an external air cylinder to actuate it. The rear is a early 4 bolt ARB. Both are over 10 years old and fully operational. __________________ If the wife's not complaining your not spending enought time with your 40! 2F+3FE+T+I-3F=2F-ETI THE MULE @ 400hp max Est @ 15PSI DYNO'd at 8PSI 155kw/208hp and 650Nm/480ftlb @ the RW Links Sponsored by OZZIEWEBHOSTING Mac's Space

12-23-07, 08:15 PM	#9
FJFOOL IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: The dreaded South Hill Posts: 364	Nice rig !! Looks like you have fun with it,too. I also approve of your hood ornament in the one picture !!

12-24-07, 07:12 AM	#10
dburnum IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: SW Kansas Posts: 64	I need a warning sticker like that for my dash. Where did you find that? __________________ Late '74 FJ-40 (4spd) 2F from FJ-60 4 Wheel Disks Mean Green Starter 'cept for that.....mostly stock.

12-24-07, 12:38 PM	#11
badass IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Alabama TLCA# 16412 Posts: 1,702	Nice rig, BTW, i'm gonna need one of the stickers. __________________ 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

12-25-07, 01:07 PM	#13
youmustbecrazy IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Lake Arrowhead, California TLCA# 17874 Posts: 136	Looks like a lasting relationship, Nice ride!

12-26-07, 07:24 AM	#19
Teebag IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 290	Cool rig, althou it seems she gets tired easily, and like to lay done every now an again. Did you fit the Turbo? __________________ JT - Landcruiser Club Southern Africa FJ40 '84

12-26-07, 08:12 PM	#22
Josie'sLandCruiser Dog is my co-pilot. Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Seattle, USA TLCA# 6446 Posts: 1,994	Hi All: Thanks for the great "ROTW" photos! Like your custom rear swing-out half-door! So, what happened to the ARB bull bar featured in the early photos of the rig? Did you not like how large it was? Regards, Alan __________________ www.seattlecruiserheads.com

12-27-07, 11:20 AM	#24
AKcruiserfreak IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: North Pole, Ak Posts: 649	Very nice rig! TK __________________ 1971 FJ-40 2" shackle lift, 33" BFG,PTO winch, lots o' miles, con fer roof rack, safety yellow, weber 38dgas, Downey header. 1993 FZJ-80 113k, new ecu, ARB/Warn12k, Wild Country TXR 285's,Astrostart autostart, OME850J+1" Slee spacers,OME863 rear, Blue hub, 67" sliders.

12-27-07, 04:16 PM	#25
1phrogguy IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Jacksonville NC TLCA# 17106 Posts: 642	Love the sound of that diesel. Your rig is one of my favorites. Outstanding work and thanks for posting those videos. __________________ SEMPER FI FJ40 http://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.p...80#post2205080 FJ60 http://forum.ih8mud.com/60-series-wagons/183536-another-60-stays-fight.html under the but

12-27-07, 05:45 PM	#26
74fj40 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Highlands Ranch, Colorado Posts: 2,051	where do all you aussies get those soft tops that cut down at the back?! They are really cool!!! __________________ Max Parkinson 72' FJ40-4" lift, FJ60 axles, FJ60 4speed with split case, 35's, detroit locker, 96"WB, saginaw with GM tilt column. badass.

12-27-07, 09:57 PM	#27
matt.mcinnes LIFER with a 2F-ETI Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Melbourne Posts: 1,785	I like that style of top too but it does have it's draw back when it comes to loading up for camping. BJ, however many parts you borrow your always welcome here, also you maybe needing this. FJ40_LOCKED_N_LOADED/Front Hub Assembley - Photobucket - Video and I