inclinometer in a 40?

D-Cannon · 04-26-08, 10:03 PM

Has anyone mounted a 4Runner or JDM inclinometer in a 40 series? I had one in my old 4Runner 10 years ago and it always attracted attention.

I could not find anything in the 40 tech section when I searched.

mikedickbek · 04-27-08, 12:15 AM

Like this one?
If so, it's on Spector for $9.99.
Specter Off-Road-Land Cruiser Parts - Page 380-Lev-O-Gauge

D-Cannon · 04-27-08, 04:43 PM

Thanks, but I was thinking of the type that came OEM on 1st gen 4Runner Sr5s. JDM FJ60 and Prados have nice ones as well, with incline, tilt and an altimeter.

Has no one retrofitted one of these to a 40?

delta21 · 04-29-08, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by D-Cannon

Thanks, but I was thinking of the type that came OEM on 1st gen 4Runner Sr5s. JDM FJ60 and Prados have nice ones as well, with incline, tilt and an altimeter.

Has no one retrofitted one of these to a 40?

Pics??

FJ40-GARAGE · 04-29-08, 01:09 PM

They end where the fun starts...........

bigndn · 04-29-08, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by FJ40-GARAGE

They end where the fun starts...........

And you'll never remember to look at it until it's too late. Drive slow and learn to trust your instincts.

splitshot · 04-29-08, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigndn

And you'll never remember to look at it until it's too late. Drive slow and learn to trust your instincts.

X2, really you just need one of these

Downey · 04-29-08, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by bigndn

And you'll never remember to look at it until it's too late. Drive slow and learn to trust your instincts.

Every time my incline-o-meter approached the edges I was driving my ass off. The last thing on my mind was the meter.

Weedhopper · 04-29-08, 04:54 PM

West Marine has that stuff too. Even on the sailboat we never paid any attention to it.

BladeRunner80 · 04-29-08, 05:39 PM

Yeah, I got mine from west marine, mostly to cover a couple holes the stupid PO drilled in there....

Brian in Oregon · 04-29-08, 07:18 PM

I have one on my dash. I want to put somewhere for uphill/downhill, but I don't now where I want to mount it. The passenger door would be ideal, but I run without doors in the summer. Might wind up mounting it on the roll cage bar that's over the passenger door.

SLOonTheGo · 04-29-08, 07:28 PM

hmm, this could tell you just how bad your cruiser lean really is...

flash02 · 04-29-08, 07:42 PM

There is one on e-bay, it is like the old SR5 4Runner units but smaller, check out e-bay motors under FJ40. There is a web sit that has TLC stuff that sells them as well but right now I can't remember the name.

Later,

Corey

D-Cannon · 04-29-08, 09:06 PM

This is what I was originally referring to:

eBay Motors: Toyota 4x4 Altimeter / Inclinometer (item 160235447098 end time May-06-08 08:36:16 PDT)

FJROME · 04-29-08, 10:01 PM

I think this is what you are looking for.(sorry I don't have a better pic right now)

D-Cannon · 04-30-08, 02:05 PM

That is EXACTLY what I was talking about. I would love to see a few more pictures and how you did it exactly. Thanks!

jcbutcher · 04-30-08, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by D-Cannon

That is EXACTLY what I was talking about. I would love to see a few more pictures and how you did it exactly. Thanks!

x2 for more pics.

KingBeeIII · 04-30-08, 02:24 PM

They also came in Tercel 4WD's. I wish mine had one but it wasn't offered that year.

FJ40-GARAGE · 04-30-08, 02:31 PM

Thats from a FJC.

Ends at 30° .........................

FJROME · 05-01-08, 07:33 PM

This is the only other pic i have right now, all i did was make a mounting plate from aluminum and attach to the dash with 2 screws from below. (Note that I do not have the factory dash pad) Then just run the lighting wire to the instrument lights.
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Jetboy · 05-02-08, 10:55 AM

I had one of these in my last truck. It had truck pics rather than a heep, but this was the first I could find quickly. They shouldn't be more than $30. They have a built in backlight. Anyway, It never did much good except scare the passenger when we went past 30*. Should be easy enough to put one in the dash.

mikedickbek · 05-11-08, 03:06 PM

Here's another one:
eBay Motors: 64-84 2006-2007 FJ40,FJ60,FJ80 LANDCRUISER TLC TRD (item 330234882384 end time May-15-08 11:43:45 PDT)

D-Cannon · 05-11-08, 11:04 PM

I appreciate everyone's input. I know about all the types of inclinometers out there, though. What I would really like to see/read are more examples of the OEM 1st gen 4runner (only) clinometers that are now installed in 40s. We have a nice example of one so far... anyone else?

04-26-08, 10:03 PM	#1
D-Cannon IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 57	inclinometer in a 40? * See post 14 for example** Has anyone mounted a 4Runner or JDM inclinometer in a 40 series? I had one in my old 4Runner 10 years ago and it always attracted attention. I could not find anything in the 40 tech section when I searched. Last edited by D-Cannon; 04-29-08 at 09:07 PM.

04-27-08, 12:15 AM	#2
mikedickbek The Real Gunslinger Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 345	Like this one? If so, it's on Spector for $9.99. Specter Off-Road-Land Cruiser Parts - Page 380-Lev-O-Gauge Attached Images __________________ ~Mike 1978 FJ40 2008 Highlander My Build-Up Thread

04-27-08, 04:43 PM	#3
D-Cannon IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 57	Not quite Thanks, but I was thinking of the type that came OEM on 1st gen 4Runner Sr5s. JDM FJ60 and Prados have nice ones as well, with incline, tilt and an altimeter. Has no one retrofitted one of these to a 40?

04-29-08, 01:09 PM	#5
FJ40-GARAGE Bad Homburger Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Bad Homburg / Germany TLCA# 6289 Posts: 337	They end where the fun starts........... __________________ Peter. www.FJ40-GARAGE.de If the going gets Rough.....the Tough get´s going..... TLCA # 6289 1977 / FJ40, 2F, 35x12.5, 3" Lift, Warn 9000i, ARB rear, &&& EuroCruisers the headquarters for all european TOYOTA 4x4 friends!

04-29-08, 04:54 PM	#9
Weedhopper IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Connecticut Posts: 553	West Marine has that stuff too. Even on the sailboat we never paid any attention to it. __________________ Speed bumps hurt 78 FJ 40 Russstard..and a sistership for parts

04-29-08, 05:39 PM	#10
BladeRunner80 IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Seattle, WA TLCA# 17776 Posts: 293	Yeah, I got mine from west marine, mostly to cover a couple holes the stupid PO drilled in there.... __________________ 67' LAND CRUISER FJ40 ● 07' FJ CRUISER PROJECT EYE CANDY!

04-29-08, 07:18 PM	#11
Brian in Oregon IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 943	I have one on my dash. I want to put somewhere for uphill/downhill, but I don't now where I want to mount it. The passenger door would be ideal, but I run without doors in the summer. Might wind up mounting it on the roll cage bar that's over the passenger door. __________________ 1971 FJ40 w/ Chevy 350, Mark's of Australia bellhousing kit, 1979 4-spd transmission & transfer case, 12.50x33x15 tires. Rust free, original paint, wheel wells not cut. "No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms." Thomas Jefferson, 1776

04-29-08, 07:28 PM	#12
SLOonTheGo IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Luis Obispo, Ca Posts: 98	hmm, this could tell you just how bad your cruiser lean really is... __________________ 1974 FJ40 Christmas cruiser, beat up stocker. 2001 Silverado step side 2008 Giant Trance X2 2005 Specialized Hardrock Sport

04-29-08, 07:42 PM	#13
flash02 IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Elizabeth City, NC TLCA# 18315 Posts: 111	There is one on e-bay, it is like the old SR5 4Runner units but smaller, check out e-bay motors under FJ40. There is a web sit that has TLC stuff that sells them as well but right now I can't remember the name. Later, Corey __________________ I love Pink FJ40's and Hovercraft June 1970 FJ40 Oct 1974 FJ40 2002 WRX 20'UH19P Hovercraft Feb 2007

04-29-08, 09:06 PM	#14
D-Cannon IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 57	This is what I was originally referring to: eBay Motors: Toyota 4x4 Altimeter / Inclinometer (item 160235447098 end time May-06-08 08:36:16 PDT)

04-29-08, 10:01 PM	#15
FJROME IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: South Central Cal. TLCA# 17555 Posts: 127	I think this is what you are looking for.(sorry I don't have a better pic right now) __________________ 68 FJ40, 327/NV4500/3sp t-case,soa on 35"bfg at's,arb's F & R, it never ends. <><

04-30-08, 02:05 PM	#16
D-Cannon IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 57	That is EXACTLY what I was talking about. I would love to see a few more pictures and how you did it exactly. Thanks!

04-30-08, 02:24 PM	#18
KingBeeIII The Shadow Master Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: I was here when I posted this Posts: 382	They also came in Tercel 4WD's. I wish mine had one but it wasn't offered that year. __________________ "If I would, could you?"-AIC '62 rolling Chassis 4 Sale http://forum.ih8mud.com/vehicles-tra...ng-chasis.html

04-30-08, 02:31 PM	#19
FJ40-GARAGE Bad Homburger Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Bad Homburg / Germany TLCA# 6289 Posts: 337	Thats from a FJC. Ends at 30° ......................... __________________ Peter. www.FJ40-GARAGE.de If the going gets Rough.....the Tough get´s going..... TLCA # 6289 1977 / FJ40, 2F, 35x12.5, 3" Lift, Warn 9000i, ARB rear, &&& EuroCruisers the headquarters for all european TOYOTA 4x4 friends!

05-01-08, 07:33 PM	#20
FJROME IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: South Central Cal. TLCA# 17555 Posts: 127	This is the only other pic i have right now, all i did was make a mounting plate from aluminum and attach to the dash with 2 screws from below. (Note that I do not have the factory dash pad) Then just run the lighting wire to the instrument lights. __________________ 68 FJ40, 327/NV4500/3sp t-case,soa on 35"bfg at's,arb's F & R, it never ends. <><

05-02-08, 10:55 AM	#21
Jetboy IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 510	I had one of these in my last truck. It had truck pics rather than a heep, but this was the first I could find quickly. They shouldn't be more than $30. They have a built in backlight. Anyway, It never did much good except scare the passenger when we went past 30*. Should be easy enough to put one in the dash. __________________ jetboy, 75-40

05-11-08, 03:06 PM	#22
mikedickbek The Real Gunslinger Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 345	Here's another one: eBay Motors: 64-84 2006-2007 FJ40,FJ60,FJ80 LANDCRUISER TLC TRD (item 330234882384 end time May-15-08 11:43:45 PDT) __________________ ~Mike 1978 FJ40 2008 Highlander My Build-Up Thread

05-11-08, 11:04 PM	#23
D-Cannon IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 57	Thanks for all of the replies. I appreciate everyone's input. I know about all the types of inclinometers out there, though. What I would really like to see/read are more examples of the OEM 1st gen 4runner (only) clinometers that are now installed in 40s. We have a nice example of one so far... anyone else?

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