I am a happy camper- PS upgrade is done

TemeculaTim · 05-21-08, 07:43 AM

Just finished my saginaw conversion.

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test fit before welding everything up. I also decided to add a 5/16 plate where the box penetrated the frame for a little extra strength

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I used the Borgeson 36" DD telescoping steering shaft- It fit between the motor mount and frame.
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Ready for some rocks now

Tim

TemeculaTim · 05-21-08, 07:47 AM

here is a shot with the bumper on.

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UNO_RACING · 05-21-08, 09:05 AM

Very nice job. Enjoy the simplcity of driving in the rocks....

FJ40 MNTCRZR · 05-21-08, 09:59 AM

Whats the deal with the wire ties

John Smith · 05-21-08, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by FJ40 MNTCRZR

Whats the deal with the wire ties

My guess it they are to hold the rubber bellows boot to the steering slip shaft to keep debris out. These are found on many factory setups and are normally held on with metal band clamps but a zip tie can do the job just fine also I bet.

The blue high and low pressure hoses look very nice!

AKFJ62 · 05-21-08, 02:27 PM

can you take pics of the hole steering shaft from the fire wall to the box?.
bythe way it looks good, enjoy

zuluzeugma · 05-21-08, 03:59 PM

Does that thing ride hella-hard? Your front shackles are almost verticle.

1973Guppie · 05-21-08, 04:17 PM

Hey Tim,

looks good, that's it,

I won't randomly pick out anything else that looks wrong on your truck!

let's go wheelin!

Noah

TemeculaTim · 05-21-08, 05:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FJ40 MNTCRZR

Whats the deal with the wire ties

John Smith was correct- Just a dust boot- like they use for shocks. - BTW- I did trim the excess off so it would reduce drag and friction

Quote:

Originally Posted by AKFJ62

can you take pics of the hole steering shaft from the fire wall to the box?.
bythe way it looks good, enjoy

The shaft is a Borgeson telescoping shaft. They have a nice web site that has some good info.

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Originally Posted by zuluzeugma

Does that thing ride hella-hard? Your front shackles are almost verticle.

Actually rides nice for 32 year old springs. Give me a little time and I will correct that shackle angle-

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Originally Posted by 1973Guppie

Hey Tim,

looks good, that's it,

I won't randomly pick out anything else that looks wrong on your truck!

let's go wheelin!

Noah

Ready for Big Bear

venpick · 05-21-08, 06:01 PM

that cruiser looks clean. very nice.

ToyLet503 · 05-22-08, 02:14 AM

Looks good! What steering column are you using? I'm tring to get mine wrapped up, but the steering shaft is hitting the frame on the steering box side of the motor mount.

BTW mine is a 71' Fj40, SBC, saginaw 4.25 box, tilt column from a 1992 chevy truck.

Weedhopper · 05-22-08, 06:43 AM

Looks GOOD !!!

TemeculaTim · 05-22-08, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by venpick

that cruiser looks clean. very nice.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ToyLet503

Looks good! What steering column are you using? I'm tring to get mine wrapped up, but the steering shaft is hitting the frame on the steering box side of the motor mount.

BTW mine is a 71' Fj40, SBC, saginaw 4.25 box, tilt column from a 1992 chevy truck.

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Originally Posted by Weedhopper

Looks GOOD !!!

Thanks for the nice comments- I took way longer on this than I should have out of a desire to do it clean, right, and have something safe! I kept my stock stering shaft- just cut it above the rag joint. I had the u-joint at the shaft connection welded on by a professional- again with keeping safety in mind.

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The shaft was a 36" DD with a 1" bottom and 3/4" top. It cleared the motor mount and frame barely- but with some wiggle room.

I would strongly reccomend this shaft and u-joint set up for anyone doing this conversion- it's just superior to a solid shaft set up and the u-joints are trick sealed bearing units.

Now I am planning for the next mod- SOA-high steer.

Tim

jabxyz · 05-22-08, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by TemeculaTim

The shaft is a Borgeson telescoping shaft. They have a nice web site that has some good info.

Tim,
You got a link for the Borgeson shaft site? What hose did you use for the pressure hoes? BTW The rig looks nice.

Thanks.

05-21-08, 07:43 AM	#1
TemeculaTim IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Temecula,CA TLCA# 17320 Posts: 224	I am a happy camper- PS upgrade is done Just finished my saginaw conversion. test fit before welding everything up. I also decided to add a 5/16 plate where the box penetrated the frame for a little extra strength I used the Borgeson 36" DD telescoping steering shaft- It fit between the motor mount and frame. Ready for some rocks now Tim __________________ 1976 FJ40 - Trail Rig 1969 &1972 FJ55'S -Dos Puerco's 2003 Toyota Tundra 4X4 access cab - Daily Driver 2005 Subaru Outback - Wifes Dog Hauler 1990 Kubota B20 4X4 TLB- Weekend Work Horse 1997 Honda XR600 - The Ultimate Baja Pleasure Machine And abecker's 1964 FJ45 SWB project

05-21-08, 07:47 AM	#2
TemeculaTim IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Temecula,CA TLCA# 17320 Posts: 224	here is a shot with the bumper on. __________________ 1976 FJ40 - Trail Rig 1969 &1972 FJ55'S -Dos Puerco's 2003 Toyota Tundra 4X4 access cab - Daily Driver 2005 Subaru Outback - Wifes Dog Hauler 1990 Kubota B20 4X4 TLB- Weekend Work Horse 1997 Honda XR600 - The Ultimate Baja Pleasure Machine And abecker's 1964 FJ45 SWB project

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UNO_RACING IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 668	Very nice job. Enjoy the simplcity of driving in the rocks.... __________________ Everyone is trying to accomplish something big, not realizing that life is made up of little things. --Frank A. Clark

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FJ40 MNTCRZR IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Cali TLCA# 16256 Posts: 520	Whats the deal with the wire ties __________________ " IF I HAD TO EXPLAIN,YOU WOULDN'T UNDERSTAND " 2008 Sandstorm FJC FJ40 LEXUS HARLEY THE GOOD LIFE !

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zuluzeugma Search 1st, THEN ASK Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Kilgore, TX Posts: 762	Does that thing ride hella-hard? Your front shackles are almost verticle. __________________ 72' FJ55 - SOA, SR, DB, FJ62 PS, Webber, Header, H.E.I., 37 X 12.5 X 15 MT/R's, Savanah-heat air freshener. 73' FJ40 - Long term project in the hands of HappyChappy 83' FJ60 - Mint Condition 07' FJC - Atrac Hack - DD 08' Tundra, 4.7 2WD - Company Truck

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AKFJ62 IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Alaska Posts: 99	can you take pics of the hole steering shaft from the fire wall to the box?. bythe way it looks good, enjoy

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1973Guppie IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,130	Hey Tim, looks good, that's it, I won't randomly pick out anything else that looks wrong on your truck! let's go wheelin! Noah __________________ Front disc brakes: http://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.p...+brake+dummies 1973 FJ40 - Finished! Vortec/NV4500/ARB's/SOA FJ40 ROTW: http://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.p...uppie%27s+fj40 1970 FJ55 - Restoration Project in the works /2F/AC/PS FJ55 Restoration Thread: http://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series-tech/102079-guppies-fj55-build-thread.html

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venpick IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SLC UT TLCA# gave up Posts: 122	that cruiser looks clean. very nice. __________________ 77 fj 5.7 vortec, h55f, marks 3.05:1 geared transfer, 4.88:1 ring and pin., arbs,six shooter knucks with high steer, marfields, 3 link front, 4 link rear, custom dents.

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ToyLet503 IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Portland OR Posts: 28	Looks good! What steering column are you using? I'm tring to get mine wrapped up, but the steering shaft is hitting the frame on the steering box side of the motor mount. BTW mine is a 71' Fj40, SBC, saginaw 4.25 box, tilt column from a 1992 chevy truck.

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Weedhopper IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Connecticut Posts: 569	Looks GOOD !!! __________________ Speed bumps hurt 78 FJ 40 Russstard..and a sistership for parts

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