What have you done to your Land Cruiser this week?

BinaryDude · 01-04-09, 04:31 PM

Bought a bunch of parts waiting for it to finally arrive on Wednesday... and taking bets to see if the parts or the truck show up first...

antFJ · 01-04-09, 05:00 PM

spent more hours than I can possibly count cleaning the transmission and transfercase for paint...

folsom50 · 01-04-09, 05:21 PM

I got some parts bought last Thurs. A set of cable locked 60 series axles, and a H55-split case with a 40 series top plate. Now I just need to wait for the container to show up.

Seth_O · 01-11-09, 10:18 AM

Finally got the rear axle re-installed (moving it back to give me a 99" wheel base), after installing disc brakes and opening up the rear wheel-well.

Installed u-bolt flip kit I fabbed out of 1/4" plate steel + mini-truck u-bolt brackets.

Next step: Rust bullet the frame from the front body mounts back, then get the new drive train installed (SM465 + NP203 GRB + LC t-case.)

Eshu Elegua · 01-11-09, 10:36 AM

new sliders and fender tubes protection, installs the ARB frame support for the bumper and 2 Hella Rally 1000 Drivings lights

Mtrunner · 01-11-09, 02:26 PM

Put in a gear reduction starter and water pump.

Oh yeah, and gave a victory honk for the Gators!

"I said its great to be a Florida Gator!"

Roryfj4062 · 01-11-09, 05:08 PM

swapped my 3spd for a 4spd, and found out my $100 early 80's 2F probably has a cracked head

at least the head off my other 2F is sound......

pjskibm · 01-11-09, 06:22 PM

Finished my 2.5" lift, got the 33 x 10.50 installed and got the headlights working again. Next weekend getting my instrument cluster working again.

Josie'sLandCruiser · 01-11-09, 07:01 PM

Hi All:

Seth, nice job on the u-bolt flip!

When you did the front shackle reversal, did you move the front axle forward as well?

Regards,

Alan

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Originally Posted by Seth_O

Finally got the rear axle re-installed (moving it back to give me a 99" wheel base), after installing disc brakes and opening up the rear wheel-well.

Installed u-bolt flip kit I fabbed out of 1/4" plate steel + mini-truck u-bolt brackets.

Next step: Rust bullet the frame from the front body mounts back, then get the new drive train installed (SM465 + NP203 GRB + LC t-case.)

Toyrolet · 01-11-09, 10:49 PM

I bought mine.

And then tried to figure the damn thing out. I need to get the headlights fixed to register it.

Lots of other things to fix as well, but in due time.

Seth_O · 01-11-09, 11:33 PM

Alan,
Tks for the props

. The shackle reversal did move the front axle forward several inches. It was a combined effort to stretch the WB. To be honest I wanted to go a couple inches longer, but couldn't do it without really cutting into the rear qtr's.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Josie'sLandCruiser

Hi All:

Seth, nice job on the u-bolt flip!

When you did the front shackle reversal, did you move the front axle forward as well?

Regards,

Alan

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Matty Awful · 01-12-09, 04:45 PM

Washed it, put a pretty ribbon on it & drove it to my wedding.

PhilC64 · 01-12-09, 08:15 PM

The past week:
I dropped off the front axle for a C-n-T at a friends shop.
Pulled off the front lift shackles and am waiting for a stock set from Cruiser Outfitters.
Ordered rear disc conversion brackets from Proffitt's.
Ordered my loaded Monte calipers.
Installed my rear lunchbox locker.
Cleaned up my Saginaw conversion and ordered a new bracket for it.

Now if only the man in the brown truck would show up with my parts I'd get more done!

Josie'sLandCruiser · 01-12-09, 09:20 PM

Hi All:

"Matty," congrats mate!

Tell us more about your '40! How do you like those Centipedes on the pavement?

Regards,

Alan

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Originally Posted by Matty Awful

Washed it, put a pretty ribbon on it & drove it to my wedding.

Josie'sLandCruiser · 01-12-09, 09:23 PM

Hi All:

Seth, so what wheelbase does your rig have?

With the front axle move/longer springs I did this winter the wheelbase of my FJ40 is a true 100 inches.

Regards,

Alan

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Seth_O

Alan,
Tks for the props

. The shackle reversal did move the front axle forward several inches. It was a combined effort to stretch the WB. To be honest I wanted to go a couple inches longer, but couldn't do it without really cutting into the rear qtr's.

71cruiser71 · 01-12-09, 09:25 PM

GOT IT RUNNING W00T W00T.
painted the.. hood, windshield, in the process of painting the hard top and roll cage.
adjusted the brakes. and got it "safe" for driving
and took it for a spin

i plan on driving my cruiser to my wedding (if hahaha) gratz man

Matty Awful · 01-13-09, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Josie'sLandCruiser

Hi All:

"Matty," congrats mate!

Tell us more about your '40! How do you like those Centipedes on the pavement?

Regards,

Alan

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Thanks Mate, She's a great girl & doesn't get between me & my cruisers.

The 40 is really a bitsa - the body is mostly 78, the engine, gearbox, split transfer case, Pwr Str & complete axle assemblies are from an 84 Troopy I had (great mechanicals but totally the body was rusted out). the half doors are from a 72 & the triple wiper windscreen is from an 82 LX. Front ARB, Rear Lockrite, Body lift etc. I'll start a thread when I've done a bit more.

The tyres are actually Simex Jungle trekkers which aren't quite as aggressive as Centepedes but are a better allround tyre in my opinion. That being said it's an off road rig so I'll be getting a set of bead locked 35" Pedes next up.

Cheers
Matty

subzali · 01-13-09, 07:38 PM

Got some Roundeyes headlights put in a couple weeks ago, got my Saginaw pump/bracket in so all I have left is my 70 series TREs, and then wait for the snow to stop flying so I can do my power steering!

still have to figure out why I'm getting 16+ volts at highway rpm...

BreckenridgeCruiser · 01-13-09, 07:48 PM

Reinstalled the 11 leaf rear springs for my BJ44 from Alcan. 10 Degrees in the garage and on a cold concrete floor. Glad that's done!

green40 · 01-13-09, 08:32 PM

Worked on the steering.

uted · 01-13-09, 10:03 PM

Made a quarter panel

rockcod · 01-13-09, 10:09 PM

Nice

Be careful welding that galvanized sheet, get plenty of ventilation.

fj404life · 01-13-09, 10:15 PM

Got it a friend to play with...

ocdbeetle · 01-18-09, 03:30 PM

Replaced the engine heater I installed new on 12/09/08 with another new one....Didnt last but about a month....Kat's 600W lower rad hose heater....

Eshu Elegua · 01-18-09, 03:51 PM

Yesterday a few members of the TLCA went to a trail run...dry trails but was great !!!!

Domek · 01-18-09, 04:16 PM

Removed 4in lift along w/ Stock axel

put the F100 springs and the 14 bolt lined up. here's My friend Javier making sure the weld on the perches are good hopefully this will bring my wheel base to a 97" ...and yes the drive shaft will be a short one.

Seth_O · 01-18-09, 09:04 PM

Started a light tear-down on the SM465 I'll be installing. Also cleaned-up and installed the FWD actuator I'm using to replace the vacuum actuator.

Spent some more time staring at her in the driveway. Sure is beautiful with the rear axle back on......

srafj40 · 01-18-09, 10:19 PM

http://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series...ilon-plug.html

Then found the a short for the lighting system on the new wiring harness, dang old wires going to the right turn signal.

KY Longhunter · 01-18-09, 10:32 PM

I cut out passenger floor pan. Ready to weld in replacement pan...

BDSeff1fitty · 01-18-09, 11:16 PM

in the last week, pulled the body, cleaned the frame, engine, tranny,t-case, pulled tranny and t-case. motor might come out tomorrow but probly not til later in the week. once i get the engine out, engine, tranny, t-case go to the shop to get looked over and anything that needs to be replaced is getting done (bday present from my dad)