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rutbeer · 09-20-05, 08:38 PM

I'm sure this will get a mixed bag of responses.....

I have two bone stock rigs, both in great shape and running. I bought a 13BT w/5 spd , PTO, and cable lockers to put in my 74V8j40. Problem is that I sold that truck before I received the diesel motor and bought this sweet 78fj40. So, do I put the 13BT and axles in the 78 california spec fj40 or the nearly pristine 66 FJ45? Neither truck will see heavy wheeling, but I do take the 40 out some to Tellico and Uhwarrie.

Both seem to be a crying shame to modify, but I'm also excited about the diesel and cable lockers.

Now, I won't start this project until the winter, so I have plenty of time to think it over.

09-20-05, 08:38 PM	#1
rutbeer IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,148	which truck to 13 BT...NOW, installing prep I'm sure this will get a mixed bag of responses..... I have two bone stock rigs, both in great shape and running. I bought a 13BT w/5 spd , PTO, and cable lockers to put in my 74V8j40. Problem is that I sold that truck before I received the diesel motor and bought this sweet 78fj40. So, do I put the 13BT and axles in the 78 california spec fj40 or the nearly pristine 66 FJ45? Neither truck will see heavy wheeling, but I do take the 40 out some to Tellico and Uhwarrie. Both seem to be a crying shame to modify, but I'm also excited about the diesel and cable lockers. Now, I won't start this project until the winter, so I have plenty of time to think it over. Attached Images __________________ 78FJ40 w/13BT diesel (BIESEL),66FJ45(MARMUT), 13BT install thread www.importpurist.com "Much like a cat or hot buttered toast, the correct side will always try to land down. If the bezel is on upside down, then the force of it trying to right itself may cause you to roll your cruiser unexpectedly." Last edited by rutbeer; 02-16-06 at 04:34 PM.