My FJ40 Project (Twisted Cruiser) - Page 2

LC_Hamma · 11-27-07, 07:07 AM

I use the FJ60 axles, they are stronger, and a litle wide.

How are these "stronger" than what you took out? They both share the same exact components, but the FJ60 axles are 3" wider. Since you went to all the trouble of the axle swap to gain a measly 3" in width, IMO = timewaster, why not just upgrade to 35 spline D60's w/ Bobby's CV's

flozano · 11-27-07, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by LC_Hamma

I use the FJ60 axles, they are stronger, and a litle wide.

How are these "stronger" than what you took out? They both share the same exact components, but the FJ60 axles are 3" wider. Since you went to all the trouble of the axle swap to gain a measly 3" in width, IMO = timewaster, why not just upgrade to 35 spline D60's w/ Bobby's CV's

My FJ60 axles have Rear Full Floater Axle (this axle are strong), and front axles use a bigger steer Arms and Joints.

LC_Hamma · 11-28-07, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by flozano

My FJ60 axles have Rear Full Floater Axle (this axle are strong), and front axles use a bigger steer Arms and Joints.

Still

You say you have an '84 FJ40 (you sure about that year?) & the axle you removed was smaller (knuckles, steering arm, etc.) than a stock FJ60? '78 - '83 FJ40's have the same front axle as the FJ60's (less 3" on one side of the 60). And, how is the full floater "stronger" than the semi-floater you removed? Don't they have the same shaft dia.? I'd run ARP rear hub studs w/ the cone washers, Locktighted fo sure

62FJ40 · 11-28-07, 02:08 PM

'83 was last year for fj40 in the USA, he's in Chilie (the country, not the food) 40's were available for alot longer internationally.
Full float axels are stronger than their semi float counter parts, He only said they were " a little stronger"
and they are (tubes carry weight of vehicle not shafts = less stress on shafts, even if they are the same diameter they are under less stress to begin with thus less likely to fail.) and they are probably more plentiful than D60's in his part of the world, possibly explaining his choice.

Can't wait to see how the rest of your build progresses, please post pics of your tube fender progress since I want to build some soon and am looking for ideas.

flozano · 11-30-07, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by LC_Hamma

Still

You say you have an '84 FJ40 (you sure about that year?) & the axle you removed was smaller (knuckles, steering arm, etc.) than a stock FJ60? '78 - '83 FJ40's have the same front axle as the FJ60's (less 3" on one side of the 60). And, how is the full floater "stronger" than the semi-floater you removed? Don't they have the same shaft dia.? I'd run ARP rear hub studs w/ the cone washers, Locktighted fo sure

Yes My FJ40 is 1984, the las year of production in Chile.
Full Floater are stronger than semi floater, and if you broke a shaft, you can still have traction on 3 wheels (with lockers).

flozano · 12-21-07, 04:33 AM

New Pics...

flozano · 12-21-07, 04:36 AM

more pics...

robj · 12-21-07, 08:12 AM

I really like the f&r tube fenders! great idea to tie it all together like that.

Tapage · 12-21-07, 03:47 PM

Facu .. your proyect it's coming better !

Sputnik40 · 12-21-07, 06:41 PM

That front hoop insert with the pretty finger is sik! Great idea

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G_Stratton · 12-21-07, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by projektdotnet

saw it somewhere online ONCE. Looked out of place but it sure did what it was supposed to do.

I installed an IFS box on my 40 and posted it here on MUD. And it works great!

flozano - your FJ40 is an inspiration. I like the look of it on 38's. I'm looking to move up from 35's and pics of your rig on 38's is the way I want to go.

flozano · 12-25-07, 07:29 AM

New Pics

82 Toy · 12-25-07, 11:43 AM

First off sweet build man. One thing i would rethink is the rear revolver. They are great on the RTI ramp but for braking and steep downhills they unload and makes things a little interesting. I would invest in some nice springs and set a good shackle angle and skip the revolvers. Just my .02 though. Nice work

1973Guppie · 12-26-07, 01:01 AM

I really like the way you did the rear fenders, question for you, do you plan on bracing the rear fender into the frame so that if it takes a hit from a rock it won't distort the fj40 tub? I would think that it would help greatly to have it tied into the frame at 2 places on those rear fenders, thanks! Noah

flozano · 12-29-07, 01:10 PM

New Pics...
The rear shocks are ready and installed.
The new radiator was arrived today, I need to make some mounts, but fit perfect, is a griffin aluminium radiator.

fj40forlife · 12-29-07, 01:19 PM

you bent the u bolts? For the shock? Could you mount it higher and so it doesnt get hit by rocks?

flozano · 12-29-07, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by fj40forlife

you bent the u bolts? For the shock? Could you mount it higher and so it doesnt get hit by rocks?

I can't mount higher the shocks, I'm planning to lowering all the TLC 2"

76 PTO · 01-03-08, 11:43 AM

where did you get that air cleaner?

flozano · 01-03-08, 12:11 PM

eBay - New & used electronics, cars, apparel, collectibles, sporting goods & more at low prices

and the filter is K&N

76 PTO · 01-03-08, 05:18 PM

do you know what vehical that is for? Is it a tbi car ? I 'm looking for a air cleaner like that for my 93 tbi with dual studs.

stevecast · 01-03-08, 08:04 PM

like the fenders on ur tlc

flozano · 01-04-08, 06:57 PM

Nice Fenders..
Do you have more pics?

flozano · 01-05-08, 04:17 PM

New Pics

The PTO Winch mount is ready, and Front Tower Shocks and radiator mount too.

Tapage · 01-06-08, 02:30 PM

Nice shocks Facu.. few $$$$ on it ..

ohrly? · 01-10-08, 08:23 PM

interesting, I would have welded a plate on the rear spring hanger, lots of torque on the frame there.

Looks good, can't wait to see more pics, so i can get some ideas of what to do to mine.

ToyotaNick · 01-12-08, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by LC_Hamma

Still

You say you have an '84 FJ40 (you sure about that year?) & the axle you removed was smaller (knuckles, steering arm, etc.) than a stock FJ60? '78 - '83 FJ40's have the same front axle as the FJ60's (less 3" on one side of the 60). And, how is the full floater "stronger" than the semi-floater you removed? Don't they have the same shaft dia.? I'd run ARP rear hub studs w/ the cone washers, Locktighted fo sure

why is this guy makin it suck a big deal and argument? the guy put the axles because he wanted to and obviously had a good reason for it so get over it please!

flozano · 01-27-08, 08:53 AM

New Pics.

Tapage · 01-28-08, 09:50 AM

FFFFF antastic ! more pics in the ramp !

11-27-07, 07:07 AM	#31
LC_Hamma The Anti-Leafer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Dallas, Georgia TLCA# 3343 Posts: 1,697	I use the FJ60 axles, they are stronger, and a litle wide. How are these "stronger" than what you took out? They both share the same exact components, but the FJ60 axles are 3" wider. Since you went to all the trouble of the axle swap to gain a measly 3" in width, IMO = timewaster, why not just upgrade to 35 spline D60's w/ Bobby's CV's __________________ '73 FJ55 http://forum.ih8mud.com/fj55-iron-pig-preservation-society/76835-pig-chebby-avalanche-trim-%3D.html '73 FJ40 http://s132.photobucket.com/albums/q...&addtype=local '78 FJ40 - future crawler in pieces '93 Ram W350 5 spd. SRW CTD '99 Ram 3500 4X4 5 spd. DRW CTD '74 BMW 3.0CS future project

11-28-07, 02:08 PM	#34
62FJ40 IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 84	'83 was last year for fj40 in the USA, he's in Chilie (the country, not the food) 40's were available for alot longer internationally. Full float axels are stronger than their semi float counter parts, He only said they were " a little stronger" and they are (tubes carry weight of vehicle not shafts = less stress on shafts, even if they are the same diameter they are under less stress to begin with thus less likely to fail.) and they are probably more plentiful than D60's in his part of the world, possibly explaining his choice. Can't wait to see how the rest of your build progresses, please post pics of your tube fender progress since I want to build some soon and am looking for ideas. __________________ '76 SBC, PS, SR '69 factory soft top '62 basket case

12-21-07, 04:33 AM	#36
flozano IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 61	New Pics... Attached Images __________________ 1985 TLC FJ60, 2F TBI 1984 TLC FJ40 TSL 16/38.5, 4.88, Full Floater Rear, Powertrax No-Slip, ARB Front.

12-21-07, 04:36 AM	#37
flozano IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 61	more pics... Attached Images __________________ 1985 TLC FJ60, 2F TBI 1984 TLC FJ40 TSL 16/38.5, 4.88, Full Floater Rear, Powertrax No-Slip, ARB Front.

12-21-07, 06:41 PM	#40
Sputnik40 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2005 TLCA# 6187 Posts: 1,432	That front hoop insert with the pretty finger is sik! Great idea . __________________ "The devil made me do it the first time. The second time I done it on my own."

12-21-07, 08:12 AM	#38
robj IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Wickenburg AZ TLCA# 14978 Posts: 73	I really like the f&r tube fenders! great idea to tie it all together like that.

12-25-07, 07:29 AM	#42
flozano IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 61	New Pics Attached Images __________________ 1985 TLC FJ60, 2F TBI 1984 TLC FJ40 TSL 16/38.5, 4.88, Full Floater Rear, Powertrax No-Slip, ARB Front.

12-25-07, 11:43 AM	#43
82 Toy IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 17	First off sweet build man. One thing i would rethink is the rear revolver. They are great on the RTI ramp but for braking and steep downhills they unload and makes things a little interesting. I would invest in some nice springs and set a good shackle angle and skip the revolvers. Just my .02 though. Nice work

12-26-07, 01:01 AM	#44
1973Guppie IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,207	I really like the way you did the rear fenders, question for you, do you plan on bracing the rear fender into the frame so that if it takes a hit from a rock it won't distort the fj40 tub? I would think that it would help greatly to have it tied into the frame at 2 places on those rear fenders, thanks! 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

12-29-07, 01:10 PM	#45
flozano IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 61	New Pics... The rear shocks are ready and installed. The new radiator was arrived today, I need to make some mounts, but fit perfect, is a griffin aluminium radiator. Attached Images __________________ 1985 TLC FJ60, 2F TBI 1984 TLC FJ40 TSL 16/38.5, 4.88, Full Floater Rear, Powertrax No-Slip, ARB Front.

12-29-07, 01:19 PM	#46
fj40forlife IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Dec 2005 TLCA# 5624562435 Posts: 1,100	you bent the u bolts? For the shock? Could you mount it higher and so it doesnt get hit by rocks? __________________ What is rock crawling? My build http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=637144

01-03-08, 11:43 AM	#48
76 PTO IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 159	where did you get that air cleaner?

01-03-08, 12:11 PM	#49
flozano IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 61	eBay - New & used electronics, cars, apparel, collectibles, sporting goods & more at low prices and the filter is K&N __________________ 1985 TLC FJ60, 2F TBI 1984 TLC FJ40 TSL 16/38.5, 4.88, Full Floater Rear, Powertrax No-Slip, ARB Front.

01-03-08, 05:18 PM	#50
76 PTO IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 159	do you know what vehical that is for? Is it a tbi car ? I 'm looking for a air cleaner like that for my 93 tbi with dual studs.

01-03-08, 08:04 PM	#51
stevecast IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: west covina CA Posts: 32	like the fenders on ur tlc __________________ holy crap i am surrounded by jXXps

01-04-08, 06:57 PM	#52
flozano IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 61	Nice Fenders.. Do you have more pics? __________________ 1985 TLC FJ60, 2F TBI 1984 TLC FJ40 TSL 16/38.5, 4.88, Full Floater Rear, Powertrax No-Slip, ARB Front.

01-05-08, 04:17 PM	#53
flozano IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 61	New Pics The PTO Winch mount is ready, and Front Tower Shocks and radiator mount too. Attached Images __________________ 1985 TLC FJ60, 2F TBI 1984 TLC FJ40 TSL 16/38.5, 4.88, Full Floater Rear, Powertrax No-Slip, ARB Front.

01-10-08, 08:23 PM	#55
ohrly? IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 263	interesting, I would have welded a plate on the rear spring hanger, lots of torque on the frame there. Looks good, can't wait to see more pics, so i can get some ideas of what to do to mine.

01-27-08, 08:53 AM	#57
flozano IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 61	New Pics. Attached Images __________________ 1985 TLC FJ60, 2F TBI 1984 TLC FJ40 TSL 16/38.5, 4.88, Full Floater Rear, Powertrax No-Slip, ARB Front.