1911, if I may ask, what was the ballpark cost of that combo? I have the F.5 and it likes about 60 mph, not that I want to go too much faster, but I also don't want to sacrifice low range speed...
Cruising at 70 mph! (1 Viewer)
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Good to know. I mostly keep my 40 on the road so the wheeling aspect isn't really a concern for me>
It also becomes uncomfortable real quick when you are going 70 and someone cuts you off or something comes into your path. Short wheel base, high center of gravity, speed and having to take evasive actions never ends well.
JohnnyC
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x2 ... not fun
ginmtb
'74 FJ40 - my first!
I want to put a sign on the rear window of my cruiser that says, "going as fast as I can go" so people will stop giving me dirty looks for going 60mph.
1911
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It's been some years so I'm not sure I remember correctly, but the "reconditioned" H41 was $700 on sale at SOR, the Orion kit was $1,200 or $1,300, and I paid @Poser to build it and ship it to me on a pallet. I don't remember what he charged. I already had the 3.70 diffs since they came stock in my 1980 40. So I have over $2,000 in it at least, but like I said it was worth it to me. Love this combo.
Considering that, it makes sense to "cruise" at 60-65, even if I could do 80, my rig would say to me, WTF
Mine too. Im sure my 2 2f 40s will go way past 75 but its been years since i cranked them so hard. The drivetrains dont appreciate it.
Seriously? What's the rush ??? Half the adventure is getting there. The other half is going places that others cannot once you are there.
I swapped diffs to 3.70s and upgraded tires with 33s, 60mph is comfortable on a daily basis. I live on the coast, and it's at least a 3 to 4 hour drive to the 'mountains' - so I wanted low RPMS and easier driving. I did have to sacrafice the off the line prowness these were never known for....
Elsie did 75mph - on a trailer behind my F350. If it ever does 100mph, it'll be when it falls out of an airplane....
I swapped diffs to 3.70s and upgraded tires with 33s, 60mph is comfortable on a daily basis. I live on the coast, and it's at least a 3 to 4 hour drive to the 'mountains' - so I wanted low RPMS and easier driving. I did have to sacrafice the off the line prowness these were never known for....
Elsie did 75mph - on a trailer behind my F350. If it ever does 100mph, it'll be when it falls out of an airplane....
One of the signs of middle age is when you become more interested in how long something will last, rather than how fast it will go.
How fast did we get up to in your 45 Mark???
One of the signs of middle age is when you become more interested in how long something will last, rather than how fast it will go.
I must not have hit middle-age yet
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Are you sure those aren't lustful looks?!?
I wish. Are you sure your speedo is correct? At 2750 I'm probably just about 55mph. 4.10s and 33s. Pretty sure mine is right because everyone is riding my a$$ on the highway.
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my speed is off because of the larger tires but i use my an app called speed box to get my speed.
3.70 gears are often considered less desirable, as a result, you can often pick up a pair of thirds for $100 from a 60 series. In my case, they were in great shape and much lower mileage than the 40 year old set of 4.11s I was running.
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I've been tempted to get a sticker that says 'This is a TRUCK not a sports car'
My FJ40 w/ 2F SM420, 4.88's and 35" tires runs 65-70 no problem on flat ground.
It is turning 3200-3400 rpms. But I have been driving it this way for 13 years since the motor was rebuilt.
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i haven't been able to find a pair of thirds in that price range.3.70 gears are often considered less desirable, as a result, you can often pick up a pair of thirds for $100 from a 60 series. In my case, they were in great shape and much lower mileage than the 40 year old set of 4.11s I was running.
If you are looking, post in the Classifieds, post in your local Clubhouse also. SEARCH is your friend... With so many people flipping trucks nowadays, posted prices for parts for sale will be higher than what you might get member - member.
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