My FJ40 has a SM420 with an Orion transfer case. The Shifter for the SM420 vibrates and rattles a lot when driving highway speeds. Is this normal? Everything works well, just the vibration and rattle drive seem out of place.
Looking for some hard half doors to fit my 71. How come everyone who had rusted out hard doors or damaged hard doors for sale thinks they are worth so much?
This 1970 FJ40 CHevota is on EBAY. Located in Meadow Vista, CA. Wondering what you think a fair price would be. There are YOUTUBE videos at the bottom of the listing...
Anyone know if there is a difference between OEM axles/differentials in a 1970 FJ40 compared to a 1976 FJ40? I had someone tell me the 76 OEM set up was improved and more heavy duty than the 70 models.
MARK VICKERS fabricates the DASHMAN Locking DASH for FJ40's. I spoke with him the other day and he wanted me to let everyone here know he still manufactures and sells the Dashman Dash.
If you would like to make a purchase or inquire you may call Mark at 408-623-4637.
These lockbox...
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Anyone ever had any work done by these guys? They have an AMAZING fabrication shop. Unbeleivable 4x4 empire and they work on a lot of FJ40's. The website does no justice to thier capabilities. I went to the shop and...
I live in North California and was wondering if there is anyone out this way who you can recommend for Orion T-Case assembly. I want to assure I can locate a shop or someone who is reputable and digs doing this.
I noticed on Man A Fre website they say you can send them the stock T-case and...
I needed to re-paint my custom half doors and paint shop was too expensive. Went to the paint store to inquire about purchasing the paint I needed to use with my air sprayer gun. That came out to $145. SO I said screw it and decided to go rattle can for $29 complete. I sanded the doors and...
I have been on the Rubicon. I have met some cool folks out there, but overall it is way too crowded and there are way too many jerkoffs!
So I am on the Highway 80 corridor near Auburn and was wondering what other less croweded off road trails there are between Auburn and Nevada?
I like mild...
Have some half doors made from FJ40 stock doors. I am going to rattle can paint them and was wondering what the best quality can would be. I have been reading that DUPLICOLOR is awesome spray paint. Anything super special for rattle can paint out there?
I contacted Alcan about doing springs for my FJ40 that are either 4.5" or 5" lift for my SUA set up. They said they have done it before, but do not know if the height would present any problems.
Anyone here ever have springs made that are 5" lift? If so, can you post pic?
Also, can you...
My 40 has a 350 with Turbo 400 and stock toy t-case. When in 4 low, my tranny 1st gear is not low enough and I am on the brake too much.
Looking for the best way to gear down, yet keep my ability to cruise highway speeds. Was looking at the Orion T-case conversion.
Any better ideas on how...
Has anyone looked at this rig? I was planning on checking it out this weekend. Toyota Landcruiser FJ45
I talked to the owner on the phone and he stated the motor has been gone through with new intake manifold, new carb, new ignition. No rust on body and none under the diamond plate. He...
Anyone know a ballpark value for a:
1963 FJ 45 Short Wheel Base Pick up
350 Chevy Engine
SM 420 Transmission
3 speed transfer case
Saginaw Power Steering
Spring Over Axel Lift
4 Wheel Disk Brakes
Detroit Locker Rear end all new rear end.
4.11 Gears
35" BFG Mud Terrain Tires
New 3" Exhaust with...
My 1970 FJ40 has a Turbo 400 transmission with stock 40 t-case. Never thought I would move away from an SM420, but it sure is nice wheelin with an auto trans.
Anyhow, someone had mentioned to me that there is a kit that can be added to a transmission to brake the tranny when going down steep...
The early model FJ40s I notice have the rubber bumper pad and a reversed hood windshield latch. Is that latch welded or bolted to the hood? I have a 70, but there is no windshield latch. I want to put it back to OEM so I can fold down the windshield.
Will the later model windshield latch...
Are stock 1966 FJ40 leaf springs the same as 1970 FJ40 springs?
I'm thinkin on doing a SOA conversion and have an opportunity to get some 66 stock springs for cheap, but my rig is a 70.
What are the advantages and disadvantages? I recently drove a sprung over 72 FJ40 that had 37" tires on 15x12 wheels. I was surprised at how well the rig handled.
I know it sits higher for better clearance and looks dang good, but what is the disadvantage if any?
Can you get an sprung...
I went with a friend today to by a 72 FJ40. It is a nice rig with chevy 350, sm420, spring over conversion, and stock toyota t-case. No problem shifting the t-case into 4 wheel high, but we cannot get it to engage 4 wheel low. When the shifter is in place, the t-case and transmission remain...
Ok, I have aftermarket suspension that is installed correctly, yet I still have a bit of right side sag. WTF? Have rear Rancho Leaf packs and front Skyjackers. My rig sits about 4.5" above stock and I still have that right side dip.
Whats the solution to get her level?