FJ40 to HJ40 Build

[lineman_fj40]

Well guys, the Rig is in the shop. I have finally started the 2H conversion, that is why I wasn't on the run on Sat. I'll post pics when I get a chance. Also like to mention this is all possible because of Radd Cruisers and John. This is also to show what we are capable of at the shop. Hope you like the show.

Jay

 

[lineman_fj40]

Here it is before I start.

 

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Here is the beast with no heart.

 

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And here is a couple of Mock ups.

 

[wombat]

HJ40 I love it ,cant wait to see it on the trail

 

[lineman_fj40]

Not much new this week. Just did overhaul on Tcase, assembled clutch, and rest of the engine, tranny combo.

 

[lineman_fj40]

Had to do all this to change from a vacuum shift to a manual.

 

[lineman_fj40]

So after resurfaced flywheel and new clutch added, I put it back together ready to be run one day.

 

[lineman_fj40]

Hopefully have it mounted by next weekend.

 

[jinzuke]

nice work

 

[dslcruzr]

lookin good Jay!

 

[FLYINGLOW]

Looks good. What sort of weight difference are you expecting? Its gotta be heavier than a 2F and I know they are heavier than a V8... a couple extra leaves maybe?

Whats your plan for a xmsn cross member?

I know you have lots to do but do yourself a favor and put some ford shock mounts on that thing while the fenders are off.

 

[lineman_fj40]

Hey Mark
The weight should be close to the 2F, it essentially the same block size. As for the Xmember I will be using one from a HJ60 and modifying it. Should have it done by end of weekend. Also probably going to have to make my own tranny hump. Eventually I wil be putting 60 rears on all four corners.

 

[FLYINGLOW]

Hey Mark
The weight should be close to the 2F, it essentially the same block size. As for the Xmember I will be using one from a HJ60 and modifying it. Should have it done by end of weekend. Also probably going to have to make my own tranny hump. Eventually I wil be putting 60 rears on all four corners.

Just try to modify the cross member to sit a little higher... 60 rears, right on. I should think about that for the front of mine.

 

[lineman_fj40]

Here are a few things I got up to this weekend after dealing with bike troubles. The first ones are of starter conversion. Items on the left are the 12V BJ60. Right is the 24V 2H.

 

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So by using the nose cone off the 2H and the solenoid housing of the 12v, it all marries up and works.

 

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Pretty much the same for the Alternator.

 

[lineman_fj40]

Here is the final product.

 

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Finally by minor adjustment of original motor mount plus a prado motor mount and some 1/4" steel plate.

 

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Finally the end result.