Hello everyone. I am swapping a 12HT diesel into my FJ40 (this is my third swap so Ive got that part covered).
Heres what I need help with:
I am using a donor HJ61 from japan, which is right hand drive. The FJ40 is American, left hand drive.
I want to use the entire drivetrain from the HJ61. (Engine, Trans, T-Case, Axles, Brakes, Cable Lockers, and power steering)
I have two options:
A: remove the entire drivetrain from the HJ61 frame, and modify it to fit unto/under the 40.
- This would require new perch's on the axles, converting the axle tie-rod system to steer from the left, mounting the power steering box to the other side of the frame, shortening the tie rod to fit the narrower FJ40 frame, build mounts for the engine and Transfer case, develope a linkage from the FJ40 steering wheel to the HJ61 steering box.
B: Put the FJ40 body on the HJ61 frame and drivetrain
- This would require shortening the frame and rear drive shaft, fabricating body mounts for the body, converting the steering system to left hand drive as above.
If I am missing anything absolutely critical please let me know.
What would your approach be?
Has anyone done anything like this before?
As of now, I am leaning towards putting the body on the HJ61 frame. The only major thing I would have to change would be the right hand to left hand steering conversion, which I would have to do regardless, and the body mounts/frame chop which are super easy.
Any thoughts are appreciated. Pic for fun.
Heres what I need help with:
I am using a donor HJ61 from japan, which is right hand drive. The FJ40 is American, left hand drive.
I want to use the entire drivetrain from the HJ61. (Engine, Trans, T-Case, Axles, Brakes, Cable Lockers, and power steering)
I have two options:
A: remove the entire drivetrain from the HJ61 frame, and modify it to fit unto/under the 40.
- This would require new perch's on the axles, converting the axle tie-rod system to steer from the left, mounting the power steering box to the other side of the frame, shortening the tie rod to fit the narrower FJ40 frame, build mounts for the engine and Transfer case, develope a linkage from the FJ40 steering wheel to the HJ61 steering box.
B: Put the FJ40 body on the HJ61 frame and drivetrain
- This would require shortening the frame and rear drive shaft, fabricating body mounts for the body, converting the steering system to left hand drive as above.
If I am missing anything absolutely critical please let me know.
What would your approach be?
Has anyone done anything like this before?
As of now, I am leaning towards putting the body on the HJ61 frame. The only major thing I would have to change would be the right hand to left hand steering conversion, which I would have to do regardless, and the body mounts/frame chop which are super easy.
Any thoughts are appreciated. Pic for fun.