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    Electric Power Steering in a 78 FJ40.

    Thank you @thecrazygreek for getting back to me. Is there information on this form about what parts I will need for xterra change? I appriciate your help.
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    Electric Power Steering in a 78 FJ40.

    So I have a 10/71 production 72 FJ with 33x12.50x15 KM3's on it and I just got it back from the paint shop and I want to install a pwr steering kit. Is this my best option? I have attached a couple pics of my 40. I do plan to mildly wheel it to some of my favorite fishing spots .
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    Aluminum vs Steel Wheels

    That is some great information, Thank you. Lil John does back spacing become less important if I go with a 16" or 17" wheel?
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    Aluminum vs Steel Wheels

    Thank you for the insight. What back spacing do I need on a 10" wheel 69LC
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    Aluminum vs Steel Wheels

    So I just took my Dads 72 for resto last week and I need some help on what wheels to go with. I plan to wheel it some and the terrain will often be sandy. I plan to run 33x12.50x15 tires and the drive train on my FJ is stock. My question, is there any felt performance difference between using...
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    72 FJ40 Build

    Thank you copper for the reply and it gives me confidence that my OEM build will come out well. I think your morning effect is a good one.
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    72 FJ40 Build

    [QUOT E="DSRTRDR, s post: 9256558, member: 5222"]what are the Man-a-Fre part you are suspicious about ? It has a header, intake and a weber carb kit and I think they all came from Manafre. I think the shocks also came from there. all that equipment may be fine it just seems like Some posts...
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    72 FJ40 Build

    Well that is good to know and exciting for me because I believe I can stay with most of what I've got on my truck Brakes are the areas that I am researching right now did you leave the factory drums on there or did you upgrade your brakes? Or did you find if your brakes are in good working...
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    72 FJ40 Build

    Thank you for your input Kayaker. With your 72 in stock configuration at 60 miles an hour on the freeway what RPM do you run? I am sure excited about the opportunity to get to rebuild my dads old cruiser I think my brother unfortunately stuck some manafre parts on it that when I read many of...
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    72 FJ40 Build

    Hi I'm new to this forum. I have been reading the frequently asked questions and help guides, one of the suggestions was that I introduce myself. Well this is my dads 72 Land Cruiser that he bought in 1974 with eight thousand miles on it. My brother tried a restoration of it 15 years ago and...
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    72 FJ40 Build

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