Recent content by Green Bean

Don’t forget one of the bolts is shorter than the other 3. If I recall correctly, it goes in the lower left corner. Georg provides a nice set of Allen-head bolts.

Finally got around to fixing the factory AC. The vent windows used to flop around. Tightened the hardware behind the access holes and they now stay put.

Mark: Just left you a VM at the office. Yes, looking for shield and brackets. Call me back and let me know how much $ to send your direction. Thanks, as always.

It bears repeating: "Buy the vehicle, not the story."

Great looking truck. Nice rod holders too!

Still Looking: Since new headers will be going on soon, and because exhaust heat on the steering box is a concern, I'm still interested in seeing if I can find a later model heat shield and brackets for a manual box. Perhaps I can modify it to fit.

Okay, thanks.

Thanks. Hear are some pics that I borrowed off of Mud: And here is a pic of the brackets that I also need.

Don't get down. You are in good company. https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/1st-fj40-76-smokey-puttin-her-back-together.721137/page-2 These old trucks can be quite ornery. They have a way of biting you on the butt just to show you who is in charge. (Hint: it isn't you).

It will buff right out.

Just wanted to give a "shoutout" to @gonzopancho and crew for the amazingly fast shipping. Ordered our headers on Sunday and they arrived well-packaged on Tuesday. Nice! Thanks for a great product filling a much needed void and for all that you do for this community.

Looking for heat shield and brackets for 197X manual steering box to install on our 1970 40 series. Recognize some mods may be necessary. Thanks.

My experience: We have a 2-1/2" OME lift. I got the 4 Degree Caster Shims from Cruiser Brothers. For the installation, I did pretty much as you outlined above. But the spring packs had to be drilled out to accommodate the larger pin diameter. I drilled one and it was very tough sledding. I...

Thanks!

I found this useful photo posted by LITP. He says: "These are left to right. 74-7/80 FJ40 H42 four speed. 3/82 FJ40 H42 four speed. 3/83 BJ42 H55F five speed." I believe that I need the one on the far left. PN # 51495-60030