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Not sure if this will help, but I had a maddening issue with intermittent brake lights—sometimes they'd work, sometimes not. I tried everything—grounds, replaced the hazard switch. The issue turned out to be in the turn signal assembly, believe...

What do you all think? Do you like the straight out the side? We were wondering how that would play w/ 35s (and larger). Do you like the 45degree exit? A few more views:

Have a look at the posts from @Bogan in regards to his Cummins 2.8 swap. From his reports it sounds like it is great engine in a troopy. 17" rims open up options for tires. Kenda makes a talll skinny tire 35x10.5 for 17" rims. 255/80 R 17 and...

Thirty-five-inch tires on a 70? Eighteen-inch wheels? Whyyyy? Why try to make it something it's not? That's what Wranglers are for. You have a vehicle with a hugely under-stressed drivetrain; that's how Land Cruisers built the reputation they have.

Stout Equipment rear bumper/carrier (sadly no longer made) with welded shackle mounts.

Personally it depends on what I'm doing with them. For a simple non-kinetic tow they're perfectly adequate, and fast. For a heavier pull I use the welded shackle mounts.

If it helps for peace of mind, you can buy rated recovery hooks for the FJ40, see here. You could also consider Dixon-Bate tow jaws, here.

It's a bit of a bad design. Kind of defeats the purpose of having a separate fuse for each headlight, when they both come from the one fusible link.

I think polyurethane body mounts are way oversold. Rubber has better vibration damping characteristics. If rubber body mounts only last 10 years compared to 20 for poly, so what? They're not a big deal to replace.

I thought I would resurrect this thread for anyone who might have the same issue. The solution turned out to be quite simple with help from a wiring diagram downloaded from Cruiser Cult, from a hard copy donated by Matt Hickey (thanks!). It...

I'm in the process of setting up the process, if that makes sense. I want to record as objectively as possible the differences in ride quality, ride height, compliance, etc. I'll be using video as well. You can be sure I'll announce here when I...

Look at this cool one-page FJ40 Accessories listing from back in the day - Hickey Enterprises (I think they were a California outfit?). We found this along with the papers for our inherited 1977 FJ40........

I have what I believe is the fan unit from a factory AC installation on later FJ40s. I've seen them for sale for silly money.

Reproduction rear heater motor with fan. Fits well and works great. Expected to be released in March. This version is based on the one in my truck ('79-'80), so it's single speed as with all such motors from '74+. For other years the plug is...

I am currently running soft valved bilsteins. Tried a set of emus and way too stiff. I would not hesitate to get a set of these springs and probably will later. I just need to put miles on the 45 before I justify any other expenses on it. I have...

Ha! That's my job. We can assume Terrain Tamer valves their own twin-tube, nitrogen-charged shocks accordingly. The above-mentioned Rancho 9000s, with (rebound only I think?) adjustability. The ultimate might be the OME BP51 internal-bypass...

So…. What are some suggestions for shocks with these? Thanks for all the leg work, we’re making you pay for your free springs 😉

Yes. It's both the lack of interleaf friction and the reduced internal friction of parabolic springs that benefit from a slightly firmer shock.

Bilsteins are definitely on the stiff (i.e. "sporty") side of damping. Since parabolics generally benefit from slightly firmer damping, I suspect they'd work just fine.

Certainly. However, many things have changed in the last 20 years. Values of 40-Series vehicles have shot skyward, with the result that more are being restored or just properly maintained. So the market for accessories and modifications is...

In terms of personal experience with TT shocks . . . no. Everything I have heard from friends in Oz indicates they are on a level with OME. The kit they sent me was shipped to my personal address via DHL.

Thanks for signing up! Yes, Terrain Tamer ships directly to the U.S. You can order from their Australian website and have it delivered to your address. Obviously DHL shipping is pretty expensive (but fast!); however, the exchange rate is so...

I did get a reply from Terrain Tamer. It does appear that a multiple order could save on shipping.

I'm not taking off the hard top unless you want to come by and help! I am reviewing the kit that provides 50mm of lift, equivalent to the OME on the 40 now.

Generally they go between the axles and the chassis. Sorry, couldn't resist! Not sure what you mean? They're shipped directly to you, but if several sets shipped at once it might reduce freight costs across the Pacific.