Recent content by RollTide40

He is taking a year off from 3/2021 to 3/2022

I purchased from a member on here who had a 78 tub that he decided to go Aluminum. I was considering CI TROA as they were very reasonable. They also seem to have better reviews than the other non US options. I was constantly told to not go with LCH, and even the guy that I bought my tub from...

Thanks, they’re 30x9.5R15 km3 BFGoodrich’s. It was more important for my to get the 9.5 skinny aspect than go 1 inch taller and have to go to a 10.5 wide

Crazy thing is it was about 5 minutes from my house. A guy used to daily drive it pretty regularly, so the mechanical is in pretty good shape.

I’ve also decided to replace my crossmember supports and rear spring hangers. I am debating buying the pieces to do myself or having a shop do them. Looking to use huck bolts on the old rivet spots. Also thinking of using the proper prep and por-15 on the frame rails.

Update, pulled the old tub. Looking to fit up the new tub and start working on replacing the new rocker panels this weekend

I am new to the body work world in general, but it seems to me that the passenger right floor pan/gas tank well are the only truly solid pieces in the tub. I do believe that the tub could be rebuilt with a good amount of work. That would be a lot of help on the wiring harness. I work with low...

Everyone hates a winner

I purchased a 1972 FJ40 last year. 1F engine, 3 on the floor. I’ve decided to replace the 3/4 tub. I will be putting a newly rebuilt 1F with a Holley sniper back in to mate with the original 3 speed transmission. I plan to keep the drum breaks, but I will be refurbishing the system. I will be...