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We do a July 3rd car cruise.

I’m one of those guys. Check out my post here- https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/73-fj40-followed-me-home-now-updated-2-11-25.1207566/post-13702549 I’d take off that adapter and just mount to the tank

Welcome to the forum. I’m no expert on FJ43s, but what I’ve learned from others is watch out for imports from South America. They’ll take a beat up POS make it “look” pretty and sell it to somebody up here who may not know what to look for. If I didn’t know who did the work I’d pass.

This is a special truck, in more ways than one! Finding a stock, one owner, no rust rig is very rare. If you want a truck to mod I’ll trade with you in a heartbeat! I’d keep it as is, maybe a little OEM+.

I added some NOS goodness.

Welcome! We all love pictures so post some when you can. There are FSM online. An FJ40 should be child’s play for a retired mechanic.

Welcome to the ‘73 club! It was a transition year and you have to be careful when ordering parts. Some parts are one year only like the reverse light. Post up some pictures!

Welcome to Mud. I’m just up the road in Danville. There’s a few of us around this area. Being a 1979, you’re going to have to smog it. Typical CA BS. I’d see if it’ll pass smog before putting any money into the truck. Sorry to be a downer but it’s the reason I only looked at 1975 and older...

Do you have a source for the strut?

Love the back story! I don’t know about the tie rod situation, hopefully some one will chime in.

Mixed feelings on this. I hate that California is forcing out small businesses. But, they are nasty places! I toured a chrome shop in Oakland when I was in Hazmat school. I couldn’t wait to get out of there! Boiling vats of chemicals and heavy metals. I felt bad for the guys working there.

You’ve got a good start on a frame off restoration!😁

I’d vote for keeping it stock. Any local mechanic could work on a stock 2F with a carb. Start getting fancy with fuel injection and computers and all bets are off. Stay with a good leaf spring suspension and maybe add lockers front and rear. Also a winch might be a good addition.

Looks like the perfect terrain for the Land Cruiser!

Thanks for the advice. I’ve been busy lately and haven’t tested anything. I’ll report back when I get a chance to look into it