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I don’t know, but there is a ton of information spread out through the forum and it might be out there and found via diligent searching.

Exactly why I buy them at my local dealer. No way to ship that huge box. Pay to play. It’s what we do.

Im pretty sure this is where I chime in with a “that’s what she said”

I agree with Duncan, I am not a fan of turbo on the 2h either. But I have had a pleasure meeting quite a few 2h lovers, by selling 2h parts, which is coming to an end as they are finite. It is painful to sell things you love too. Most love...

I believe the ‘U’ in the model number FJ40R-UC indicates this would have been 3-speed from the factory. Saw something posted on this by @Living in the Past Also, although made in Japan this would not be a JDM-spec vehicle. It’s a General spec...

Decided to finish off the snorkel intake into the airbox. Welded and blended in the new intake tube, had to cut off the rear mount and refit a trimmed up version as this was the best place to join to the snorkel inlet. Found a spare 3” hose and a...

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1982-toyota-land-cruiser-fj45-16/ I think this shows this original truck in this condition is well worth the asking price.

So, you mean like this? Please always point out anything I'm doing wrong.. My first FJ restoration.

On the FJ40 front, it will go tomorrow to the garage for a little general check-up and for replacing the waterpump. I finally decided myself to replace the current one (last changed in 1977) and as my very specific euro-spec setup isn't...

So more fun with aftermarket parts. Looks like everyone sells the same aftermarket transmission pucks. They are just a rubber puck, shaped like the original. When I installed it, it crushed pretty flat. When I looked at the OEM one it had a...

Toyota OEM rebuild kit for the center arm. Didn't end up needing after sourcing it out. Just wanted to post it up in case someone was in need of the Toyota OEM kit. FYI Yes aftermarket is cheaper but something deserve oem. The oem aftermarket...

Yes. The PO had welded angle iron to mount the winch which made things easy. The problem was the fairlead. My crew fabbed up brackets for the fairlead. Worked out well!

Looks great! Any mounting issues or considerations when using the winch and fairlead with the OEM bumper?

I drove my Fj40 for the first time since late December early January. albeit only 10 feet but It moved under its own power after a engine swap back to a 2f from a SBC. I still need to button up a few things but I am excited to say the end of the...

Despite what I’ve done, I had no expertise going in. Back when in ‘92, I was just a kid who’d grown up on a farm around a carpenter. I’d never done any bodywork before to speak of. The only reason I’m clarifying this is that I want other DIYers...

My thread and progress is the antithesis of a typical Tilda Bogue thread. 😬 I pulled the seats awhile ago and got going on freshening them up. Got new base seat frames from Cruiserparts due to the rusted out condition of mine. In the early...

I was interviewed yesterday by Dan Simpson from the FJ40 forum for a podcast which he has now posted. I know nothing of podcasts, but I can see that my iPad will open the link by default in Spotify. I shared some interesting stories about my...

Finally..... officially road-legal today.. after ??+ years in somebody's backyard.. 10 years in PO barn and 5 years in my garage... Last time she has been on the road like this... :-)

This area behind the seats is almost done. Dressed the welds yesterday, and fabbed up the last patch panel, though I ran out of time to weld it in. With a little filler to smooth the weld joints and some high-build primer and then paint, this...

Those Amplifiers are hard to find in good condition. I believe @Engineer8000 can repair them ? Also, there's a thread where a member was able to substitute a modern digital version for the Compressor cycling function, if you're interested in...

But I rallied

PCD 139.7 6 stud -22 offset minimum My favorite rim is 15".. fitted with 33x12.5R15 tyres. I wheel my HJ47 from one side of Australia to the other every year at least once.. no power steering. Maybe you're in a area with tremendous amounts of...

Changed a burnt out turn signal lamp….

I hope he is doing well.

Passed the CA smog test, again. It surprises me how well this old truck does. This is the first year I didn't monkey with with the fuel. I worry about this Fed truck in CA, so for past tests I'd roll into the shop on a nearly empty tank with a...