Nothing interesting here, just another H55/splitcase into a 74 FJ40 (1 Viewer)

[Spike Strip]

94 ftlb or 127 N-M

 

[Spike Strip]

Or 3K Fig Newtons.

 

[NLXTACY]

94 ft-lbs, just did this in the last week or two.

Crap. I don’t have the correct size socket in my field tools

32mm sound about right?

 

[NLXTACY]

94 ftlb or 127 N-M

Perfect, now I need to verify it’s a 32mm socket because I don’t have the correct one. Argh

 

[Spike Strip]

Yes, pretty sure it's a 32mm, but someone should verify (it's been a while).

 

[4Cruisers]

Yep, 32mm. One good thing about having the transmission/transfer case hanging from the engine hoist in my garage.

 

[NLXTACY]

All good now. Just sent it over to Kibbetech for a new cage and seat belts.

 

[Living in the Past]

Bump

Have a related question. Had planned on picking this up in person but life has gotten in the way. Looking at gettting it shipped now. Figure some here might have a good idea of the weight of everything plus the pallet for a quote. Thanks

 

[4Cruisers]

Bump

Have a related question. Had planned on picking this up in person but life has gotten in the way. Looking at gettting it shipped now. Figure some here might have a good idea of the weight of everything plus the pallet for a quote. Thanks

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IIRC the last time I weighed a later transmission/transfer case combo it was about 210 lbs., but that was an older FJ60 without the extension housing. I've got my H55f with split case hanging from my engine hoist in the garage, but no good way to weigh it.

 

[Living in the Past]

IIRC the last time I weighed a later transmission/transfer case combo it was about 210 lbs., but that was an older FJ60 without the extension housing. I've got my H55f with split case hanging from my engine hoist in the garage, but no good way to weigh it.

Thanks
I remember in a old SOR catalog them saying UPS would ship a H42 because it was under 150 pounds. Figured another 30 pounds for the fifth gear extension. That would be 250 pounds for the transmission and transfer case. Told the guy where it's at probably around 400 pounds for everything with the pallet. That may be a little light of the actual weight.

 

[NLXTACY]

I’m still in need of a few items just in case anyone has something or knows where I can get these:

• 60 Series 4WD shifter
• Rear view mirror
• 5-spd Shifter knob (cruisercrap stop making?) found one: 5 Speed Shift Knob for Land Cruiser FJ60 or FJ40
• Speedo housing extension H55 (may just go to SOR and get one-piece cable: Page 180 Land Cruiser Speedometer, Gauges & Cables)
• Need 60 shifter plate with cutout then notched for the gas tank
• Reverse light connector
• Inspectioncover for 2F (need this ASAP)

 

[NLXTACY]

Just picked up the 40 from Kibbetech. They built the cage which was welded to the frame. They also built the new seat brackets using the original seat legs. They also installed and welded brackets for the seats and harnesses. Their work is incredible. I guess for a group of guys who routinely build $150-200k trophy trucks I guess this is cake.

The cage:

 

[NLXTACY]

The seats and custom bracket:

 

[NLXTACY]

And now it’s ready for the new exhaust.

 

[NLXTACY]

No H55 install is complete without...

 

[tstepp920]

No H55 install is complete without...

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Where did you get the shifting instructions plate?

 

[NLXTACY]

Where did you get the shifting instructions plate?

I actually got it years ago for my H55 transplant into my 60...that I never did. I only just found it now. I honestly don’t remember where I got it from

 

[David70FJ40]

For the plates contact @SMG. He did mine.

 

[Bripars40]

That welding looks amazing. I need to practice more...

 

[Living in the Past]

Are you planning on fabricating a transmission mount for the H55F?

Nope. Not needed. It's not going to be a rock crawler or even an occasional extreme Off reader. It's just for putzing around town.

Just picked up the 40 from Kibbetech. They built the cage which was welded to the frame. They also built the new seat brackets using the original seat legs. They also installed and welded brackets for the seats and harnesses. Their work is incredible. I guess for a group of guys who routinely build $150-200k trophy trucks I guess this is cake.

Seems pretty extreme for putzing around town.

I’m still in need of a few items just in case anyone has something or knows where I can get these:

• 60 Series 4WD shifter
• Rear view mirror
• 5-spd Shifter knob (cruisercrap stop making?) found one: 5 Speed Shift Knob for Land Cruiser FJ60 or FJ40
• Speedo housing extension H55 (may just go to SOR and get one-piece cable: Page 180 Land Cruiser Speedometer, Gauges & Cables)
• Need 60 shifter plate with cutout then notched for the gas tank
• Reverse light connector
• Inspectioncover for 2F (need this ASAP)

If by 2F inspection cover you mean the cover for the transmission then the one from the 73 is the same as the 74-78 with a four speed. Hole for shifters are different but those won't be correct for your application on either. 75/76 will have drains holes on either side of the heater that you don't need. 1/79 tub changed and was only a inspection plate.

4/85 the US got the longer four speed in the 60 series that should have a changed in the transfer case shifter to deal with this. Not a 60 guy but know the 81/82 (8/80-10/82) 60 had one style shift boots. Then 10/82-4/85. Third style was 4/85-8/87. The inspection cover changed on those same dates. My guess your looking for 4/85-8/87 for both shifter and inspection cover. Maybe the 10/82-4/85 inspection cover might work but doubt a shifter from that period would work.

What speedometer part number from SOR were you getting? They only show one for 1/79+. Not sure if that will be long enough for the five speed. My five speed will go in a 79 so need to figure if I have to do anything.