Swap question, I'm confused... (1 Viewer)

[Hobbs81]

Found a roller of a 1994 FZJ80. As I am old I don't necessarily enjoy full leaf springs any more. Curious if anybody has ever heard of putting a Piggy on this frame / suspension to gain that bitchin' ride. I have some fab skills and access to master fabricators. So I have that going for me, which is nice.

 

[Ol Yeller]

Yup a few now, some done & sold others underway.

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[thebigredrocker]

ACC FZJ55 Build

What do you get when you mix a 74 FJ55 and a 97 LX450? Im not exactly sure either but its going to be nice. The plans is simple: install a 74 FJ55 tub onto a shortened 97 LX450 chassis. The truck will retain all of the 80 series drivetrain, factory Locking axles and most of the wiring...

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[thebigredrocker]

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Builds - “It’s only an axle swap and a motor swap” aka AK2AL aka Dream Build

Well, it’s finally happening. The Dream Pig showed up today! After months of searching and a few false starts, the rust free, California edition, super clean, bad transmission, great deal, ‘73 Hog has landed here in Tuscaloosa today. As it sits today: 1973 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ55 “Iron Pig”...

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[Hobbs81]

Yup a few now, some done & sold others underway.

Browse through the builds...

OK. I'd imagine its a worthwhile swap. I'm an old CJ guy so like leafs. But my back doesn't as much anymore.

 

[Hobbs81]

ACC FZJ55 Build

What do you get when you mix a 74 FJ55 and a 97 LX450? Im not exactly sure either but its going to be nice. The plans is simple: install a 74 FJ55 tub onto a shortened 97 LX450 chassis. The truck will retain all of the 80 series drivetrain, factory Locking axles and most of the wiring...

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Thanks!

 

[Megadoomer]

Lots of info on Mud for that swap.

Builds - 79 Aussie BJ55 build

Hey guys.. I might be jumping the gun a bit here but I've got my eye on a tidy 79 FJ55 that I'm hoping to inspect and subsequently take home this coming weekend. It's been a few weekends since I got the green light from the minister of finance so my brain has been in overdrive and my eyes are...

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The 1974 Surf Wagon...

The 1974 Surf Wagon (FZJ55)... I had always dreamed of owning a FJ55 it is by far my favorite style cruiser. This will also be the first cruiser that wont have to be a daily driver. Ive never had that luxury, I always had dual purpose Land Cruisers. It will be great to have a Sunday driver I...

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[Hobbs81]

Thanks!

Is a 97 LX450 frame similar to FZJ80? I'm still wet behind the ears on Cruisers, but getting OK with the manly ones.

 

[Ol Yeller]

OK. I'd imagine its a worthwhile swap. I'm an old CJ guy so like leafs. But my back doesn't as much anymore.

I just realized that sounded like me personally...nothing like that, I meant here in the sty.

 

[Devils Paw 80]

Is a 97 LX450 frame similar to FZJ80? I'm still wet behind the ears on Cruisers, but getting OK with the manly ones.

They are identical. LX basically just a re badge.

 

[Hobbs81]

They are identical. LX basically just a re badge.

I'm reading thru swap articles. Quick question if anybody knows... would the FZJ axles need to be narrowed? I don't want to deal with that. $$$

 

[WarDamnEagle]

I'm reading thru swap articles. Quick question if anybody knows... would the FZJ axles need to be narrowed? I don't want to deal with that. $$$

I don't think anyone has narrowed the axles in the builds that I have seen. Are you considering doing this chassis swap and then selling the 55? Not sure you can make much money that way. But I've been wrong before.

 

[Megadoomer]

The few that I have seen did not narrow the axles. But you need to run a more modern wheel offset and to me it doesn't look right.

 

[Devils Paw 80]

^ I agree, it doesn’t look right. Although 80 suspension is way better than found on 55 I wouldn’t do it. Swapping in the FZ engine? You bet.

 

[onemanarmy]

I'm reading thru swap articles. Quick question if anybody knows... would the FZJ axles need to be narrowed? I don't want to deal with that. $$$

The axles don't NEED to be narrowed, but the 80 axles are a bit wider and push the tires out, which is not a good look on a 55. All cosmetic though, function is not negatively affected.

 

[scrapdaddy]

the 80 axles are a bit wider

Yeah, isn't it around 3" on each side?

 

[Hobbs81]

OK, I don't like the too-wide look either. What about swapping the 55 axles to the coil sprung frame? I need to ponder this.

 

[Devils Paw 80]

OK, I don't like the too-wide look either. What about swapping the 55 axles to the coil sprung frame? I need to ponder this.

This would be my choice:

Cruiser Outfitters - http://www.cruiseroutfitters.com/sus_55series_dakar.html

 

[WarDamnEagle]

This would be my choice:

Cruiser Outfitters - http://www.cruiseroutfitters.com/sus_55series_dakar.html

x2 Running this setup on my pig. PO had the work done. He chose well.

 

[Megadoomer]

OK, I don't like the too-wide look either. What about swapping the 55 axles to the coil sprung frame? I need to ponder this.

That can be done too. I only did the front but the rear would be easier.