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I hope you brought TP, because either way, you’ll probably sh!t yourself.
I just put 33x9.50-15 on mine for the first time this past summer. The truck is now noticeably slower and less power than ever. For the past four decades I have run it on 31’s. Big difference.Thanks guys! Back home now. Definitely runs a bit hotter and has less torque going uphill. Unless that’s just a normal FJ40 on 33’s and stock gear problem lol, 3rd gear screaming rpms and going 40mph
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I'm glad you left this comment and verified my thoughts on the power loss. After I sorted out the vacuum lines it got better, but I definitely notice it's much lazier with 33's compared to the stock size.I just put 33x9.50-15 on mine for the first time this past summer. The truck is now noticeably slower and less power than ever. For the past four decades I have run it on 31’s. Big difference.
You can always Holley Sniper it. Beyond that, there's not much you can do besides an engine swap (which I'm not an advocate for). It is still a 40 after all. Speed Kills, Live Forever, Drive a Landcruiser.I have learned a lot from everyone and appreciate all of the input along the way! There is still some more work to be done but the hardest part is over.
I'd love to find some carb legal downey headers and swap them in someday, but it isn't too high on the priority list. The FJ40 power is ok during normal driving but it doesn't have a lot of pep up top compared to the 100 miles I logged desmogged. Aside from that, it is much more quiet in the cab and seems cooler inside without the headers on.
I am still waiting for the OP Machine bumper to arrive so I can get that and the m8274 winch installed. Then I plan to drop the transmission to fix the cam plug or rear main seal leak (not sure if it's one or both) and the top will come off during the summer to replace all the weatherstrip and get a new headliner installed.