So do the radius arm mounts have to be there for better geometry or could they go even a little further? Looking at reversed front leaf springs and they seem to push the front out a little more. Would love a combo of added wheelbase and the coil springs.
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Oh and jim land it was the wrong way when i got her. But i have read too many builds that when all said and done the bezels were still wrong.
No way would i make that mistake with my 40':steer:.
Thank you All for posting and for the advice. Wow it is a honor to have so many respected names in the ih8mud community notice my post. Also thanks DSRTRDR for the link i will download the fsm form trollhole (Thank you Trollhole! ) and make a book for myself. Also I do want to keep the trucks...
Thank you everyone who has posted! I am hoping to actually start working on it very soon ( in about two days). Also Msahr i will replace fluidsfirst actually thanks for the tip. Also DSRTRDR guess what? I found an awesome haynes manual under the drivers seat!
Haha i was so happy to finally start a build post of my own. I am surprised i didn't spell every word incorrectly. Also, it is so awesome to see Pin_head and DSRTRDR post on my build, have seen and learned from many of your suggestions and helpful advice on many builds. Also DSRTRDR the brakes...
I have been thinking, obsessing, annoying my family and dreaming about the day that i became the proud owner of the most fun truck to spend money on. This is my 1977 40' landcruiser and she is the prettiest truck in the world in my eyes. She was sold to me for 3500$ with a clean title. She has...
I own 73 40' and it currently has a 3 three speed. I want to do the fourspeed swap only because i heard the first gear on the three speed always grinds. I wanted to know anyones experience in uses the three speed versus fourspeed with 3 speed tranfercase in offroading and how much smoother a...
Thanks for the tips everyone! Along with the bell housing and 4speed trans and drive shaft i hear i also need a flywheel, pressure plate and clutch assembly, Clutch fork and pivot transfer case. Do i need any of those really? i plan on using the original three speed transfer case and everything...
Thanks for all the info and the links. Unfortunately i don't have access to a garage at the moment and am working on the truck in sub zero temperatures ( Life long Alaskan). So sadly i will have to take my time with working on the truck. I would like to pressure wash it before i started working...
I own a 1973 fj40 and am in need of advice. I want to take the body off. I want to make sure i am going to be properly combating the frame rust and the undercarriage rust by doing so. Though i have moderate knowledge when it comes to mechanics i am unfamiliar with taking off the body of a 40 ...
I am a young man who currently lives in Alaska and has to work in the harsh winter cold right outside of my garage to work on my new vehicle (Thanks to my girlfriend). I own a 1973 fj40 and am in need of advice. I want to take the body off. I want to make sure i am going to be properly combating...