So I am in waaaaay over my head. I have a project fj40 which I have completely torn down and now trying to put her back together....
new diamond full float axles 9.5” centered rear with arb air lockers
Chevy 383 fuel injected engine
nv4500 - used bell housing from advance adapters
np241...
Looking for help with my 69 FJ40 restoration. I have stripped it down, cleaned up and repainted frame, new axles installed, but struggling with engine location. I need help with engine / drivetrain placement. Requires welding for engine mounts, fabrication of transmission / transfer case...
Hi everyone - First I'm sorry for probably asking really stupid questions. Second, could really use some help with my restoration job. Right now I've got brand 9.5 solid axles from Diamond Axle for the front and back. have a new 383 if I can get the wheels back on :-). currently have a frame...
sorry if this was covered somewhere else but my attempts searching did not yield an answer - I have torn down my pre 68 fj40 rear axle but cannot figure out how to remove the brake backing plates - I removed all the bolts from end of axle housing - will it just “pop” off? Do the bearings need to...
Hi everyone - working on my restoration of my 1969 fj40. I’ve torn into the axles and found quite the surprises. No fluid in front dif, mystery rear axle (centered rear dif) 11 spline? and lots of worn out bearings. It is currently drum brakes all around but bought disc conversion kit from b&m...
Hi - I’m working on my new project a 1969 fj40. I have been stripping paint - previous owners did a spray over everything but didn’t remove trim etc. question is I have it down to what appears to be sandable primer - do I need to remove all of this to metal and reprime it or can I leave this and...
so I have my first FJ40 - made in July 1969 with vin FJ4070837. It has been re powered with a short block V8 and what I think is a TH350 transmission. I can't find the numbers on the block - I am guessing they are hidden behind the alternator.....
Anybody able to identify this beast? Need to...