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    Grinding Sound Go Nuts!!

    Hello!! OK I've had it. For a while, when I go over bumps or hit my brakes, I get a "metal on metal" sound coming(I think) from the front right hand side of my truck?? I sounds like my tie rods or something is rubbing something. I've looked and looked, can't see anything that's rubbing...
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    73 J40/1980 3/4 ton GMC Pick up

    Hello All, I have a 73 J40 with a Chevy 350 and stock tranny/t-case. I've had an old 1980 3/4 ton GMC w/4 speed and granny gear(two wheel drive) pick up for a while. I'm going to junk the pick up since by J40 keeps me busy enough. My question is.....What can I salvage off the pick up and...
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    Wanted  NEED A J40 BRAKE CYLINDER/Vancouver,WA

    Hello All! So, I just replaced all my rear cylinders. Now, one(maybe both) have given up on the front passenger side. I hoping to do disc next year and really don't want to spend a fortune on new ones. Anybody have one in the Portland, Oregon metro area they are not using and will help me...
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    RPM's: What's Yours?

    Hello All, Since I have rebuilt my J40. I put a tach on it. To my surprise I'm running 4000+rpm's at freeway speed....Is this possible, or is my new tach a piece of garbage. Here's what I run, SBC 350 with a stock 4 speed w/4speed t/c. The rearend is stock and I'm running 32" BFG...
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    tie rod end question

    hello all, question, I need to replace my tie rod ends on my 73. I hope to do a saginaw ps next year. Can't swing the expense right now. Will I need to replace the tie rods again when I upgrade to PSteering. sorry for the poor typing,grammar, I spilled my red bull all over my board and...
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    Finally! Newbie's Pictures(yeah, it's black)

    I just joined the forum last month. We finally have our 1973 FJ40 up and running. And here's a couple of attached pictures to take a look at. Warn Hubs, sbc 350, toy 4sp/transfer, onboard Co2, 32's BFG's, the rest is basically stock. New windshield and winch this next week. New tie rod ends...
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    Winch Question?? Does anyone have this?

    Hello All! I've been looking at winches online for a while. I'm not a heavy duty wheeler, I just want some insurance on the front of my truck just in case I need it. Here's the question: "Gorilla" winches has a 10,000 pound winch for $410.00 incl. delivery(on ebay) They specialize in Quad...
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    L.E.D. Front Turn Signals??

    Hello All, I now have L.E.D. taillights and sidemarkers. I'm hoping to order some new updated "roundeyes" My question now is, has anyone come across an L.E.D. light that would work for the front turn/parking lamps? I have a 1973 J40. With everything else being updated, the front signals...
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    Co2 Bottle on J40 Yes or No

    Hello All! I want to run with a bottle of C02 instead of a compressor(too many $$). I will be running the dunes when I get her done this week. I'll run it around 10-14lbs per tire and air up to 45lbs for the trip home. Who's running Co2 for filling their tires? do you Like it? How much...
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    Newbie from Vancouver, Washington

    Hello All, Been a "lurker" for a long time. It's good to get registered. I have a 1973 J40 with a V-8. and a later 4-speed. Other than that, it's pretty much stock. I have been redoing her for two years and we'll have her done when my clutch/pressure plate arrives:D I'm not a hardcore...
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