So I started swapping in my 327 chevy I got out of a '63 corvette. Its got the ramshorn manifolds on it and Im having some trouble fitting it in. It seems like the manual steering box is going to have to go. If I offset the motor and trans to the passenger side to provide steering box...
I am thinking of putting an SM465 in my 73 FJ40. I am buying this from my friend but my question is how does my slave cylinder work with this transmission? I see that AA makes an adapter to fit my slave cylinder on the sm465 bellhousing, but this bellhousing is a zbar style. Will this cause a...
So I bought my 1973 FJ40 in April of '09. It was all stock and had a badly rotted body, but ran and drove well. I replaced all the body panels that were rotted and did a SOA lift. All was going good until it started running like crap. Wouldnt idle and just ran like crap in general. I did a...
So Ive decided to keep my 73 F engine instead of swapping it for a SBC or soemthing. One thing I have found wrong is that where the 4 bolts from the bellhousing to the transmission thread in, the threads are pulled out. I probably could drill and tap the threads but being that I have to pull...
So my F finaly took a crap on me. It has lost compression and now Im thinking of a new driveline. I was planning on doing this anyway but I was hoping to atleast get the summer out of the motor. My idea is a 4.3L v6 to a NV3500 to a NP208. Im debating on running fuel injection or just make...
Hey, I havent posted here in a while but I just got my FJ40 back from getting body work and now Im ahving trouble deciding on which motor to swap in. Its a 73, and was all stock when I got. I did a SOA, 2" shackles, 36" TSLs and put on a set of tube fenders. The body was badly rotted when I...
I got a 1973 FJ40 and I noticed my gas tank wasnt strapped down by anything the other day since ive been tearing my truck apart and slowly rebuilding it. Ive looked around and cant seem to find anyone who offers the straps that hold it down. The tank looks fairly new and I guess the PO broke...
I have a 72 FJ40. Im running the stock 1F motor, 3 speed trans and tcase. I have it on 36" TSLs with a spring over. Obviously the 4.11s arent cutting it so Im going to regear the truck. I was thinking of 4.88s and Im going to lock the rear. Does 4.88s sound about right for this setup? I...
For Sale: 1987 Toyota pickup, this truck gets lots of looks and has to go. Truck was originally a turbo 4 cylinder 22rte, so it has the stronger trans (R151) and transfercase.
The lift is a 4" suspension with a 3" body.
It also has a ramsey 8000lbs winch that needs a remote.
It has a...
I just bought an '87 pickup. It was a turbo 22ret but that blew up and the kid who had it put in a chevy 305 with big heads, a cam, intake, and some other stuff. the truck runs real good but I have a few problems.
#1 alternator. When i got the truck it had a bad alternator so i...
my friend wants to sell me his 1986 (i beleive) 4runner. Its bonestock and has a 22r with a 5 speed. its an SR5. The body is in good condition with minor dents, and just about no rust. the interior is pretty good also. the truck needs a starter and a trans. He wants $200 for it. My plan...
I have a 1970 FJ40 with the original F motor. I recently rebuilt the carb, and when I started it it wasnt running right. The carb guy said he rebuilt the carburaetor to exactly wat it was when it came in. I adjusted the timing on it to the best I can. It backfired and cracked my exhaust. I...
I was looking at the APC sport bucket seats from Jegs last night. They are only $149 and dont look to bad. The only problem I have with them is the size. the back is 37" is that too big to fit in the front of a cruiser? I am really tired of the front bench seat, even though it was...
I was reading trough one of my 4X4 magz today and it had an article about hydraulic steering. I am thinking about adding this to my cruiser. as it is right now my 40 has manual steering and I am wondering if this will be a preoblem if i decide to put in hyd. steering, since I dont have a pump...
I am looking at the quarter panels from S-O-R, they are the ones that are predrilled, notched and ready to bolt on and include the rear sill cover. I was wondering if anyone has installed these before, and how good do they hold up and how they look. they are 1/8" diamondplate so im guessing...
I am looking at the rear bumper from spector that has the big tire carrier on it that can hold a cooler, 2 gas cans, a jack, shovel, and an axe. I was wondering if anyone knows how good this product is. It is a lot of money and I dont want to spend it and have it be a POS. Thanks
I am starting to design my rockslider for my FJ40, but I am starting to think about the rust that is on the rockers. The PO just covered the rockers in bondo to fill the rust holes I guess, because now all the bondo is peeling off and looks like crap. I am now wanting o put rocksliders on it...
I am going to be building a front rollcage for my 40, and was wondering what thickness and diameter should I order. Pics would definetly be appreciated so I can see how to make it around the dashboard, and see how others mounted it to the floor.
Thanks.
I recently have built a overhead console for my FJ40 for when the hardtop is on. It is almost like the one from SOR. I plan on using it for radio, cb, storage, etc... but now im wondering where i should mount the radio during the summer when the top is off. since my truck is a 70 it doesnt...