I’m selling my 1972 FJ40. I’ve had the truck since May 1997. It is an outstanding trail truck! Body has a few scratches, dents and minor rust; rear sill has some rust. Front fenders have bottoms trimmed and replaced with rubber; trimmed and reinforced rocker panels. Amazing articulation...
I am looking at purchasing either a Lincoln Electric Pro Mig 140 or Hobart Handler 140 welder and wanted to get people's opinions of both. So, what says the group?
Anyone want to help out a fellow MUD member :wrench: ??? I am looking to find someone willing to help weld up a track bar on my FJ40. I have the parts, but no welder, nor the welding skills. I am available Thursday afternoon through the weekend and will bring the drinks :beer: of your choice...
Has Toyota come out with a FJC soft top version??? Just this past weekend I saw a blue FJC with soft top. It had hard doors on, but a rolled down soft top - it looked like black canvas. I assume this was a custom mod, but just wanted to check. Anyone know who ownes this vehicle? Any...
I currently have a 76' 2F mated to a stock three speed, but will soon be replacing that with a SM420. I am looking at clutch/pressure plate options for this swap. From what I have read, it looks like I could go with an 11" clutch from a '75 Chevy truck with a V8. The Duralast and Valucraft...
Based on the replies to my thread aout HO ALTs causing the belt to slip, I am moving forward with my install. I'm installing an AD244 130amp ALT from a 2001 Chevy Tahoe in to my FJ40.
I have fabbed up a little bracket that bolts to the engine block where the OEM ALT bracket goes and then the...
WAS:High output Alternator belt slippage NOW: High Output ALT Wiring
I am looking at installing a 130 amp alternator (AD244 from a 2001 Tahoe) on my 2F, but have been told that there may be too much resistance in the alternator, thus causing the belt to slip. What are the thoughts of the group...
After 11 years, the Army has finally decided to move me from Fort Bragg, NC to Monterey, California, so all extra Cruiser parts must go. Make me a reasonable offer. Unless otherwise noted, all parts are from a '72 FJ40. Call or email me for specifics or pics.
- Hard top and doors (hard top...
I just got a new aluminum radiator and am working on getting it installed. The question though is with this new radiator do I still need the fan shroud? I am running into mounting issues and the shroud may have to go. What are the advantages and disadvantages of removing the fan shroud?
I already installed my Aussie in the rear of my 76' and am now starting on installing one in the front axle.
My first question though is: since I have a Marlin tack on my front axle shafts, how far do I need to break down the front axles IOT slide the shafts out and remove the third member? Do...
Has anyone use this Summit Aluminum radiator (SUM-380324) in an FJ40? It's dimensions are 22 in wide, 19 in high, and 2.25 in thick. I think the stock radiator is 17 in high, 22 in wide, and ???thick?
Is this close to a bolt-in replacement? For the price ($159.95), I can't see passing it up!
I am finishing up he RDB conversion on my '72 40. The rear is finished and now I'm putting on the MC from a '95 LC. My issueis when I put the MC on, I have to push it on slightly which in turn pushes the push rod in the booster. Do I need to shorten the push rod so it sits there at "rest" or...
I know this is out there, but I cant seem to find it right now. I was looking for something that lists the stock ring and pinion gear ratios broken down by the year of the Cruiser. Anyone?
What keeps the rear diff deflecor (#30) from spinning? Mine started spinning today while driving. Do I just need to re torque the diff nut (#33)? What is the torque specs for it? Thanks!
I just got a new head on my '72 FJ40 ('77 2F block with flat top pistons and a '84 head). I got it started and noticed oil coming out from behind the coil, so I pulled the coil off. I found a small hole, right in front of the #5 spark plug at the top of the head. My question is what size...
I have a set of used UB40 Fender Flares from SOR. The lower, front portion has been trimmed to match how a rocker panel would be trimmed. Other than that, they are in great shape. The little markings you see on them is just dirt as I had not cleaned them before I took a pic. The first pic is...
I've been posting my thread in the FJ40 section of the forum, but figured I'd post here too.
https://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series-tech/224172-head-gasket.html
I've been working on replacing the head gasket of my '77 2F in my '72 FJ40. All was going well and then found out that I needed a...
Anyone know where I can get a new drive gear pin for my distributor? The weights aren't moving freely and it needs to be broken down to be thoroughly cleaned/inspected. I assume I should be able to drill one of the flattened ends of the pin out and then drive the pin out the opposite...
Well, I did a wet and a dry compression test and here are the results starting with #1 cylinder.
dry was 120, 28, 29, 120, 115, 120
wet was 120, 30, 29, 120, 115, 120
My thoughts are a blown head gasket. What say those of you with more experience?
Also, can the rear main seal ('77 2F) be...