My FJ-40 get loaded up and headed to Phoenix, and then on to Miami. Kinda bittersweet as I love that truck, but I'm at a place where I need to make changes. Life is a crazy, unforeseen trail. Make the best of it!
SOLD
For Sale: 1978 FJ40 in good condition with 157,000 miles.
Dan 760-887-9273. $7,500 obo.
History I purchased this vehicle from a lady in Bishop, Ca. She owned and drove this vehicle between Bishop and Mammoth, CA (no road salt) for approximately 15 years. She informed me the vehicle...
Engine ID #2F 236609. Zero compression in cylinder's #2 and #3. Includes block, head, oil pan, valve cover, pulley/damper, water pump, and thermostat housing (all one assembly). I would rather see this engine put to use than sent to the scrap yard.
Come pick it up in Big Pine, CA 93513. No...
I have a set of almost new 4" lift springs I just pulled off my 1978 FJ-40 for sale. I am looking for $300 or best offer. By almost new I mean I mounted them up, drove down my street one time, and figured they are not what I am looking for.
I purchased them from Mark's OffRoad in...
What are three or four important tips for a newb meat smoker?
I have been boning up (har, har) on smoker sites and am learning, but would like to have a few pointers my first time up so I don't have an 'epic' my first time.
Any thoughts???
My truck's previous owner installed a nifty rubber bed mat with thick felt insulation on the bottom. It was a nice mat with great sound deadening qualities and soundproofing as well. I was rather fond of said mat, until one day I lifted and looked underneath...
Lo and behold, RUST ...
COOL BEANS ! I finally bought a Silver Star, collected some FJ-40 upgrades and have started to pimp out my 1978 '40.
I have been lurking here on 'Mud for a couple-three years, reading and learning. Thanks to all for sharing knowledge and experience. Much apprecited !!
I got out...
I am going to look at a 1986 FJ60 with a blown motor for sale for around $1,000. The seller says "no rust (hmm...), possibly cracked cyl. head, oil/water in crank case. Body very straight with one dent in one rear quarter panel" My question is: can I resonably expect to make my $1,000 back by...
Are the older bibs (1978 & older) and newer bibs (1979+) interchangeable?? I understand there are differences with the bezel, headlight buckets, ect... I am curious if the whole unit(s) will swap out???
I am looking for the following emission control equipment for an 01/1978 California spec FJ40:
Exhaust manifold
Intake manifold
Air injection pump
E.G.R. valve, cooler, and plumbing
Carburator
Please let me know if you have (for sale) what I need.
Thanks,
Dan