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  1. Living in the Past

    FJ40 : Question about a 5 speed conversion

    I know Saginaw power steering boxes came in different ratios. The number of turns from one side to the other vary. You ideally want one that requires more turns so it not as squirrelly to drive at high speeds
  2. Living in the Past

    FJ40 : Question about a 5 speed conversion

    That is something I would never do. 40 series is too heavy with a lift required for 40" tires to feel safe the way people drive in AZ. I have to drive from a rural home to our home in the Phoenix area today. It's a nerve racking drive even in our stock 2nd gen Sequoia. My doctor retired over a...
  3. Living in the Past

    FJ40 : Question about a 5 speed conversion

    Reading this thread can understand why Toyota has no interest in importing the 70 series. Everything suggested is highway driving. 3.70:1 diff gears and taller tires help on the highway but comes with a cost off road. My 79 was bought from a friend. When he purchased it I went along for the test...
  4. Living in the Past

    FJ40 : Question about a 5 speed conversion

    While the final drive is still one to one it is a far superior transmission. With 4.11:1 gearing in the diffs and 30" tall tires was my prefer setup for forest service trails. With one barrel carburetor on the F145 in my 68 first gear was perfect for first gear creeping. Seen more wild life with...
  5. Living in the Past

    FJ40 : Question about a 5 speed conversion

    Personally think the H55F is an easier conversion on the 1/79+ FJ40. Install a 8/80 rear axle with a hand brake would reduce the amount of mods required. Again from what I'm seeing that an expensive option with 8/80+ rear axle. Personally would not install a H55F if it required relocating the...
  6. Living in the Past

    FJ40 : Question about a 5 speed conversion

    I would not use a tow bar to tow an FJ40 behind a 1992 FJ80 with a 3FE. Besides being underes powered the brakes and weight of the 80 series are not up to the task. I done it with my 89 FJ62 years ago. Would only do it now in an emergency, like moving the two to get out of the path of a wild...
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