Hi All,
I have a 78fj40. I would like to install a 3B diesel and would like to keep the fj40 transmission, 1pc. transfercase and its emergency brake mechanism. Can I just switch the input shaft, clutch and bell housing from the 3B 81bj42 to 78fj40 and be done with it?
I have read other options...
diff. spacer missing?
Does front and rear differential has #14 item in its components? I asked the question because I dont have it (#14) on the front when I dismantled my differential. Thanks.
81 bj42-tub
I have a 81 bj42, 3B/4spd /4x4 all works excellent, frame good, but body is same as you mentioned-crap. After two years of searching I found the newer generation body doesnt come as easyly as the late model cousins, so still garaged and hoping someday(?) I will locate that...
Merry Christmas!!
I got to talked to a friend last night who owns a 1992 forerunner-good mechanics /body bad. He wants to scrap it or I could have it ;pif I want to. Question???- I am building a 78fj40. what part(s) I can use from 4runner to bolt on the 78fj40?.
Thanks, Allen
spring arc dimensions
Hi LC74,
I am on the same boat, I just pulled out a spring with an arc dimension of 9.5 inches, I wonder is this normal lift or lifted? Any body can confirm this? Thanks.;)
Allen
Blood, sweat and tears?
(When theres a will theres a way.) I can only imagine the toil you gone thru to come and be rewarded with an exceptional piece of creation.Congrats!:bounce:
NWbie needs to understand some of the lingo.
Hi, Ive been buzzing in this forum for a while. As a newbie still trying to understand:grinpimp: some of the lingos and initials in some of the threads. Can we have a threads wereby all newbies can checks or ask some meaning of the words and...
where are you located? I have a 76 solid frame. I live in Mississauga. Still contimplating to do my resto. But I know a guy north of London which has a frame and other stuff for sale.
Hi All,
My 77fj45 entire cab floor pan is rotted to the bone, must replace! A local dude has a 76 fj40 tub 4 sale which has a much better steel than normal. Question would the 40 floor fit the 45, will their be modifications, or just go new remanufactured steel.
Thanks. AV:confused:
Thanks guys esp. fuzzy. Carburator is on sale on local add. brand new and just $75, but I think I am going original ($3X):crybaby: . I want to keep all my aircleaner and looks toyota!:grinpimp:
Hi all, Can anybody tell, if the following carburator from a chevy truck 4x4 with markings of: VARIJET-17059740 and another # under it at 1400. And has 2 barrel would fit my 1977 fj45 with 2F...
MY 2cent worth: 1. clean area with penetrating oil and blow air
2, loosen all nuts- level nuts at top of stud (( do not remove nuts completely)
3, do #1 again
4, hit top of stud/nut with a brass drift- (be sure your brass...