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  1. hodag

    5.3LS cam swap options?

    I'm doing a mild rebuild on a 2005 5.3LS before I drop it in my '78 FJ40. I'm planning on a new cam, and am leaning toward one of the Elgin "sloppy stage II" cams that can be had on the cheap. Has anyone used one of these cams? They offer about 3 different grinds, all with differing...
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    Leafspring lengths FJ40 vs FJ60 for SOA

    I'm working on collecting parts for an SOA on my '78 FJ40. The current springs on the 40 look like a collection of mismatched springs from other vehicles put together by a blind man with his feet. I have access to a full set of stock '84 FJ60 springs that are in good condition. I know that the...
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    Chevy 350 Swap Reliability??

    With LS engines having been around for 20 years now, Id bet you'd have just as easy of a time finding an LS3 serpentine belt in a small town NAPA as you would for an SBC. And both will be easier to find than any 40 year old 2F.
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    Chevy 350 Swap Reliability??

    I see you're in Washington, so I don't know what your local prices are like, but I see complete LS engines every day on Craigslist for less than $1000 here in Nebraska. I paid $300 for my L33 5.3LS complete with ECM. I had to pull it, and that saved me $200. I'll end up paying more for the...
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    Builds The Sheepdog this thing is hairy! july 1977 blue fj40

    Are you happy with the results of the Eastwood Chassis Black. My FJ40 is coming apart to do the LS engine swap and I'd like to use that product on mine. Did you spray it or brush it? You went over Eastwood's rust converter?
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    Removing tub...is cross-bracing needed?

    I'm getting ready to pull the tub off the frame on my '78 FJ40. I have the stock roll bar out of it too. My question: Should I cross-brace the tub before removing it since the cage is out? Or is it stiff enough to stay straight?
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    FJ60 power steering with flipped FJ60 springs.

    I'm working on my '78 FJ40. Laying out power steering. I have an '84 FJ60 steering box. I'm planning on a SOA using flipped FJ60 springs. Am I going to run into fitment issues? I'm assuming I'll need to relocate shock towers (F250?). If the towers are moved forward with the spring flip, will...
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    Making early rear reflector instructions

    I love reading these posts from the hardcore restoration guys, even though its not my thing. You guys are meticulous. I dated a girl in highschool whose dad restored '57 Bel Airs. He had a rubber stamp made so that he could stamp the heater hoses every 8" with the original script that was used...
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    New rear sill/crossmember. POR15??

    Hey Claudia. Its been a while. I got out of the Cruiser game for a few years while I built a '51 Ford Tudor Custom. Sold the '51 to have funds to work on the FJ40. Now I'm able to do all the stuff that had been neglected (including an LS swap - hopefully).
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    New rear sill/crossmember. POR15??

    I have cut out my basically non-existent rear crossmember and sill. I built a new crossmember out of 2"x2" square stock. I cut out holes where the body mounts go, but other than that it is a continuous tube. I want to treat it before putting it back in permanently. I was planning on using POR15...
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    FJ60 Man-A-Fre header on a FJ40?

    Im parting out an '84 FJ60 with a Man-A-Fre 2F header. I have a local buddy with an '81 FJ40 who wants it, if it fits. Does anyone know how much fitment differences there are? Would it be worth it to lightly modify it if necessary?
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    Weight for a 2F long block?

    Does anyone know the approximate weight for a '84 2F long block. No accessories, intake or exhaust. Just the block, head, valve cover, oil pan. I need to ship one, and I need a weight to give to Fastenal. Thanks.
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    FJ40 Rear Bench Seat

    Mine is from an Isuzu Amigo, stumbled across it in the local Pick n Pull. Fits great, gray color is close to the 40's seats, and it folds and tumbles. I also pulled the rear seat belts.
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    Out with the 3spd, in with a 4spd. Need some measurements.

    I took some measurements last night, and my motor mount is exactly 12" to the center from the back side of the shock tower. However, the top of the frame mount is about 1" above the level of the frame rail and is dead horizontal. From what I've been reading, it should be flush to the top of the...
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    Out with the 3spd, in with a 4spd. Need some measurements.

    I am in the process of re-building my '78 FJ40. The PO put in a 400 SBC with an earlier LC 3spd. I am keeping the V8, and putting in a 4spd out of an '84 FJ60 along with the t-case, axles, and power steering. My questions concern the current placement of the SBC V8. To me it seems currently to...
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    Picked up a CHEAP FJ60, what should I pull to put on my tired FJ40?

    I have a '78 FJ40 with a 400 SBC. The PO put in a 3spd tranny/t-case(year unknown). I have a LockRite in the rear with a Monte disc brake conversion. I picked up a cheap FJ60 with a swiss cheese body, but recently rebuilt axles, 4spd and t-case. Id like to swap in the 4spd and t-case into my...
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    Cooling the V-8 cruiser

    400 SBC which run notoriously hot. Had my stock 40 radiator hot tanked and rodded, added a Taurus fan. Never gets above 190 on the hottest Nebraska day.
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    Burned up the 40. Clean slate for new drivetrain. Suggestions?

    Mother's day, my FJ40 caught fire while driving along with the wife and kids. Everyone got out OK, and fire was put out. Body is fine except the paint is burned off the hood. Interior is fine except the melted trans and transfer boots. Under the hood is a different story. Anything plastic or...
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    Lazy Man's Way To Smooth Cables

    I didnt realize that any LandCruiser repairs were able to be completed without step #6. Its always worked for me this far, why change now?
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    What size fan do I need?

    Taurus fan from a 3.8L car. $14 at the Pick-n-Pull. Practically a direct bolt in. High speed will suck your hand right to the radiator. I dont go above 190 with a 400SBC. Look in tech, there are several write-ups about how to do the wiring. You can get crazy with temp sensors and such, or...
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