Someone asked me about this yesterday. I thought I would bump the original post in the event that anyone here is looking for some extra leg room in their stock 40. It was a necessity for me. :steer:
In my experience, once you get the posts that are just rearward of the door, clear of the tub, you can walk it back. So, 8-10" would be enough. I am just not sure how you would get the strap/hoist system connected before you got it that high.
I just get in the bed of mine after removing all...
I would really like to know how much the top actually weighs. The reason I ask is that I have heard 250# but I can lift it and move it by myself on my back/shoulders. I would estimate mine to be more like 150# but I really don't know.
as for the dolly... That was one of my options. I was...
I am not sure what issues I will have with the window seals. I put the tension on the large ratchet strap and also the smaller strap once I had it up because I wasn't sure how much I trusted the hooks as mentioned in the post above. What is your concern with the seal? Flattening it out? I...
The hoist is considered a kayak hoist. It is similar to the one pictured and actually is listed as 125# capacity. This is why I had the large 10,000# ratchet strap hooked up while I was using it. The pulley system had no issues hoisting it and I am sure the rope is more than enough to carry...
I have a 78 model 40-series that I keep topless most of the time. I have owned a mini-warehouse facility for the past 10 years so when it was off, I had a place to store it away from home. A few months ago, we got a sales contract on the property so I had to go pick up the top. I put it back...
A quick web search shows that CCOT carries them. Just know that they are $50 each and it requires 8 total so $400+ just for the wheel cylinders. Toyota might still have them available as well but I didn't check. Of course, it's his money so it's fun spending someone else's money anyways...
I almost always start in reverse. I park in a garage and have to back out. :rofl: Oh, then shift to first... unless I am still rolling to a stop or just being lazy, which can be often.
When I got my '78 I don't think it had been off. It may have been off once during a brief restoration about 10 years earlier but I am not sure. With that said, do it. Just beware that it is really heavy. I have done it with only one other guy. 2 big guys and it can be done but three would...
What I am about to say may be basic and already thought of but whatever you do, drain the old gas and put all new fresh in. Don't just try to add some fresh to an old tank with old gas already in it.
When I got my 40 I drained the tank. there was about 4-5 gallons of old fuel in it. I put...
Those boys out "West" think they have something we don't have. Our looked like that first, several million years ago. Give your mountains time to mature and they will look like ours do. :flipoff2:
BTW, good looking 40. I got mine out of the garage with the top on it for the first time...
Since you are looking for opinions, and I have one... here goes. I went through the same process about 6 months ago with my '78. I ended up going with OME medium and Bilstein 5100. I kept the factory shackles and may upgrade in the near future. I am pleased with the ride and the cost. I...
Interesting topic. I am going through the exact same issue on my 78. I replaced my front disc -rotors, pads, etc. about 2 years ago. Brakes have been fine. I cleaned up my truck and noticed a slight leak on one of my driver's side rear brake cylinders. I ordered two new cylinders for the...
Tires/wheels are the first thing to check. I had a bad steering wheel vibration and front shake around 50-55 and could drive through it at around 60. I didn't like going past 60. I swapped front with rear and the vibration stayed but I could feel it in the rear. It was definitely tire/wheel...
I will chime in. Although not a specific answer to a personal experience with Rough Country... I just put Old Man Emu lift springs on my 78. I contemplated the Rough Country. What I realized is that there was only one reason I even considered that brand.... Cost. Other than a slightly...
Thank you. I had some work done on mine a few months ago and I am chasing down rough running issues. The problem is that The work I had done was replacing a manifold gasket, adjusted idle, moved some stuff around after my desmog (hopefully just like this diagram) and the mechanic switched me...
Thanks guys. I have visited the FAQ many times but honestly had no idea what "Lockout 101" meant. Now it makes sense.
I think I will look into the shorter birfs as that may be a good solution to being able to use the hubs I have. Now, I just need to figure out how or where to source the...
Thinking back to when I bought them, I kept asking the guy what they came off and he never specifically replied. Maybe he ran into the same issue. I was thinking that as long as they were 30 spline and not 19 (or whatever) that they would work.
I will get pics posted up soon. The housing I am...