Hi guys,
First, let me introduce myself : my name is Hamad, and I'm from Qatar .. I'm a BIG fan of Toyota FJ40s and I think they are the ultimate small-size off-road trucks (sorry Jeep guys!). So I kept a plan in my mind to find and build the ultimate FJ40 but with modern years power and technology, so here I'm just bought this "barn find", if you well, 1979 FJ40 from a friend, got it for $3000. Its a locally imported truck which I think has many differences than the US imported ones. What made me buy this one is the fact that its complete, no 1 piece is missing in it (what you don't see it in the pics I got them in many cardboard boxes), and 2nd reason its fully loaded, it has factory winch, and factory A/C and front disc brakes.
The Plan :
- 5.3 LS swap.
- 4L80E HD trans.
- Atlas Transfer case.
- 4 in lift kit.
- 35 in. tires.
- Coils conversion, although I'm not sure if that can be done through a off-the-shelf conversion parts.
I will do everything myself (been working on cars my whole life, built some hotrods, muscle cars, and can do mechanics, electrics, and welding), and I will post a long every step I take to keep you entertained on my not so correct work and to document the project, of course I will ask hundreds of questions along the way so please be patient with me!
First, let me introduce myself : my name is Hamad, and I'm from Qatar .. I'm a BIG fan of Toyota FJ40s and I think they are the ultimate small-size off-road trucks (sorry Jeep guys!). So I kept a plan in my mind to find and build the ultimate FJ40 but with modern years power and technology, so here I'm just bought this "barn find", if you well, 1979 FJ40 from a friend, got it for $3000. Its a locally imported truck which I think has many differences than the US imported ones. What made me buy this one is the fact that its complete, no 1 piece is missing in it (what you don't see it in the pics I got them in many cardboard boxes), and 2nd reason its fully loaded, it has factory winch, and factory A/C and front disc brakes.
The Plan :
- 5.3 LS swap.
- 4L80E HD trans.
- Atlas Transfer case.
- 4 in lift kit.
- 35 in. tires.
- Coils conversion, although I'm not sure if that can be done through a off-the-shelf conversion parts.
I will do everything myself (been working on cars my whole life, built some hotrods, muscle cars, and can do mechanics, electrics, and welding), and I will post a long every step I take to keep you entertained on my not so correct work and to document the project, of course I will ask hundreds of questions along the way so please be patient with me!
