2000 Miles in Fj-40 Down Route 66! (2 Viewers)

[50peaks]

Sorry I had to mute the muzac. Is there any conversation worth listening too?

Not on this one.

 

[Trigger6]

Here’s the video of the install of the Terrain Tamer lift. I filmed to do a time lapse so sorry if it’s a little boring. I will film video soon driving and reviewing the suspension.

Recommend checking the axle/wheel castor after adding any lift to see if you need to add any shims. You want +2 on the front with “skinny” tires and up to +5 with oversized tires so that it tracks true. Typically shims are also needed on the rear axle as well to help re-align the rear drive shaft to keep the angles in balance.

The Terrain Tamer springs may have been designed/engineered not to need the shims, but I didn’t see that mentioned anywhere that I could find in their literature. This might be a good question for Georg @orangefj45

 

[knuckle47]

I have been so on the fence about these Terrain Tamer springs. I will be doing all kinds of work with swapping differentials and axle rebuilds. It makes for the argument whether to go with the new spring bushing and rebuild from there or replace the springs with these. I don’t want to have a $40,000.00 Land Cruiser as a result of all of these modifications. Sure as hell getting close

 

[50peaks]

Recommend checking the axle/wheel castor after adding any lift to see if you need to add any shims. You want +2 on the front with “skinny” tires and up to +5 with oversized tires so that it tracks true. Typically shims are also needed on the rear axle as well to help re-align the rear drive shaft to keep the angles in balance.

The Terrain Tamer springs may have been designed/engineered not to need the shims, but I didn’t see that mentioned anywhere that I could find in their literature. This might be a good question for Georg @orangefj45

Thank you, I plan to have a local shop check the alignment once I finish I finish the steering, I will make sure they check that as well and order some shims if needed.

 

[RevISK]

Thank you, I plan to have a local shop check the alignment once I finish I finish the steering, I will make sure they check that as well and order some shims if needed.

There is nothing an alignment shop can do on a 40 that you can’t do at home with your own tools. Well, more or less.

You can easily measure your caster with your phone and a longish straight edge.

 

[OlYellr]

I bought this to do my own alignment like Ian said above...

DIY Toe Alignment Tool - https://www.tmrcustoms.com/products/diy-toe-alignment-tool

 

[orangefj45]

Thank you, I plan to have a local shop check the alignment once I finish I finish the steering, I will make sure they check that as well and order some shims if needed.

I believe we sent you a set of our billet steel 4 degree caster shims. We install these on every 40/45/55/60/70-series with 2” lift springs and slightly extended shackles.
Typically the 4 degree shims will bring caster to “3 degrees positive” which we’ve found to work great on cruisers.

Happy to help!

Georg @ Valley Hybrids & Terrain Tamer North America

 

[orangefj45]

I have been so on the fence about these Terrain Tamer springs. I will be doing all kinds of work with swapping differentials and axle rebuilds. It makes for the argument whether to go with the new spring bushing and rebuild from there or replace the springs with these. I don’t want to have a $40,000.00 Land Cruiser as a result of all of these modifications. Sure as hell getting close

Feel free to give me a call and I’ll be happy to chat about axles, gearing, suspension and other mods/upgrades you’re considering for your cruisers.

Georg @ Valley Hybrids & Terrain Tamer
Shop 209-475-8808

 

[OlYellr]

I believe we sent you a set of our billet steel 4 degree caster shims. We install these on every 40/45/55/60/70-series with 2” lift springs and slightly extended shackles.
Typically the 4 degree shims will bring caster to “3 degrees positive” which we’ve found to work great on cruisers.

Happy to help!

Georg @ Valley Hybrids & Terrain Tamer North America

I did the 4 degree shims from Georg last summer. Of all the things I did last year, might have been the best upgrade I did last year.

 

[orangefj45]

I did the 4 degree shims from Georg last summer. Of all the things I did last year, might have been the best upgrade I did last year.

It’s amazing how much those shims help ….

Georg @ Valley Hybrids

 

[50peaks]

Big thanks to @Trigger6 for letting me come see his Cruisers and dig through his spare parts. I now have a lot of spares to take along on the trip in case something breaks. He also generously donated a windshield…so no mare cracked glass in the videos!!!

 

[Trigger6]

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Big thanks to @Trigger6 for letting me come see his Cruisers and dig through his spare parts. I now have a lot of spares to take along on the trip in case something breaks. He also generously donated a windshield…so no mare cracked glass in the videos!!!
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Noah - Great to finally connect today! Wish I would have had as much passion and mechanical skills for land cruisers at your age…. you will go far!

 

[Last Flight Out]

There is nothing an alignment shop can do on a 40 that you can’t do at home with your own tools. Well, more or less.

You can easily measure your caster with your phone and a longish straight edge.

This. Do it yourself…these trucks are super easy to set. Even if you are “kinda-close”

 

[50peaks]

I got to try out my new suspension in the snow today. So far I have put about 70 miles on it, the caster correction shims helped out tremendously drives straight and doesn’t wander anymore.

I had a little setback last week with a failed master cylinder, but brakes are back and better than ever thanks to new calipers, pads, wheel cylinders, and shoes from BTB Products and Man-A-Fre. Up next is dual seal output housing from @orangefj45, pinion seals, and a new front windshield from @Trigger6

Less than 1 month until the big trip!!! Lots of work to do but the end is in sight and Sunflower is looking and driving amazing. YouTube video on suspension review will be out soon!

 

[matzell]

That is cool to BTB and Man a Fre jumped on board. You do not see or hear form them much on this forum. Did they help you out with those items?

 

[50peaks]

That is cool to BTB and Man a Fre jumped on board. You do not see or hear form them much on this forum. Did they help you out with those items?

They sponsored me with new brakes!

 

[Major Tom]

T-1 week until I drive sunflower 750 miles back to college. Lots of work to do before I leave.

Today I finished the new brake lines. View attachment 3810133

Built custom Y pipe, repaired old headers, and cut and routed 2.5 in stainless exhaust.View attachment 3810128View attachment 3810132

Removed old weatherstripping from doors. (Thanks mom for letting me use the dining table) I plan to POR15 around the edge of doors and re install new weatherstripping.View attachment 3810131

Mrs. Candace is a good Momma to let you use her dining room table.

 

[Trigger6]

“Go time” is quickly approaching…. just curious how Sunflower is coming along and if you need any final help before the start of the trek?

 

[50peaks]

“Go time” is quickly approaching…. just curious how Sunflower is coming along and if you need any final help before the start of the trek?

Yes it is! My plan is to finish everything up this Saturday (windshield, oil change, grease everything, dif fluid, ect) If anyone in the area would like to lend a hand all help would be appreciated!

 

[50peaks]

Here’s the Review of the Terrain Tamer suspension. Thanks @Flatlanderfj40 and @orangefj45!