I am hoping to document my FZJ40 buildout, more importantly I am going to need tons of advice. Guessing this is the right place. I started down this path because its too hard to get two adults and two kids in my FJ40 plus parts, booze, ice etc and do any sort of real wheeling.
So far I purchased a 1996 FZJ80 with lifter noise which also ended up having a blown head gasket. So I scrapped the stock drive train option, I cant remember why now. So I purchased a LS 4.8 engine from Tilden. I went with the 4.8 because I currently have the 95 TBI in my other FJ40 and seems to have plenty of power and the specs on the 4.8 were better so why not save some $ and save gas. I also purchased a 94 GM NV4500 used from a wrecking yard in the mid west. I have had good success with used transmissions (SM420 and SM465) so I am rolling the dice again hoping not to rebuild it.
Yesterday I ordered the stock width 4 door FJ40 tub that fits on to a FZJ80 Frame (Part# 8020). I am still looking for a stock steel cowl & windshield to use. I opted for the "drop box" storage option (Part#8010)
Current Questions...
So far I purchased a 1996 FZJ80 with lifter noise which also ended up having a blown head gasket. So I scrapped the stock drive train option, I cant remember why now. So I purchased a LS 4.8 engine from Tilden. I went with the 4.8 because I currently have the 95 TBI in my other FJ40 and seems to have plenty of power and the specs on the 4.8 were better so why not save some $ and save gas. I also purchased a 94 GM NV4500 used from a wrecking yard in the mid west. I have had good success with used transmissions (SM420 and SM465) so I am rolling the dice again hoping not to rebuild it.
Yesterday I ordered the stock width 4 door FJ40 tub that fits on to a FZJ80 Frame (Part# 8020). I am still looking for a stock steel cowl & windshield to use. I opted for the "drop box" storage option (Part#8010)
Current Questions...
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