African expedition FJ/HJ60 Build for Jesus

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Discouraging weekend... First of all: My thermometer said it was 102 yesterday so it was pretty much unbearable outside. We pulled both thirds from the HJ and they are 3.73. I thought that all HJ's had 4.11. Turns out only the automatic had 4.11. So now we are in search of a set of FJ62 thirds (or other fine spline pinion 4.11"s) If you have a set you want to donate, PM me.

More to come this week I hope
 
zuluzeugma said:
Discouraging weekend... First of all: My thermometer said it was 102 yesterday so it was pretty much unbearable outside. We pulled both thirds from the HJ and they are 3.73. I thought that all HJ's had 4.11. Turns out only the automatic had 4.11. So now we are in search of a set of FJ62 thirds (or other fine spline pinion 4.11"s) If you have a set you want to donate, PM me.

More to come this week I hope
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Using coarse spline thirds should be fine with expedition style driving. Swap out the flanges and you're golden.
 
zuluzeugma said:
Discouraging weekend... First of all: My thermometer said it was 102 yesterday so it was pretty much unbearable outside. We pulled both thirds from the HJ and they are 3.73. I thought that all HJ's had 4.11. Turns out only the automatic had 4.11. So now we are in search of a set of FJ62 thirds (or other fine spline pinion 4.11"s) If you have a set you want to donate, PM me.

More to come this week I hope
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How big a tire are you planning to run? Why not keep the 3.70s? You'll get better mileage, which I expect is more important in Africa.
 
Exiled said:
How big a tire are you planning to run? Why not keep the 3.70s? You'll get better mileage, which I expect is more important in Africa.
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33" Its gana be slightly too tall. I don't want whoever is operating to have to slip the clutch for 5 minutes every time they are starting off.
 
zuluzeugma said:
33" Its gana be slightly too tall. I don't want whoever is operating to have to slip the clutch for 5 minutes every time they are starting off.
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Have you ever driven a H55 with 33's and 3.73's? It feels pretty normal to me.:meh:

Definitely don't need to slip the clutch for 5 minutes to get it started, but then again you will be loaded to the gills for this expedition.
 
Exiled said:
How big a tire are you planning to run? Why not keep the 3.70s? You'll get better mileage, which I expect is more important in Africa.
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x2 also a 33" tire is not too easy to get in Africa :)

I agree with roscoFJ73 although nice to have 33" it would make more sence to get a 7.50x16

and would recomend also split rims...you can just pop down to you tire shop in Africa...alot will have to be done on the road.

GREAT BUILD :)
 
GLTHFJ60 said:
Have you ever driven a H55 with 33's and 3.73's? It feels pretty normal to me.:meh:

Definitely don't need to slip the clutch for 5 minutes to get it started, but then again you will be loaded to the gills for this expedition.
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Yes I have, and I would have no problem driving it that way. However, I'm not the one driving it. Were trying to build it as stupid proof as possible.


JohnnyC said:
x2 also a 33" tire is not too easy to get in Africa :)

I agree with roscoFJ73 although nice to have 33" it would make more sence to get a 7.50x16

and would recomend also split rims...you can just pop down to you tire shop in Africa...alot will have to be done on the road.

GREAT BUILD :)
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We are sending them with 8 33" tires on 16" split rims (assuming we can find some for a reasonable price). Were going to run the tires with tubes for easy side-of-the-road repair. If for some reason they destroy all 8 tires, they will have the option of getting tires locally.
 
You guys need any parts from me? Free. Check out my 998 parts thread and let me know if you need anything from it.
 
Just an update, we are going to have more pics to come, Josh Zuluzeugma just got married and is a little pre occupied at the moment! We have ordered axle rebuild supplies and like everywhere the bearings where out of stock!

Both axles are off the truck, ready for a rebuild and we are now waiting for a lift kit- if anyone knows of someone that is trying to sell one we could use the help. Also we have been working on getting a snorkel with no luck at this point. Our goal is to get this thing rolling but gotta get the lift first!
 
LiberiaBound said:
Just an update, we are going to have more pics to come, Josh Zuluzeugma just got married and is a little pre occupied at the moment! We have ordered axle rebuild supplies and like everywhere the bearings where out of stock!

Both axles are off the truck, ready for a rebuild and we are now waiting for a lift kit- if anyone knows of someone that is trying to sell one we could use the help. Also we have been working on getting a snorkel with no luck at this point. Our goal is to get this thing rolling but gotta get the lift first!
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i don't know how much you are trying to lift, but wc supply over on front street in tyler can re-arch and add leaves to the stack you already have. can lift it 2-3" easy. 1 leaf per inch.

can be a bit pricy going that way, we use to charge about $100 per stack.

if you are over that way drop in the back and ask for danny. tell him bufe sent you by, and what you're needing. he might be able to get you a price break.

edit: that's pronounced b ewe f
 
I am back and am planning on hitting it hard next weekend assuming parts come in. Spent a week in NC and a week in St. Lucia on an awesome Honeymoon. Eitherway, lots more updates to come soon. Stay tuned
 
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