Builds An FJ40 Named Dusty (1 Viewer)

[roadstr6]

I am happy to announce that "Dusty", the 1982 FJ40 came back to life this past weekend! I can't wait to get this one tagged, insured and driving around town.

 

[roadstr6]

Koito H4's wired up. 8274 wired up and spooled with fresh synthetic rope and a Factor 55 flat link. Dusty is soon to be a walking, talking man about town.

 

[roadstr6]

I've been having a blast driving Dusty these last few weeks. I've sorted out a few minor issues. I had a driveline vibration beginning at around 50 mph that was solved by adding 2* shims in the rear, and while I was ordering shims from @orangefj45 I went ahead, ordered and installed 4* shims in the front to get my caster corrected. I purchased and installed a trans/ transfer bypass hose from @shipmag and new hood hinge pins from @SMG. The truck runs and drives like new. It's super silent inside, no rattles, and it's so different from any 40 series that I have ever owned or driven. These later trucks are just more refined, quieter and the overall feel is much more like driving a 60 than a 40. I'm beyond stoked with this truck.

 

[shipmag]

I've been having a blast driving Dusty these last few weeks. I've sorted out a few minor issues. I had a driveline vibration beginning at around 50 mph that was solved by adding 2* shims in the rear, and while I was ordering shims from @orangefj45 I went ahead, ordered and installed 4* shims in the front to get my caster corrected. I purchased and installed a trans/ transfer bypass hose from @shipmag and new hood hinge pins from @SMG. The truck runs and drives like new. It's super silent inside, no rattles, and it's so different from any 40 series that I have ever owned or driven. These later trucks are just more refined, quieter and the overall feel is much more like driving a 60 than a 40. I'm beyond stoked with this truck.

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Thanks for the compliment another happy mudder! Im jealous your rig is awesome!

 

[CBFJ]

Gotta ask- made any visits to Grandpa Cox? I bet he wouldn't believe what his 40 looks like now!

 

[roadstr6]

Gotta ask- made any visits to Grandpa Cox? I bet he wouldn't believe what his 40 looks like now!

Soon. Very soon. I’ve got a couple more little things to do with it before I take it back to Mr. Cox.

 

[Honger]

You've done a fantastic job making this a stunning truck.

 

[roadstr6]

You've done a fantastic job making this a stunning truck.

Thank you sir!

 

[roadstr6]

Relics:

 

[Spike Strip]

Man, got some garage envy goin' on!

 

[open country]

Livin the dream, Dave

 

[roadstr6]

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