Another 85 fj60 Blue #2?? (1 Viewer)

[gregnash]

Awesome that you made it so quickly. Definitely go out and enjoy Marley. And are you sure you didnt swap a diesel or V8 in there while we werent looking?!?!?!?

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

Maybe I missed it, but please tell me that the hitch receiver (is that what I'm seeing) on the ladder-side swing arm is for a BBQ. That would be SWANK!

But if it is, it needs a bottle opener right beside it!

Congrats on the safe move, BTW.

Trap, I have several ideas on what to attach there... My gas can/ cooler rack is my first build. I have plans for a BBQ as well just never got to it. I have a beer opener that the wife bought me already.

Congrats on the safe move!!

Thanks Johnny, the build is coming together I see...

Good stuff J!

We need to race our 60's

Might have to do that. You'll prob win.. I weight a bit more than you with all the gear and armor HA!

Awesome that you made it so quickly. Definitely go out and enjoy Marley. And are you sure you didnt swap a diesel or V8 in there while we werent looking?!?!?!?

G, seriously it's night and day difference with her performance.

But, a 4BT is still on the TO DO LIST if not a 6BT... MOO HA HA!

Thanks guys,

J

 

[snowboardonsnow]

Cant wait to watch Marley's matching trailer build once you get settled in... or did I miss it already?

<--- Thats a home brew IPA btw so enjoy it

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

Cant wait to watch Marley's matching trailer build once you get settled in... or did I miss it already?

<--- Thats a home brew IPA btw so enjoy it

MMMHHHHMMM TASTY!..^^^^ OH I'M IN A DRY COUNTY.. I HAD TO DRIVE 38 MILES FOR A 12 PACK TODAY!!!!

Not sure on when I'll get to the trailer build Snow, I need to get my work rolling so I can plan my projects and days off better.

J

 

[StevoJonesFJ60]

But, a 4BT is still on the TO DO LIST if not a 6BT... MOO HA HA!

Thanks guys,

J

Go for the 6BT
They fit really nicely and sound great too.

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

Go for the 6BT
They fit really nicely and sound great too.

Steve, with the 6BT.. how much clearance do I need for it to clear the front axle/pan. will a RS with a 3" OME spring lift do the trick or do I need more than that??

J

 

[Trapper50cal]

OH I'M IN A DRY COUNTY.. I HAD TO DRIVE 38 MILES FOR A 12 PACK TODAY!!!!

I'd say it's high time for a keg-o-rator and a couple 1/4 Barrels then.

 

[gregnash]

I'd say it's high time for a keg-o-rator and a couple 1/4 Barrels then.

There needs to be a LIKE button specifically for posts like this!

 

[arcteryx]

Go for the 6BT
They fit really nicely and sound great too.

I-
There are 2 cruiserheads in Austin with cummins, one with a 4bt the other with a 6bt, both 80s. If you come down I can arrange a meeting/test drive. I like the 6bt better, it's the only cruiser that puts me back in the seat.

 

[Wyoming]

I-
There are 2 cruiserheads in Austin with cummins, one with a 4bt the other with a 6bt, both 80s. If you come down I can arrange a meeting/test drive. I like the 6bt better, it's the only cruiser that puts me back in the seat.

That is exactly why I don't need a 6bt. One of the reasons that I bought a Land Cruiser was that it is kind of slow. I have a habit of using speed if it is available. That's a good way to get into trouble, which I did when I was younger (Boy did I).

 

[StevoJonesFJ60]

Steve, with the 6BT.. how much clearance do I need for it to clear the front axle/pan. will a RS with a 3" OME spring lift do the trick or do I need more than that??

J

I swapped in a Dana 60 and shifted my front axle forward 4" so any measurements I give you won't be super useful. I would look into Rastaforte's build he used cruiser axles.

 

[arcteryx]

I have a habit of using speed if it is available. That's a good way to get into trouble, which I did when I was younger (Boy did I).

You're talking to the kettle there! I had an unreal amount of tickets when I was younger- something like 58 by the time I was 19 or so. I got them all "fixed" through a (now closed) loophole with the help of a family attorney. That was 20 years ago though, I drive much more sane now.

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

I swapped in a Dana 60 and shifted my front axle forward 4" so any measurements I give you won't be super useful. I would look into Rastaforte's build he used cruiser axles.

Thanks will do.

You're talking to the kettle there! I had an unreal amount of tickets when I was younger- something like 58 by the time I was 19 or so. I got them all "fixed" through a (now closed) loophole with the help of a family attorney. That was 20 years ago though, I drive much more sane now.

X2 I had a ton of tickets as a younger guy. My first car was a street legal 10.90 sec 1/4 mile Camaro... need I say more.

That is exactly why I don't need a 6bt. One of the reasons that I bought a Land Cruiser was that it is kind of slow. I have a habit of using speed if it is available. That's a good way to get into trouble, which I did when I was younger (Boy did I).

Don't necessarily want to go fast but, the pure torque and power are sure nice when you really need it. A 4BT is not out of the question yet. I can pick up a 6BT pretty much for nothing compared to a 4BT. So time will tell what I do.

J

 

[Wyoming]

I can pick up a 6BT pretty much for nothing compared to a 4BT

I wonder why that is? I too have noticed that I could get a used, low mileage, good running 6bt for cheap. Hmmmm?

 

[GLTHFJ60]

I wonder why that is? I too have noticed that I could get a used, low mileage, good running 6bt for cheap. Hmmmm?

Most likely because they were put into far more vehicles than the 4BT, and there doesn't seem to be nearly as many people using the 6BT as a swap candidate.

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

Most likely because they were put into far more vehicles than the 4BT, and there doesn't seem to be nearly as many people using the 6BT as a swap candidate.

Completely agree with Johnny, pure mass production of the 6BT. Started as an agricultural engine in 1984 and went into light truck applications in 1988/89... The market was flooded with the 6BT and still is to this day.

J

 

[snowboardonsnow]

Don't necessarily want to go fast but, the pure torque and power are sure nice when you really need it. A 4BT is not out of the question yet. I can pick up a 6BT pretty much for nothing compared to a 4BT. So time will tell what I do.

J

Why stop there? Why not keep it Toyota and go with a twin turbo 1VD-FTV 479 ft-lb @1600-2600rpm hahahaha

 

[StevoJonesFJ60]

Why stop there? Why not keep it Toyota and go with a twin turbo 1VD-FTV 479 ft-lb @1600-2600rpm hahahaha

That sounds pretty pricey though, I bumped my first gen cummins up to the 500-600 ft-lb mark at 1800 for less than $500.

Cummins engines can be had for $1000 if you can find a good deal.
They are literally everywhere.

 

[snowboardonsnow]

I have been thinking that may be the one I'll put in the wifes rig, though I dont think she needs that much power! She says I wont drive anything unless it has my turbo diesel in it! really cuts down our options lol

Edit: (The 6bt of corse)

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

Why stop there? Why not keep it Toyota and go with a twin turbo 1VD-FTV 479 ft-lb @1600-2600rpm hahahaha

Yeah Stevo I agree pricey, but cool as HELL Snowman.

J