welcome
welcome bro we are about an hour north of ya leep us up to date on whats going on
welcome bro we are about an hour north of ya leep us up to date on whats going on
Back from Afghanistan
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Wilco all... and thanks. "Downy", got your info and ill be calling you soon bro, and "Josies land cruiser" i dont even know you and i love you, enjoy the quote 
. This forum is sweet and damn i like the crowd. "Fjcruiser black berry",..... good to know this crowd is not only patriotic as hell but has vets in it too. Oh, and "Cornholio" from what ive read were in the same boat of starting a buildup, even though i think you've got a head start on me .
These are gonna be some good times, i hope you all have a good sence of humor and have a pair of drinking shoes, because were gonna have some fun.
Almost forgot to bring some beer today.
. This forum is sweet and damn i like the crowd. "Fjcruiser black berry",..... good to know this crowd is not only patriotic as hell but has vets in it too. Oh, and "Cornholio" from what ive read were in the same boat of starting a buildup, even though i think you've got a head start on me .These are gonna be some good times, i hope you all have a good sence of humor and have a pair of drinking shoes, because were gonna have some fun.
Almost forgot to bring some beer today.
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Hi All:
Patrick, sounds like the GM 4.3L V-6 and that four speed overdrive autobox should work well for your needs. What transfer case are you thinking of using?
"You guys are better than finding out you don't have herpes after all."
I love this quote! The love in this statement is just, well, overwhelming!
Regards,
Alan
I plan on getting an AA adapter and using the cruiser 3 speed or possibly using the chevy, but i think if i go the chevy route ill need a different axle so the toy xsfr is looking pretty sexy to me at this point. Do you suggest anything in particular?
Patrick, sounds like the GM 4.3L V-6 and that four speed overdrive autobox should work well for your needs. What transfer case are you thinking of using?
"You guys are better than finding out you don't have herpes after all."
I love this quote! The love in this statement is just, well, overwhelming!
Regards,
Alan
I plan on getting an AA adapter and using the cruiser 3 speed or possibly using the chevy, but i think if i go the chevy route ill need a different axle so the toy xsfr is looking pretty sexy to me at this point. Do you suggest anything in particular?
Welcome back!
And welcome to MUD as well.
Here is a link to a really detailed thread on doing the 4.3 conversion. Use it for motivation, help or whatever.
https://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=43710
and again WELCOME BACK!!!!
And welcome to MUD as well.
Here is a link to a really detailed thread on doing the 4.3 conversion. Use it for motivation, help or whatever.
https://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=43710
and again WELCOME BACK!!!!
Josie'sLandCruiser
Stop calling it a "FJ."
Hi All:
Honestly, I'd suggest avoiding the old one piece Land Cruiser t-cases (aka "three speed" and "four speed" models.) They work, but are old school. The Land Cruiser "split" t-case (as used in US-market 1980-87 FJ60 wagons) is a much stronger design, and quieter to boot.
If you want to go "hog wild" with your drive train, consider this:
GM 4.3L V-6; Toyota W56 five speed transmission; dual t-cases; custom center-diff TLC rearend.
The 4.3L is a popular swap for the Toyota mini-truck crowd running *big* meats. There are adaptors for the 4.3 to the Toy mini five speed tranny. For low-low crawling there are double t-case kits available for the mini-truck (very popular!) A custom centered TLC rearend retains the 8.75 inch center section but uses mini-truck equal length, 30 spline axle shafts.
So, with the above combo you stay mostly Toyota if not outright Land Cruiser.
I hope you still live in the barracks, b/c you are gonna spend every dime you earn, dude!
Regards,
Alan
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"Josie's Land Cruiser" wrote:
Patrick, sounds like the GM 4.3L V-6 and that four speed overdrive autobox should work well for your needs. What transfer case are you thinking of using?
Honestly, I'd suggest avoiding the old one piece Land Cruiser t-cases (aka "three speed" and "four speed" models.) They work, but are old school. The Land Cruiser "split" t-case (as used in US-market 1980-87 FJ60 wagons) is a much stronger design, and quieter to boot.
If you want to go "hog wild" with your drive train, consider this:
GM 4.3L V-6; Toyota W56 five speed transmission; dual t-cases; custom center-diff TLC rearend.
The 4.3L is a popular swap for the Toyota mini-truck crowd running *big* meats. There are adaptors for the 4.3 to the Toy mini five speed tranny. For low-low crawling there are double t-case kits available for the mini-truck (very popular!) A custom centered TLC rearend retains the 8.75 inch center section but uses mini-truck equal length, 30 spline axle shafts.
So, with the above combo you stay mostly Toyota if not outright Land Cruiser.
I hope you still live in the barracks, b/c you are gonna spend every dime you earn, dude!
Regards,
Alan
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"Josie's Land Cruiser" wrote:
Patrick, sounds like the GM 4.3L V-6 and that four speed overdrive autobox should work well for your needs. What transfer case are you thinking of using?
Welcome home and Thank You for your service to our country!
Good luck with your build....... there are many people with good info in this place. You will be up and Cruising in no time with the help of this board!
Good luck with your build....... there are many people with good info in this place. You will be up and Cruising in no time with the help of this board!
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thanks for the link "green 73", much appreciated, and "Josies land cruiser", your ideas are just crazy enough to work 
Thanks so much for the info, were all set to head to fort hood this weekend and pick the ol' boy up
Thanks so much for the info, were all set to head to fort hood this weekend and pick the ol' boy up 
Wilco all... and thanks. "Downy", got your info and ill be calling you soon bro, and "Josies land cruiser" i dont even know you and i love you, enjoy the quote
These are gonna be some good times, i hope you all have a good sence of humor and have a pair of drinking shoes, because were gonna have some fun.
Just a little head start, but I have the advantage of having parents with a running 55
. I'm keeping mine a little more purist than yours, trying to stick all Toyota with an overall stock look, but good luck on your build.(Be sure to start a build thread)
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build up you want, build up you get.... thats how i roll
Is there any place to get a wiring harness for the engine thats cheaper than the painless one?
Is there any place to get a wiring harness for the engine thats cheaper than the painless one?
There is a guy on Pirate 4X4 that makes them. The quality is really good too. And the price is cheaper than Painless. For a complete vehicle wiring harness, there are a couple manufacturers out there that are cheaper and the same if not better quality as well. I'll see if I can dig up a link or 2. http://www.affordable-fuel-injection.com/ih-system.htm
http://www.ezwiring.com/
Hope this helps
http://www.ezwiring.com/
Hope this helps
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Back from Texas in one piece
So i made it home with the cruiser and a few less pounds and even less hair. Ill post pics of our little adventure of desert driving when i get the camera out of my bros van tomorrow. Oh, and just a heads up, if any of you want to tow a cruiser 1500 miles, dont do it with an astro van. Thats some butt-puckering you just dont need in your life. Thanks again green 73 for the sweet links
So i made it home with the cruiser and a few less pounds and even less hair. Ill post pics of our little adventure of desert driving when i get the camera out of my bros van tomorrow. Oh, and just a heads up, if any of you want to tow a cruiser 1500 miles, dont do it with an astro van. Thats some butt-puckering you just dont need in your life. Thanks again green 73 for the sweet links
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Im baaaack
so yeah, been a little busy with sleeping and gerking around, its so weird having so much freedom. so i got off my a$$ and got it in gear. up to date i got a 97 s-10 4x4 for a donar and have both drive trains ripped out. if ya'all have any advice feel free to lay it on me like richard simmons on a gay pride perade
so yeah, been a little busy with sleeping and gerking around, its so weird having so much freedom. so i got off my a$$ and got it in gear. up to date i got a 97 s-10 4x4 for a donar and have both drive trains ripped out. if ya'all have any advice feel free to lay it on me like richard simmons on a gay pride perade
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the doner truck
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coming back from texas
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out with the old
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its sexy time
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"the files are in the computer"
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stay tuned for more "WTF did i get my self into" as i show you all how not to build a cruiser
oh, and i almost forgot, temecula tom, where are you. the beers cold and im sure i have some tri tip here some where..... hint hint
i mean, we need at least one person that knows what there doing, i just like to think i look good screwing up.
oh, and i almost forgot, temecula tom, where are you. the beers cold and im sure i have some tri tip here some where..... hint hint
i mean, we need at least one person that knows what there doing, i just like to think i look good screwing up.
Keeping the 700r4? Adapting it to the cruiser t-case? Get working soldier!
200hp of fuelie v-6 seems like a good swap for an old cruiser.
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700R4....thats so yesterday, what we got here is a 4L60E and an NP233 with drivers side output. Im planning on fixing that little problem with a passenger side output NP241 out of an 88-91 suburban or blazer....hope this works because i have no idea how im gonna make the linkage work yet
but ill figure that out next week
but ill figure that out next week
