BJ40 New Build

[amos715]

Hey guys i am new to this cruiser head club so i have a few stupid questions, i want to build a BJ40 over the next couple of years so .........
will most frame a chassis parts off of a fj be fine for a bj?
i am guessing that the diesel motor in the bj will require heavier suspension on the front?
where could i order a good aftermarket frame to start with?

any advice will be appreciated.

 

[John Smith]

The frames are the same and I bet the engines weigh about the same also. The 2F is not a light engine.

 

[dakota_au]

I recently got hold of a spare frame from a fj40 , it is identical to my bj frames in everyway except for the front engine mounting plates.

I am sure this would not present a big problem and they could be modified.

Phil

 

[yotawheeler]

i have looked into doing a diesel swap and have actually heard rumors that the 3B is actually a little lighter than the F or 2F engines....i dont know how true that is though...i dont think you would have to worry about your front suspention though....also my understanding is that the FJ/BJ frames are the same except for the engine mounts...good luck with the build up and make sure you take lots of pics!

 

[yotawheeler]

i have looked into doing a diesel swap and have actually heard rumors that the 3B is actually a little lighter than the F or 2F engines....i dont know how true that is though...i dont think you would have to worry about your front suspention though....also my understanding is that the FJ/BJ frames are the same except for the engine mounts...good luck with the build up and make sure you take lots of pics!

 

[amos715]

thanks guys

 

[honk]

The BJ40 uses a crossmember to support the back of the transfercase that the FJ40 doesn't have.