Hi everyone,
Working on a hybrid overlander/crawler build for my 73FJ40.
Gotta work through some steering issues, replace the chevy small block (still researching which one I want), upgrade the 3spd to a 5spd tranny (thinking H55 or NV4500), upgrade to a 4 spd split transfer case (not sure on this one yet either), add in lockers, winch, air compressor, rear bumper (love the Kaymar, but damn it's pricey) .
Would love some recommendations on good local (Bay Area) honest/reasonable shops specializing in the FJ40 and any insight from those of you who've already endeavored down this path.
Lots of other things in the works too like adding back in long jump seats in the rear (working on a fabrication since i have roll bars), fixing some nit natty stuff with the interior cosmetics, roof rack and roof top tent (thinking maggiolina but also pricey, so still looking) and tint the rear windows.
Will try and get pics up soon and a list of the stuff already done.
Cheers!
Working on a hybrid overlander/crawler build for my 73FJ40.
Gotta work through some steering issues, replace the chevy small block (still researching which one I want), upgrade the 3spd to a 5spd tranny (thinking H55 or NV4500), upgrade to a 4 spd split transfer case (not sure on this one yet either), add in lockers, winch, air compressor, rear bumper (love the Kaymar, but damn it's pricey) .
Would love some recommendations on good local (Bay Area) honest/reasonable shops specializing in the FJ40 and any insight from those of you who've already endeavored down this path.
Lots of other things in the works too like adding back in long jump seats in the rear (working on a fabrication since i have roll bars), fixing some nit natty stuff with the interior cosmetics, roof rack and roof top tent (thinking maggiolina but also pricey, so still looking) and tint the rear windows.
Will try and get pics up soon and a list of the stuff already done.
Cheers!