If you do part it out, I want and need the tub. There you probably already got your money back between the tub and hardtop sold. Everything else is gravy.
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Quit trying to be the most annoying person in this thread Mardis.
Guys, let the man roll on this project. It's good for him and great for Rob.
Guys, let the man roll on this project. It's good for him and great for Rob.
Prediction:
Doc spends $60,000 on it
Sells it to me unfinished for $13,800
Wait, what?
MScruiser
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Zing!
I know this is mission creep and all, but before you go dump a ton of cash in that 2F, run the numbers on a 5.3 swap. They may be close and A/C, P/S is easier to make happen.
Maybe table the motor while you work on the rest.
Maybe table the motor while you work on the rest.
I like the plan. Full GM drivetrain and stock Fj40 axles with 4 wheel disc conversion. No more than 2.5" lift and 33" tires.
Might want to consider centering the rear axle to match the GM drivetrain. Not absolutely necessary but probably wise. Either go with an early centered rear ( I've got one if you need it) or build one using the FJ40 center section and Toyota mini truck tubes and outers.
Might want to consider centering the rear axle to match the GM drivetrain. Not absolutely necessary but probably wise. Either go with an early centered rear ( I've got one if you need it) or build one using the FJ40 center section and Toyota mini truck tubes and outers.
Couldn't he also adapt the 4L60e to the stock tcase as another option?
Sure. Or, even better, to a later split case. That said, he really does not plan to wheel it other than light duty "farm" wheeling so the stock GM stuff will hold up just fine. It would depend on what I could find r.e. the donor parts to me.
MScruiser
obsessive-compulsive oppositional-defiant wise-ass
This build is starting to REALLY sound like the 40 I tried to sell you:
Body Off Paining
Full 5.3 swap
4l60e
stock t-case
4-wheel disks
centered axles
GM steering column
I'm interested to see the final price tag once its all said and done.
Don't forget; if you go with the 5.3 Swap, you will have to modify the gas tank to have a recessed fuel pump, and you will need a fuel pressure regulator. Mine used one from a corvette.
You will also find that the 5.3's stock headers make things really tight around the steering linkage. You will need to get some low profile headers to give you some room. If I recall, my 40 has center dump headers off of a stock corvette. Even then, you will have to remove the aluminum heat shields to give you more room.
If you have any questions, just let me know.
Body Off Paining
Full 5.3 swap
4l60e
stock t-case
4-wheel disks
centered axles
GM steering column
I'm interested to see the final price tag once its all said and done.
Don't forget; if you go with the 5.3 Swap, you will have to modify the gas tank to have a recessed fuel pump, and you will need a fuel pressure regulator. Mine used one from a corvette.
You will also find that the 5.3's stock headers make things really tight around the steering linkage. You will need to get some low profile headers to give you some room. If I recall, my 40 has center dump headers off of a stock corvette. Even then, you will have to remove the aluminum heat shields to give you more room.
If you have any questions, just let me know.
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Gas pedal, pressure regulator, oil pan, exhaust manifold, tcase adapter, shifter, etc, etc, has all been methodically documented in Cam's thread. Do yourselves a favor and follow his lead (my 2 cents).
MScruiser
obsessive-compulsive oppositional-defiant wise-ass
Word.
Just do stock axles and adapt your Tcase.
Your only issue is going to be driveline length. I know it has been done a few hundred times but make sure you get the enough rear shaft so you can keep the rear axle centered in the wheel well
Your only issue is going to be driveline length. I know it has been done a few hundred times but make sure you get the enough rear shaft so you can keep the rear axle centered in the wheel well
You could center the rear axle for about 1/4 of the price of adapting the t-case. Just sayin
If you've got enough distance, can you run the centered GM tcase output with the stock axle...at least for the purposes outlined for this truck? Seems like I've seen that before.
Is that what you were referring to earlier when you mentioned "not absolutely necessary"?
Is that what you were referring to earlier when you mentioned "not absolutely necessary"?
I'm with you but is there room for a centered Tcase without getting real complicated?
Sure can. In fact, early FJ40's actually had angled rear driveshafts from the factory. It's not ideal but it can work if compound angles caused by excessive lift are kept in check.
All of the "skittles" trucks from the guys over here run all GM drivetrains with either sm465's or t350 autos and np205's with custom centered rear axles using Cruiser center sections and mini truck tubes and outers.
Ok, that said the 4L60 and factory 4wd case are super long. I know if you are not going to stretch it, it is too much.
Going to have to buy a Tcase adapter either way.
I would stick with your axle and case. Buy one adapter. I think there is a short adapter available but that is just from memory. Gotta got to Advance Adapters and look around.
Jackson Powertrain can build and shaft you need in the end.
Going to have to buy a Tcase adapter either way.
I would stick with your axle and case. Buy one adapter. I think there is a short adapter available but that is just from memory. Gotta got to Advance Adapters and look around.
Jackson Powertrain can build and shaft you need in the end.
For reference only: stock 63 FJ40 rear shaft
And, Nolen is probably on the right track. I am not up to speed with the 5.3 trivet rain lengths and options. The stock wheelbase may be too short for any other solution
No, not quite. There are 2 opinions. No easier in my opinion to replace rear axle. Just read a bit or better yet, let Rob handle it