Builds Cruisermatt's FJ62 Build-up (1 Viewer)

[cruisermatt]

Other plans while dash/interior/drivetrain is apart:
-fix firewall where I butchered it for 81-84 clutch master holes (weld up and replace with proper +85 bolt pattern, and replace pedal bucket with matching version)
-install my Wilwood 7/8 clutch MC kit
-weld up Firewall hole on passenger side where FJ62 EFI wiring original went through (currently have gigantic billet bulkhead I don’t like anymore)
-convert AC evaporator holes to 81-85 sizes so I can use still-available Toyota grommets
-go through AC ducting and make sure everything is all proper there, I get some weird lack of flow through some ducts and I think I have one loose or something
-tachometer (MIGHT do speedhut gauges. Haven’t decided).
-replace non-op oil pressure and oil temp gauges with wideband and boost gauges.
-might wire an mini-amp in.
-shorten Tuffy center console about 2” and install a light inside
-probably about a dozen other minor wiring repairs from before I knew what I was doing.
-find permanent fix for NP203 snap ring issue (not sure what I am going to do here yet)
-install my splitcase VSS kit I make so I can lose the wire going to rear axle
-I am CONSIDERING adding oil coolers and fluid pumps for the NP203 and transfer case. My plan is to put GM temp sensors in both and make extension harnesses up to the engine bay so I can use my scan gauge off my CTS to do some testing before I commit to this project.
I’ve been wanting to ditch the NP203 for awhile now but if I can get it to run cool, not leak and not wear out every 20k I will re consider

 

[cruisermatt]

More things I would like to do in the very near future since this is just a Matt ramble at this point.
-delete my extended breathers going into engine bay and just run regular Toyota axle breathers up to frame (I have some new 80 front breather assemblies to do this, the longest ones for the money I have found). No more swamping trucks for me.
-Add atmosphere vented catch can and delete PCV
-possibly switch to 12AN turbo drain if catch can doesn't fix my smoke on decel issue


Longer term:
-New radiator (with same-side outlets)
-Install an intercooler at same time as that
-Switch to +09 water pump with shorter upper fitting
-install Riverdale valve springs and BTR cam I have
-completely re-do fuel system, make a return line, add a boost reference regulator, bigger pump, injectors etc.
I think my plan is to re-do the OS on the 0411 and get it tuned and see how it like it since it is already all wired up and running but long term I would like to go standalone (leaning towards MaxxECU), I just have way too many other projects right now to justify that one

-replace front main leaves
-replace steering arms, links, and heims (have almost everything for this)
-re-do rear upper shock mounts to raise mounting point up about 3".

 

[thatcabledude]

Truck Norris cam or something else?

 

[cruisermatt]

Truck Norris cam or something else?

I'd have to look and see what it is. I can't remember, I think it's just their "stage 1 truck cam" or whatever.

 

[cruisermatt]

Considering the vast majortity of the build is 7 years old now and many of the choices I made or parts I used were based on extreme budget.. add trail fixes, experiments etc on top of that and these days it is flat out embarassing to open the hood for customers or at events. So overall I really want to bring this truck up-to-date on the mechanical/plumbing/wiring side of things and get it back into its "prime"

 

[Idaho Savage]

Love the idea of the shifters being in driver's side.