Builds Custom HZJ79 build (3 Viewers)
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bjowett
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I have part of an FZJ80 shifter... you can have it.
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so cool
That is by far way cooler than any pickup that we will ever see sold here in the US. That's going to be schweeet!!
That is by far way cooler than any pickup that we will ever see sold here in the US. That's going to be schweeet!!
hoser
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Heck, while I'm dreaming, might as well put this camper top on it too!
where'd that pict come from? Sooo cool.
hoser
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Offered by African Outback. Called Penthouse tent which bolts onto the top of their Alutop.
African Outback
African Outback
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crushers
post ho
yep, that is pretty cool...
<<now if i would only finish off the 4 door build>>
<<now if i would only finish off the 4 door build>>
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- #88
It'ws been too long; time for an update
Well it has been awhile since I have posted the progress on the PC6279 That's what we have officially been calling it: Proffitt's Cruiser FJ62 HZJ79 = PC6279
Anyways, frame is back from the powder coater and body is assembled on the chassis. ARB rear locker is in. Dash is mostly in. 1HZ/H55F is in and RUNNING!!! It's heading to the exhaust shop soon.
To do:
-front ARB locker
-bumper/winch
-rear bumper
-different wheels/tires
-finish dash
-mount seats & finish interior
-custom overhead console
-rack for roof top tent
-a "little bit" of electrical
-a few accessories
-etc
That's about it. Sorry for the crappy pics.
Those PM'ing me for more updates; I'm trying. You got to understand that we are doing this off the clock in our spare time. We will get it done soon. Stay tuned.
OK, enough chit-chat. I have to get back at it and see about mounting a roof top tent.
Well it has been awhile since I have posted the progress on the PC6279 That's what we have officially been calling it: Proffitt's Cruiser FJ62 HZJ79 = PC6279
Anyways, frame is back from the powder coater and body is assembled on the chassis. ARB rear locker is in. Dash is mostly in. 1HZ/H55F is in and RUNNING!!! It's heading to the exhaust shop soon.
To do:
-front ARB locker
-bumper/winch
-rear bumper
-different wheels/tires
-finish dash
-mount seats & finish interior
-custom overhead console
-rack for roof top tent
-a "little bit" of electrical
-a few accessories
-etc
That's about it. Sorry for the crappy pics.
Those PM'ing me for more updates; I'm trying. You got to understand that we are doing this off the clock in our spare time. We will get it done soon. Stay tuned.
OK, enough chit-chat. I have to get back at it and see about mounting a roof top tent.
Yup this build RULES.
My two favorite landcruisers are the HZJ77 and the HZJ79.
One day I will own a 79 if I can justify it.
I would like to build one.
My two favorite landcruisers are the HZJ77 and the HZJ79.
One day I will own a 79 if I can justify it.
I would like to build one.
BJEC69
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Looking GREAT! 
Thanks for the update. PC6279 would be a cool license plate to go with the truck.
Thanks for the update. PC6279 would be a cool license plate to go with the truck.
yooper
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This makes me all and 
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no turbo?
and and and no turbo?
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- #93
I have a 75 series cluster that is original to the 75 I parted out. The cool thing is that the speedo/odo are MPH......it's the only one I have come across.
This makes me all
no turbo?
No turbo as of yet. I want to see how it performs without the turbo and go from there. I drove the 75 for 8 months with no turbo and it was not that bad. I can always add a turbo later if I feel that I need it.
I actually have an AXT turbo kit but I was hoping to save it for the wife's HZJ80.
John,
Are those 35's... Correct me if I am wrong, but are you able to fit 35's without going SPOA? I know the rear springs are from the 75 correct? They look like they hang down really low.
I was thinking about going the SPOA route on my 79 build (62 series frame and running gear) to clear
35's using 63" Chevy 2500 HD springs in the rear, but maybe SPOA would put it too high?
Wish I could afford a diesel for my build... I guess the old 3FE will have to suffice. Great build...
Are those 35's... Correct me if I am wrong, but are you able to fit 35's without going SPOA? I know the rear springs are from the 75 correct? They look like they hang down really low.
I was thinking about going the SPOA route on my 79 build (62 series frame and running gear) to clear
35's using 63" Chevy 2500 HD springs in the rear, but maybe SPOA would put it too high?
Wish I could afford a diesel for my build... I guess the old 3FE will have to suffice. Great build...
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- #96
I am running 35's. I think going SOA will be too high but it is up to you. I am running 60 series 2" lift front springs with a shackle reversal. The rear is factory rear 79 springs with 2" extended shackles. We do not have anything dialed in as of yet and are just playing with things.
Very nice! You should run HZJ79 rear springs and front coils - update that s***ty 6X series ride to a smooth ridin 79
79 rear springs are in. I thought about the front coils but decided to go with simplicity for this build. As usual, I am the guinea pig when it comes to builds like this. We will probably do a custom 3 link on another build but we just wanted to try one out with leaf springs.
I don't know what you are talking about a smooth riding 79. The front is nice but that 11 leaf rear pack is bone jarring with no weight in the bed. I ended up pulling 3 overload leafs out (left one overload per pack) and it is now....nice and smooth.
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crushers
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ummm, the overloads are just that, they come into play only when overloaded.
taking them out should not have changed the daily ride characteristics if you are actually talking the 5/8" thick leaves...
looking nice.
taking them out should not have changed the daily ride characteristics if you are actually talking the 5/8" thick leaves...
looking nice.
Sounds great, spring under is less work than spring over, and cheaper. Did you do the rear to front spring swap? Or just used OME 2" lift front springs?
I know you used the 79 series rear springs because they are longer (8.5" I believe) to help with the extra length of the 79 series body on the 60/62 series frame and that is why I was thinking about the 63" Chevy springs. They get great reviews here for ride quality and still should be heavy duty as they are sourced off a 2500HD truck. Not sure if they would work spring under as they have very little arch as they came SPOA on the Chevy. The guys with 60/62 series I have seen use the Chevy springs SPOA in the rear and keep it spring under in the front and the truck sits level.
I am looking for a report on how the 79 series rear springs ride. Spring under would be easier, but SPOA would get things up and out of the way, even if just on the rear. No caster issues, no high steer conversion, etc...
Just to Compare:
FJ62:
Overall Length 4750 mm = 187.0079"
Wheelbase 2730 mm = 107.4803"
FZJ79
Overall Length 5095 mm = 200.5906"
Wheelbase 3180 mm = 125.1969"
The overall length of the FZJ79 at approx 17' is a bit impressive.
I know you used the 79 series rear springs because they are longer (8.5" I believe) to help with the extra length of the 79 series body on the 60/62 series frame and that is why I was thinking about the 63" Chevy springs. They get great reviews here for ride quality and still should be heavy duty as they are sourced off a 2500HD truck. Not sure if they would work spring under as they have very little arch as they came SPOA on the Chevy. The guys with 60/62 series I have seen use the Chevy springs SPOA in the rear and keep it spring under in the front and the truck sits level.
I am looking for a report on how the 79 series rear springs ride. Spring under would be easier, but SPOA would get things up and out of the way, even if just on the rear. No caster issues, no high steer conversion, etc...
Just to Compare:
FJ62:
Overall Length 4750 mm = 187.0079"
Wheelbase 2730 mm = 107.4803"
FZJ79
Overall Length 5095 mm = 200.5906"
Wheelbase 3180 mm = 125.1969"
The overall length of the FZJ79 at approx 17' is a bit impressive.
Oh ya the 79 can be smooth with the coil front and long rear leafs, I run OME's and removed the long rear over load flat leaf. With no load it is a little stiff but with a light load it is great. Like an 80 series - almost, but very nice off road, at the end of the day my bones aren't near as sore as if I were driving a front and rear leaf truck.
Sounds great, spring under is less work than spring over, and cheaper. Did you do the rear to front spring swap? Or just used OME 2" lift front springs?
I know you used the 79 series rear springs because they are longer (8.5" I believe) to help with the extra length of the 79 series body on the 60/62 series frame and that is why I was thinking about the 63" Chevy springs. They get great reviews here for ride quality and still should be heavy duty as they are sourced off a 2500HD truck. Not sure if they would work spring under as they have very little arch as they came SPOA on the Chevy. The guys with 60/62 series I have seen use the Chevy springs SPOA in the rear and keep it spring under in the front and the truck sits level.
I am looking for a report on how the 79 series rear springs ride. Spring under would be easier, but SPOA would get things up and out of the way, even if just on the rear. No caster issues, no high steer conversion, etc...
Just to Compare:
FJ62:
Overall Length 4750 mm = 187.0079"
Wheelbase 2730 mm = 107.4803"
FZJ79
Overall Length 5095 mm = 200.5906"
Wheelbase 3180 mm = 125.1969"
The overall length of the FZJ79 at approx 17' is a bit impressive.[/QUOTE
Not sure why you'd want to spring over, I run 36 inch tires, extended shackles on the rear, OME 2.5 lift front coils (with 2 inch poly spacers because the OME's sagged). I have tons of clearance and rarely get hung up, oh - and everything under my truck is armor plated so if I do hit something it just makes a nasty noise with no harm done. Spring overs are old school
