Here it is hopefully posting this will keep me motivated and accountable haha.
A little back story I’ve had this 1968 FJ40 for about 15 yrs bought it outta high desert in Arizona minus engine trans and t/case. First time I built it I was coming over from building lots of mini truck stuff so it had a front end All Pro built back in the 90s I squirreled away in the crate till this build. It had Dana 60 outers on toyota axle housing I guess All Pro and Currie got in bed to build it. Anyway I was running 3RZ W56 and single case with 4.7 gears on 37’s. It was ok at best it was SOA with flipped 49 springs and shackle reversed in front. Had it that way about 5yrs.
This build I have full width one tons GM pass drop Dana 60 and 14 bolt. I have 6.0LS a built TH350 and 4:3-1 Atlas. Im still keeping leaf springs but running FJ 60 rears in front and flipped FJ62 rears in back. I know it’s not as cool as 4 links but I don’t have funds for coil overs. Im building it primarily for a really capable hunting rig. I also already bought 39.5 kanati mud hogs and new 17in wheels.
This is not gonna be fast. I was in military and got injured spent 17 months in hospital 11 in Germany and 6 in rehab hospital. I don’t have anyone near me I know if that’s into cruisers and building so it’s 90% me and 10% my daughter. Wrestling around 1 ton axles is quite the challenge. I did take the tub off and had it blasted and completely undercoated and inside tub done in rhino liner. Another thing is I had a fab shop on the side when I was in military but had to sell it out. Man do I miss my mill and lathe. I kept basics mig/tig plasma my welding table h frame press drill press and air over hydraulic tubing bender.
Progress so far rear axle has 4.56 gears and Detroit done trussed with disc brakes. Engine trans and t/case bought built together ready to go in. Front Dana 60 4.56 with true trac till I can afford ARB. FJ60 box mounted need to send to west Texas Offroad for drill and tap/rebuild for hydraulic assist. Leaf springs on Dana 60 currently building front bumper spring mount winch to attach to front for SOA/SR.
I will try and get pics up as soon as I figure out how. Thanks for taking time to read.
A little back story I’ve had this 1968 FJ40 for about 15 yrs bought it outta high desert in Arizona minus engine trans and t/case. First time I built it I was coming over from building lots of mini truck stuff so it had a front end All Pro built back in the 90s I squirreled away in the crate till this build. It had Dana 60 outers on toyota axle housing I guess All Pro and Currie got in bed to build it. Anyway I was running 3RZ W56 and single case with 4.7 gears on 37’s. It was ok at best it was SOA with flipped 49 springs and shackle reversed in front. Had it that way about 5yrs.
This build I have full width one tons GM pass drop Dana 60 and 14 bolt. I have 6.0LS a built TH350 and 4:3-1 Atlas. Im still keeping leaf springs but running FJ 60 rears in front and flipped FJ62 rears in back. I know it’s not as cool as 4 links but I don’t have funds for coil overs. Im building it primarily for a really capable hunting rig. I also already bought 39.5 kanati mud hogs and new 17in wheels.
This is not gonna be fast. I was in military and got injured spent 17 months in hospital 11 in Germany and 6 in rehab hospital. I don’t have anyone near me I know if that’s into cruisers and building so it’s 90% me and 10% my daughter. Wrestling around 1 ton axles is quite the challenge. I did take the tub off and had it blasted and completely undercoated and inside tub done in rhino liner. Another thing is I had a fab shop on the side when I was in military but had to sell it out. Man do I miss my mill and lathe. I kept basics mig/tig plasma my welding table h frame press drill press and air over hydraulic tubing bender.
Progress so far rear axle has 4.56 gears and Detroit done trussed with disc brakes. Engine trans and t/case bought built together ready to go in. Front Dana 60 4.56 with true trac till I can afford ARB. FJ60 box mounted need to send to west Texas Offroad for drill and tap/rebuild for hydraulic assist. Leaf springs on Dana 60 currently building front bumper spring mount winch to attach to front for SOA/SR.
I will try and get pics up as soon as I figure out how. Thanks for taking time to read.
