FJ40 Steering Component Issues....something missing?

[Apache Pilot]

Looking at the 3 photos below of an '81 FJ40...is there something missing with the steering components? Center arm assembly, steering stabilizer, knuckle arm, drag link rod, etc...? I've never seen these missing on a supposedly functioning vehicle. Normally the center arm is located in the front (where the four holes are located in the photo). Is this one a 'modification'? Help please

 

[Jdc1]

Thats an FJ60 power steering conversion.

 

[Apache Pilot]

Thats an FJ60 power steering conversion.

Wow...new to me on a FJ40. So that makes sense, but looking at the photos are there any other steering components that are missing for this '60 power steering conversion' to be functional? Appreciate your assistance.

 

[Jdc1]

Wow...new to me on a FJ40. So that makes sense, but looking at the photos are there any other steering components that are missing for this '60 power steering conversion' to be functional? Appreciate your assistance.

The 60 conversion eliminates alot of the linkage that causes slop(when worn) in a 40 steering system.

 

[Jdc1]

From the FAQ:

FJ-60 Power Steering conversion into a 40 series...

 

[John Smith]

This clamp in not installed correctly, and the very minimal amount of TRE threaded into the rod should be fixed. You also have a leak coming from your timing gear cover, front end plate, or crank seal. It also looks like your driver side knuckle could use a rebuild; looks like it has been leaking for some time.

 

[78fj40mg]

The steering damper is missing

 

[Apache Pilot]

The 60 conversion eliminates alot of the linkage that causes slop(when worn) in a 40 steering system.

Not been around the 60 series so thanks a lot, I learned something here. Appears as though it all works!

 

[Apache Pilot]

This clamp in not installed correctly, and the very minimal amount of TRE threaded into the rod should be fixed. You also have a leak coming from your timing gear cover, front end plate, or crank seal. It also looks like your driver side knuckle could use a rebuild; looks like it has been leaking for some time.

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Thanks for your observation. as this is an FJ40 that I am considering.

 

[Jdc1]

Not been around the 60 series so thanks a lot, I learned something here. Appears as though it all works!

Are you looking at purchasing this truck or questionung the steering setup?

 

[78fj40mg]

FJ40 also have a center steering arm, but don't know how it would work with an FJ60 steering box

 

[Jdc1]

FJ40 also have a center steering arm, but don't know how it would work with an FJ60 steering box

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Mike the 60 conversion eliminates most of the 40 steering linkage.

 

[78fj40mg]

Mike the 60 conversion eliminates most of the 40 steering linkage.

I just learned something new, thanks!

 

[Tools R Us]

Mike the 60 conversion eliminates most of the 40 steering linkage.

And that is a good thing. Well, it is if you prefer more direct, less play steering.

 

[Tools R Us]

The steering damper is missing

Most of them that we have done don't have one, don't see the need?

 

[Jdc1]

@Apache Pilot you might want to post some pics of the shock tower behind the steering box, the fan shroud in front of the box and how they mounted it to the frame.

 

[Apache Pilot]

Are you looking at purchasing this truck or questionung the steering setup?

Actually both, it does have some other issues. Thanks.

 

[Apache Pilot]

Thanks so much for the helpful information today. Lots of experienced Land Cruiser guys out there!

 

[Jdc1]

Thanks so much for the helpful information today. Lots of experienced Land Cruiser guys out there!

You should be able to find someone here on mud that can take a look at it with you so you know exactly what you are getting into.

 

[MOTOV8R]

The 60 TRE at the pitman arm has a provision for the steering damper.