Builds Frog's 40 (2 Viewers)

[A10Driver]

Any pics of your exhaust routing?

No, but I can grab some this weekend

 

[mtweller]

No, but I can grab some this weekend

Much appreciated.

 

[A10Driver]

Much appreciated.

As requested

 

[mtweller]

Thank you, sir

 

[A10Driver]

Drove it to work and took some pics with a buddy's fj40

 

[A10Driver]

Talked another work buddy into joining the fj40 club. He picked up this really clean stock 77. Body on frame paint job

 

[A10Driver]

Made some wall art to keep the fj40's some company in the shop

 

[EWheeler]

Any updates on this? This is such a clean rig, you really did some great work! I like the LII sliders and the tahoe springs, really kept it low. Can you measure from ground to bottom of frame to give a better reference than the fender well measurements given? Will be researching those tahoe springs for my 40. I used FJ60 rears both front & rear and I am not liking the spring rate. Feels much too stiff.

 

[A10Driver]

Any updates on this? This is such a clean rig, you really did some great work! I like the LII sliders and the tahoe springs, really kept it low. Can you measure from ground to bottom of frame to give a better reference than the fender well measurements given? Will be researching those tahoe springs for my 40. I used FJ60 rears both front & rear and I am not liking the spring rate. Feels much too stiff.

I have been daily driving it a bunch. Bottom of frame is 23"s. Overall turned out way better than I could of imagined. Getting right at 14mpg on 37" tires, super comfortable ride. Thanks for the compliments.

 

[bluehawk]

Can't remember if I asked you before and can't find it in the thread, what headers are you using? My stock Silverado ones kick the exhaust flange right on the frame

 

[A10Driver]

Can't remember if I asked you before and can't find it in the thread, what headers are you using? My stock Silverado ones kick the exhaust flange right on the frame

I used Sanderson headers

 

[A10Driver]

 

[A10Driver]

3000 miles, still going strong. I had a few oil leaks so dropped the oil pan for a new gasket. I was shocked how much sludge was in the pan. Cleaned it up and the good news is the oil pan does not leak any more. The bad news is the rear main seal is leaking. I will drop the tranny in another 3000 miles and replace that seal.

 

[A10Driver]

Met the wife for lunch. Awesome time of year in AZ for the 40

 

[A10Driver]

Also installed a heep seat in the back. Oldest kid likes it

 

[bluehawk]

Wonder if the exhaust running under the oil pan like it does had anything to do with the sludge? Also, have you noticed any high oil temperature with the exhaust running like that? The reason I ask is that I'm trying to figure out how to run mine.

 

[A10Driver]

Wonder if the exhaust running under the oil pan like it does had anything to do with the sludge? Also, have you noticed any high oil temperature with the exhaust running like that? The reason I ask is that I'm trying to figure out how to run mine.

I have not had any temp issues, and don't monitor oil temp. I think it was a poorly maintained high milage engine. Might have a slight head gasket leak and from what I have read that can make sludge in an LS engine with synthetic oil. A lot of swaps run the exhaust under the pan, I have not heard of that causing sludge

 

[deliverance]

I routed the exhaust the same way on my son’s LS swapped square body. No issues with oil temp. We owned the LS for 100k before the swap, changed the oil every 3k, and the pan still had sludge with 140k.

 

[EWheeler]

@A10Driver I think I've said it before, but I'll say it again. The stance on this 40 is perfect for an SOA rig! Love this thing.

 

[CondeCruiser]

Just read through the whole build. Really nice!