Builds Hybrid FJ79/62 Series Build (1 Viewer)

[yooper]

How much are those bodies? I couldn't do the build now but I'd like to get one for the future. Best of luck with your build.

https://forum.ih8mud.com/vehicles-trailers-sale-wanted/360764-land-cruiser-pickup-project.html

 

[Grease Cruiser]

Good information to know. I too will be getting rid of the factory bumper and running an ARB. Let me know if you can get your hands on or know where to get some OME rear 79 series springs or OME 75 series springs.

I've been working on the frame and getting it ready to be hot dip galvanized. I have to weld on the new body mounts from Proffitt's before it goes out for coating.

ARB USA has 75 springs and 79 springs in stock. I can order them and drop ship to your door if you like. No big deal. Last time I checked, which was a few weeks ago, they had 50+ spring packs of each model in stock.

 

[Clint79]

Hulsty,

Not sure where you got your information from but it is not correct, all of the 7x series these days have A/C from factory not dealer, Positive 100%

Perhaps somewhere there was one without and a dealer added it. But come from Factory with A/C if they are equiped.

Cheers,

Michael

sorry mate your information is wrong, there is still the little box you have to tick if you want a 7x series cruiser in Aus with a/c
yea one of my mates was winging when he had to say yes to a/c when he got his brand new vdj-79 last year .He said what vehicles come out these days with out a/c as a STD thing

 

[tlcruiserman]

sorry mate your information is wrong, there is still the little box you have to tick if you want a 7x series cruiser in Aus with a/c
yea one of my mates was winging when he had to say yes to a/c when he got his brand new vdj-79 last year .He said what vehicles come out these days with out a/c as a STD thing

I must have misunderstood your email I though you were saying that A/C is installed at the dealer as a dealer option and that is not the case if you get one with A/C it is installed at the factory that way. I understand that you can still order them without A/C, just like in middle east you can order them without Heat.

Cheers,

Michael

 

[tlcruiserman]

ARB USA has 75 springs and 79 springs in stock. I can order them and drop ship to your door if you like. No big deal. Last time I checked, which was a few weeks ago, they had 50+ spring packs of each model in stock.

Are you dealing directly with ARB USA or the distibutor? if you are dealing directly with them can I call you and have you run down a few things I am looking for from ARB?

Thanks,

Michael

 

[lshobie]

I wouldnt recommend those tires, bad on the highway, not good for airing down, and 36 will hit your mud flap/inner fender - there isn't enough room. Oh, they will also rob your truck of alot of power. I currently have 36's and wish I had 35's, I had 34's and they were a little too small for wheeling. For daily use I have 285/75/16's, the 36's only come out to play and they have opened the wheel well a little large by themselves.

I wouldn't recommend them.

I think I can get new take off visors - let me check.

Louis

 

[ToyRoverlander]

The other thing that I am still considering, if it is possible, is using 97 FZJ80 axles under it. Welding on leaf spring pads and keeping the truck sprung under. I know the 80 series axles are a bit wider by 5" I believe, so 2.5" each side, but would like to use them as they have low miles, 4.88 gears (good for the 35" tires I want to run), all new brake rotors and calipers, and an Aussie Locker in the rear. Not sure about steering linkage clearances without going to a high steer conversion and I have read on the 60's board that the leaf spring perch would have to be very close to the pumpkin housing. Not only that, but the tires may get into the leaves even if it could be done.

Time will tell.

I don't know whether you've already decided to use these axles or not, but I'm sure you can use them if the width of them is not a problem( ie, if they don't stick out too much).
I've used those axles on my LR, spring over, and even that went well.
Steering wouldn't be a problem I reckon, the tierod sits high up because of the high-pinion diff so I doubt it would interfere with the leaf springs.
I don't know how wide the cruiser frame is (I'm sure the cruiser frame is wider), on my LR it was a slight problem with that perch sitting so close to the pumpkin. It wasn't so much the pumpkin that was the issue but the locker actuator that got in the way. Basically, the front axle is now offset about 1.5cm to the left without any negative effects on handling, steering or tyre wear.
By the sound of it your front axle hasn't got the e-locker so it won't be an issue, especially with the wider frame.
As for tyres hitting the springs. It will only become less of an issue with the wider axles as compared to the 62 axle.
I would say, go for it!

 

[swamprunner]

the rear axles in no prob...the front will be a bit of work to rig up the steering and possibly the perch?

Why not just use an 80 frame...then you get the added benefit of coils too.
I'm using and 80 frame on mine...its gonna be alot tougher to stretch than a 60 frame b/c there is no straight section in the sweet spot where you would want to extend.

 

[Grease Cruiser]

Are you dealing directly with ARB USA or the distibutor? if you are dealing directly with them can I call you and have you run down a few things I am looking for from ARB?

Thanks,

Michael

Michael,

I sent you a PM but I will respond here too. We deal directly with ARB USA and they carry a lot of 70 series parts in stock.

Feel free to call us and let me know what you need. 1-877-PROFFITT or 970-835-3490.

Hijack over.

 

[Hulsty]

Hulsty,

Not sure where you got your information from but it is not correct, all of the 7x series these days have A/C from factory not dealer, Positive 100%

Perhaps somewhere there was one without and a dealer added it. But come from Factory with A/C if they are equiped.

Cheers,

Michael

Nope wrong, got info based on the VDJ79 in my driveway. Some markets that may be the case but not this one, it was ordered and once it arrived from Japan we had to wait for the dealer to fit the AC before we could take delivery. Stupid I know but that how it was (last year anyway), especially for a GXL model vehicle being sold in a hot country that costs $70K+ was a $2k option

 

[MSGGrunt]

Good thing I live in New England and can live without AC then I guess. Now our winters with no heater is out of the question.

 

[SimonInAustralia]

79 series rear leaves are longer than the 75 series, supposed to give a better ride, along with the front coils on a 79.

 

[Clint79]

Nope wrong, got info based on the VDJ79 in my driveway. Some markets that may be the case but not this one, it was ordered and once it arrived from Japan we had to wait for the dealer to fit the AC before we could take delivery. Stupid I know but that how it was (last year anyway), especially for a GXL model vehicle being sold in a hot country that costs $70K+ was a $2k option

Just for the non aussis, Aus Toyota rebadged the our LX model 7x series a gxl , so there nearly the top of the range and as hulsty said not very good for. $70+ k vehicle having to tick a box for a/c

 

[Grease Cruiser]

Good thing I live in New England and can live without AC then I guess. Now our winters with no heater is out of the question.

Another question, which springs should I go with, the 75 or 79 series? Either way they will be new and either way will custom mounted. I believe I heard that the 79 springs were longer? What length rear shackles?

Since you are buying new leaf springs anyways, go with the 79 springs. I believe they are the same cost through ARB and they are longer. Also, you won't have to stretch the frame as much. Bushings are the same between the 2. You will have to buy another set of 60 bushings for the frame side since they will be different than the 75 springs.



In either case, you can simply bolt the spring in using the 60 series fixed end. Move the shackle hanger back accordingly and VOILA ! You just stretched your wheelbase 8"+ when using the 79 springs. Not sure on the 75 springs. I could go measure, but it is dark.

 

[tlcruiserman]

Nope wrong, got info based on the VDJ79 in my driveway. Some markets that may be the case but not this one, it was ordered and once it arrived from Japan we had to wait for the dealer to fit the AC before we could take delivery. Stupid I know but that how it was (last year anyway), especially for a GXL model vehicle being sold in a hot country that costs $70K+ was a $2k option

I have been thinking about this and I think I know what that is the case in AUS, you have different regulations on what you can use in the A/C then many other places - I remember because I had a mate that moved back to AUS from the States and they had to have all refrigerent changed out of anything that had it and specifc stuff from AUS put in. Perhaps that might be the reason. But in any case, I am sorry to hear they handle it that way in AUS

Cheers,

Michael

 

[FullyLitLED]

How much was that 70 series body kit from proffitts?

 

[MSGGrunt]

I paid $7000.00 plus $900.00 to ship it to Massachusetts.

 

[FullyLitLED]

I paid $7000.00 plus $900.00 to ship it to Massachusetts.

would it have been cheaper to just import a 70 series from canada? But yours does look awesome!

 

[MSGGrunt]

Not sure on what a 70 series costs from Canada, but I do know you can't get a 2010 79 series at any cost. The reason for just the body is you can then put it on a 60/62/80 series frame and title it with that vehicles vin or register it as a constructed/kit vehicle depending on the state. I'm hoping I can register mine in MA as a re-bodied 80 series... Time will tell.

 

[MSGGrunt]

My build has taken another turn. The idea of using the FJ62 as the donor vehicle has changed to using a 1996 FZJ80 for the frame and drivetrain thanks to following swamprunner's build. With the 62 EVERYTHING would have to be rebuilt. With the 80 series everything is in great shape. The frame will have to be stretched, some wiring issues sorted out, but overall in the end I feel I will have a better truck. 1FZFE engine, auto, full-time four wheel drive, coil springs, FF rear axle, ABS, 4.88 gears, rear locker, and overall a more modern drive-train.

The only questions I have unanswered right now are concerning getting the vehicle titled and registered legally here in Massachusetts. I will be visiting the referee station here in MA this week to see what the process will be. Updates to follow.