inclinometer in a 40?

[Jetboy]

I had one of these in my last truck. It had truck pics rather than a heep, but this was the first I could find quickly. They shouldn't be more than $30. They have a built in backlight. Anyway, It never did much good except scare the passenger when we went past 30*. Should be easy enough to put one in the dash.

 

[mikedickbek]

Here's another one:
eBay Motors: 64-84 2006-2007 FJ40,FJ60,FJ80 LANDCRUISER TLC TRD (item 330234882384 end time May-15-08 11:43:45 PDT)

 

[D-Cannon]

Thanks for all of the replies.

I appreciate everyone's input. I know about all the types of inclinometers out there, though. What I would really like to see/read are more examples of the OEM 1st gen 4runner (only) clinometers that are now installed in 40s. We have a nice example of one so far... anyone else?

 

[alkarich]

Any more ideas?

I would also like to install one of these in my 40 on the stock dash. Has anybody done this?

 

[BrianSanDiego]

This is what the original looks like...

 

[alkarich]

In a 40?

Yep that is the right inclinometer. But has anyone put one in their 40?

 

[Volcano cruiser]

I'm looking for one now. Saw it in my mechanic's 4runner and knew I wanted it then and there. I did give some thought to grabbing the cool looker from the FJ Cruiser when I rode with a guy who had one. But they max out at 30 degrees and the manual states that stock 40s are designed to go to 67 degrees.

 

[blueflame]

I put one in mine a while back. Just bolted up from the bottom of the pad (has a dash cover on it also). Hooked the light to the under dash light below it and it works fine. I do not remember it being that big of a deal. Here is a pic.
(please note the Ivan signature on the glove box door).

 

[Mtrunner]

Honest question.
Not trying to be smart...

Shouldn't the instrument be level front to back as well as side to side?
Can it still read accurately?

 

[blueflame]

It has adjustments to make it what you want for a starting point, you can even take out the cruiser lean. They really do not do much for you, the cool factor is about all.

 

[camcruiser13]

if they stop at 45 degrees what the use, mine gets maxed all the time, i can tell you when i hit the 45 plus range because my funderroos are wedge in my cheeks

 

[Volcano cruiser]

I put one in mine a while back. Just bolted up from the bottom of the pad (has a dash cover on it also). Hooked the light to the under dash light below it and it works fine. I do not remember it being that big of a deal. Here is a pic.
(please note the Ivan signature on the glove box door).

Oh BTW your Hot Wheels GPS nav console is the Shizit

 

[blueflame]

Oh BTW your Hot Wheels GPS nav console is the Shizit

I only use the best equipment

 

[KOOTENAY KRUZER]

Like this one?
If so, it's on Spector for $9.99.
Specter Off-Road-Land Cruiser Parts - Page 380-Lev-O-Gauge

I have one of these - I have to cover it when wheeling hard unless I want to terrify my passenger. As far as I can tell the only use for this instrument is to raise passenger blood pressure and adrenalin (fear) levels.

 

[CDUFF7]

very cool!!!!!

 

[handcannon]

Just tie a string to your inside rear view mirror and tie a metal object (nut ?) to it. When it's leaning you know you are on a slope. When it hits you in the face you know you have gone past the point of no return.

Sorry for the smart alec reply, but I just couldn't help myself.

 

[alkarich]

Inclinometer

Here is mine installed. Mounted with caulk. Used acrylic just in case it didn't work. Meaning I won't hurt the original dash and also easy (well at least easier) clean up. Only water and elbow grease. Speaking of which I need to apply some to clean up the final look.

 

[smack]

What about the original dealer installed ones??

 

[Volcano cruiser]

What about the original dealer installed ones??

For most of us there was no OEM or dealer installed inclinometer in the 40 series.

 

[CDUFF7]

I have never seen an OEM FJ40 inclinometer...
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