Builds “It’s only a motor swap and an axle swap” FJ55, 2UZ, 5 speed, 80 axle build (1 Viewer)

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Real time update and ??? for the group..

it sits perfect right now... going to add 500lbs to the rear... package just showed up with some rear 0.8” spacers and some 1.2” spacers...
—>what should I put on in hopes that after it squats, it’s right on the first try? I’m thinking 1.2”.

In the big scheme of this build, swapping springs and/or spacers isn’t that bad, but if I guess right, one less thing to do later. I think the spring rate is right, just need to set ride height.


...have to finish distance learning before going to the shop ....

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This gas filler tube was a disappointment from the new gas tank: the stock one is too short, has nothing to do with the 80 frame, it would be short on any 55. I feel like if every kit you sell needs a part, include it in the kit. That and the brackets not fitting is silly to me. Anyway, pulled it off, walked around the auto parts store and found one similar shaped but 5” longer and got it in.

Intake was easier than I thought. Besides looking like a high school kids Civic, it all went on smoothly. I’m going to have to scuff it up and paint it black though.

Got the alternator rewired and heater hoses routed. Just plugging away.


there is a huge Cruiser ride near me this weekend, but I’m afraid I’ll really need those two days in the shop if I’m to make the FJ55 ride in Arkansas in 7 weeks. I’ll be gone 2 weeks of the next 7 for work and this combo from SIX different trucks is completely untested

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I will need some sort of proper air box. This will work for today. Wouldn’t work at all without the MAF hooked up.

All fuel lines and brake lines in. No pics. New hard lines for pressure, return, and vent. Fuel injection soft line and fuel injection hose clamps for the little sections. Really trying to do it all correctly.

List looking really good.


—TO DRIVE—-
-wire electric fan
-wiring harness plug in
-splice x3 wires
-drive shafts from Jack
-DS in
-bleed brakes
-fill trans, Tcase, diffs
-gas in tank
-rear shocks install
-rear coil spacer install

—Then exhaust shop—

—-THEN—-
-New TRE(s)
-Tie Rod and Drag-link (slee)
-trans tunnel metal
-axle rebuild
-paint interior with sound deading
-bumpers
-sliders
-winch Install 8274?
-radio/speakers
-AC
-new headlights?
-swap to 80 booster?


DONE
-slot tank brackets
-bolts for tank
-tank in (nylon washers Anders)
-Slee radius arms Install
-clearance steering shaft
-front shocks Install
-radiator in
-new rad hoses in
-measure for PS lines
-grill/hood/hood latch
-picked up Toyota hardware
-coolant
-PS lines made
-PS lines installed
-LX470 PS reservoir mounting
-picked up clutch hard line
-mount fan
-tripe stick install
-original battery tray works
-ordered rear coil spacers
-battery
-fuel filler hose Install
-pickup intake parts/MAF bracket
-mount intake
-Heater hose routing
-re-wire alternator
-orders new trans harness
-install clutch pedal
-bleed clutch
-evap canister mount
-get new hard lines/clamps
-run brake lines
-run 3 fuel lines
 
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Making awesome progress!!! What an awesome build
 
Done tonight
-rear shocks in
-rear coil spacers in
-rear drive shaft in
-speedo hooked up
-all fluids filled/changed
-all lugnuts on and tight



this list getting shorter and shorter
—TO DRIVE—-
-wire electric fan
-hook up key hot wire
-wiring plug in
-splice x3 wires
-bleed brakes
-gas tank vent tube
-gas in tank
-seat in


If I hadn’t broken off this lower shock bolt like an idiot, I would have had 45 more minutes to do something else. Oh well. The jackass that designed the whole 80 rear shock setup is on my s***list

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-gas tank filler vent ran
-fuel pump wired
-fan wired
-all plugs plugged in
-cut off a lot of old wires and reconnected
-all brake lines in
-brakes bleed
-LX throttle cable installed
-axle breathers extended

only things on to-drive list:
-splice 3 wires
-gas in tank
-seats installed

damn it takes forever to solder and heat shrink every connection, but damn is it x1000 better than being broken down over a $0.05 plastic squeeze on connector!!!

Tomorrow is the day. Will hopefully report back with good news...

Only pic from tonight is brake fluid on the ground. YOURE WELCOME !!!

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congrats man.
 
This is an awesome build congrats!
 
There were two holes for the old shifters and then a huge hole for the longer cases. If there was any question if I am a professional transmission tunnel builder..... I’m not. BUT holes are plugged and there isnt 10,000* air blowing on me at all times. The triple stick part took a min to make it all work. If I get bored, I’ll redo it. Center console should be able to go back in.

the carpet has a layer of sound dampening attached to it from the previous owner. I think I want to get rid of the carpet, but its still in right now.

Buddy let me borrow this little portable brake. Was pretty cool.

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Love the plate..... This little piggy went WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE at 100mph.
 

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