Jim S. FJ40 Tuneup

[Tools R Us]

Jim and Lorna came for a visit, always a good time!

Rootbeer got some Paki half doors, nice! The paint match isn't great, but better than the pix show.

Also got a matching spare wheel.

 

[Weber Sarge]

What wheels are those ???? Backspacing ?
Sarge

 

[Blues Dawg]

What wheels are those ???? Backspacing ?
Sarge

Those are stock 80 series rims. For the application they are currently fitted with spacers, but IIRC, that will change when Root Beer gets his 60 series axles.

 

[Tools R Us]

They have ~4.5" backspace, with the stock setup, it has 1.5" spacers.

 

[Living in the Past]

Those are stock 80 series rims. For the application they are currently fitted with spacers, but IIRC, that will change when Root Beer gets his 60 series axles.

I believe spacers will still be needed at least on the front axle. I borrowed a 80 series wheel (94?) from a junkyard years ago and tried it on my FJ62, it still needed a spacer.

 

[Tools R Us]

I believe spacers will still be needed at least on the front axle. I borrowed a 80 series wheel (94?) from a junkyard years ago and tried it on my FJ62, it still needed a spacer.

That will depend on what we decide to do.

 

[Weber Sarge]

Thanks guys , just love the look of those factory wheels , some of the best out there in my opinion.
Sarge

 

[Tools R Us]

Thanks guys , just love the look of those factory wheels , some of the best out there in my opinion.
Sarge

Agree, simple, clean, timeless design, perfect for a Cruiser.

 

[Weber Sarge]

We seriously need to get Toyota or someone to make those in a 3.25-3.5" backspace , I'd pay some serious coin for a set , or two...
Sarge

 

[motovate]

So what are the Paki half Doors? Did you convert a set or is Paki a company?? Looks good - I've seen similar ones on FJ 40 photos from Aussy Land.

LBM

Jim and Lorna came for a visit, always a good time!

Rootbeer got some Paki half doors, nice! The paint match isn't great, but better than the pix show.

Also got a matching spare wheel.

 

[Jim S.]

Purchased them a few years back from Ehsan Kiani.

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/toyota-land-cruiser/358262-40-half-doors-completed.html

 

[motovate]

OK Pretty interesting - looks like good work. I'll bet the shipping was as much as the doors.

LBM

Purchased them a few years back from Ehsan Kiani.

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/toyota-land-cruiser/358262-40-half-doors-completed.html

 

[Jim S.]

Not too bad. Purchased a soft top and bows at the same time. They were part of the first group buy to come over.

 

[jbee]

Saw the doors. They're great, and look like they were born that way.

 

[Jim S.]

Agree. I'm really pleased with how they turned out.

 

[Glenn-BJ74]

Looks great - very nice indeed!

 

[Tools R Us]

We seriously need to get Toyota or someone to make those in a 3.25-3.5" backspace , I'd pay some serious coin for a set , or two...
Sarge

Likely would be very big coin! IIRC, they were made by Enkei to a high standard, so $$$.

 

[Weber Sarge]

Well, the bronze TRD racing wheels I'd like to stick on my '08 Taco run around $260 each , so....?
Sarge

 

[Tools R Us]

IIRC, the stock wheels were ~$450ea from the dealer.

 

[Weber Sarge]

LOL- those bronze wheels are looking better all the time !
Sarge