My 1984 Carreta (1 Viewer)

[carreta]

I little info about me:
I'm 40 years old commercial pilot and like many of you, I'm a TOYOTA fan. I've owned only toyota cars

1982 FJ40 SOLD
1992 FJ70 SOLD
1998 TACOMA SOLD (IN USA
1998 HILUX
1992 SR5 V6 PICK UP SOLD
2007 RZJ90 PRADO Daily Driver
2012 FORTUNER Wife DD
1984 FJ40 in process


I've reading, watching, learning, etc in this forum. I bought a 1984 FJ40 in south america. I'm not performing a purist frame off restoration; I'm just changing, repairing , modifying and recovering from many years of mistreatment and bad maintenance.

The last two days I rebuilt the knuckles, Changed the springs with 4 in HFS and also changed the pins and shackles. I'm learning many things in this process (I'm not like many of the fellow mudders that have plenty of experience.

My next project is swapping the original manual steering with the saginaw.

I'm having so much fun in this process and I'll keep posting and informing you of the changes and upgrades

 

[Solace in Solitude]

I love your excitement!! Enjoy!!

 

[carreta]

I forgot to mention that I installed new DBA rotors, TLC callipers, u bolt flip kit, bilstein shocks and new AISIN hubs. I hope you guys enjoy it as much as I do. Thank for all the support I've had here

 

[carreta]

Thank you Danny

Alvaro

 

[78fj40mg]

Nice work Alvaro! I look forward to your next update.

 

[tls3601]

Very nice...how do you like the Bilstein shocks, ride softer or stiffer now?

 

[FJ404345]

Nice job !, are you located in the US ?

 

[carreta]

Thanks for the support that I've received here.

 

[carreta]

Very nice...how do you like the Bilstein shocks, ride softer or stiffer now?

Sadly I haven't driven it yet. I still have to install the saginaw conversion among other things and next I won't be able to work on it.

 

[carreta]

Nice job !, are you located in the US ?

Right Now I'm in south america.

 

[Bear]

Looks like you've made some good decisions on new parts. Bravo !

 

[carreta]

Looks like you've made some good decisions on new parts. Bravo !

Thanks Bear.

I replaced almost every bolt for new ones. I'm not planning to build a shiny rig, I just want it be a fun and reliable.

 

[JohnnyC]

Fun and reliable are words to live by

My 40 has been fun and reliable DD for over 20 years

Pics of your rig overall?

 

[carreta]

As it was three weeks ago, but it's starting to change maintaining its personality but hopefully in better shape

 

[carreta]

Update. The engine is almost done. Now I need to install all the accesories and put it in

 

[carreta]

 

[carreta]

 

[78fj40mg]

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Looking good Alvaro!

 

[carreta]

Thank you so much. I'm eager to install it and drive, it has been a long journey

 

[carreta]

i did the engine with new std pistons, rings, camshaft, valves, oil pump, bearings, clutch, etc