MY FIRST FJ40!!!! I'd Like ur opinions. 82' 85K

[Texx]

Wouldn't feel bad as it was a dealer installed option. Should still say Toyota on it?

There's a possibility there could be an aftermarket "Toyota" sticker on it, but it's definitely not factory air. It's not a big deal, unless you're planning on a flip.

 

[amaurer]

I have an 82 Also, great rig! Some perks are the rear heater placement, cable e-brake, disc front, and clearance for Bobby Longs front inner axles with Longfields (without grinding). These later models are hard to find so you did good. There were limited numbers shipped to the US. Get that thing SOA with power steering and youll be loving it.. if you dont like it let me know and I will buy it!

Whats different about the rear heater placement (can't see pics anymore..?)?

 

[rsbcruiser]

LMAO to the flipper comment. Exuse me for not knowing but are shackles? when i said i came here to learn i was not joking.
And i'm looking forward to the addiction.

Josh, the shackles are the dohickies on the end of your springs that allow the leaf springs to move. So one side of your leaf springs are fixed to the frame (hopefully) and the other side has the pivot (shackle) thingy on it. The shackles can be installed backward?, I don't know because for some reason I can.t see your pic. Hope to not confuse you more but... The front shackles can be "swapped". Therefore the front springs will be mounted just like the backs with the shackles on the back of the springs and the front of the springs mounted solid. You can buy a kit that will put the shackles on the back of the front springs. There are advanages to doing this and plenty of contoversy. Smart move finding this site before you blew serious bank on poorly informed repairs and improvements like I done did.

 

[semlin]

this is an 81 bj42 for sale in the kootenays right now. i'm pretty sure it is a repaint given the rims accents but the ad says original owner.

 

[cruiserhead]

I'm an hour and 1/2 from phili. I'm in sussex county NJ. North West Jersey. Is there any kind of group or gathering that happens in you area?

You can also check out Gotham City LandCruisers.Just click the link at the bottom of my sig line.I`m right in Butler.Nice truck.
David