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[cruisermatt]

Yes, it works fine, just can be a bit of a kludge since the upper rad outlet is on the wrong side. So we don’t use them for our swaps for that reason.

 

[FloridaLife]

Yes, it works fine, just can be a bit of a kludge since the upper rad outlet is on the wrong side. So we don’t use them for our swaps for that reason.

PM sent.

 

[FloridaLife]

My FJ40 is a 1971 with a build date of December 1970.

I purchased everything needed from a 1976 FJ40 to convert mine to front disc brakes. When doing that, will everything bolt up, or will there need to be some grinding or modifying of anything?

Thanks for any info.

 

[FloridaLife]

I'll probably list these in the Classifieds on Friday or Saturday but I thought I would mention them in here and give everyone following this thread first shot at them.

I have a really great looking 1F air cleaner that I had blasted and powder coated black. Comes with the air filter (used) and the original sticker that was removed before blasting & coating. It would look GREAT on someone's 1F, or if someone wanted to give their 2F that classic look. Pic below.

I also have a blasted and coated FJ40 fan shroud. It has a dimpled look on parts of it but it actually looks good to me. Pic below.

If interested, let me know.

 

[timmyisinthewell]

Out of curiosity, what is the p/n shown on the original sticker? That info may be helpful for someone doing a year correct restoration.

 

[FloridaLife]

FYI for all you bargain hunters: I have seen their commercials and mention of them on the TV show Garage Squad on MotorTrend TV many times, but I finally went to Rock Auto for the first time and I was SHOCKED at how good their prices are. A disc brake rotor from Cruiser Teq (formerly Cruiser Outfitters) was $108.50 while at AutoZone it is $89 but at Rock Auto I can get one for as low as $33.89 or get an entire kit with 2 rotors + pads + clips & retainers + pins for $89.79

 

[FloridaLife]

Out of curiosity, what is the p/n shown on the original sticker? That info may be helpful for someone doing a year correct restoration.

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It has seen better days, but considering it is 55 years old it is in better shape than I am. Looks like it is a 17700-60302 but I think there are also replacement stickers available. See attached pic:

 

[diesellibrarian]

My FJ40 is a 1971 with a build date of December 1970.

I purchased everything needed from a 1976 FJ40 to convert mine to front disc brakes. When doing that, will everything bolt up, or will there need to be some grinding or modifying of anything?

Thanks for any info.

Are you keeping the same axle housing and just swapping out the knuckles? What about the axles?

When I did my disc brake conversion, I kept the original axle housing but swapped in new "fine spline" axles and everything bolted up just fine. Apparently in the later 70s (not sure the exact year) birfs got shorter and the CV joint housing got fatter, so if you want to put a later axle in an early axle housing, you will need to clearance the opening of the steering ball a little.

 

[diesellibrarian]

Also you'll need to make sure that your locking hubs match both the length and spline count of your axles.

 

[Skreddy]

FYI for all you bargain hunters: I have seen their commercials and mention of them on the TV show Garage Squad on MotorTrend TV many times, but I finally went to Rock Auto for the first time and I was SHOCKED at how good their prices are. A disc brake rotor from Cruiser Teq (formerly Cruiser Outfitters) was $108.50 while at AutoZone it is $89 but at Rock Auto I can get one for as low as $33.89 or get an entire kit with 2 rotors + pads + clips & retainers + pins for $89.79

I’m sure the part quality and customer service is miles ahead of Kurt’s guys at that price too.

 

[FloridaLife]

Are you keeping the same axle housing and just swapping out the knuckles? What about the axles?

When I did my disc brake conversion, I kept the original axle housing but swapped in new "fine spline" axles and everything bolted up just fine. Apparently in the later 70s (not sure the exact year) birfs got shorter and the CV joint housing got fatter, so if you want to put a later axle in an early axle housing, you will need to clearance the opening of the steering ball a little.

Good to know. Thank you.

Evidently the rear brake cylinders on mine are discontinued, so I'll have to put a later model in there. Anyone know how big of a pain that is?

 

[pb4ugo]

Good to know. Thank you.

Evidently the rear brake cylinders on mine are discontinued, so I'll have to put a later model in there. Anyone know how big of a pain that is?

If i recall your considering a V8 auto. I'd just do rear disc brakes.

 

[cruiseroutfit]

FYI for all you bargain hunters: I have seen their commercials and mention of them on the TV show Garage Squad on MotorTrend TV many times, but I finally went to Rock Auto for the first time and I was SHOCKED at how good their prices are. A disc brake rotor from Cruiser Teq (formerly Cruiser Outfitters) was $108.50 while at AutoZone it is $89 but at Rock Auto I can get one for as low as $33.89 or get an entire kit with 2 rotors + pads + clips & retainers + pins for $89.79

A couple notes.

We are still very much Cruiser Outfitters, CruiserTeq is our e-commerce site and branding for parts

The $108.50 rotors are OEM Toyota, made in Japan rotors. Comparing our made in Japan stuff to random made in China/Mexico, etc stuff isn’t reasonable. The RockAuto stuff may work fine for your needs, they offer some decent brands and occasionally have applications guides that are actually true . We could also import/stock lower quality brands, but we prefer the OEM and Japanese stuff whenever possible, and we’ve found our customers do too. We do have some ‘jobber’ quality parts like brake rotors, pads and drums we stock for some of our wholesale customers. TBD if we ever put those on CruiserTeq as it’s a very different customer.

 

[cruiseroutfit]

Good to know. Thank you.

Evidently the rear brake cylinders on mine are discontinued, so I'll have to put a later model in there. Anyone know how big of a pain that is?

What year is your rear axle? 1971? High quality Japan made cylinders are readily available. We ship sets of them weekly!

 

[FloridaLife]

What year is your rear axle? 1971? High quality Japan made cylinders are readily available. We ship sets of them weekly!

Sweet. Send me a PM with pricing. I was also planning on buying and bending hard lines, but if you have sets of pre-bent give me prices that too.

 

[FloridaLife]

A couple notes.

We are still very much Cruiser Outfitters, CruiserTeq is our e-commerce site and branding for parts

The $108.50 rotors are OEM Toyota, made in Japan rotors. Comparing our made in Japan stuff to random made in China/Mexico, etc stuff isn’t reasonable. The RockAuto stuff may work fine for your needs, they offer some decent brands and occasionally have applications guides that are actually true . We could also import/stock lower quality brands, but we prefer the OEM and Japanese stuff whenever possible, and we’ve found our customers do too. We do have some ‘jobber’ quality parts like brake rotors, pads and drums we stock for some of our wholesale customers. TBD if we ever put those on CruiserTeq as it’s a very different customer.

I definitely prefer made in Japan. In fact, our last 6 vehicles have all been Toyota's, and I made sure they were all made in Japan. They just last FOREVER if you maintain them and DO NOT hit a deer at 3:00 AM at 75 miles an hour.

 

[cruiseroutfit]

Sweet. Send me a PM with pricing. I was also planning on buying and bending hard lines, but if you have sets of pre-bent give me prices that too.

They are $42/each. 1971 is a split year, I'd need to to share month/year. With that I'd be able give you exact links.

 

[knuckle47]

@cruiseroutfit i know this has a build date of 12/70 on FloridaLife FJ40. Although I should let him chime in. I just know a bit about this build

 

[cruiseroutfit]

12/1970 would use 1 each of thees

Wheel Cylinder - Rear Top (Front) - 7/1970 - 9/1971 4x Series RH (BWCR60070RU)

Toyota Land Cruiser Wheel Cylinder

cruiserteq.com

Wheel Cylinder - Rear Top (Front) - 7/1970 - 9/1971 4x Series LH (BWCR60090LU)

Toyota Land Cruiser Wheel Cylinder

cruiserteq.com

Wheel Cylinder - Rear Bottom - 7/1970 - 9/1971 4x Series RH (BWCR60070RB)

Toyota Land Cruiser Wheel Cylinder

cruiserteq.com

Wheel Cylinder - Rear Bottom - 7/1970 - 9/1971 4x Series LH (BWCR60070LB)

Toyota Land Cruiser Wheel Cylinder

cruiserteq.com

 

[65swb45]

If you’re doing a front disc conversion AND KEEPING REAR DRUM BRAKES, I would replumb for the 1972 wheel cylinders.

The reason the 71 cylinders only existed for that one production year is that someone decided that eliminating the banjo fittings on a vehicle with a power brake booster would be a good idea. Booster came online in 7/70. Banjo wheel cylinders were replaced with direct-line in 9/71, fourteen months later. You do the math.