Build Poppy- '84 FJ60

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So talking it over last night with Andrea... I decided to start very moderately..

NEXT 30-60 DAYS
-2" Lift (OME Medium or Terrain Tamer- not sure yet)
-31 or 33" BFG KO2 ATs (gonna keep this one pretty stock)
-Knuckle rebuild w/Koyo wheel bearings
-Baseline engine w/ full hose and belt replacement
-Adjust clutch, u-joints and change all fluids
-Black out grill and HL bezels (no custom grill- OE)
-Euro mirrors
-LED bulbs for inner and outer fixtures


WHEN TIME ALLOWS:
Rear bumper-- my step down version-- no swing arms
Front bumper-- custom winch
Flat roof rack
Slider-steps
Outer window weatherstripping
CB and antenna swap
Headlight swap


FURTHER OUT:
309- Freeborn Red paint job
Dash cap - brown
Seat covers
New carpet kit
Door panel upgrade
Speaker upgrade

And you all know there will be more added to these lists as time passes...

J

 

[cruiser enthuiser]

Congrats on the new 60!

I understand your addiction too well.

Dig those floor mats.

Would be interested to hear your feedback on the terrain tamer lift if you go that way. Want to do a 2-3" lift for my '84 before the year is over.

Cheers!
-Ed

 

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Congrats on the new 60!

I understand your addiction too well.

Dig those floor mats.

Would be interested to hear your feedback on the terrain tamer lift if you go that way. Want to do a 2-3" lift for my '84 before the year is over.

Cheers!
-Ed

Ed,

I had a Terrain Tamer lift on a previous rig. I had an offroad shop special order it in for me a few years ago. They are well made kits and high quality parts. The rig sat level on all corners and had a very similar to OE ride comfort. IIRC they make a comfort and a HD constant kit. @orangefj45 can shine some light on this.

Jason

 

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Quick dig through 2 of my 13 OE boxes yielded:

Fuel filter
LARGE OE Oil filter
Euro mirrors
Denso spark plugs
Wiper blades
Mobil 1 HM synthetic oil (old school SL API rating-NLA....still have 12 gallons )

 

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So what says MUD... 31s or 33s... I think 31s with the 3.70 gears and keeping this more stockish..

J

 

[Output Shaft]

If you want to enjoy driving it on the street, my vote is 31s (or 30s).

 

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If you want to enjoy driving it on the street, my vote is 31s (or 30s).

I was extremely impressed that it hit 79mph, top speed (tried like hell for 80--- NOT HAPPENING.. HA) yesterday on the interstate with 30 x 9.5 x 15s- Kelly Safari mudders... So, I agree and am pretty set on the 31 route.

J

 

[RodrigzCrzr]

Nice find Andrea! ....LOL
looks like a great base line rig. looking forward to seeing the transformation!
low miles too.

 

[burymeinmy60]

31s definitely. Nothing like cruising down the interstates and getting the thumbs up from fellow travelers. Besides that you can always keep a spare set of wheels and 33s when you want to put the supreme off road abilities of our dear FJ60s to use.

 

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Nice find Andrea! ....LOL
looks like a great base line rig. looking forward to seeing the transformation!
low miles too.

She thinks so TOO!....... She even said I need to change my "project" offroad trailer build to SUA and put the new RTT on it. She's a pretty smart and UNDERSTANDING GAL!

J

 

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31s definitely. Nothing like cruising down the interstates and getting the thumbs up from fellow travelers. Besides that you can always keep a spare set of wheels and 33s when you want to put the supreme off road abilities of our dear FJ60s to use.

Yes, if I were bumping to the 62 3rds and a 5 speed the 33s are perfect. I loved that combo on Marley.

J

 

[RodrigzCrzr]

It's great when our significant others are on the same page as us and keep there eyes out for cruisers!
My gal is pretty keen on spotting around here also!
Sends me pics all the time!



Sent from my iPhone

 

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It's great when our significant others are on the same page as us and keep there eyes out for cruisers!
My gal is pretty keen on spotting around here also!
Sends me pics all the time!

In our area the 40s and 60s are pretty rare and stick out like a sore thumb... HARD TO MISS... But, like I said she is the one that got me addicted to them so ITS HER FAULT AND HAS TO DEAL WITH IT NOW!

Deep down, she loves them and likes them being around the house.

J

 

[burymeinmy60]

Yes, my wife loves my 60, she occasionally drives it when she can pry my hands off the steering wheel. The first time she drove it years ago, she called me and asked how to put it into reverse, all kinds of disasters flashed before my eyes. Since then she has learned how special the old truck is to me and is VERY careful when she does drive it lol.

 

[HoJo 61]

Congrats, sounds like an another cool project from you, keep us posted!

Nice cup holder btw.

 

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Congrats, sounds like an another cool project from you, keep us posted!

Nice cup holder btw.

Good thing the cup holder is removable.... It hits my knee when driving.. Will need to replace it with a back console dual cup holder like this one...

J

 

[txnight]

If you want to enjoy driving it on the street, my vote is 31s (or 30s).

I just went from 31x10.50 to 30x9.50. Hard to believe but there is a noticeable difference in around town pick up. Plus I'm kinda digging the smaller tire look.

 

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I just went from 31x10.50 to 30x9.50. Hard to believe but there is a noticeable difference in around town pick up. Plus I'm kinda digging the smaller tire look.

Did you put a lift on? Side picture please

 

[txnight]

Not lift. I have an add a leaf in the rear so it probably sits at stock height. Keep in mind when you go below 31's it is mandatory to keep the white letters out.

 

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Not lift. I have an add a leaf in the rear so it probably sits at stock height. Keep in mind when you go below 31's it is mandatory to keep the white letters out.

Thanks for the pic.

J