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[FJ60Cam]

HERE'S my Gen IV 5.3/4L60E swap thread that I have over in our clubhouse.

 

[animaldevictor]

that is a very nice engine bay !! looks like it came out of the factory with that engine

 

[FJ60Cam]

Thanks!

It didn't stay pristine for long...

It got ridden hard and put away wet for a week on a 700 mile off-pavement trip across NV.

 

[Komanche]

My build thread - Komanche and IT
https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/komanche-and-it-hj60-1985-build-thread.867166/

 

[kkodet]

https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/brat-pack-fj60-build.876631/

 

[FJ60 Montana]

View attachment 894582 View attachment 894579 View attachment 894578 View attachment 894572 View attachment 894561 I am new to the site, but have referenced it for valuable information. I am also new to the vintage LC's and quickly found out what a following they have, while I am not new to the vintage or car world at all, I chose to "build" an 85 Land Cruiser FJ60. I found this 60 locally and had been keeping an eye half peeled for a few years for a good prospect. I drove into the business park where my office is one morning and there it sat "for sale", sun beams shooting off of it, calling my name. I actually drove by it a few times and about the third day was realizing just how straight the 60 really was. (147,000 miles)

I ended up negotiating a deal on it and set out to build what I needed, which is a reliable FJ60 (remember I am not new to this so I had no preconceived notions as to what reliable is) I had about 90 days to complete it and get it to my place in Montana where it will live out the rest of it's life.

I did some checking around and in my home area in northern Ca. (2.5 hrs. away) the name Mudrak kept surfacing, I gave Gary a call and discussed the project with him, he was willing to take the project on and meet my schedule. When not doing the work myself I am a firm believer in using a quality shop with a good reputation. I certainly found this in Gary Kardum @ Mudrak.

So we don't get long winded and give an explanation for every decision made, here is my list of items addressed on this build.

1. Full ARB OME suspension*
2. Front axle rebuild*
3. Rear axle inspection and seals*
4. Brakes complete*
5. Clutch master & slave*
6. Mirrors*
7. Marker lights*
8. H55F 5 speed*
9. Clutch pack*
10. Transfer case kit*
11. Tie rod ends*
12. Rear main seal*
13. Head, valves etc..*
14. Belts, hoses and vacuum line replacement*
15. Tuffy console*
16. 4plus front bumper*
17. 4plus rear bumper with tire and can racks*
18. 8K winch*
19. ARB slider steps*
20. Carb rebuild*
21. ARB tradesman roof rack*
22. ARB head lights*
23. Water pump*
24. Alternator*
25. Thermostat*
26. Timing cover gasket*
27. Front timing seal*
28. Battery*
29. ARB Intensity lights, 1 beam, 1 spot
30. Dash cap
31. Aussie inclinometer
32. Aussie grab bar
33. New carpet kit w/ pad
34. New seat covers
35. 2- 12v outlets ran in 10ga
36. Aux. fuse terminal
37. New 16 x 7 US wheels 3.75 backset, powder coated
38. BFG LT235 85 R 16*
39. Sony blue tooth head unit with new speakers
40. Hush Mat sound deadener entire floor, doors, kick panels and rear panel areas
41. New windshield
42. Tinted all windows
43. ARB 50qt. fridge

*Work completed by Mudrak

Mudrak did not perform all of this work, the mechanical, bumpers, suspension, roof rack was performed by them*, all other work was done by me or one of my buddies. My buddies cannot stand it when there is a project going on, especially when it's something all of us have not worked on before. I've always been a street rod, collector/correct car guy and race a 500hp to the wheels STi in SCCA club racing, so this was a nice departure and a relatively simple project. It helps starting with a nice example.....and parts availability was great. A great group of enthusiasts and suppliers in the LandCruiser community.....

Ron

 

[FJ60Cam]

Here's a link to my nearly complete 80 suspension cut 'n paste over in the CLC Clubhouse...

Cam's FJ60 Gets Sprung

 

[FreedromRedFJ62]

An recommendations for shocks for a soa lift?

 

[cruisermatt]

Lots of drivetrain and there will be suspension later on..

Cruisermatt's FJ62 Build-up

 

[Dsellers]

Here's on to add
Dozer's Grey Ghost Gets a Vortec (FJ62/5.3L/4L60E)

 

[CenTXFJ60]

Not sure if this will be of interest. Complete frame off restore with a few different motors installed. Final drive is a 12HT (new old stock, never used in a rig). The build will continue to evolve into more of an expedition rig.

60 Frankenstein Build

 

[crashmonk]

BOSSKLLA DJ60

Mitsubishi 6D31T 302CI Turbo Diesel/Cummins turbo, NV4500 with split case. Not a clean swap but functional.

 

[The Phoenician]

Big Red Toy

Here's Big Red. 4BT swap, compound turbos, NV4500, 80 rear axle, ARB lockers front and rear, and a few other random mods.

 

[MANUCHAO]

Gen III Vortex Cruise Control How-to

 

[cruiserboy14]

Meet Beast.
my submission to the list.

 

[Hojack]

PROJECT SNOWBALL

Hojacks Cummins 4BT/ NV4500
SOA- Chevy 63s and FJ80 FF rear axle. Marlon Crawler High Steer, ARP studs, Ruff Stuff SOA Kit, trail gear knuckle rebuild, chromoly axle shaft, Harris E-locker, trail gear hydro assist.
Hutchinson DOT beadlocks with 37” Cooper St Maxx tires.
4plus front bumper.
CVT Mt. Baker Hardshell Rooftop Tent
Seatbelt Planet rear retractable seatbelts

Builds - Project Snowball ❄️ 85 FJ60 Cummins 4BT/ HX-30 SUPER/ NV4500/ SOA

4BT/SOA OVERLAND BUILD https://youtu.be/cXqrr717LUM January 10th, 2018 Fellow FJ60 Cummins diesel enthusiasts. I've followed IH8MUD for a couple years dreaming of one day beginning a diesel conversion in my 85 Landcruiser. I've been searching long and hard for a suitable donor motor still...

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[effjay76]

Here’s my budget beater 60 build

My $1500 82 fj60

 

[REZARF]

100 Guy Builds a 60 Series...

 

[yukon721]

6.0 Vortec LQ9 - FJ60 Engine Swap - Old Blue's Heart Transplant

 

[robj]

60 build for Moab

I bought this clean perfectly running 1985 fj60 in '08. After thinking about it and collecting parts for over a year and some persistance from my neighbor (he didnt know what he was in for)I finally started the project in Sept. '09. I had originallyl bought the engine and trans for a buggy...

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its an older one but good!! Thx