Builds Project Patina-November 1968 FJ-40 (2 Viewers)

wngrog · Sep 10, 2017

One of the greatest things about Project Patina is how absolutely unreal it drives on the road.

One finger action on a fairly rough road at 60 mph. All day.

I attribute it to a few factors. New steering rod ends. Stock springs. Stock shackles. Narrow tires.

The only problem with these 700-15's though is that as good as they look on this vintage truck they are Loud as hell. Non-radial MTs. As a high school kid I loved that sound. As an old man I don't love it so much.

Why does no one make a stock height spring anymore @cruiseroutfit ?? How many leafs would I have to take out of a set of lights OME leafs to be able to run stock shackles?

I'm formulating a plan to maybe use my split rims and get some 235/85/16's for the truck.

I likely need a little lift for them in the uncut rear as my springs are absolutely flat.

I saw that a guy from AU is about to sell some hubcap clips through @Racer65 so my split rims are back in play.

G-Cat · Sep 10, 2017

^^^I know it's not what you are going for...but a Dakar lift and 33x10.50s would look phenomenal.

AndyO78FJ40 · Sep 10, 2017

Can you just add a stock spring or 2?

wngrog · Sep 10, 2017

Garth. The 33x10.50 gives pretty serious steering fatigue on a stock setup. This thing steers so good. I'm willing to go taller but I'd sure like to stay skinny.

wngrog · Sep 10, 2017

AndyO78FJ40 said:
Can you just add a stock spring or 2?

Terrible ride when you add leafs.

FineWynsFJ40 · Sep 11, 2017

I'm researching replacement springs for my 40 and found that Man-A-Fre sells a Safari Suspension stock height kit SSS-40NLE for $800 bucks or so. This is the route I'm going to go since I can't have a lift if I want it to fit in the garage with the top & rack on, and some of my front leaves are cracked.

Brian

wngrog · Sep 11, 2017

FineWynsFJ40 said:
I'm researching replacement springs for my 40 and found that Man-A-Fre sells a Safari Suspension stock height kit SSS-40NLE for $800 bucks or so. This is the route I'm going to go since I can't have a lift if I want it to fit in the garage with the top & rack on, and some of my front leaves are cracked.

Brian

What exactly is Man a Fre now? I'm not sure who even runs that company. I thought it closed.

FineWynsFJ40 · Sep 11, 2017

Excellent question, I have no idea. I'll dig around a bit, unless some others on here know.

Brian

*Edit* The web page is copyrighted 2017, and I sent an email asking about the suspension kit. I'll let you know their reply.

wngrog · Sep 11, 2017

FineWynsFJ40 said:
Excellent question, I have no idea. I'll dig around a bit, unless some others on here know.

Brian

*Edit* The web page is copyrighted 2017, and I sent an email asking about the suspension kit. I'll let you know their reply.

Thank you!

FJ60Cam · Sep 11, 2017

I haven't heard any news since the initial announcement...

FineWynsFJ40 · Sep 12, 2017

Well, I heard back from them. I asked about the stock height springs SSS-40NLE in regard to the spring rate, imported vs. domestic, and shipping. Their reply:

They are made to the same spring rate as factory.
They are imported.
Shipping is approx.. $250 for the kit.

Honestly, when I go to replace my springs next summer, I'll take the gamble and go ahead with them.

Brian

G-Cat · Sep 21, 2017

Someone on The Facebook built a tribute to Project Patina.

wngrog · Sep 21, 2017

I think that truck is in Birmingham. I’ve seen it and I think someone posted it in one of the previous 100 pages. Super cool

SHUSH · Sep 21, 2017

How does one steer said patina like truck?

fountainhead · Sep 21, 2017

That was/is Badass' truck, right?

wngrog · Sep 21, 2017

SHUSH said:
How does one steer said patina like truck?

Theft deterrent

Bodean · Sep 22, 2017

fountainhead said:
That was/is Badass' truck, right?

Yes. It was at Crawl last year I think.

wngrog · Oct 8, 2017

I found an early grab handle because Will always says he feels like he’s going to fly out the open door.

These are pre dash pad bars. 67 and older.

Won’t fit here