Forgot to add that it wasn't hard at all to bottom out the rubber as soon as I lost the stock suspension. A Major bump stop modification come right away.
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Prado,
don't take my comment personal, each person has an opinion as to what looks good and what doesn't.
you also seem to forget i wheeled a pair of LJ78s for a couple years and even in stock condition they wheel better than a stock leaf sprung truck. given a couple inches of lift, decent tires and a good driver they can go places that are unbelivable.
if you are into normal off road trails, cutlines and forest access roads then 2 1/2" of lift is all you need. if you are into the Rubicon, rock crawling or extreme off roading then more might be required.
for me, Rubicon and rock crawling has no appeal so a really 'built' truck is not in my future.
i have been having these discussions and debates for decades and what i have learned is you can not change the mind of someone once they start down the MIBS road.
i am sure you love your truck and it performs very well.
for me the "American" look is the amount of space between the top of the tire and the bottom of the wheel well. the typical american truck, be it dodge, ford or chevy, always seems to have 16" of lift and 33" tires. i like the look of 4" of lift and 35" tires and if sheet metal has to be cut out to do it then that is fine by me.
each to their own, buddy. i am not here to judge your build. if you are happy then that is all that is important... no?
side note:
my old club ( Rocky Mountain Land Cruisers )was filled with MIBS infected individuals (Peter S with the Behemoth is a fine example) so this discussion really is old for me.
of ALL the really built rigs i have seen in 30 years, Peters was the most impressive. a BJ60 on 53" tires with roughly 4" of fender clearence. he designed it himself, he built it and wheeled it. it was a capable BEAST of a truck. BUT there was very few places in the mountains that i couldn't go with the LJ78 on 34s that he could with that monster.
don't take my comment personal, each person has an opinion as to what looks good and what doesn't.
you also seem to forget i wheeled a pair of LJ78s for a couple years and even in stock condition they wheel better than a stock leaf sprung truck. given a couple inches of lift, decent tires and a good driver they can go places that are unbelivable.
if you are into normal off road trails, cutlines and forest access roads then 2 1/2" of lift is all you need. if you are into the Rubicon, rock crawling or extreme off roading then more might be required.
for me, Rubicon and rock crawling has no appeal so a really 'built' truck is not in my future.
i have been having these discussions and debates for decades and what i have learned is you can not change the mind of someone once they start down the MIBS road.
i am sure you love your truck and it performs very well.
for me the "American" look is the amount of space between the top of the tire and the bottom of the wheel well. the typical american truck, be it dodge, ford or chevy, always seems to have 16" of lift and 33" tires. i like the look of 4" of lift and 35" tires and if sheet metal has to be cut out to do it then that is fine by me.
each to their own, buddy. i am not here to judge your build. if you are happy then that is all that is important... no?
side note:
my old club ( Rocky Mountain Land Cruisers )was filled with MIBS infected individuals (Peter S with the Behemoth is a fine example) so this discussion really is old for me.
of ALL the really built rigs i have seen in 30 years, Peters was the most impressive. a BJ60 on 53" tires with roughly 4" of fender clearence. he designed it himself, he built it and wheeled it. it was a capable BEAST of a truck. BUT there was very few places in the mountains that i couldn't go with the LJ78 on 34s that he could with that monster.
crushers
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and Prado,
that suspension does flex nice.
did you do a write up somewhere on it?
never mind, found it:
https://forum.ih8mud.com/70-series-tech/222727-lj78-6-inch-lift-rear-custom-3-link.html
that suspension does flex nice.
did you do a write up somewhere on it?
never mind, found it:
https://forum.ih8mud.com/70-series-tech/222727-lj78-6-inch-lift-rear-custom-3-link.html
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My caveats were intended to warn others that this isnt as easy as they may think the pictures indicate, and that "your results may vary", and that if you weld more like Rusty (struggles to lay a good bead whether it is mig, tig, arc, or tube of silicone caulk) than Wayne (who has mad skilz with a welder) then maybe a PZ / HZ into a LJ isnt for you.
A shorter engine - allowing crossmember to stay in place, even if it requires LJ hood mods (or swapout to HD front clip) .... would simplify the conversion greatly, and open it up to others with lesser skills or equipment.
re: me buying a prado - I would love to do that..... I have unlimited dreams.... but limited time & money, and a wife in South Carolina who I got to try to keep happy
for me the question is - do I do the diesel swap into my 80 series, or the mine truck cab onto the 80 series chassis, or the LJ onto the 60 series diesel chassis, or the LJ engine swap, or any of the hundred other potential projects.... (including building the RHD 70 series tub that you have).
None of this changes the fact that this is a great thread, and that truck is going to be fantastic.... I look forward to getting my mitts back on it & cant wait to get it finished so I can wheel the piss out of it.
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Wayne - think you can scrounge up one of these 4 liter V8's for me?
this for sure would fit behind the prado crossmember
Post #304 in the modded 70 series thread
I'll be over tomorrow to work on the truck some more.....
this for sure would fit behind the prado crossmember
Post #304 in the modded 70 series thread
I'll be over tomorrow to work on the truck some more.....
A few pics of my Quad cam 4.0 V8 FJ75 project. I have just completed the cooling system using the fluid driven fan from the donor Soarer.
I have to fabricate an exhaust and then it can be wired and run.... can't wait
Don't worry, not taking anything personal Wayne. I like to add my two bits just like you and it keeps the thread exciting. Just trying so show future builders that there are lot of options that a regular joe can pull off safely. Most of us don't have the know how, time or money to pull off a build like yours or Beislebub. Hat's off to you both. This thread is a dream thread to most of us out here knowing it is beyond our abilities. With four inches of lift the suspension can handle all the flex on 33's on 35's with bump stop adjustments it should not be a problem. All day I work on non maintained vehicles and almost hate my job. My never ending cruiser project keeps me sane. Yes I do love my cruiser and your right that's all that matters.
Take care
Hey Rusty x2 on the 4L v8. I had a customer come in the other day with his Lexus and I thought hmmm would he notice a diesel in stead of his v8 (he's in his ninety's, almost def and should not be driving by the looks of all the carnage on all four corners).
Take care
Hey Rusty x2 on the 4L v8. I had a customer come in the other day with his Lexus and I thought hmmm would he notice a diesel in stead of his v8 (he's in his ninety's, almost def and should not be driving by the looks of all the carnage on all four corners).
Hey Wayne,
I got one of those 4x4 computers from the 78 I bought off of you. You still need one? It will take a while before I can find it since we are still living in some friends basement and the trucks are out of town. So, got to wait till we move into our new home.
I got one of those 4x4 computers from the 78 I bought off of you. You still need one? It will take a while before I can find it since we are still living in some friends basement and the trucks are out of town. So, got to wait till we move into our new home.
Sure - from a website - , a hydraulic fan drive consists of a pump, pressure control valve, motor, sensors, electronic control and, of course, all the hydraulic fan drives also allow mounting the radiator in a location that may be more practical than adjacent to the engine.
Diesels run best at a certain temp, with a belt driven fan the cooling is directly related to the speed of the engine which is bad. With the hydraulic fan it is controlled by the ecu and keeps it at a pretty constant temp. better for fuel economy and overall engine health.
A bunch of toyotas use these fans.
Diesels run best at a certain temp, with a belt driven fan the cooling is directly related to the speed of the engine which is bad. With the hydraulic fan it is controlled by the ecu and keeps it at a pretty constant temp. better for fuel economy and overall engine health.
A bunch of toyotas use these fans.
Here's one for you, looks like a pretty good idea.
FAN Cooling Radiator Hydraulic Mtr Shroud LEXUS SC400 :eBay Motors (item 250374482434 end time Dec-12-09 12:41:03 PST)
It could be run off the power steering pump maybe, if not a pump could be hooked up, would need a larger reservoir, proportioning valve and an ecm to tell the valve what to do. cool thing.
FAN Cooling Radiator Hydraulic Mtr Shroud LEXUS SC400 :eBay Motors (item 250374482434 end time Dec-12-09 12:41:03 PST)
It could be run off the power steering pump maybe, if not a pump could be hooked up, would need a larger reservoir, proportioning valve and an ecm to tell the valve what to do. cool thing.
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lowenbrau
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Lots of Toyotas run hydraulic fans these days. Shaker is deciding between a Lexus and a Camry one for his BJ42. Where a mechanical fan isn't an option a hydraulic on will likely be better than an electric if you play near mud and water.
If you want to keep it simple, lose the power steering altogether.
If you want to keep it simple, lose the power steering altogether.
wow next time i go to the cruiser spa i gotta get my hands into helping with that ! nice rig wayne . can't wait until i can tray back and turbo my bj60 !! wish i could be there right now .
mike /moose
mike /moose
