Safari Rack

[ricks]

Hello all.. Im a new member here and just purchased a 1979 fj40. I was wondering if a Safari rack that was mounted on a 1970 will fit on a 79.

Thanks

ricks

 

[65swb45]

Hello all.. Im a new member here and just purchased a 1979 fj40. I was wondering if a Safari rack that was mounted on a 1970 will fit on a 79.

Thanks

ricks

1. Welcome![unofficial welcome sign!]

2. If you don't want more , tell us about your rig and your plans for it. Post a few pics, or host them somewhere's with a link if you like.
We like pictures.

3. Roofs are substantially similar between the different years of 40 series. In the range you've listed, you should have no issue.

Best

Mark A.

 

[ricks]

Here is a pic of my rig.. My hope is make it a father/son project while making a nice driver for him. I was also wondering about the blower/fan on the drivers side of the engine compartment. Is this to reduce the heat under the hood?

thanks

 

[Robert LaDuke]

That's the carb cooling fan. Keeps the fuel from boiling. If your's is working you should be able to hear it run for a bit after the engine is shut off.

 

[ricks]

Thanks for the information.. I am sure it is the first of many questions that I will have.

 

[landcrusher909]

Here is a pic of my rig.. My hope is make it a father/son project while making a nice driver for him. I was also wondering about the blower/fan on the drivers side of the engine compartment. Is this to reduce the heat under the hood?

thanks

Welcome to MUD Nice rig and looks like a perfect Father & Son project, We started my sons about 2 years ago and its awsome. Where are you located ? keep posting pics and ask away. There are alot of good folks here

 

[FineWynsFJ40]

Yes, the rack will work. When installing it, here are a few pointers that I learned along the way. My thread details how to modify them to prevent damage to your rain gutters.

Thread: https://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series-tech/232786-wilderness-roof-rack-mounting-modification.html

Have fun, good luck!!

Brian

 

[Fuzzy Logic]

Here is a pic of my rig..

Better take care of those rust issues before they get out of control