Hojack
♠️Project Snowball❄️
Hey local PNW cruiser enthusiasts. I’ve been working on my diesel swap with my buddy Jeremy since Mid January. We dropped in a 4BT Cummins and NV4500 dodge 5 speed tranny. It’s up and running. It’s currently stock SUA. I’ve received the Ruff Stuff SOA kit with 0 degree caster for a cut and turn. I’ve found some good threads on this. I think this will be the part I’ll need most help on. I just purchased the Marlin Crawler High Steer Kit with 25MM pin kit upgrade. I purchased a FJ80 rear axle which I was told it had disc brakes howerver when I went to pick it up yesterday it had drum brakes. Fortunately there is a 96 Lexus in Creswell at another yard that has the 80s axle with disc brakes and they are sending it up hopefully with the eBrake cable. I’ve purchased Chevy 63 springs in March to put on the FJ80 rear axle and move stock rear springs to the front. My stock power steering gearbox is leaking so I’ll either need to rebuild or get another one. Have also found a few FJ80 gearboxes but am not sure if it’s an easy retrofit or some modifications will need to be made. @boots4 and @Cruiserdrew have been super helpful. Mike brought up hydro assist which seems worth it also. My biggest dilemma is time. My work schedule is really busy and so is family time. I’m on the fence about doing this myself or having a 4x4 shop do this. Perhaps one of you on MUD would be willing to help or take it on. My buddy Jeremy said he could help but this is out of his area or expertise. He’s a knowledgeable diesel guy. I’m in the Boring/ Sandy/ Estacada area if your interested in seeing the cruiser. Canby Exhaust is doing the 3” exhaust next Friday. Had another shop look and it was over a grand. They quoted $550 with a dampener muffler for the 4BT diesel. Here is my cruiser with the 4BT and drivable SUA. My build thread in the 60s forum is
Builds - 85 FJ60 4BT Cummins- SOA preparation
Builds - 85 FJ60 4BT Cummins- SOA preparation
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