starting my exo cage

[cruisedeisel]

That axle lasted 10 years of 35" tire abuse and 25 years previous to me. It went through 2 engines and its second truck. I gotta give it to the Japanese. Tough stuff !!!!

I guessing the kilometers were around 750,xxx on the axle.

The 4.10 gears I have are from a 1972 FJ40, unknown mileage.

 

[cruisedeisel]

new tires

 

[cruisedeisel]

A unimog came to visit

 

[kevin in okinawa]

bad ass stance, roof rack will be next. all made out of 2" pipe.
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that's sweet! I really like how the FR 1/4 starts from the high position, I was thinking off the bumper base like most setups. The high 1/4 will be great for our deep ruts here. Thanks for the inspirations/innovation. I believe I may be copying your angles

 

[cruisermatt]

Still one of the coolest 60's on here.

 

[cruisedeisel]

Thanks for the compliments Coolest cruiser? HA! Maybe the most beat up road worthy cruiser.

 

[cruisedeisel]

First picture. My old welded up steering arms and tie rod. That were 4by tested for 8 years.

The new.... Trail gear high steer. I just took the measurements for the tie rods and they will be ready on monday. Unfortunately I cross threaded two studs, what a knob I am....DUH! Too much air impact for me. Studs and nutz to be replaced.

 

[cruisedeisel]

This setup is sick. Family hauling time. Right after I bleed the brakes. I will also change the pitman tierod lock nut for a castle nut and pin.

First camping trip of the year. May long weekend baby! Maybe ya'll Americans don't get that holiday but I hope you do?

As for the install... I took about 4 hours and $800 canadian of course... oh and six beers too. over two days. Pretty easy. 6/10

 

[cruisedeisel]

I had to get custom length tie rod/drag links made up.

tie rod was 43"
drag link was 35.5"

That leaves room for .5" of thread exposed on each end+jam nut.

I also bought the trail gear drop pit man arm because the bj60 stock pit man arm had a larger tapered hole than the tie rod end.

 

[cruisedeisel]

I got too excited and jumped the gun on drill/tapping grease fittings. But I will soon!

 

[Nesquik]

If you take away anything from this thread make it this


10/10 stars

 

[cruisedeisel]

If you take away anything from this thread make it this


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That's my Joey dog. She's very photogenic. Me, not so much. lol

 

[cruisedeisel]

So I guess this is my story and build thread.... Soo I thought I would catch everybody up telling this part of my cruisers life. I floped her hard on her side doing about 70kms. Fixed what I could until I got an inspection and blew eventually snapped the crank shaft in half in the original engine.

 

[cruisedeisel]

So I bought a new brown cruiser with 455,xxx kms. Chopped the roof off and stole the engine. That cruiser cost $1000. I sold the bumbers, winch and tires fro a total of $650. So, $350 for a new roof and engine. My truck ain't perfect but it still goes pretty goes.

 

[cruisedeisel]

The spare cruiser. Yes that is the 4th brown bj60 I have cannibalized. I still have a 5th untouched sitting in the drive way

 

[cruisedeisel]

716938 : Toyota FJ60/62 4.0:1 Low Range Gear Set for Transfer Caseswith a 38MM Intermediate Shaft. 34MM cases require the additional kit 716934. | Advance Adapters

Next on the wish list. Well Im actually going to order these gears this afternoon. Going back to 3.73 gearing because of the 10% under drive. 4:1 low range will be F-ing awesome!

 

[cruisedeisel]

3.73 gears are a dime a dozen around these parts of the woods. I found 2x 3.73 with thirds for $50 each. people want 400 for a 4.10 third. F-that. Time to give this cruiser the gearing she deserves.

 

[too tall]

The spare cruiser. Yes that is the 4th brown bj60 I have cannibalized. I still have a 5th untouched sitting in the drive way

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How many cruisers do you think you'll wreck before you stop? What is recycled furnace oil?

 

[cruisedeisel]

I rebuild some cruisers and wheel and deal parts but for cannibalizing cruisers I won't ever stop. I think I just contacted you on Pirate4x4 for 4.10 3rds. I din't know you were on ih8 too. As for recycled furnace oil, Its exactly what it is. I offer people to remove their old furnace oil tanks as long as theres some fuel in it. I filter it twice and pump it into my vehicles which are all diesels. cheers!

How many cruisers do you think you'll wreck before you stop? What is recycled furnace oil?

 

[stevebradford]

4.10s I think would work? $300 · 72 Toyota Land Cruiser