The Mule / 73’ with a past?
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I came across some information that may or may not be the case
As I heard it???
in South America, to import an entire complete vehicle is cost prohibitive due the import tax. The way I heard it is that they are allowed to bring in a chassis with cab and engine as a parts delivery. Then there are auto shops all over that finish the assemble to meet your needs I.e., delivery trucks, farm trucks, transport trucks, people movers.
I have spent time in numerous SA countries and notice many one off versions of Land Cruisers. Mostly with a 40 series cabs. (45’s)
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Wanted to add the 8274 and needed a set of frame extenders. @TRAIL TAILOR i guess use to make these and appears a detail of plate thickness was missed on the drawing. Anyone ever installed these or know of issues on a first batch? Ever hear anything @xtiaan2000 ? Seems weird to me? Posted in the tech section with zero responses. 
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There were 4 sets that the laser shop bent wrong back in 2016, only batch I ever ran. Two sets I corrected and the other two I sent corrected brackets to. Looks like you have a set that were supposed to have been disposed of and weren't.
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I thought they bolted together back to back, not butted end to end?
I only got one set. Never got a replacement.
Kept them in the box til I was going to need them. Now I went with a different frame so pass them along.
:/ ….?
Kept them in the box til I was going to need them. Now I went with a different frame so pass them along.
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You have them oriented correct, they are supposed to slide over the frame rails. Here’s my old set from when I installed, these were made by Awl_TEQ and patterned off @cruiser_guy stock extensions.
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Edit October 28, 2020 Hello all! If you are interested in any of the 40 series parts I make please contact Dan at 4WheelAuto and he will help you out. 4WheelAuto is now handling all of my parts essentially as a distributor. I make them and he ships them! Dan is trying to decide what and how...
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Here’s the money shot, yours will look better once you get this sorted (4plus bumper on mine):
You have them oriented correct, they are supposed to slide over the frame rails. Here’s my old set from when I installed, these were made by Awl_TEQ and patterned off @cruiser_guy stock extensions.
Awl_TEQ Metal Parts etc.
Edit October 28, 2020 Hello all! If you are interested in any of the 40 series parts I make please contact Dan at 4WheelAuto and he will help you out. 4WheelAuto is now handling all of my parts essentially as a distributor. I make them and he ships them! Dan is trying to decide what and how...
Tucker
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thanks Mr. @tucker !
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I contacted him through PM and didn’t get a response when I set out looking for them and was told he made them. I’ll contact the fella through a direct phone call tomorrow. Thanks @tucker74You have them oriented correct, they are supposed to slide over the frame rails. Here’s my old set from when I installed, these were made by Awl_TEQ and patterned off @cruiser_guy stock extensions.
Awl_TEQ Metal Parts etc.
Edit October 28, 2020 Hello all! If you are interested in any of the 40 series parts I make please contact Dan at 4WheelAuto and he will help you out. 4WheelAuto is now handling all of my parts essentially as a distributor. I make them and he ships them! Dan is trying to decide what and how...
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what bumper is that? Mine is not the most ideal and I’ll need a mount.
Here’s the money shot, yours will look better once you get this sorted (4plus bumper on mine):
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Mr. Tucker and Todd
here is a 1/79 USA spec. FJ55LG-KA
- YES in know the front fender lamps are not period correct
- this came to me as is u see it oem front chrome bumper NO PTO extensions
- is this a 40 or a real 55 front oem chrome bumper ?
- i always thought the 40 and 55 shared the same exact one parts #'s till just here in last few days taking part in Todd's thread .......
- Mr. Tucker , please input your expertise here , this will help Todd , also @PabloCruise too , he is wise all things 55
kindly matt
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@Blastservices its the 4plus 8274 bumper, you will need to call Dave and order w/o holes pre-drilled. The FJ40 holes won’t line up with this extension, I got mine bare metal and drilled holes before powder coating. You can see there are several configurations, he also sells the HD winch plate if your set on keeping a stock bumper:
@ToyotaMatt that looks like the stock ‘82-‘83 FJ40 chrome bumper but I can’t be sure. Mr T did offer one
4PlusProducts | FJ40 | Front Bumpers | Channel Bumpers
Our 40 series Channel Bumpers are low-profile, versatile, and bolt to factory holes in your Land Cruiser's frame.
www.4plusproducts.com
@ToyotaMatt that looks like the stock ‘82-‘83 FJ40 chrome bumper but I can’t be sure. Mr T did offer one
@Blastservices its the 4plus 8274 bumper, you will need to call Dave and order w/o holes pre-drilled. The FJ40 holes won’t line up with this extension, I got mine bare metal and drilled holes before powder coating. You can see there are several configurations, he also sells the HD winch plate if your set on keeping a stock bumper:
4PlusProducts | FJ40 | Front Bumpers | Channel Bumpers
Our 40 series Channel Bumpers are low-profile, versatile, and bolt to factory holes in your Land Cruiser's frame.www.4plusproducts.com
@ToyotaMatt that looks like the stock ‘82-‘83 FJ40 chrome bumper but I can’t be sure. Mr T did offer one
thank you Mr. Tucker .......
i WILL be restoring both FJ55 Length CHOKE cables and warm pulls here soon , i will be happy to contribute one to your build as gratitude for your volunteer time here in
the stand alone 55 forum keeping things flowing ......
i will be hand crafting Todd's soon here , and the idea is do them in a bulk Fassion like Henry ford assemblies line
i know there is behind the scenes time spent few know about
please feel free to PM me your request particulars ,
kinldy matt
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Awesome and thanks for the info @tucker74 !
Matt, let’s discuss a heat cable. The end wrap you make is the issue with my fresh/recirc cable. I purchased one from @Pighead and the efforts of the seller don’t go unappreciated but it’s installed on the blower and is super tight reaching the lever back. 38” is what a 73’ truck uses for that cable. Double wraps on each end. We can discuss in PM. @ToyotaMatt
Matt, let’s discuss a heat cable. The end wrap you make is the issue with my fresh/recirc cable. I purchased one from @Pighead and the efforts of the seller don’t go unappreciated but it’s installed on the blower and is super tight reaching the lever back. 38” is what a 73’ truck uses for that cable. Double wraps on each end. We can discuss in PM. @ToyotaMatt
i specialize in the " porky pig tail detail " .........
oem toyota was only 2 turns , i have adapted a 3 turns approach , weather that will work on the FJ55 HVAC slider controls panel we can determine at that time
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