What have you done to your Land Cruiser this week? (41 Viewers)

[2fpower]

Father and son (and good friend), dropping engine back in Utah.

 

[Weber Sarge]

@pngunme - Danny , you need a trailer - like at least a 2 axle ...
I'd love to see that thing on the scale - has to be pushing 3 tons or more...
Sarge

 

[Solace in Solitude]

@pngunme - Danny , you need a trailer - like at least a 2 axle ...
I'd love to see that thing on the scale - has to be pushing 3 tons or more...
Sarge

Sarge,

Its interesting that you bring this up... I was just looking at this last night and plan to find a scale on my next trip... hopefully, in a rural town where it won't have a long line of 18 wheelers...

I haven't yet had it on a scale because I weigh everything (of substance: things like the snorkel are plastic and are very light) I put on/in 44... this is what I estimate (Note: 4885 lbs GVWR)

Curb Weight is estimated at 4015

(Note: 3500 (estimated stock curb weight)

+140 (roof rack)
+90 (aux tank and skid plate)
+85 (winch)
+200 (huge front bumper - this is estimated... I haven't had it off to weight it.)
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So, 4885 (GVWR) - 4015 (adjusted curb weight) = 870 lbs available for "cargo" and passengers.

54 lbs of tools,
40 lbs of spares, etc.
40 lbs Trasheroo and firewood
140 lbs of extra fuel (with aux tank full (22gal*6.33/gal))
12 lbs tent
4 lbs cot
2 lbs chair
12 lbs the plywood and my bed
16 lbs the drawers weigh
20 lbs of clothes and jackets
25 lbs of food, stove, propane bottles, etc.
56 lbs potable water cube (7gal*8lbs/gal)
22 lbs drinking water
60 lbs misc.
503 lbs Total "cargo"

176 lbs Danny and losing as fast as I can!!
78 lbs Gunner
75 lbs Chester
328 lbs Total passengers

503 Cargo
328 Passengers
831 lbs Total Cargo and Passengers​

So, my estimated 831 lbs comes in under the 870 lbs available for cargo and passengers.

Estimated total weight = 4846 (4015 + 831) - But, with the bulk of the weight on the rear of 44, I am concerned that 44 is probably very close to the limit.

I added air bags to the rear to assist the springs and allow me to adjust the rear "lift" when I have extra weight on the back --- like when the aux tank is full or the cargo carrier (weighs < 20 lbs, but when mounted in the rear receiver, is actually heavier that far back) is on the back hitch receiver. I can also carry the cargo basket on the front receiver when the aux tank is full - just cover the tail lights on the carrier.

So, this is where I think 44 "stands"... I'll post how she "squats" after I have her weighed.

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[TwelveGravity]

A little more progress on my Sag Steering.
I would have completed it this weekend but due to a mistake I made (measure twice, cut once) I will need to do a little more follow up work before its finished.



The mistake I made was cutting the existing sheering shaft too close to the anchor. Which in turn will make it difficult to weld out the U-joint but also shorted me a few inches toward the steering box.

 

[firestopper]

I passed emissions on first attempt!

 

[KUJO85]

Took the brush guard and trail jack off the front end. Reinstalled the air cleaner after sanding down, priming and painting - should have done flat black - hindsight.

Next up is figuring out what the vacuum line that's cut off ( you can see in the top pic) goes too...

 

[oldschool4wheeling]

Here is my oldest learning to drive the 40. In the back seat is my youngest worried to death!! HAHAHA!!!
All the water you see is flood waters from the Pearl River.

 

[c8hendrick]

Fixed a pesky wiring problem and installed a gear reduction starter (which was WELL worth it in my case). Took her out on the road for the first time this spring.

 

[oldschool4wheeling]

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@drnekFJ40 thanks for posting up. I followed your suggestion and got ratchet straps and installed them over the tires just as you did. It felt more secure. Of course I also still put the chain across the back to secure it as well.
It did seem to pull better.

 

[rkymtnflyfisher]

Moved the 40 over so I could service the 4runner.

 

[Solace in Solitude]

Moved the 40 over so I could service the 4runner. View attachment 1225026

Good to see it moving again Ryan!!

 

[tls3601]

oldschool good to see the younger crowd digging FJ40's-bet that smile was there the entire drive!!!! Kids know what is cool and what isn't!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[rkymtnflyfisher]

Good to see it moving again Ryan!!

It only moves where I push it!

 

[78fj40mg]

Hey Ryan, at least it moves!

BTW, does the 2F feel cold at night?

 

[rkymtnflyfisher]

Hey Ryan, at least it moves!

BTW, does the 2F feel cold at night?

I don't want to make the 4runner jealous with how shiny and new the mighty 2F is!


All seriousness, with all of the body work I'm doing I am trying to keep the metal dust off of the drivetrain as much as possible.

 

[78fj40mg]

I don't want to make the 4runner jealous with how shiny and new the mighty 2F is!


All seriousness, with all of the body work I'm doing I am trying to keep the metal dust off of the drivetrain as much as possible.

Ryan, your cruiser is looking better every day, I'm anxious to see the final product!

 

[78fj40mg]

Hood lock install.

Drilled hole for lock cable

Installed cable

Installed rubber grommet to protect cable

Tapped radiator frame to secure lock striker

Lock striker installed

 

[ginmtb]

Does anything need to be mounted to the hood? Or does that pin go where there is the lip on the hood? What does the control end look like? I like that setup! Please share details. Thanks!

 

[78fj40mg]

Does anything need to be mounted to the hood? Or does that pin go where there is the lip on the hood? What does the control end look like? I like that setup! Please share details. Thanks!

The striker pin locks on to the hood lip just like the OEM latch but it firmly secures the hood in place. It's a great theft deterrent and impossible to defeat. It also disables the ignition circuit.

Amazon.com: Megatronix - HL6 - 6 Foot Mechanical Hood Lock Cable With Ignition Interrupt: Automotive

Here's what the business end looks like:

 

[ginmtb]

I'm thinking if the cable is long enough to mount it in my Tuffy case for double protection!