What have you done to your Land Cruiser this week? (40 Viewers)

[davegonz]

Gonzo that 40 is looking good man, glad you dug her out of the garage!

Thanks Kelly. I drove it to the LSLC meeting last night to the disbelief of a few there.

 

[oregonfj]

Yanked the tired old 2F to make room for the shiny new 2F.......

 

[Diskord]

Finished welding up holes in the dash, and in the floor. Cleaned, de-greased, cleaned, and de-greased again. Painted, and unwrapped. Start wiring and assembly this weekend.

 

[MicahMan]

such a good looking tub!

 

[Volcanic Iceberg]

Built myself a new bumper. Installed Mini truck power steering.

 

[77TLCFJ40]

Looks really good VI.

What are the stats?

 

[Raddic]

Built myself a new bumper. Installed Mini truck power steering.

Wow. That looks great. Nice job.

 

[Fast Eddy]

Man, that looks beefy.

 

[Diskord]

I like it!

Sent using my Star Trek communicator thingy

 

[motovate]

Good looking bumper! How did the mini powersteering convert go? Have you driven it enough to know if you like it or not??

LBM

Built myself a new bumper. Installed Mini truck power steering.

 

[Volcanic Iceberg]

Bumper stats

Bumper is made from 2" X 6" X 1/8" rectangular tube. 48" wide. mounted flush with the bottom of the frame rails. All stock bumper supports were removed and holes were cut in the back side so the face of this bumper is directly against the ends of the fram rails. I did this to maximize aproach angle and have the greatest amount of clearance. The hardest part of the build were the ends and keeping a clean radius that matched the main body of the bumper. D shackles are 6 1/2 ton 7/8" with a 1" threaded clevis pin.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/6-5-ton-BOW...r_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2306c53f15
Shackle mounts go all the way through and are welded on the back side. They will also double as a mount for a tow bar.http://www.ebay.com/itm/EXTREME-DUT...Parts_Accessories&hash=item4d099f5d38&vxp=mtr
Rubber bumpers are standard loading dock bumpers that you find on the backs of tractor trailers. I wanted something there that stuck out farther than the clevis mounts and fairlead so that I could give someone a push if needed without damaging anything. Found cheap locally at Utility trailer supply http://www.utilitytrailer-utah.com/default.htm
Reciever is mainly for moving trailers around(I tow an expedition trailer and have several others to park in a confined space. Much easier to position with a reciever in the front) but, they also come in handy for a variety of accessories.
Now I'm just waiting for the Badlands 12000 lb. winch to go on sale again

 

[Volcanic Iceberg]

Mini truck power steering

I just got it in, so I dont have too much experience with it yet, just tooling around on the closest local trail, and no experience with other popular PS conversions for compairison. However, It works, steering is much easier. Seems just as good in the dirt. Kinda hard to back my short Expo trailer before, trying to turn and look backwards with both arms wrestling the steering wheel. Now its a breeze. I can turn the steering wheel (stock) rapidly with the palm of my hand.

I read a lot of threads before going this route. I like that I didnt have to change steering geometry, which, eliminating linkages can be a plus, but It also adds hundreds of $$ in parts to buy and complicates the conversion IMHO. I liked that it was a fairly simple install. Had it done in three evenings after work. Mine was complicated slightly because I had the older style box and had to buy the Rag joint adapter from JT Outfitters. (they are lousy! Didnt ship it for 2 weeks and only after I called wondering where the part was. No responce via email.) Anyway, I didnt want to cut the frame, and I didnt want a big gear box out in front (Saginaw) I dont see myself ever going larger than 35" tires, So all things considered it works well for me. Im pretty happy with it.

 

[motovate]

Mini Truck power steering.

Did you take any photos during the install? I'm getting ready to do the same thing - collecting parts - looking at all the threads. Everyone does things a little bit differently so I'm curious on yours. Did you get a kit or just pick up parts?



LB

I just got it in, so I dont have too much experience with it yet, just tooling around on the closest local trail, and no experience with other popular PS conversions for compairison. However, It works, steering is much easier. Seems just as good in the dirt. Kinda hard to back my short Expo trailer before, trying to turn and look backwards with both arms wrestling the steering wheel. Now its a breeze. I can turn the steering wheel (stock) rapidly with the palm of my hand.

I read a lot of threads before going this route. I like that I didnt have to change steering geometry, which, eliminating linkages can be a plus, but It also adds hundreds of $$ in parts to buy and complicates the conversion IMHO. I liked that it was a fairly simple install. Had it done in three evenings after work. Mine was complicated slightly because I had the older style box and had to buy the Rag joint adapter from JT Outfitters. (they are lousy! Didnt ship it for 2 weeks and only after I called wondering where the part was. No responce via email.) Anyway, I didnt want to cut the frame, and I didnt want a big gear box out in front (Saginaw) I dont see myself ever going larger than 35" tires, So all things considered it works well for me. Im pretty happy with it.

 

[Volcanic Iceberg]

Did you take any photos during the install? I'm getting ready to do the same thing - collecting parts - looking at all the threads. Everyone does things a little bit differently so I'm curious on yours. Did you get a kit or just pick up parts?



LB

I did not photograph the install, because it was pretty straight forward. I already had the saginaw pump mount which came with my 2F from the previous owner, bought the gear box locally off craigslist out of an 85 4runner. Bought the High preassure hose and rag joint adapter from JT Outfitters (get it elsewhere if you can. I'm just sayin') and I traded my old gear box for the conversion mount with a fellow mudder. George (orangefj45) has them as well. Low pressure line and fiittings were purchased locally at the auto parts store and hardware store respectfully. My aluminum radiator had a transmission cooler built in so I plumbed the return line through there rather than an external cooler. I had a rag joint in my spare parts bin. Im happy to answer any questions you have.

 

[motovate]

Thanks - I was just looking for photos. I picked up a box with a used pressure hose and I have a 1976 FJ55 steering column I'm going to use/adapt on my 66. I'll pick up the rest of the parts when I get closer to doing it. Seems pretty straight forward - I suspect I'll need to do something with tie rod ends and center link but I'll look into that when I switch the front diff out with the 76 disc front.

LBM

I did not photograph the install, because it was pretty straight forward. I already had the saginaw pump mount which came with my 2F from the previous owner, bought the gear box locally off craigslist out of an 85 4runner. Bought the High preassure hose and rag joint adapter from JT Outfitters (get it elsewhere if you can. I'm just sayin') and I traded my old gear box for the conversion mount with a fellow mudder. George (orangefj45) has them as well. Low pressure line and fiittings were purchased locally at the auto parts store and hardware store respectfully. My aluminum radiator had a transmission cooler built in so I plumbed the return line through there rather than an external cooler. I had a rag joint in my spare parts bin. Im happy to answer any questions you have.

 

[MicahMan]

finished 90% of a front axle rebuild thanks to cruiser outfitters and the Wasatch Crew!
Only a bit left to do and it goes on next week!
http://www.wasatchcruisers.org/vbulletinfrm/showthread.php?9689-Tech-night!

 

[sloanstavern]

Took a break from planning my next suspension mod and looked at this for additions to the shop:

http://www.flutterby.com/images/2012/10/01/hf_tool_sale.pdf

 

[nelsonjm624]

Wire wheeled my jump seat frames & got em in primer form, got around to getting my skid plate to fit w/ the header & exhaust Lil grinding never hurts

 

[brooklyn]

AMP and Iphone hookup for the FJ40

Used media wire pro for the cable and volume control. The cable charges the phone and connects to the botom of the phone. Need a volume control because when you connect the media wire, the volume control on the iphone no longer works. This was necessary because I connected directly to the amp.

 

[RWBeringer4x4]

New (old) bumper from another MUD member. Manufacture unknown. The first installation on this truck that was actually easy! Best news- my bumper is now held on by bolts, and not zip ties . Now back in the shop to fix the leaking transfer case (again).