Advice on FJ 40 mods

[dino]

ive just brought a Fj 40 cruiser and was wanting to fit either a auto diff lock, was thinking a lokka. or some bigger rubber, was thinking 35's, is this feasible?. what would you recomend to fit first?. any advice would b greatly appreciated

[swampa]

tyres first, not nesecerially bigger, but better, then a lsd or locker,no point having 35,s if evey one you go out with is on 31,s or 33,s

[dino]

cheers swampa. y do u say to go tyres 1st, any reason? i figured with the small price difference between 33's and 35's then y not go bigger?

[muddy]

33's will fit with standard suspension if you don't mind cutting the rear guards. To fit 35's you'll need lift springs & longer shocks so will cost quite a bit more ($2 cutting disc v $2000+ lift kit). A lockrite in the rear makes a huge difference offroad, but takes a little getting used to on the road. Bloody good value for the cost. And don't get "skinny" tryes - the 33x12.5 tyres are a good idea as they will widen the wheel track - otherwise the 40's can get a bit "tippy" on taller tyres.

[niblik]

cut the bitch to shit and change everything.........

spring flip, shackle reversal, tyres, power steering, spring over axle conversion..........

after thats done, ya can go on to do a few mods maybe...

[timotheus]

cut the bitch to shit

Peow Peow.

I found the locked diff made more difference than new tyres.

You saw how Millsys LSD failed.
A big inflexible pig like a 40 needs as much power at the wheel most planted.
Lock it first.

Tim.

[wopass]

cut the bitch to shit

A big inflexible pig like a 40
Tim.

wash out your mouth



40's rule !

[dino]

cut the bitch to shit and change everything.........

spring flip, shackle reversal, tyres, power steering, spring over axle conversion..........

after thats done, ya can go on to do a few mods maybe...

haha if only that were possible niblik, being a 16 yr old on a budget has its disadvantages, so you guys rekon 33's?

[MNC]

cut the bitch to shit and change everything.........

spring flip, shackle reversal, tyres, power steering, spring over axle conversion..........

after thats done, ya can go on to do a few mods maybe...

And maybe years after you`ve started your mods you'll be able to drive it again and not have to just go out in mates trucks... I miss my 40

Go the locker in the rear. Easy enough to do yourself and should only cost about $600.

Guys would recommend tyres first as they are very important. Recond it would be better to save some more dollars and get yourself a set of dedicated off road tyres (prob some Simex's) but that costs $$$.

If your on a budget go for 33's. Something else to look at is some better shocks (longer travel) to get more flex (keep the wheels on the ground).

I'd recommend power steering and disc brakes on the front too as turning big flat mud tyres can kill the arms in the bush and have had one incident already due to brake failure (mud in drums).

Good luck mate, 40's are an awesome wagon.

[dino]

thanks MNC, ill have to do sum more thinking bout it , not one of my strong points .cheers for all the info fellas.

[Bubba]

thanks MNC, ill have to do sum more thinking bout it , not one of my strong points .cheers for all the info fellas.

Owning a 40

Tendency not to think to much

On ORE

"Yoall do alright lad, youal do alright"

Oh, go for the 33's, lsd, front and back, skorkel, then replace lsd for a locka

[swampa]

dino, do you have a bunch of guys you go 4wheelin with?

[Sadam_Husain]

...... was wanting to fit either a auto diff lock, was thinking a lokka. or some bigger rubber, was thinking 35's, is this feasible?.....

Start planning ahead to do them both dino, they both go hand in hand ..... I stuck 35" simexs on my old flat deck cruiser and it was awesome until my lack of articulation kept sticking wheels up in the air making me lose drive so I put locking diffs in both ends and now it goes a lot of places it never could have

[niblik]

i almost reckon just do a mod at a time as both you learn how to drive the new vehicle and as the finances allow...

as for what order.. shit, dont ask me, all up to personal preferrence...

[dino]

dino, do you have a bunch of guys you go 4wheelin with?

na not @ the moment ae , bt the guy that im buying the truk sed hed b keen 4 a trip or 2

[dino]

do 35's have 2 b certified?? im beginning to thnk that 35's may b too much hassle... but they look so mean

[NJV6]

Hi Dino,


Remember that unless you are going for a image machine or competing, as Swampa eluded to you are not going to need 35's in Southland. 33's are fine for most stuff and by the sounds are much easier to fit to a 40.

And, please - a keyboard has all the letters (no text speak yo)

Do you have a pic of your 'cruiser?

Glen

[swampa]

you should jump in with us next time i go out, you wont want a cruiser after that

[dino]

you should jump in with us next time i go out, you wont want a cruiser after that

id b bloody keen 4 that swampa, cheers 4 th thought.

az 4 NJV6, my sincere apologies, text language has become a very bad habit and one i would much love to break. sorry if this has caused anyone offence.

i havnt evn got my cruiser yet , the guy was doen a motor transplant because he cracked the rings in the previous motor, he thinks it will be ready by the end ov the week, fingers crossed

[dino]

Heard from the guy im buying the truk off today, he sed it fired over so things are looking up