fj40 project

[MNC]

Look for an arm off a 70 series Cruiser box. They are much flatter.

[niblik]

the box is off a 1993 surf that a mate had

i'd almost say locate a box off a 60 series as they mount on the frame like you have, but the pitman will go forward, so you can place the box back further out of the wheels way, clearing the springs possibly too?

i have a 60's box with a 70's pitman arm... these pics are of the 60's box with the std 60's pitman still on it...



that'd solve a few issues easily..

[rokhound]

can help out with 60 series bits if needed.

[mudfish]

The problem with doing all this is im tryin to do enough to get it drivable then carry on with mods bake the cake and eat at the same time.
so if i dont get things right the first time its just have to be changed down the track like im doin now
if i go with the box set up like nibs ill more or less be able to go straight from the stock axle to a 60 series widen super duper axle that is on the back burner? thoughts? ideas?

[niblik]

can help out with 60 series bits if needed.

this chap has axles and a power steer box if need be... try pm'in him?

[wopass]

also the pitman arms off the 80 series cruiser is good to, thats what i have and works a treat, the bonus being they are all interchangable and fit the surfs sector shaft or you could just go to jafa's web site and order a T.G pitman arm

SNR performance? i think?

[wopass]

think i have a few pics of my final set up somewhere... probably on photo bucket in my album if you go for a look. or i can try find them and post up for ya...

[mudfish]

hi all
lastest progress on the forty
p/s mounting is mocked up

things look heaps better but lookin at nibs and mncs ones the box sit above the axle dircetly but due to lack of space sua ive had to put the box forward and up. the lock is still the same or at least on the axle it is the box goes further than the axle will let it. i take that is suppose to happen?
new steering colum made just have to fit up
brake lines sorted
shackles lengthen

[mudfish]

hae guys have got myself into trouble with the steering arm hiting spring which model of cruiser has the flatest arm or possibly a straight one

[wopass]

80 series is pretty flat, have a gander at my pics for an idea, or you can buy one off JAFFA

[mudfish]

hae guys need a bit of advice on this
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f302/ ... ics005.jpg
managed to get nyself into all sorts of trouble when i was stuffin round with the surf p/s boxi cut into the cross member and now that i dont need the plate there it leaves a massive hole and it weakens the whole front end i reckon ive got two options weld a plate over it and risk it cracking under flex or devise a bracket to clamp the cross member to the frame rail
any comments and suggestions

[wopass]

weld a piece of 100x100 6mm angle into the corner, that will solve it

[mudfish]

sounds like a plan thats sorted ive had these plates cut up and tacked in but im a bit unsure whether to weld them in completely or just sitch the plates in to limit it warping

[mudfish]

latest progress on the truck
powersteering fitted and working driveshaft made and fitted shock tower fitted and seat mount made and fitted