petefj40's build/mods

[petefj40]

Good shit Pete You're gonna need it, especially if you let Nathan drive

Cheers Jase.

I'm thinking of rigging up a kill switch on the passenger side just in case he gets carried away.

[niblik]

It's amazing when i think. All I wanted to do in the first place was increase the track or offset the rims. It's gone from that, to this.

theres no such thing as over engineering fella... lovin the work..

[petefj40]

It's amazing when i think. All I wanted to do in the first place was increase the track or offset the rims. It's gone from that, to this.

theres no such thing as over engineering fella... lovin the work..

Cheers nibs.
That's it! It's over engineered, not overkilled.
I'm liking the work done to, it's a real one off..
It'll get a good workout on this Reefton trip next weekend.

[hosehustler]

That's it! It's over engineered, not overkilled.
I'm liking the work done to, it's a real one off..
It'll get a good workout on this Reefton trip next weekend.

Hi Pete the bar work really looks the shiz you definately need it where we're going or lots of body damage results. All of the bar work on my truck now has paint missing so it's doing it's job.
As for the trip.....the long range forecast at this stage couldn't be worse unfortunately

[albundy]

As for the trip.....the long range forecast at this stage couldn't be worse unfortunately

Latest look, it's improving considerably

[petefj40]

As for the trip.....the long range forecast at this stage couldn't be worse unfortunately

Latest look, it's improving considerably

What? I thought your signature was, "rain, hail or snow we go" Al??

[petefj40]

That's it! It's over engineered, not overkilled.
I'm liking the work done to, it's a real one off..
It'll get a good workout on this Reefton trip next weekend.

Hi Pete the bar work really looks the shiz you definately need it where we're going or lots of body damage results. All of the bar work on my truck now has paint missing so it's doing it's job.
As for the trip.....the long range forecast at this stage couldn't be worse unfortunately

Cheers Tim.

I recon the weather will be be good on those few days of the trip. But if it ain't I'll be prepared (like the rest of us).
I'm really looking forward to it.

[petefj40]

Hayden recons it'll be finished buy the end of the day. SWEET!

All the support is done for the guards.



The exhaust pipes have been tucked up out of the way on both sides.





Tread plate on the guards look good I recon.



The front is looking way different now!! The bull bar has been made narrower.



This view is into the right rear guard. This is one of the supports for the rear bars.


This is one example of Haydens welds. He's magic with the Tig.

[Bolo]

its looking great mate , well done , must be time to set a date for testing

[petefj40]

Cheers.
Date 's already set.
Friday's the day.
The paint won't even be dry, before is gets taken off.

I'd like to ask other FJ40 owners about the front indicators.
Should I stay with the originals or put LED's on there instead?

I tend to go for the original look to LED's. Yep, they smash easy but they're only around 50 bucks to replace, cheaper than LED's.

[rangimotors]

how are the side bars mounting? I would of thought they would be coming off the chasis rather than the body tub?

[petefj40]

how are the side bars mounting? I would of thought they would be coming off the chasis rather than the body tub?

We gave that a fair bit of thought. I was thinking the same as you, mount off the chassis rail. But the whole roll cage front to back is bolted to the body tub. The only part of the bar work that's bolted to the chassis rail is the front guards. That's where the original ones are mounted from.
We worked out that if the sidewalk and rear guards were mounted off the chassis rail wouldn't be as strong. It would flex to much. This way we hope it'll take more of a hammering. hey if the roll cage is bolted to the tub it must be strong yeah?

What about the front indicators rangi? What do you think i should do?

[rangimotors]

cool, i would hope that the bars can support the full weight of the truck, so you can jack off them, drop off banks and rub them hard against banks and trees without the body flexing. I'm sure your guy understands strength requirements if he is used to building cages for v8 supercars etc.
Im sure they will get a good test out this weekend.

As for indicators im a little in the same boat, i have none at the mo, which makes town driving a little dodgey. I still need to do some bar work and think i might go leds just for strength and also some are very water proof compared to my factory un sealed hilux jobbies.

Are you really worried about your truck looking factory? you'll be running out of parts that are factory and un modified

keep up the good work its looking mint.

[mercutio]

hey pete another option is truck roof lights

i got a pair of these to put on my G wagen as indicators as i didn't want to pay $60 for just a lens
these cost me about $22 each from transport wholesale limited i have fitted brighter bulbs i think they will have no problem with heat as they won't be running all the time like they do as roof lights

[petefj40]

I hear you.
Those are the questions I put to Rick n Hayden when designing this setup, "will it be strong enough?" cause what's the point in building something like this without making it as strong as it can possibly be? It'll get a good workout this weekend. And if we find weak points we'll modify it.

Thanks for your opinion re the lights.
I'm still on the fence about it.

As for the factory look? I really do love the original look. That's why i tried to keep the front guards to the original shape.

[petefj40]

hey pete another option is truck roof lights

i got a pair of these to put on my G wagen as indicators as i didn't want to pay $60 for just a lens
these cost me about $22 each from transport wholesale limited i have fitted brighter bulbs i think they will have no problem with heat as they won't be running all the time like they do as roof lights

They look ok.
But if i went with another style light I like the 70 series lights. And they would fit on the 40 easily.

[Petemcc]

I think merc is on the right track. But you could probably get some cooler looking led ones that that similar tear drop kind of shape. the smaller they are the less they will get knocked around.

[petefj40]

I think merc is on the right track. But you could probably get some cooler looking led ones that that similar tear drop kind of shape. the smaller they are the less they will get knocked around.

I know what you mean.
But if they bust they are cheap and easy to replace.

[mercutio]

personally i prefer the lower profile as they are less likely to get caught on branches etc
i will admit cruiser indicators are very much a part of the cruiser shape

[NJV6]

Hi Pete, definately keep the originals! otherwise it is not a 40!

May not be as practical but your guards are going to take the hits, not the lights, just don't hit trees at high speed! A little care goes a long way.

Guards look What size and type of tube are they made of?

[petefj40]

Hi Pete, definately keep the originals! otherwise it is not a 40!

May not be as practical but your guards are going to take the hits, not the lights, just don't hit trees at high speed! A little care goes a long way.

Guards look What size and type of tube are they made of?

Cheers NJV6.

I think the original lights are part of the FJ40 look. Anything else and it could look like a, 'bitza". Bitz of this, bitz a that. Hmmm

I asked Hayden the specs on the tubing.
He tells me it's, "3.2 40MB pipe".

[skid]

looking sooo sweeeet pete

I only hope those side bars can take the weight of the vehicle

I used to use mine to lean on banks and trees etc etc etc

also for turning tight corners arounds trees and banks

hope they hold up

[petefj40]

looking sooo sweeeet pete

I only hope those side bars can take the weight of the vehicle

I used to use mine to lean on banks and trees etc etc etc

also for turning tight corners arounds trees and banks

hope they hold up

Cheers skid.

I hope they hold up to mate.
Hey I've rolled the truck on the roll bars and they handled it fine. They're only anchored to the tub so....yeah. At the end of the day, I'll get it modified if need be.

[skid]

I'll get it modified if need be.

THIS WE KNOW FOR SURE

[petefj40]

I'll get it modified if need be.

THIS WE KNOW FOR SURE

I don't mean to state the obvious there skid.
But I take ya point smart ass.

[petefj40]

Finally she's home!
Still the rear guards to tread plate, front indicators and paint to go.

[safaripete]

looks good pete

one day my 40 will be up there with urs

but im happy with it being a bottom feeder for the mo

[petefj40]

Pete, I'm happy you got rid of the boat anchor and got the FJ40 mate!! You won't be look back, trust me.

[Jezza]

If your after LED indicators Kenworth do one that bolts to flat fenders and is similar to 40 indicators

[petefj40]

If your after LED indicators Kenworth do one that bolts to flat fenders and is similar to 40 indicators

Cheers Jezza.
I'm going with the stock ones for now. But I'll still look into the slim line LED's.