FJ40 Project

MNC · Post by **MNC** » Thu Mar 08, 2007 6:36 pm

I heard the Prado autos bolt on pretty easy. Would go with that option if i went for a Lexus.

Still alot of other setup costs though.

wjw · Post by **wjw** » Fri Mar 09, 2007 7:44 am

If you want a prado box you have options of either a hilux surf A343H or a Prado A343F. Hilux one is designed for Centre diffs, Prado for Offset. Both will need a computer to run them.

gimmemud · Post by **gimmemud** » Sat Mar 10, 2007 8:36 pm

i got some full fiberglass doors that im looking at sellin.

MNC · Post by **MNC** » Fri Mar 16, 2007 9:21 pm

OK, have found what I'm after. New power plant for the 40. Have a look - let me know what you think :wink:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_x9YV4SN-Kw

MNC · Post by **MNC** » Sat Mar 17, 2007 9:52 pm

niblik wrote:mnc......

whats the name of this rig? should we start a poll?

oh this could be trouble...

Alright, had a few ideas, like scorpion, or Beast... but what about ROAR

I kinda like it :!:

Can you call a truck ROAR :?:

Who cares - unless someone can come up with something better...

fj40 · Post by **fj40** » Sat Mar 17, 2007 11:33 pm

killa cruiser

MNC · Post by **MNC** » Sun Mar 18, 2007 7:02 am

fj40 wrote:killa cruiser

Yeah - That is better...

KILLA

MNC · Post by **MNC** » Mon Apr 09, 2007 5:02 pm

OK, been playing round with the 40 a bit more....

Am putting 60 Series diffs in which are wider than 40 series. Decided to try a front shackle reversal. Have removed the spring hangers in preperation of swaping them round. Will move them both out by 30 mm (think that was measurement

) at same time and leave spring pearches on front diff as is for now....

Once front diff is in will set up the 60 Series power steering box (Steering column already in, and parts all there now just waiting to go in

).

Have decided not to play around with the rear spring hangers for now but have drilled a new hole 70mm further back in leaf springs...

This will move my rear diff further back to give a better (not great just better) exit angle...

Will have to trim the wheel arches even with the SOA would get body rub with the 36" swampers...

Need to get this chassis rolling so have ordered some new greasable shackles from 4wdbits (come on Tuesday :lol:

) and have new bushes all ready to go. Just need to replace seals and front disc's.

Will be putting disc's on rear too but just working though what size combo disc's and calipers I need. Here is a shot of the rear Spring pearch which has been cut off and tacked on top 30mm further in (have just tacked in place temp until get gear box in and can work out actual angle needed)...

.

Also, came across this at Supercheap for $110 (plus speed camera fine on way there :evil:

) which I will paint whole inside of tub with. Here is the before shot...

Next... Power plant + gearbox then START UP VID :twisted:

Armourguard · Post by **Armourguard** » Tue Apr 10, 2007 1:24 pm

Let me know how you applied the Hippo liner as i want to do it to my FJ40 also

Has anyone else used this product :?:

photos if any

alvis · Post by **alvis** » Tue Apr 10, 2007 4:43 pm

Armourguard wrote:Let me know how you applied the Hippo liner as i want to do it to my FJ40 also

Has anyone else used this product photos if any

Yea me too, I have bought the stuff but not applied it. It was on special at supercheap for $90. After reading up on it spraying seemed to be the best application method?

Cheers - Alister

Post by **Mark** » Tue Apr 10, 2007 4:57 pm

http://www.smitsgroup.co.nz/hippo-liner.cfm

On that page it says

Can be brushed, rolled or sprayed.

MNC · Post by **MNC** » Tue Apr 10, 2007 7:50 pm

Comes with a brush and a roller in the pack. Instructions say it can be sprayed on but i'm going for the roller.

The round roller is a porus sponge that should leave a bumpy surface. I dont want a smooth spray on surface - prefer the authentic rough Rhino style :wink:

gimmemud · Post by **gimmemud** » Tue Apr 10, 2007 11:08 pm

dont re roll it when almost dry. my mate did that on his boat and now its like hundreds of little needles. but otherwise looks good.

MNC · Post by **MNC** » Tue Apr 10, 2007 11:24 pm

OK, Picked up my greasable shackles and fix pin and chucked in the rear diff tonight. Think I'm gonna need some flatter springs cause with 31" tryes on the new truck I've got a full 12" of lift over the old 40 running 33's :shock:

Will do some thing eventually but realised it makes it pretty easy to work under at the moment :lol:

Also, Reckon I've thought of a simple way to do the disc break conversion on the rear. Just got to source parts from wrecker and if it works I'll let you all know .

MNC · Post by **MNC** » Sun May 20, 2007 8:50 pm

OK made some progress on the build...

Here is the list of mods I originally posted:

Mod's planned - Start with:
Front Shackle reversal, DONE

Both hangers have been moved out by 30mm.

Front & Rear Spring reversal, DONE

Swapping spring packs for flatter 5 leaf 60 series cruiser ones, DONE

Power steering out of 60 series, GETTING THERE

Put in 60 series front and rear diffs (hub to hub)with disks brakes front (STD) DONE

and rear (80 series), GOING WITH SUBARU ONES NOW

Spring Over Axel conversion. DONE

Just need to get some bolts for my high steer set up:

And for the power steering box and I`ll bolt that up too. Also got to extend shaft from steering column to power steering box by 140mm but once thats done (by end of week) truck will be rolling and steerable!

Quick note for anyone doing SOA with 60 series diffs - you will need longer ubolts unless you swap the spring pearches (which i have done and tacked in place for now) as the lower pearch has an indent for the ubolts to sit in:

Its amazing some of the small things that can make you happy.

Put these flaps in this weekend:

But the coolest mod of all has to be this one: :wink:

Hope thats enough photos for you Wopass :wink:

Next mod... of to Jonos for the new power plant

MNC · Post by **MNC** » Wed May 30, 2007 9:44 pm

Not sure what you all will think about these but i've purchased some seats of Trademe. Race seats may lok a bit cooler but scored these ones for $101. What do you reckon?

wopass · Post by **wopass** » Wed May 30, 2007 10:06 pm

looking RAD dude ! your goin great there :wink:

more photos

Armourguard · Post by **Armourguard** » Thu May 31, 2007 4:07 pm

Just need to get some bolts for my high steer set up:

Hey MNC

What parts you use here for your hysteer setup :?:

ie Hilux, 40 or 60 series arms :?:

im still using 40 axles thou

Have decided after seeing Wopass's rig inthe flesh

that i will attempt SOA very soon :twisted:

but want to have all parts sorted first, so if anyone has a spare arm floating around could you PM me please :wink:

By the way your rigs comin along nicely

MNC · Post by **MNC** » Thu May 31, 2007 8:50 pm

Armourguard wrote:Hey MNC

What parts you use here for your hysteer setup ie Hilux, 40 or 60 series arms im still using 40 axles thou

Both steering arms are 60 series but all my running gear is 60 series so you would need to stick with 40 series arms. Make sure the third steering arm you get is another left steering arm so when you flip it it points in away from the wheel rim (a right arm will probabily not give sifficient clearance inside the wheel rim).

I`m rethinking the flipped arm ive got as its been pointed out to me that it comes up too high and will reduce the upwards wheel travel (ie hit chassis) on the left side....

Any ideas on where to get a flatter 60 series arm would be appreciated :?:

H2OLOVA · Post by **H2OLOVA** » Thu May 31, 2007 10:50 pm

dont know if its flatter or not, but the 70 series arms are much stronger (to look at anyway) pretty sure the arms are wider than 40 or 60 series arms.
For certification they dont like it when you grind your welds. Dont ask me why but we had to reweld some of the stuff on Nibbys truck to keep the man happy.

Good progress though. You've done more in three months than Nibbys done over the last year :wink:

MNC · Post by **MNC** » Sat Jun 09, 2007 9:31 pm

OK my truck is lacking a heap of part so picked this up today. $200 bucks of parts for the new wagon....

wopass · Post by **wopass** » Sat Jun 09, 2007 9:50 pm

RAD !

.... YOU HAVE THE TURN TYPE HANDLES ON THAT DUDE........

niblik · Post by **niblik** » Sat Jun 09, 2007 9:56 pm

thats a great price for a parts truck... sahweet!!

niblik · Post by **niblik** » Sat Jun 09, 2007 10:02 pm

wopass wrote:YOU HAVE THE TURN TYPE HANDLES ON THAT DUDE........

although they get caught on everything under the sun... t-shirt sleeves, branches..

wopass · Post by **wopass** » Sat Jun 09, 2007 10:07 pm

niblik wrote:although they get caught on everything under the sun... t-shirt sleeves, branches..

that they do.... untill they get bent in as far as mine and then they are cool :twisted:

MNC · Post by **MNC** » Sat Jun 09, 2007 10:29 pm

niblik wrote:thats a great price for a parts truck... sahweet!!

He is happy to part with this one for $200 as well :wink:

Its got fibreglass guards :wink:

MNC · Post by **MNC** » Sat Jun 09, 2007 10:31 pm

wopass wrote:RAD ! .... YOU HAVE THE TURN TYPE HANDLES ON THAT DUDE........

You want the handles? Doors are fuct

niblik · Post by **niblik** » Sat Jun 09, 2007 10:32 pm

so what parts did ya want off the parts truck?

just curious...

MNC · Post by **MNC** » Sat Jun 09, 2007 11:02 pm

niblik wrote:so what parts did ya want off the parts truck?

just curious...

Mainly electric's - will remove loom and label evey wire as I remove it :wink:

Also got speedo, glovebox, fusebox so can wire new truck up now

Will use the guards bonent and front pannel, grill, lights on old brown truck and transfer fibreglas panels onto new truck

Also, its got a complete heating system for the new wagon (good for keeping windscreen clear) :wink:

Rest will make good parts for my old brown 40 - needs new water pump - now sorted :wink:

Even reckon I`ll use the seat rails to mount my new seats. :!:

Soo many parts - im in cruiser heaven :twisted:

Also got spare diffs, gearboax, transfer case, & 2F engine now - mean :!:

MNC · Post by **MNC** » Tue Jun 19, 2007 9:14 pm

FJ40 Project

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