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[Paulwolf350]

Gday, I am Paul from Queensland in Australia and I'm new here on Pirate

I have 2 Landcruisers a 1997 HZJ80 which is a 4.2l diesel, with a turbo, 3.5in lift, 33s, F + R air lockers, arb bar, siderails and other stuff I connot remember at the moment

And 2 years ago I started a "quick" project which is a 1985 HJ60 with an EFI V8, TH400, custom pickup chop and tray, 80 series cruiser rear diff, nissan coil front, 8274 highmount, and other stuff - Click here

or check it out on MUD - Here

Any cruiserheads from MUD will probably recognise it

anyway checking in as requested, talk to you all soon

Paul

[78_fj55]

My last post was back in May, on the same thread. I made ti back over without a hitch. Put over 10,000 miles on my FJ55, a couple of trips to Moab, before my thermostat stuck closed, and spun #5 rod bearing. I am in the final stages of th erebuild, just waiting on the last little part. I do not have any questions, except, what have others used to get "lift and articulation" out of their FJ55 wagon. I paid 700 dollars for the truck and can say right now with it sitting in the garage with open heart surgery, I have ALREADY gotten my money out of it and more. We will see you all out on the trails of Colorado and Utah!!

[mrmouse88]

Hello all,

Names Graham, figured it was time to sign up on pirate. Got a '77 FJ40 33"s and SOA rebuilt 2F, running doors windscreen and hard top off of a '71, soon to add the '71 split hood also. Tub was built by a PO and all I have to say is carpenters who dont know metal work and think they do shouldnt be allowed near sheet metal...... (3/8" of bondo and fibre glass is just not the way to fix a poorly built tub.... and atleast make it the right hight......) anyways enough of that rant.

Cheers
Graham

[opm909]

1988 fj62

a perfect start to a build. prob start with a spring over or maybe a trans rebuild. still not decided yet as i am a fan of the d60 corp 14 combo.

[leadvagas]

Hey folks,

I've been a FJ series LC owner/builder for about 20 years off and on. I recently decided to get out Scouts and get back to Cruisers. I currently own just one Cruiser, a 1962 FJ45SWB that I have had for about 18 years. It comes inside in a couple of weeks to begin a frame off rebuild and mild up grade. I am planning on replacing my 1980 Scout with an early FJ40. My Cruiser and I reside in Leadville CO, hence the monicer Leadvagas.



Chris

[freightdog]

Freightdog here - over from gettin banned on Mud.

I have a 1979 FJ40 / 350 wid a carb - want a Pig - have had a 60 and an 80..and just love ta wheel...I live way out on the Navajo Rez and last year hosted The SkinWalker Run out in Chinle up Canyon de Chelly.

Picture of the 40 and my copilot

[bigndn]

I've been here for several years under another username, but changed to be consistent across several boards. Anyway, I have the following rigs:

1976 FJ40, TBI350, SM465, SOA/SR, 36's, ARBs, Longfields, OBA, Metal Tech, SROR
1984 FJ60, TBI350, NV4500, ARBs, OME lift
1985 Toy mini, 6" lift, 4.3L vortec
2005 Dodge Ram 2500 CTD bullydogged, airlift

I would attach pics, but don't have time to finger that out right now. Anyone else in N Idaho?

[crzrcrzy]

hows it? names Adam. recently moved the fam from Alaska back down to montana. ive currently got a 77' fj40 thats waiting to be restored, my wifes 87' fj62, basiclly stock 2" lift 31-10.5s, and my current project an 88' fj62 rebuilding/installing a 2fe. also adding homegrown bumpers, paint, 3" lift, 33x9.5s, and who knows what else by the time im done. gret to be part of such an awesome forum.

[humboldtcruiser]

hey, I'm from humboldt county CA, got a 1973 fj55, safari racks, 35's, lockers,flip kit, LA 360 small block bored 60 over with a comp cam and a eddelbrock 4 barrel. danaglide 3 speed, np 205 transfer case. looing to put a snorkel on the thing but have no freaking clue where to start. this seemed like a good place . i've got a 1970 IH 1100 and a 1963 900 series as well. any help would be uhhhh......helpful.

[rondawg]

Real name is Ron, I reside in AZ and I own an 85' fj60. I have thus far linked it front and rear(still tinkering with the right set-up), 5.3 vortec conversion,
37" toyo MT's, custom bumpers,sliders, high steer setup, agr set-up,80 series coils, bilstien 7100 shocks, 4 speed atlas, ARB's front/rear.Now how do I post pics??

[Puerto Rico 4x4]

Picture taken in Cabo Rojo,PR

[r32gtr94]

What's up everyone. I've been a lurker and decided to sign up. I am located in the Sacramento area and have 73 FJ40.

[Bxmill6]

Aloha, 95 fj80/factory e-lockers all stock

[Phluid]

Hello,
My name is Robb and I am in Huntington Beach, Ca. I have a 69' Fj40 with a 383, Nv4500, Atlas, Diamond axles, ff rear, and a whole other bunch of goodies. I am currently researching getting rid of my previous suspension design ( revolver shackles frt&rear , anti wrap linked frt& rear, and converting to a full 3 or 4 link set up on both front and rear. I am looking for some 3-d data if anyone has any. I have several parts modeled in ProE including an Aqualu Aluminum tub, and my custom Rollcage. I am looking for accurate 3-d data for the frame so I can set the suspension up right.


See ya

[Bertabugnu]

Hello
My name is Roberta and My Husband is Robert we have a 1974 Land Cruiser with a lift kit a 350 chevy motor a three speed auto trans 16" rims 35s on them. its actually a frankenstien 4X4 lol but we love it! Rims have been changed since this photo.

['69 Yota]

Pretty sad, but can't remember if I did the newb check in here or not. Have a '69 FJ40, mostly stock with a metal tech cage and a couple different sets of tires and wheels depending on the season.

[I8MUD]

Im in Windsor ON, Canada
Ive had my 78 FJ40 since 1995, rebuilt the 2F, ported the head, offy intake matched, 600 holley, 4 inch BDS leafs, 35" dunlop rovers and 38" boggers, monte carlo rear discs, scout power steering and a black and tan german camo paint job in flat rattle can till she gets a glossy sand color paint job after the body work. This rig spent alot of time in Costa Rica, the previous owner had it shipped back and forth in the 80's, there are a ton of stories to go along with that.
I hit mostly mud, dirt, sand and street around here, planning on a frame up this spring if $ is there.....also deciding on swapping the 2F for a LT1 I have....still debating.
I started my first thread on it......so far getting alot of great feedback from this forum....Thanks for having me, you guys are great!

Cheers

I8MUD

[85 toy crawler]

close to houston looking for good info and not crap, good sight

[reservation cody]

This is Cody from cherokee NC new to pirate but not to toyotas. Im working on a 1965 fj45 swb finishing a 1985 ext cab fuel injected truck i just have an obsession with Toyotas

[Meatant]

Hi, we are from outback Australia and were recently given an FJ28 Utility and my father thinks it's from 1958. We have it's history from new as it has only had two owners. If I had the foggiest idea how to put a picture on, I would. We would like to find out more about it and maybe restore it. Is this the place to be?

[pc440]

Matt from SoCal. 72 fj40. 2nd generation of original owner. new to pirate4x4, but not to cruisers.

[Ducks]

Chad
Davis, California
1984 FJ60 Land Cruiser - Smurf Blue
Aussie Rear Locker

When time & money allow - SOA, 35s, ARB front locker, h41 or h55, toybox.
New to cruisers and off-road.

[BellyDoc]

Greetings.

I'm an idiot.

I have no idea what I'm doing.

However, I learn very fast.

I'm a Toyota loyalist of long standing, and on my 4th 4WD.

I'm currently building up a Chevota out of a 69 FJ40.

If image links work on a first post, this is the starting material:



...and where I'm at now:

[mean man michael]

Originally Posted by BellyDoc

Greetings.

I'm an idiot.

I have no idea what I'm doing.

However, I learn very fast.

I'm a Toyota loyalist of long standing, and on my 4th 4WD.

I'm currently building up a Chevota out of a 69 FJ40.

If image links work on a first post, this is the starting material:



...and where I'm at now:

Wow, whats the plan with this. Any more pics? where are you from?

[BellyDoc]

I'm in Phoenix.

The core of the plan is:

Chevy LS1 engine
NV4500 tranny
Atlas 4 speed tcase
High Angle drivelines
D70U rear axle with disk brakes
ARB air lockers
4 link rear suspension
D60 high pinion (kingpin) lefthand drop front axle
3 link/panhard front suspension
16" Fox coilovers
hydro-assist steering
42" Iroks

With a bit of sledge-hammering, I hope to cram that all into my FJ40 along with all it's supporting hardware.

I'm photo-documenting everything I can. I'll start a build thread in the near future.