My new FJ addition

BlwnTuRD · 06-01-2006, 05:22 PM

I recently aquired an original 66 FJ40 in fairly good shape. I had to order a few brake parts since no shoips here have those crazy old metric sizes. Other than that I tuned it up and drive it all the time. I am trying to get a new drivetrain together and am stuck on two choices. I could use a SBC converted to a W55 toyota 5 speed with transfer case or use a SBC and chevy T-5 converted to a toy transfer case. The advantage I see with a T5 is they are easier to get than a W55 and a lot cheaper. Then I can just get the adapter to my stock transfer case. What kind of combos do people here have? I also want to put a later FJ axle under the front if anyone knows of any for sale. But as soon as I finish the drivetrain it's getting 4" leafs with a shackle reversal and 35's if they'll fit. This is just for a cruiser, weekend warrior type, my Taco's the crawler.

VTpaintballer · 06-07-2006, 01:32 PM

nice, i like it.

Intrepid · 06-07-2006, 01:34 PM

Looks good! Is the rear axle really for forward or is it just me?

snap-on · 06-07-2006, 01:40 PM

why does it look like the body is pushed back about 4" ?!?!?

Ih8mud is going to be a much better board for the FJ series. IMHO

BlwnTuRD · 06-07-2006, 06:33 PM

No the bodies where it's supposed to be. The back wheel has a lot more room than it seems, the fenderwell is hollow in front of the tire and goes all the way to the body line behind the door. That's what I like about it, usually you have to trim the front to fit big steer tires, not the case with these.

msw0085 · 06-07-2006, 06:39 PM

Nice! I like it..

HUTCHSTACO · 06-07-2006, 06:41 PM

i like it and the tacoma in the background

lee · 06-07-2006, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Intrepid

Looks good! Is the rear axle really for forward or is it just me?

x2... is that the angle of the pic?

TracyK · 07-26-2006, 02:30 PM

Looks Great

06-01-2006, 05:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
BlwnTuRD Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bakersfield, CA Posts: 35	My new FJ addition I recently aquired an original 66 FJ40 in fairly good shape. I had to order a few brake parts since no shoips here have those crazy old metric sizes. Other than that I tuned it up and drive it all the time. I am trying to get a new drivetrain together and am stuck on two choices. I could use a SBC converted to a W55 toyota 5 speed with transfer case or use a SBC and chevy T-5 converted to a toy transfer case. The advantage I see with a T5 is they are easier to get than a W55 and a lot cheaper. Then I can just get the adapter to my stock transfer case. What kind of combos do people here have? I also want to put a later FJ axle under the front if anyone knows of any for sale. But as soon as I finish the drivetrain it's getting 4" leafs with a shackle reversal and 35's if they'll fit. This is just for a cruiser, weekend warrior type, my Taco's the crawler.

06-07-2006, 01:34 PM	#3 (permalink)
Intrepid Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Ashburnham, MA Posts: 2,719	Looks good! Is the rear axle really for forward or is it just me? __________________ www.toyotacrawlers.com '85 4runner: 4.7's, FoxFab sliders, custom bumpers, 1" body lift, F-150 springs rear, lockright, welded third, IFS rear axle, 1.5" wheel spacers, high-steer, rears up front, Longs, 38" SX's on steelies, 12Voltguy dual battery, soft top, BMW seats. NO LONGER lacking an engine. :D :D

06-07-2006, 01:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
snap-on Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: STL MO Posts: 2,375	why does it look like the body is pushed back about 4" ?!?!? Ih8mud is going to be a much better board for the FJ series. IMHO __________________ 94 EX cab, 5speed, V6, locked, ARB bar, NWOR headers 92 4runner, auto, V6, OME suspension, Downey headers

06-07-2006, 06:39 PM	#6 (permalink)
msw0085 Contributing Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Southlake/Lubbock, Texas Posts: 1,995	Nice! I like it.. __________________ TOYOTA\|moving forward 1996 3.4 Litre \| 4-Wheel Drive \| 5-speed Manual Transmission \| Magnaflow Exhaust Deckplate \| Intake Silencer Removal MasterDebater

06-07-2006, 06:41 PM	#7 (permalink)
HUTCHSTACO Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bellevue, Washington Posts: 1,042	i like it and the tacoma in the background __________________ 2006 Tacoma 4x4 TRD Sport with 20's and 285 Goodyear Furtura's and 2 inch cornfed lift 2002 Tacoma Extra Cab V6 (SOLD)

06-07-2006, 01:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
VTpaintballer Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3	nice, i like it.

06-07-2006, 06:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
BlwnTuRD Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bakersfield, CA Posts: 35	No the bodies where it's supposed to be. The back wheel has a lot more room than it seems, the fenderwell is hollow in front of the tire and goes all the way to the body line behind the door. That's what I like about it, usually you have to trim the front to fit big steer tires, not the case with these.

07-26-2006, 02:30 PM	#9 (permalink)
TracyK Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 3	Looks Great

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