Blue FJ
 

Just to not confuse everyone, here is my 1966' that the Cummins is going into.
It is also getting the following ...
NV4500 tranny
60 Series split case
Full OME suspension with reverse shackle kit

Saginaw steering conversion http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/i...Blue/Front.jpg

Nv4500
 

OK so complete rebuild of the NV4500 ... my god these gears are HUGE, must be the most compact/heaviest tranny on the planet

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/i...psmfhsxyma.jpg

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/i...pssnqrizck.jpg

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/i...pscuxdbdz3.jpg

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sandblasted, and wire wheeled down to bare steel, ready for paint

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/i...psg6nvefjj.jpg

Brakes ...

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/i...pslwe6s56d.jpg

These should do ...

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/i...pswd2ylagx.jpg

You doing the Birfields yourself? Upgrade on the shafts and joints?


Lemme know how tricky they are to rebuild.



Jeff-

Update
 

No Jeff, my mechanic is doing this work, I'm there every afternoon helping out where I can ... and watching and learning. Keeping shafts, these are built like tanks so we will see ... we made some good progress today

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/i...psxjpunhm2.jpg

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/i...psyuqqt19z.jpg

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/i...psaaavdzck.jpg

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/i...pskmuza14x.jpg

Love it!

Wow NICE!

Update
 

Thanks Wayne

SO update ....

We are rollin now on wheels

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/i...psu6dkqiu1.jpg

Motor / tranny / split case ... temporary for fitting body
We need to move driveline 1.5" forward and 1" to drivers

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/i...pstuhzwg5w.jpg

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/i...psdhsplvqz.jpg

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/i...pseqh6e4sd.jpg

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/i...psi3kiqbdx.jpg

Tested out the headers ... perfect fit, got lucky

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/i...pswrosrkun.jpg

Now that’s going to be a fun ride!

drilling position
 

So looks like the engine has to go back approx. 1.5" to give us some extra space for the rad fan, and better for the intake tube as well. Guess this is the reason we pre-assemble everything ! Looks like this is the last of the clearance issues .. still have to place the front grill today and check for AC and oil cooler space

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/i...psfbocovcp.jpg

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/i...psx0hpnffr.jpg

Holley
 

This new Holley bracket system is very nice and compact, very slick

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/i...psg0hisfxp.jpg

Where were the radiator and headers sourced from?

You made the engine mounts or adapted a stock mount?




Jeff-

Stuff
 

Hey Jeff ... hope all is well

Rad I sourced from Speedway, the motor mounts were already fabbed in the truck and we used them just as a reference point to where we want to be. I have new mounts from AA.

The block headers I actually sourced from a local vendor ... stainless and I have to excellent quality

The rad mounting kit I sourced for BTB Products ... had to be 'slightly' modified but will work perfectly for this application

Cheers
Steve

Thanks Steve!
Watching close, trying to gather my courage for our LS swap. Ours is still in interior jail so the winter swap is looking more like a summer swap...:bang:



Jeff-

Jail
 

Say whaaaaat !! still at interior ... holy crap
Well buddy I can tell you that I've learned a LOT over the Padt month and can surely assist you anything/info you may need

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/i...pswwr9ax0o.jpg

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/i...psxt60kmwc.jpg

Did you use the Holley pulley setup because you had to, or you just needed a pulley setup and theirs was compact?

I've got a '14 Camaro pullout that I planned to use as-is, thinking that arrangement would be as compact as they come....


Jeff-

pulleys
 

Correct Jeff, I needed a front drive system and the Holley is a decent price and like your Camaro setup (I checked it out) is perfect for our application

Cheers
Steve

Wheels
 

Well its always an exciting day when you mount tires on wheels !!
These are 17x8.5 SCS wheels mounted with 35x12.5 Fallen Wildpeak M/T's

Stance should be 'just right' ... LOL

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/i...psijbcpo9s.jpg

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/i...psqayt426o.jpg

Update
 

OK ... ditched the crappy tailgate that the original builder had installed and replaced with proper Aqualu Industries gate .... WAY better

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/i...ps5snyamku.jpg

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/i...psty898gpm.jpg

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/i...psc4ch1pup.jpg


Installed gas tank/Fuel cell

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/i...psxnoljiof.jpg

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/i...pskwykunza.jpg

update
 

2nd TC split case ready for the R2.8, completely rebuilt with all new internals

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/i...pslj7uhfwa.jpg

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/i...psnfg99jmh.jpg

Tailgate complete

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/i...pspwu6l0pb.jpg


Filling in where the idiot made holes in the wrong place

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/i...psionaycwk.jpg

This thing is coming together fast! Very nice!

Going to be better than new, looking good.

awesome build(s)! I had an '84 FJ60 and 3 FZJ80s.

That Holley high ram probably isn't the best choice for an intake... especially below 5000rpm. http://www.hotrod.com/articles/20-ls...ifolds-tested/

Very curious to see how the Cummins 2.8 turns out. Read lots about them.

Intake
 

LOL ... this is already being addressed :thumbsup: ... new one on the way
and yes me too !! we are starting that shortly

Thanks Jeff & Wayne

Cheers
Steve

Here you go Steve :)
 

http://www.hydratechbraking.com/images/ToyotaFJ.jpg

Tracking shows this will be arriving to your Buffalo location Monday the 19th.

:cheers:

Here is the rear view
 

http://www.hydratechbraking.com/images/ToyotaFJrear.jpg

Fully adjustable brake pedal height to suit your tastes.

:happy23:

Thanks
 

BIG thanks goes out to Jim and Paul that worked with me to build a new Hydroboost kit for the OEM FJ40's ...
Of course pics coming next week after I pick this up

Fuel system complete - we used the fuel system from the Tanks-Inc. (pump/sending unit) and modified the top of the fuel cap to accommodate. Very easy and super clean setup

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/i...ps9uzy4oxh.jpg

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/i...psnbc7xbji.jpg


Cheers
Steve

Steve,
Hydroboost is fantastic! no doubt there. Why choose that over conventional?
(I ask because mine already has factory power brakes...)


Jeff-

Hydroboost
 

Jeff ... mmmmm
well 1st off I guess I was so pleased with the Camaro system that I basically replicated that for the FJ, big 6 piston wilwoods up front and 11's in the rear, and this one is the 'over the top' truck so it I kinda figured it needed the HB. This is the more 'pro-touring' version if thats even a thing for FJ's ... LOL

Now the Diesel I have a new conventional setup with 4 wheel disc brakes


Cheers
Steve

lights
 

Fabbed up some rear tail light housings .. well got 1 done anyway

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/i...pskb2n40mu.jpg


Stainless exhaust almost done

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/i...psdb4wna5x.jpg

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/i...pspzso4ry2.jpg

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/i...pstyctmfej.jpg

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/i...ps5q40l7oy.jpg

Hubs
 

Front hubs completely disassembled and ready for powder coating

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/i...pss30suudy.jpg

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/i...pswfxjh15c.jpg

I like the tail lights. The Exhaust came out nice it will last a lifetime.

Tlc / icon
 

You may not know this, but we do all of the systems for TLC / ICON on their Early Bronco and FJ builds. Icon is even upgrading older previously shipped EB and FJ builds to hydroboost now. When Steve mentioned he was potentially interested in discussing hydroboost for his build, we sent him these images:

Wicked Custom 4 Door build (225k!)

http://www.hydratechbraking.com/imag...TOM4DOORFJ.jpg

http://www.hydratechbraking.com/images/TLCICONFJ.jpg

http://www.hydratechbraking.com/images/TLCICONUNIT.jpg

Being a previous customer on his Camaro build, Steve saw these images, and I could tell he could barely contain himself. After bouncing some images and dimensions around, all of a sudden this new OE FJ system exists (interesting that the ICON builds are different due to their own custom firewalls).

We spoke with another gentleman about this system the other day that ran over a deer blazing down a trail because he couldn't stop properly (what a mess that made - yuck). He is now gathering his funds together to perform this upgrade on his FJ.

Steve, what are you going to do to provide vacuum to the brake booster on your diesel build? I've got a feeling that we may be building you another system for that one. Especially with all of that diesel torque in low lock climbing around your favorite trails with lesser brakes at the wheels...

The problem we have now is that we have to get with some FJ guru's to figure out what the year / model break points are for this new system we built for Steve. Of course we know it will fit a '73 FJ40 (and can do some basic part number investigation), but we now have customers inquiring about these systems and it's initially tough to say what will fit and what will not. Anybody got any feedback on this for me please? I have to admit I need a schooling on FJ's. I never thought we would be building systems for imports! I've interestingly never even sat in one before by some strange fluke.

:thumbsup:

Brakes for the R2.8 diesel
 

Thanks Paul !!
I sent you a PM

I will be posting pics of the system partially installed later next week so interested parties can see the system on the OE firewall

Cheers
Steve

Thanks for the info Paul! I will get with you when I do my LS install.

A good tech source for FJ40 info is over on the IH8MUD forum https://forum.ih8mud.com/ They have a FJ40 specific area and they've usually been pretty helpful to me.


Jeff-

Ih8mud
 

Jeff ... been over there for years
Here's my builds, obviously they are VERY conservative about tampering with originality LOL

https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/pro...tomod.1010734/

I've put a few guys in touch with Paul/Jim for Hydroboost info, and I know that they are getting some feedback now so we will see what comes out of all of this

Steve

tails
 

Spent some special 'Family Day' fun in the garage today ... :D

Very happy the way these Maxxima tail lights turned out

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/i...pscngzpglu.jpg

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/i...psbboa3f11.jpg

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/i...psflrhx9dy.jpg

The lights look good.

proper roller
 

OK ... put the 'Big Boy' wheels on
Nitto Trail Grappler's 35x12.5's

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/i...psmd1jis7g.jpg


New MSD Airforce intake ... looks bad ass and should have much better low end torque

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/i...ps30lnuxqo.jpg

Looking good, how much lift did you do to the truck.