1983 FJ45 Troop Carrier Buildup

[Hltoppr]

I just picked up a Davis Unified Ignition 2F distributor from another mudder So the points, ballast etc. are on the way out....:chowtime:

A stock FJ40 rollbar is on its way to Flagstaff this weekend from yet another mudder....:wings:

5/6 Stock FJ60 chrome wheels are in the works from another mudder who wants split rims.... A little elbow grease and some spray paint will take care of the chrome....

As for suspension...I'm going to keep the bullbar that's on the front...doesn't do much for approach angle...but It'll keep the deer and elk off my hood...

I do plan on running a front winch (and likely a rear Milemarker 8K....they're just so inexpensive...), as well as rear water tank, drawers, swing away tire carrier etc. I'm guessing about 300lbs.

But...I think if I really want carrying capacity...I may be better off slightly modifying the suspension that's on it...I haven't been able to figure out the brand, but it's giving the truck about a 4" lift with ******** Cepeck shocks and some type of "anti inversion" shackle on the rear.

It also rides (with no weight) like the axles are bolted to the frame...

Hmm...food for thought....

BTW...here is a pic of the rear spring pack....anyone recognize the springs/shackles?

-H-

 

[ntsqd]

AIR, DUI's use GM HEI modules. Carry a spare & it's heat sink grease long with the itty-bitty socket(s) needed to R&R it.

 

[Hltoppr]

OME Kit is ordered from Cruiseroutfit!!!! Thanks Kurt!!! :wings:

-H-

 

[Hltoppr]

Troopy Seating!

Thanks to Wil and Wendy at SierraExpeditions for finding the SEATS!!!

Went with Bestop Trailmax Pro Cloth THERMAL (heated) buckets for the front, and a matching cloth fold and tumble seat for the rear!!!!

....guess I gotta order the carpet here pretty quickly....:chowtime:

-H-

 

[Speaker]

Tumbleseat? Where are you planning on sleeping?

 

[Hltoppr]

I really was in it for the folding backrest....Right now my idea is to be able to extend the front of the roller drawer system to make a sleeping platform....

I'm also looking into the awning/side enclosure or pop top....

-H-

 

[Sgt Grunt]

Looks like it will be a fun build....:wings:

 

[Hltoppr]

Seats!!

Seats arrived last week...had the opportunity to mount 'em up this weekend!

Thanks again to SierraExpeditions for sourcing the Bestop Thermal seats!

Had to make a slight bracket for the passenger side, but everything went relatively smoothly...

-H-

 

[Speaker]

Seats look good in there. How's the rest of the build going?

 

[24HOURSOFNEVADA]

The seats do look really good. Let's see the new lift and things from Kurt.

 

[Hltoppr]

Rear springs are on the boat from OZ to port of Seattle...should be here soon...

Wheels and tires are gonna be SWEET....did I say SWEET! Thanks to Mr. Brady for a great deal on those. With some Spidertrax spacers for the front drums, things should bolt up nicely...

I gotta wait until I get the springs, otherwise with the tires I can't fit in the garage! (OME kit should lower me about 2"...).

I've been sanding off the advertisements, and getting the minor rust spots hit with POR 15. With some help from SOR, CCOT and CruiserDan of American Toyota, the little stuff is coming along. By the first of the year she should be up and running pretty well!

For now...the back end is filled with tires!

-H-

 

[ChuckB]

CruiserDan of American Toyota,
-H-

I'm interested to see the wheels and lift as I don't really like the wheels that came with my 55.

OT: What number are you using to get a hold of CDan?? I haven't been able to get ahold of him.

 

[Desertdude]

OT: What number are you using to get a hold of CDan?? I haven't been able to get ahold of him.

He's on speed dial :smiley_drive:

CDan = American toyota - 8004326668 ext-#8

 

[Hltoppr]

Yup, that's it....also on my speed dial!

I can't wait to put the wheels and tires on either! Spacers were shipped today!!!

I might just have to throw 'em on and use the Staun deflators to get into the garage until the springs come in!!! :costumed-smiley-007

-H-

 

[Speaker]

Aw man, I thought the ads were kind of cool. A little bit of a vintage touch. Where did you pick up the POR15 and for how much? I need some to paint my new rack when I get it.