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by Short45
Tue Mar 05, 2013 7:13 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Wheel bearings on a 79 cruiser
Replies: 3
Views: 360

Re: Wheel bearings on a 79 cruiser

Dave
I have been battling the same issue for a while now, did you manage to get it sorted in the end.
If so what's the solution ?

Thanks Chris
by Short45
Wed Sep 22, 2010 11:24 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: pics wanted 40 series SWB ute (Found some pics)
Replies: 53
Views: 3794

Re: pics wanted 40 series SWB ute (Found some pics)

Hey there fellas. Cant really see it in the pic but I have one of the fuel tanks that sit in the chase rails right at the back under the tray.( factory / aftermarket option 30 years ago ) I found it off this site just put a wanted add up. I did find 2 up here in N.T but one was busted up bad and the ...
by Short45
Mon Sep 13, 2010 2:51 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: pics wanted 40 series SWB ute (Found some pics)
Replies: 53
Views: 3794

Re: pics wanted 40 series SWB ute (Found some pics)

Take some pick's of your rig with the standard springs in , then take the same shot with the 55 springs. This will show just how much more wheelbase you will acheive. I have had no time what so ever to work on this thing and now that i have returned the rims and tyres to my mate it looks sad ...
by Short45
Sat Aug 28, 2010 11:41 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: pics wanted 40 series SWB ute (Found some pics)
Replies: 53
Views: 3794

Re: pics wanted 40 series SWB ute (Found some pics)

Thanks fellas. The plans are to lift it slightly more and relocate the rear diff back, coils would be the go just have to plan this properly and get it done. Has anyone seen the system Rhyno buggy is selling? I have a complete 60 with power steering an A/C to remove and relocate to the 40. It also ...
by Short45
Sat Aug 28, 2010 1:57 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: pics wanted 40 series SWB ute (Found some pics)
Replies: 53
Views: 3794

Re: pics wanted 40 series SWB ute (Found some pics)

http://i641.photobucket.com/albums/uu132/ChrisFJ40/124.jpg http://i641.photobucket.com/albums/uu132/ChrisFJ40/1122.jpg Now all i need to do is buy my own set of these rims and tyres then move and improve suspension set up a bit. This is how the truck stands today. I have borrowed these rims and ...
by Short45
Sat Aug 28, 2010 1:51 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: pics wanted 40 series SWB ute (Found some pics)
Replies: 53
Views: 3794

Re: pics wanted 40 series SWB ute (Found some pics)

Here is the most rescent picks of my chopped Shorty I love driving this thing its great.
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by Short45
Wed Aug 18, 2010 2:54 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: pics wanted 40 series SWB ute (Found some pics)
Replies: 53
Views: 3794

Re: pics wanted 40 series SWB ute (Found some pics)

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This is how my shorty looked , will get a updated pick tomorrow .
Love the look of the wellbody shorty looks sweet.

Chris
by Short45
Fri Dec 18, 2009 9:26 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: FJ40 clearence
Replies: 6
Views: 685

Thanks Tojo.
Send me your mobile no.
Ill give you a call to see these spring's.

Chris
by Short45
Thu Dec 17, 2009 10:51 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: FJ40 clearence
Replies: 6
Views: 685

This is how it was completed originaly but now has 35's and has sagged a little.
Thanks for the info will look @my options .
The car started as a 1978 FJ40.

Thanks Chris
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by Short45
Wed Dec 16, 2009 10:17 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: FJ40 clearence
Replies: 6
Views: 685

FJ40 clearence

Hi all i have a small issue with my cut down FJ40 .
The rear tyres hit the cab when flexing.
My question is what have people found to be the best sollution for relocating the rear diff back.

Any help / advice would be great.


Chris
by Short45
Mon Aug 11, 2008 11:38 pm
Forum: Auto Electrical
Topic: FJ40 Distributor
Replies: 0
Views: 386

FJ40 Distributor

Hi there fellas.
Just wondering if any one has had any experience with the replacement kit's for the 2f lancruiser distributors.
Looking a the one's from america but was wondering if any one does them here in Aus .
Any pointers on getting rid of the points and contacts would be great.

Chris
by Short45
Tue May 20, 2008 11:58 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 2F Shorty
Replies: 0
Views: 229

2F Shorty

Need some help with carby set up on 2F. It is a Toyota 2barel carby wich come out on the 2F, i have a old manuel and it is the carby ilistrated . My isue seems to be the Secondry as it wont alow the motor to accelerat it just dies in the ass but if you push on the seondry ( throtel side ) and open ...
by Short45
Sat Mar 01, 2008 11:08 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Fj 40 replacement tank HELP!!!
Replies: 2
Views: 369

Hay yes there is fuel in the tank ( 20 lt ) verry first thing done.
The tank has 4 (3/8 inch) outlets and 2 additional (1/2 inch) breather outlets wich join up to a 3rd on the filler neck.

Cant post pic's as have no idea....

can email pic's.

Chris
by Short45
Sat Mar 01, 2008 12:04 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Fj 40 replacement tank HELP!!!
Replies: 2
Views: 369

Fj 40 replacement tank HELP!!!

Ok have just about finished restoring my FJ 40 and have replaced the fuel tank with one of the one's that fit behind the rear diff, now i cant get it started . I dont seem to be able to get any fuel up to the carby ( 2F motor ) Does any one have any pic's / idea wich pipe goes were as i cant figure ...
by Short45
Thu Feb 14, 2008 11:10 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 75 diff's
Replies: 2
Views: 345

75 diff's

Just been offerd some 75 seiries diff's.
Question is are they the same as my 1978 FJ40 diff's.
Can i swap the diff's over complete housing and centres . ( spring perches same etc etc )

Thanks in advance.

Chris
by Short45
Wed Feb 06, 2008 11:06 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: FJ40 Doors
Replies: 3
Views: 365

FJ40 Doors

Hi all.
Just got a new set of fibreglass door's for the Shorty, what style of rubber seals are you 40 owners putting on your door's ?

Thanks Chris