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by Miloscousin
Tue Aug 03, 2010 7:42 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 40 series - P/S upgrade - parts needed
Replies: 1
Views: 138

40 series - P/S upgrade - parts needed

Ladies and Gents, I have been following the advice from the site regarding a 60s power steer upgrade on my little old 40. I am chasing a few parts that I can't find in Darwin and am hoping someone here could help a brother out. I need a uni joint for a 70s intermeditate steering shaft. (The top end ...
by Miloscousin
Sat Sep 12, 2009 8:17 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 60 swivel hubs on a 40 diff - setting up ??
Replies: 6
Views: 387

60 swivel hubs on a 40 diff - setting up ??

I've just changed over to a set of 60 series swivel hub for a disc brake conversion on my FJ40. When setting up swivel hubs how can one do it properly. Both diffs had the same amount of shims (top- 1 thick, bottom- 2 thin) Tried that when I changed them over.....To tight. I have now ended up with ...
by Miloscousin
Sat Sep 12, 2009 8:10 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: FJ40 spring help / advice
Replies: 4
Views: 299

FJ40 spring help / advice

Still modifing my 76 FJ40. Spun the front springs round last weekend, Friday tried the back. Problem: The rear springs are the exact ones requested in all aspects ( dimensions and part number). BUT they don't fit. They are at least 2-3 inches to short. So my questions are: Where does the rear spring ...
by Miloscousin
Wed Aug 26, 2009 7:16 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: FJ40 help in Darwin
Replies: 2
Views: 207

FJ40 help in Darwin

Hey lads, anyone in Darwin got extra 60 series stuff they want to get rid off / or sell ?? Anyone else ......Got any good contacts for a 60 series steering box ?? I can't get one in Darwin for under $400, and it feels really loose. I'm not that keen yet. Am willing to pay freight ! ! ! I've just ...
by Miloscousin
Mon Jun 29, 2009 8:16 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 4" leaf springs in Aust for FJ40
Replies: 9
Views: 522

Well what I have found is that I need BJ42 chassis mounts so I can use bunderra springs (keeping it simple from the gent at dobinsons). With that combo the dobinson dude said I will get 4" lift easier than some other combos. What do you blokes think ?? Mine is a 74, so therefore it has the small eye ...
by Miloscousin
Fri Jun 26, 2009 3:45 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 4" leaf springs in Aust for FJ40
Replies: 9
Views: 522

Are these the same ones you had problems with though. I read through your build up (awesome) and saw you where having troubles with sagging and shit.

Was that with another brand ?
by Miloscousin
Thu Jun 25, 2009 9:16 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 4" leaf springs in Aust for FJ40
Replies: 9
Views: 522

4" leaf springs in Aust for FJ40

People, Anyone come across 4" lifted springs instead of the standard 2". I was reading a forum on IH8MUD and there is a company in the States that sells these 4" springs. Downey Off road manufacturing. Thats pretty insane. What are peoples thoughts ?? I'm pretty keen to get a set. Cheers
by Miloscousin
Mon Jun 15, 2009 6:10 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: FJ40 interior ?
Replies: 1
Views: 206

FJ40 interior ?

G'day all. I know it sounds a little silly, who dolls up the interior of a 40 ! !

But I am trying to find somewhere that sells vinyl floors or can customise an interior using vinyl not carpet.

Ideas would be appreciated.

Cheers
by Miloscousin
Wed Apr 15, 2009 10:20 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 40 mods
Replies: 10
Views: 726

40 mods

I know this has been done, but : Can someone steer me to a thread that outlines a 60 series power steering conversion. AND Front disc brake conversion. Appreciate any help ! Cheers I've got a '76 FJ40 with a 308, 5 speed gearbox running 35's. Its time to make things a little more driver friendly.