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upgrades for a 40
Posted: Fri Jul 16, 2004 2:28 pm
by simon lind
here i am again the newbie... i am really keen on upgrading the steering and suspensionon my FJ40 she's an 82. it just drives like it's on ball bearings (handling, what handling). i have limited mechanical knowledge. (i know whats going on but could never attempt this job) the hub seals on the real axle are leaking, so would it be advantages to change the diff whilst upgrading?? any tips would be much appreiciated. thanks fellas...
t
Posted: Fri Jul 16, 2004 2:31 pm
by DIRTY ROCK STAR
mate that was me a few months back asking the same damn Qs hehehe.
mate everyone has different ideas, but is it sprung over or not etc??
you will need to give the guys a better idea on it?
and is it power steer??
Posted: Fri Jul 16, 2004 2:50 pm
by planb
simon the axle seals are cheap and easy to replace, i buy my oil seals from a dude on silverwater rd in silverwater but you can get them from toyota
82 should be a power steered cruiser, so count yourself lucky, it could be worse
what do you want from your truck ?
daily driver/weekend wheeler ?
tourer ?
rock crawler ?
winch challenge contender ?
show truck ?
i always pick my tyres first then build the car around them
decide now if you want to run 35in plus tyres
it will save you time upgrading suspension/axles etc later if you decide to go bigger later
the best thing about 40s is that they're old, cheap and you can hit them with a hammer and they love it
reply 40 steering
Posted: Fri Jul 16, 2004 3:32 pm
by simon lind
she's an 82 so it's got stock power steer (that's nice) but sometimes just keeping her on the road is a chore. there is sideways movement in the centre control arm. i replaced the inner bits but it's still the same.she just wanders. i have extended shackles on. but the suspensions so rock hard. i really only use her as a weekend warrior but, you know how it is, more performance is always good. i have lobbed in a 350 chev already so it's the next progression to upgrade the suspension & steering. i think 35 inch tires will eventually end up under her after the upgrade. what width of tire is good? any further tips on more upgrades?
Re: reply 40 steering
Posted: Fri Jul 16, 2004 5:10 pm
by MQ080
simon lind wrote:what width of tire is good??
Pretty much 35's come in 12.5" wide although you can get between 10.5 and 13.5
Posted: Fri Jul 16, 2004 5:37 pm
by Tojo
To fix the steering problem inspect all of your steering joints for play. Replace and / or adjust any that have excess play or are worn. Having longer shackles on the front generally changes your caster angle which makes the situation worse. The cure for this is to fit caster wedges to the front springs. You will be amazed at the improvement this makes.
t
Posted: Fri Jul 16, 2004 6:43 pm
by DIRTY ROCK STAR
mate, mine steers pretty straight i will swap ya if you like.
my truck has armstrong steering.
let me know if your keen
Posted: Sun Jul 18, 2004 8:57 am
by the_smoo
factory power steering....
kinda like the yeti for 40's owners, heard about it...never seen it
Posted: Sun Jul 18, 2004 9:08 am
by MY45
Posted: Sun Jul 18, 2004 9:26 am
by Frostyboy
Simon,
I'm waiting on some tie rod ends to arrive from Qld at the moment .(5 for $69.60 +freight ).So I'll let you know how much difference it makes.I replaced the front springs (2" lift) and it made a hell of a lot of difference.But still got the OEM st.damper.
Yeah, its like driving in wheel ruts......on the bitumen.And forget about a wheel alignment!!
Mark
I have it 
