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Posted: **Tue Aug 16, 2005 7:17 pm**

OK here is a question for all you sad 40 series lovers.
I have fitted a 5 speed in to my FJ40 which means, for those of you who know, the gear box is now around 90mm longer.
So the old bash plate no longer protects all of the transfer case.
Late Model FJ's came with a five speed I belive. If so does any one know which years and models and if they had a longer bash plate as standerd?
I know i can cut and weld the original extending it to match but would prefer a full sprung steel original if i can get one, if they exist. Maybe even a modified 60 serise on a early 2f and 5 speed.
Matt

Posted: **Wed Aug 17, 2005 5:33 pm**

just had a look on my '84 40 and i dont have a bash plate just the cross member? here are some pics if you like.

not very good shots but hopefully these might help?

Andrew

Posted: **Fri Aug 19, 2005 6:53 pm**

Hey matt,

If you want I can take a few photos of my bash plate if you need.. i know it extends from the gb crossmember to just past the start of the tailshaft (theres a bit cutout for it)...

cheers..

Posted: **Sat Aug 20, 2005 1:48 am**

Look in 1983-1984 SWB.

Dave

Posted: **Sat Aug 20, 2005 10:08 am**

from my 84 bj42..

Posted: **Sun Aug 21, 2005 7:25 pm**

Thanks for all the help Guys.
Cant find a late modle bash plate, so went for a 60 series one. Lengths fine but a little wide.
Angle grinder and welder at the ready.

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FJ 40 Gearbox Bash Plates

FJ 40 Gearbox Bash Plates