Hey thanks! @TrejJK Im excited to get going on the build. With spring coming we have been a bit busy in the shop, but I hope to have some more photos soon!!
I was looking at OME and IronMan4x4 for the lift. The rear carrier I was leaning towards building one. However the 4 plus looks like a pain free way to go as well. How do you like the wheels? Any issues with them?
@SLO Rob I agree with you, the waggy had big plans and would have been a great vehicle. We just had the chance to pick up the 40 and it seems like a better fit for us. I will find another waggy in the future I'm sure.
@stringtwelve Thanks. This is my first Toyota, besides the short stint the family had in a Camery. Been a Jeep guy for as long as I can remember but have always wanted a FJ40.
I plan on starting with the basics:
2.5" lift kit (manufacture TBD, open for suggestions)
33" tires (General...
The truck has been rebuilt a few years ago. However the salt water air has not been too kind to it. There a several spots that need addressing to stop the rust. Its a great "tener". Looks good at ten er so feet back :)
Things have changed a bit over here at Okie Built. We went from building a Wagoneer to our current project. When the opportunity came up for us to pick up a very clean FJ40 we jumped all over it! The FJ, for the most part, is stock. The motor has been swapped out for a Chevy 283 and was...
Yes the Ozarks are a blast as well. Beautiful part of the country for sure!
This was taken a few years back
So ready to go back there. Hope you had a good time Jason.
So this past weekend 13 rigs took a trip down the K Trail in southeast Oklahoma. The First night we stayed at Clayton Lake at camp ground 1. It was a wonderful night with a fire and possibly a drink or two.
The next day started as any day would with coffee and breakfast burritos. We then...
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