My Land Cruiser Builds and Some Camper stuff

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Ob1

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Nice rigs! Any other pictures of the 80? I'm kind of just getting started and would love some ideas.
I don't want to hijack this thread.

There is a blog on the RIG build for the 80, and now a 40 that is being upgraded with a 1HDT diesel. Also a Youtube and IG @big_red_adventures for the 80, and photo album.

You can contact me directly if need any info.

Cheers
 

POPO AGIE

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Riverton, WY, USA
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Stephens
1973 FJ40
here are the specs on my 1973 Land Cruiser.

  • 383 New build (Gen 1 rebuilt block new pistons crank, etc) with new Air Flow Research Al Heads from Colorado Speed and Chassis.
  • Chevrolet Performance Small Block Serpentine Belt Drive Systems- replaced 5 separate belts which was a pain when one broke
  • Holley 550-810 Multi-Port Fuel Injection from Colorado Speed and Chassis
  • Charcoal Canister and closed loop fuel system by Colorado Speed and Chassis
  • Headers and custom 3” exhaust from Colorado Speed and Chassis
  • NV4500 5- speed Manual Transmission (Rebuilt by Rocky Mtn Land Cruisers)
  • OME Med/Heavy lift with 3 deg Castor Correction from cruiseroutfitters
  • Bilstein Shocks
  • ARB Twin compressor for lockers, Tires and other from cruiseroutfitters
  • ARB Air Lockers Front and Rear from cruiseroutfitters
  • Rebuilt differentials (Locker and gear install) by Adventure Offroad
  • New Yukon 4.10 Ring and Pinion from cruiseroutfitters
  • Front and Rear Disk Brakes (Rear conversion from RedLine Land Cruisers, installed by Adventure Offroad)
  • RCV Performance axles and birfields from cruiseroutfitters
  • Front and Rear rebuilt axles by Adventure Offroad.
  • 4PlusFrame support and custom Tranny support bracket installed by Adventure Offroad
  • 33x10.5x15 BFG ATKOs
  • Aqualu Tub and half doors
  • Custom OEM style top: Bigger windows and magnets instead of straps – Trollhole Cruisers
  • Tuffy rear and center console storage
  • SOR Duck covers on Roll bars
  • Pioneer 8600 Stereo with Blue Tooth, Polk Audio and Jensen speakers
  • FT1900R 2M Ham Radio, Cobra 75 WX ST CB Radio
  • Warn XD9000i winch (Rebuilt with new motor)
  • XJ Fender Flares
  • Full cage roll bar with overhead console
  • Nostalgic AC and Heat
  • SOR Rear Bumper
  • Custom Front Bumper
  • LED headlight Conversion from Redline Land Cruisers
  • Corebau Bucket seats
  • 1 inch foam insulation and marine carpet installed throughout the tub
  • Upgraded Instrument Cluster
  • Custom fuel setup via RMLS using Man a Fre 22 gal pressurized tank
  • Orion with twin shifters
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I am building a 1978 40.

I converted a FJ60 rear axle to a full floater with front disc brake hubs and parts

H55F transmission and split transfer case with 3:1 low range and kept the 4:11 gears in the axles.

Big brake kit widened my front axle to match the rear.

Cummins R2.8 to provide the torque.

Installed a FJ80 power steering box with a FJ105 sector shaft.