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PMD6
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PostPosted: Fri Mar 13, 2009 20:15    Post subject: FJ40 conversions Reply with quote

Hi,

New to the FJ40 scene.

Currently working in Yemen where I have picked up a 1979, rest of the world spec FJ40. This means free float rear axle, 3 speed, no power steering, drums all around and and f2 engine  

The vehicle is in good shape, but I would like to made the following changes

1. Power steering
2. Disk front brakes
3. fit an auto or 5 speed box

Being in Yemen - replacement parts are limited to those sourced from other Toyotas

Anyone have any ideas on how to proceed?

Cheers

Chris
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PostPosted: Sun Mar 15, 2009 23:15    Post subject: Reply with quote

Some North American Fj40s after 1978 were fitted with power steering, so like you say, they may be rare in Yemen. Similarly, I think, that spec also had disc brakes but it's worth looking at 60 series for disc brakes. Gearbox? US spec again.

Maybe this helps

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Rodger
BJ40 with HJ60 running gear
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PostPosted: Tue Mar 17, 2009 20:32    Post subject: parts for 40 series Reply with quote

What do you need to do to transplant 6o series front disc brakes on a 40 series front axle. Are there any UK models where a power steering can be sourced from? Maybe a 60 series or hilux?
PMD6 , have you tried breakers yards in Yemen. I am in Oman at the moment and I have seen many 40 series in various conditions, some crash victims in breakers yards. I have also seen an occasional 40 series being used as daily transport. If Yemen is a problem try Oman.
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PostPosted: Thu Mar 19, 2009 10:11    Post subject: Re: parts for 40 series Reply with quote

bj4079 wrote:
What do you need to do to transplant 6o series front disc brakes on a 40 series front axle. Are there any UK models where a power steering can be sourced from? Maybe a 60 series or hilux?
PMD6 , have you tried breakers yards in Yemen. I am in Oman at the moment and I have seen many 40 series in various conditions, some crash victims in breakers yards. I have also seen an occasional 40 series being used as daily transport. If Yemen is a problem try Oman.
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BJ4079


This is covered on the forum www.ih8mud.com looks a simple job just some filing of the inner knuckle housing to allow hilux/60 series birfield to fit and the complete hub from the donor.

I break Hilux's couldn't believe my luck when I found out I had all the bits already.

Have you considered posting 40 series parts back from Oman??
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