FJ-40 Buyers Advice
Submitted: Wednesday, Oct 06, 2004 at 16:12
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BigRick
Hi everyone, I'm hoping somebody can help me out with a few questions I have.
I'm currently looking to buy a late 70's FJ-40. I trying to figure out my options, and decide what it really needs to come with, and what I can add after the fact. Not sure
where to start, so here we go.
Power Steering: Saginaw? or one of the more stock/less intrusive units? Ballpark on how much $? (I've heard that the Saginaw handles much better on the road. This will be a daily driver, and I've heard some horror stories about steering wander.)
Disc Brakes: How hard is it to convert? What I can look to spend?
Suspension upgrades/lifts: I hear that Old Man Emu wins hands down, but is twice as much as everything else. I'm looking for as comfortable/stable a road ride as I can get (weekends are for the mud, but weekdays happen)
Lastly, are there any garages in the
Melbourne area that specialize in 4X4's, Landcruisers or FJ's for this type of thing? Any recomendations?
Thanks everyone.
Reply By: Ronnie - Wednesday, Oct 06, 2004 at 19:41
Wednesday, Oct 06, 2004 at 19:41
Hi BigRick have a talk to Ken at Eureka Off Road Accessories at Dandenong, had my power steering fitted their a few years ago,he also put me onto a set of disc brakes.
Regards Ronnie
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Follow Up By: BigRick - Thursday, Oct 07, 2004 at 12:32
Thursday, Oct 07, 2004 at 12:32
Thanks Ronnie,
I'll definately give Ken a ring. Good to find someone that specailizes in this sort of thing. Is yours an FJ as
well, and which PS sytem did yo go with?
Cheers, Rick
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Reply By: Phil G - Wednesday, Oct 06, 2004 at 21:38
Wednesday, Oct 06, 2004 at 21:38
Rick,
Look for the last of the 40series - '82 to '84. They came with both powersteering and disk brakes!
Cheers
Phil
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Follow Up By: BigRick - Thursday, Oct 07, 2004 at 12:36
Thursday, Oct 07, 2004 at 12:36
Cheers Phil!
Finding it tough to find one with everything! Thinking about trying to pick one up cheap without the goodies, and add on. Whataya recon?
Rick
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Follow Up By: Phil G - Thursday, Oct 07, 2004 at 18:49
Thursday, Oct 07, 2004 at 18:49
IMO The cost and hassle of adding powersteering and disk brakes is not worth it. Theres a few of the 45 series around too.
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Follow Up By: BigRick - Friday, Oct 08, 2004 at 10:15
Friday, Oct 08, 2004 at 10:15
Gotcha Phil. I drove one with drum brakes that was pretty ordinary. Maybe they just needed a bit of work.
Rich
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Reply By: lazylcd - Thursday, Oct 07, 2004 at 00:35
Thursday, Oct 07, 2004 at 00:35
i may know some one selling 1 if u are interested.
Lazy
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Follow Up By: BigRick - Thursday, Oct 07, 2004 at 12:38
Thursday, Oct 07, 2004 at 12:38
Hi Lazy,
Definately interested! Thanks. How can I contact you?
Cheers,
Rick
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Follow Up By: lazylcd - Friday, Oct 08, 2004 at 00:07
Friday, Oct 08, 2004 at 00:07
lazylcd@aol.com
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Reply By: Baz (NSW) - Thursday, Oct 07, 2004 at 15:34
Thursday, Oct 07, 2004 at 15:34
There's on for sale on this site go to the top of the page click on trader go to vehicles it's there, a yellow one.
Happy hunting, Baz.
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