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bighead · 12-20-2004, 12:36 PM

So, I'm new to this site, and I figured that I might as well start off with my biggest question regarding my truck. I've got a '76 FJ40 and have wanted to lift it for a while, and recently I have decided to do an SOA. But, if you know about these, you know that the front diff is sort of a problem when it comes to SOA. If anybody could help me out, I would really appreciate it. I am going to order some Alcan springs. Soft with 1-1/2" lift. With those and the SOA, I figure that I could at least fit some 37's. Thanks for your input. Very Happy

4RunnerKid · 12-20-2004, 05:41 PM

Hey Big Head! It's about time you posted something... Smart-ass

Hopefuly somebody will be able to help you out. Anything at ih8mud.com?

bighead · 12-20-2004, 05:53 PM

Hey churchy! Empty out your pm box, I couldn't write you back. I haven't really been back to ih8mud in a while, but I'll check back. Later buddy

bighead · 12-20-2004, 06:21 PM

Here's another question, if you guys have the chance. I am pretty sure that I want to run a snorkel, but I don't want to buy one. I am thinking of taking off all of the air filter and that stuff up on the top of the engine, and running some sort of tube directly to the carb, and have a filter in there somewhere. My friends and I have already sort of figured out where the other tubes are going to go (air pump, etc.) but I haven't really been able to find a fitting that will just clamp on to the carb. Let me know what you guys think. Thanks. Thumbs Up!

Tango · 12-20-2004, 10:07 PM

for the snorkle you can put the filter on the fender well ...

for the soa .. make sure you reverse the front shackle and put it in the back of the leaf... other wize you will get steering problems.

soa will give you about 4" of lift. you can then run either 33's or 35's ... 35's you need to re-gear.

jactoy4x4 · 12-20-2004, 11:24 PM

here's my homemade snorkelhttp://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/651079/18

LuvenMud15 · 12-21-2004, 02:04 PM

SOA 40's are getting really popular because they are so capable offroad. Ive spent countless hours reading into it for my 60, and its definitly a tedious process. As far as the front axle goes, you should invest in some longfields. http://www.toyotasuperaxles.com And you'll also need to cut-and-turn your front axle, either through cruiser outfitters, or profits cruisers. Feel free to ask more questions if you decide to tackle this SOA.
-mark