Man no update since 2009 - what are you doing Brocky.
Well after a long stint of mucking around with other projects including two Toyota MK2 Grande's, a 310 Sunny and multiple derby cars + having done nothing on this since we moved to CHCH its time for all systems go on the 1200.
Our three weeks in the USA taught me a couple of things
A - everything is cheaper in the States
B - I need to get my A into G on this build.
So... The CA is out an up on TM in parts - decided that a CA was to easy {well not easy just want to be different and the CA wasnt as popular as it is now}.
Enter one DR30 FJ20ET and short 5 Speed.
I finally decided on the FJ for a number of reasons......
short gearbox (shifter is way further foward than a CA one)
= shifter almost in original spot.
something different (seen a couple in aussie done)
FJ's are tough as old nails
FJ's still have a good range of aftermarket bits ie Forged Pistons
oh and its an FJ !!!
I also wanted coil overs all round so i got myself a set of these S13 ones - they are 16 way adjustable shock with adjustable spring preload and seperate height adjust. Also come with pillow ball mounts and front camber plates.
Ill be running shortened S13 control arms and 4 or five stud hubs depending on wheel choice.
I chose this brand as i didnt want anything too fancy (can get replacements easy) and the shocks dont have to be super hard as i want it to ride well - if need be can get Tein coils through work to suit if its too hard / soft.
because its going to have an FJ ill also be needing one of these soon too (makes everything fully adjustable and i don't run into the problems i've had with the 120Y)
Undecided on Diff as yet - Hilux or Falcon.
Got a couple of things left to do on other cars then gonna start at the front and work my way back
Hopefully will be looking something like this engine bay soon
