What have you done to your Land Cruiser this week?

S4Cruiser · 07-02-09, 08:39 PM

Installed some 4+ Step sliders

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KRC73 · 07-02-09, 08:39 PM

installed a 12 bolt mini spool in the rear end

archie816a · 07-02-09, 08:55 PM

front knuckle rebuild, hopin to get my 75 series springs under the 55 by sunday, did the fronts today.

kenpoloren · 07-02-09, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by S4Cruiser

Installed some 4+ Step sliders

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Those step sliders look great. Do they use the factory step support to support them?

S4Cruiser · 07-02-09, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by kenpoloren

Those step sliders look great. Do they use the factory step support to support them?

Thanks!

I had to remove the step supports for the slider steps to fit...but am thinking about drilling some new holes in them so they will fit. My brother weighs in around 220 and was bouncing on the steps today and they didn't flex the rockers a bit, so I might leave them alone

71AZFJ · 07-02-09, 10:46 PM

nothing this week no money

Josie'sLandCruiser · 07-02-09, 11:16 PM

Hi All:

"KRC73," tell us more about the 12 bolt mini-spool install!

Any modifications required on the mini-spool to get it to fit/work in the TLC diff?

Have you had a chance to drive the rig yet? What do you think of the handling, noise, etc.??

Thanks.

Alan

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Originally Posted by KRC73

installed a 12 bolt mini spool in the rear end

Josie'sLandCruiser · 07-02-09, 11:20 PM

Hi All:

"Archie816a," tell us more about your plans.

You are installing 75 Series leaf springs under a FJ55? Is this as a SUA or SOA swap?? Which 75 Series springs are you speaking of; stock, aftermarket, or ??

Regards,

Alan

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Originally Posted by archie816a

front knuckle rebuild, hopin to get my 75 series springs under the 55 by sunday, did the fronts today.

eckgun · 07-03-09, 05:55 AM

All I needed to do was drill and tap the intake manifold on my 283 SBC for a temp switch for the elect fan, Well as long as the intake was off I took off the valve covers to track down a small oil leak! and then I noticed that a few of the rockers were a bit off and the valve stems were worn funny, So off came the heads to the machine shop they went for a full Valve job. While I was waiting I fixed up the fan temp switch and a few other things, then got the heads back on, in the end it runs better than ever. Good thing the fan needed work or I might of been left on the trail with a dead engine!

Seth_O · 07-03-09, 05:42 PM

Built my new shorty shaft (took 8" out of the stock shaft) to accomodate my new longer drive-train. Just need to get it balanced and installed, might need to move to a DC shaft, I'll have to see how this one does.

Installed an FJ80 MC to take care of my new 4-wheel disc brake setup. Just need to plumb a couple more pieces of brake line and that will be done.

Eshu Elegua · 07-04-09, 08:13 PM

Give a 40 a nice suntan

Bad Mojo · 07-04-09, 11:37 PM

Rewired the back license plate light wires. PO decided it would be fun to cut the wires instead of unplug them. Cut my dash cover so it doesn't cover the light. And fixed the latch on the driver side rear ambulance door. Over all a good day. We will see what other things need to be fixed tomorrow.

Storm · 07-05-09, 01:54 AM

R&R'd birf 1/4 mile from Loon Lake, R&R'd spring pin couple miles from Rubicon Springs, R&R'd a shackle after fabing the new one from my wag bag at the top of Cadillac Hill. All in all a pretty good week with my cruiser at the Rubicon Trail.

Storm · 07-05-09, 02:31 AM

yotawheeler · 07-05-09, 03:44 AM

started pulling my truck apart to put 60 springs in the rear...rear hangers are giving me grief and the frame needs a bit more work than i had anticipated but....im gunna work on 'er tomorrrow and see if i can get the hangers off...and MAYBE start fixing frame...when the rear is done...gunna start on the front! do the same thing and hope the hangers rnt to fricken stuck on

pappy · 07-05-09, 06:39 AM

Picked up body from sand blaster.
Dropped off body at body shop for filler and primer.
Picked up frame from powdercoater.
Installed springs and axles under the clean frame.

40's rock · 07-05-09, 10:16 AM

Drove it!!! Best part of owning a 40. taking it out and driving it!!

ocdbeetle · 07-05-09, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Eshu Elegua

Give a 40 a nice suntan

My New hero........Love the pics.....

KRC73 · 07-05-09, 10:30 AM

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"KRC73," tell us more about the 12 bolt mini-spool install!

Any modifications required on the mini-spool to get it to fit/work in the TLC diff?

Have you had a chance to drive the rig yet? What do you think of the handling, noise, etc.??

Thanks.

Alan

The 12 bolt mini spool was a fairly easy install, everything fit just like it should have in a Chevy 12 bolt rear end. Only mod. was to slightly trim my c-clips.
So far no off road test, on road its nice no noise just no tight turns. Can't wait to test it off road but i would have to say i would recommend a mini spool for anyone wanting to cheaply lock they're rear diff.

-kenny

Josie'sLandCruiser · 07-05-09, 06:12 PM

Hi All:

Thanks for the reply Kenny.

So, how much $$ for the 12-bolt mini-spool? Source??

Regards,

Alan

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Originally Posted by KRC73

The 12 bolt mini spool was a fairly easy install, everything fit just like it should have in a Chevy 12 bolt rear end. Only mod. was to slightly trim my c-clips.
So far no off road test, on road its nice no noise just no tight turns. Can't wait to test it off road but i would have to say i would recommend a mini spool for anyone wanting to cheaply lock they're rear diff.

-kenny

MtnClimber · 07-05-09, 06:17 PM

Hack sawed the seat posts to get the fuel tank out for repairs. Fun...

mudbutcher · 07-05-09, 06:47 PM

Took the hardtop and doors off and put on the bikini. Way better! New air filter, oil, and a bath too!

KRC73 · 07-05-09, 07:51 PM

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Thanks for the reply Kenny.

So, how much $$ for the 12-bolt mini-spool? Source??

Regards,

Alan

I ordered it from summit, I went with the Richmond gear one for $109 including shipping and was able to reuse my cross pin from my my original open diff, but i heard of people using the summit one too I think it would have been $105 shipped.

-kenny

craptabulous · 07-05-09, 07:59 PM

replaced the bearings in my 420 , resealed everything had to speedi sleave a few shafts .

no more oil leaks .

dkroth · 07-05-09, 09:11 PM

Rebuilt the master and slave clutch cylinders. Blew out the line too. The system was filled with a muddy sludge - I'm surprised it even worked! Don't you Aussie's ever bleed your brakes/clutch?

Hey, what's the deal with that little plastic pill that floats in the reservoir? (It's leaning on the cap in my pic).

tourboy · 07-05-09, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by dkroth

Rebuilt the master and slave clutch cylinders. Blew out the line too. The system was filled with a muddy sludge - I'm surprised it even worked! Don't you Aussie's ever bleed your brakes/clutch?

Hey, what's the deal with that little plastic pill that floats in the reservoir? (It's leaning on the cap in my pic).

Dunno about the floaty thing all have them and as for bleeding why bother as 40 series brakes don't work anyway thats why we have really big bullbars downunder... lol

Eshu Elegua · 07-06-09, 05:02 AM

"Why bother as 40 series brakes don't work anyway that's why we have really big bull bars down under... lol " X2<<<<<<<<<

Install the Garmin 376c GPS for the beach trip

eckgun · 07-06-09, 05:18 AM

Thats how to live

sparkplug · 07-06-09, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by dkroth

Rebuilt the master and slave clutch cylinders. Blew out the line too. The system was filled with a muddy sludge - I'm surprised it even worked! Don't you Aussie's ever bleed your brakes/clutch?

Hey, what's the deal with that little plastic pill that floats in the reservoir? (It's leaning on the cap in my pic).

Pretty sure that float is so the fluid doesn't spill out of the breather on the cap when you are not driving on smooth flat surfaces.

lostmarbles · 07-06-09, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by sparkplug

Pretty sure that float is so the fluid doesn't spill out of the breather on the cap when you are not driving on smooth flat surfaces.

I've always thought it was to limit the surface area of the brake fluid that is exposed to the air (to reduce moisture-absorption).