Recaro Expert M on the driver's side and Specialist M for the passenger. I fabricated brackets similar to the Planted ones. Pretty simple to install and amazing for the twisty mountain roads around here. Head and leg room are a little better than factory.
I used the alternator from my FJ62 on my FJ80 when it was hard to get what I needed. To use the 90 amp, you need to modify the upper mount bracket and get or make a different lower mount. I'm going to make a jig and make my own lower mount when I get a little time so I can use the 90 amp I have...
Part number 12511-61070 (for the 90 amp alternator) as shown in the pdf doc is what I need.
The first photo is the 80amp LH eng/lower alternator mount. The calipers show the dimension that's too wide for the 90 amp alternator.
The 90 amp mount I need is similar, but the rear web is closer to the...
How about the driver's side engine mount/lower alternator bracket and the alternator belt tension bracket for the 3FE with the 90 amp alternator (no ext fan)? Should be on late 91 and 92 FJ80.
Thanks.
Since August I've replaced all the window runs and inner window felts. I should have done this long ago. The windows go up and down easily in cold wet weather and they don't rattle when down.
I finally got around to adjusting the valves yesterday. The valve cover gasket was petrified on the...
Looks like fun, from a fellow 91 owner. Good looking rig! They may be slow, but they are perfect on forest roads and camping trips.
It would be good to get an inspection from a good shop. Most maintenance is pretty straightforward and it sounds like you are on it.
I think the brake light means...
When I bought mine with 165k on it, the knuckles had been serviced similarly by someone with some kind of sticky green grease and just enough to pack the birfs. That led to dry exterior, no film of grease on the smooth round part so it got a bit rusty. I had planned on a front axle service...
Yup. Still have it. It gets driven when the motorcycle isn't practical or safe and for adventures in the forest. Fun to know there are a few more out there. I have a crank up window FJ62 as well, it's a project on hold.
I recently bought a 1UP-USA add-on rack, made a hitch mount, and it totes my bikes beautifully. I designed a wedge that is pulled forward with a bolt and skews the hitch adapter enough to compensate for slack between the square tubing and the receiver so it doesn't wobble. I think I kept decent...