i couldnt help but notice the bad rap on the orange peel. did the original paint of the cruiser come with the factory orange peel finish like with the new models that come out? what would a better finish flat or with a little orange peel like factory? ???
has anyone tried installing the front passenger bench seats in the rear of a 40? i plan to put buckets up front just wondering if i could use the bench seats as front facing rear seats.
i recently got a '94 lj78, its a 70 series with coil springs on it as i understand. called a landcruiser II/ prado in japan. the suspension is shut and need to be replaced. can you guys give me feedback on old man performance? it will be used as a daily driver,rarely offroad but potholes here in...
i just installed the pwr steering box on my frame but i had to sacrifice the orig shock twr.does anybody have pics of dual front shocks on a sua w 2.5 lift springs.pros and cons pls. alternatives welcome tnx.i figured i could bend a bar to a u shape to fit dual shocks and bolt it to the...
hey woody,couldnt help but notice the steering box on the outer side of the frame on the first pic. from what vehicle did that come from? doesnt it rub on big tires? coz i mite be able to get my hands one one if not similar to one of those.is it advisable to mount them that way? on the outer...
im a bit hesitant to do the cut and turn for the soa of my 40,for the fear of not doing it right and destroying it in the process.i have a few questions.where exactly do i cut?how deep should the cut be or how will i know if i cut enough or too much? what degree of turning would be optimal using...
i just pulled the body off the frame of my 40. i noticed that the frame was slightly bent up.does any one have the original dimensions of the frame or can anyone direct me to a site where i can find a layout/bluprint?i believe i saw a site before just cant remember where. :-/tnx
i removed the fiberglass roof off my 40 to repair the gutter.what would be the best sealer to place in between the fiber roof and the gutter so as not to let water and moisture seep through and rust up my new gutter?any suggestions?any shared experiences with this would be appreciated.it rains...