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  1. lobo loco

    1977 40...$900 is what I paid. What do you think?

    Good deal !! Heck it's worth that much in parts alone.
  2. lobo loco

    Watch the Fusible Link go up in smoke!

    Me too! Put me on the list for one for a 78. Thx
  3. lobo loco

    New '74 FJ40 Owner ....

    Good for you Spike, That one will keep you busy for a while!!!:cheers:
  4. lobo loco

    Post picture of your tachometer

    Not the greatest pic.... but mine is a small Sun Pro II hose clamped to the column. Can't see the clamp. as it's under the plastic covers. Actually , a tach is almost not necessary, as the engine noise / exhaust /trans, etc will pretty well tell you where you are at and when to shift. ;)
  5. lobo loco

    Rear Vent Windows- worthwhile?

    I'll try to answer this as best I can without pics....The newer roll bars 77+ have a more squared-off curve (i.e shorter radius) than the older pre-77s. This allows the catch to clear on a horizontal plane. As for functionality, I can't see that they help much one way or the other...but...
  6. lobo loco

    Rear Vent Windows- worthwhile?

    Roll bar issue If you have a factory roll bar for a 74, you may not be able to open the side vent windows easily. The latch will hit on the roll bar. The radius of the roll bar supports changed with the addition of the side vent windows.
  7. lobo loco

    78 2F Distributor Removal

    When you go to replace the bolt, you might want to try an allen head cap screw, instead of the hex head. I'll bet a Bondhus type socket hex bit would allow you to get at it from an acceptable angle.
  8. lobo loco

    Foro those who love the "Tall and Skinny look

    Nice lookin' truck. Are you gonna loose the funky Chevy truck mirrors at some point?
  9. lobo loco

    Wanted Front spring plates for a 78 FJ40

    Not sure if the ones from a 60 will work. I'm about 60 miles south of you, but know Sacto well...grew up in Fair Oaks area. Let me know what the U-bolt hole spacings are c to c. Thx.
  10. lobo loco

    Wanted  Front spring plates for a 78 FJ40

    I need a set of FRONT spring plates for a 78 FJ40. The ones on my truck are peened back into the U-bolt nuts from being drug over rocks. I need to remove the plates to add caster shims. U-bolts in good condition would be a plus, as I will have to cut the ones I have off. PM me with pics...
  11. lobo loco

    how to change engine and cabin air filters

    Great write up...but...a couple of things you failed to mention. Toyota nicks you pretty good for the cabin air filter...About $38.00 at my dealer!! Since it is not too critical to the operation of the vehicle other than to keep the heater & A/C clean, I suggest blowing out the dust with...
  12. lobo loco

    best place to buy a new aftermarket windshield for 83 40 series?

    My OEM (original one) has some wiper scratches from the PO's neglect in changing blades. Had a mobile glass co come out to my house, cut and fitted a tinted new one for $135.00 in my driveway. The original Toyota one is tinted too, BTW.
  13. lobo loco

    1978 FJ40 Calif. Smog Equipment?

    CA vs Fed equipment One thing for sure that is different on a CA truck vs a Fed truck is the VSV. CA version has a couple more ports...
  14. lobo loco

    What color is my fj40?

    Looks to me to be a WELL faded red.
  15. lobo loco

    SPRINGS

    If they were made in Canada.... It's likely they are Standens. Leaf springs, trailer axles, stabilizer bars, and tillage tools by Standen's
  16. lobo loco

    79-84 Head Rests on 73-78 Seats?

    I can tell you that the diameter of the head rest support bars are of a different diameter. The 79+ are smaller than the 78 and earlier. Also the guides are different between the two and are not interchanable.
  17. lobo loco

    Optima Basics?

    As long as you are in the correction mode...you should note and update your knowledge in that Interstate does NOT make/manufacture batteries...they market and distribute under their brand name batteries made by Johnson Controls and at one time also marketed Optima under their brand. As for...
  18. lobo loco

    Optima Basics?

    Odessey batteries are made by EnerSys. Not a big player in the US auto replacement market yet, but a good company that makes lots of industrial / commercial batteries. Pretty big in Europe and Asia, having acquired YUASA and FIAMM.
  19. lobo loco

    Optima Basics?

    To help you narrow your choices..... There are three main battery suppliers in the US. Exide, Johnson Controls and Delphi/Delco. The Optima was acquired by Johnson, I believe. Johnson also makes the Sears, Autozone, and a whole bunch of other store brands. Exide does the same and is...
  20. lobo loco

    door limiter rebuild threads???

    Here ya go... https://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series-tech/267240-how-rebuild-tweak-your-1-75-1984-door-limiters.html Pretty simple to fix. Get some new pins and nylon washers from a good hardware store and replace the worn out parts. The trip to the store will take longer than the fix.
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