Recent content by 1uzevrythng

It does have an inner seal, I have more pictures incoming. I do believe the main steering shaft is bent, but with the 60/62 knuckles I will need 60/62 tie rod ends and Im not sure yet but also the main steering rod as well. updates to come. YES when I first saw the coil overs, I about died...

I used a rubber mallet and hammered as shown to remove the spindle sleeve and then gently removed the axle. Here are the leftovers. I assume someone had done some repairs at some point in the vehicles life, because it has one birfield on the passenger side, and a ball joint on the driver...

You will see the double nut with locking ring in-between. Pry up the locking tab then remove the nut, locking ring then the second nut. You can then use a pick or whatever tool you want to remove the heavy washer and outer bearing. you can then slide the whole hub/outer drum assembly off...

If everyone else is like me, then everyone likes pictures. Front axle disassembly in case no one has done an early 40 start by removing the INNER 3 Philips head screws on the locking hub. Its so messy you cant even see the outer screw head. You can remove the outers first if you want, but that...

Long time reader/researcher, fairly new member here. I am cleaning up a friends 1969 FJ40 that has been in his family for 30+ years. I figured I would post up some progress pics and get some constructive criticism and knowledge from everyone. The plans are to eliminate leaks, reseal the front...

Ill be keeping the rear drums for now, but wanted to keep it Toyota disc while getting the braking solid and safe. I'm open to suggestions right now for suspension, I almost fell down the rabbit hole on the HFS vs OME debate. I also had a local Toyota buddy mention getting Alcan springs made...

Hello all, long time lurker, first time member here at mud. Current project is a 1969 FJ40. I'm resealing the motor, doing a 60 series front disc conversion, upgrading the aging suspension, and I'm hoping to put electric power steering on this beauty. Any help or tips are always appreciated.