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3_puppies-thx much for the reply. By "remove entire column" do you mean undoing what's in the cab and then the yoke at steering box and pull the whole thing into the cab? I just replaced the clock spring turn signal thing so I'm thinking maybe that isn't too much of a project! Just was hoping...

I need to replace this in my '89 FJ62. I have the part (Cruiser Teq). Is there a way of removing the universal without removing steering column inside the cab or removing steering box? Can clips be removed and caps pushed out creating enough space to remove spider? Or? Thx much BK

Soooooooo glad I found this thread!! 1989 '62 w/340K on original engine/trans. Currently have a bad seal between trans and transfer case (discovered when I went to drain transfer case and found it was VERY full of AT fluid) and I just ordered the transfer case rebuild kit from Cruiser Teq. Was...

Getting ready to do this to my '89 FJ 62. Curious which main color folks have gone with. I haven't torn the dash apart yet-already did it once to replace the dash pad with OEM-so I'm not sure where there are gels to color or reduce light and where there are not. I see some folks have put gel in...

Hey, 1989 FJ62 Auto w/330K miles. Next project is locking rear diff. Looking at mechanical lockers-Lock Right, Powertrax, etc. More interested in keeping the cost down and my projected driving will be <25mph around town (asphalt/dirt) and lots of logging roads/single track in our mountains in...

any idea what your price point will be?

Oh wow-after thinking about it for 2+ years-I finally did the window relay upgrade last week and really enjoy wi does that actually work!! But the extra wire is a mess and I plan on cutting new door cards so this would help that project by reducing the crap in the door! Please add me to your...

I’ll confirm that-thx. At one point one direction (lock of course!) worked but not unlock (only lock that moved at all before relay upgrade) so I disconnected it completely as I kept locking it and then had to crawl into the bank to unlock. This thread goes into detail regarding the rear and...

Yes-better solution and I’m gathering material and tools to do that in addition to replacing battery cables and various ground straps around the truck. These were super easy and more of a “proof-of-concept” than a final solution-wanted to see how much of an improvement the relay upgrade would be.

Just did both of these wiring upgrades (locks and windows) and the difference is amazing!! When I got the truck 5 years ago it had sat for 6 years so I replaced most of the window felt and rubber with only a marginal increase in movement-definitely dependent on temperature. After doing the...

Thx for this-I’m hoping for a push-and-turn fastener that fits in the existing factory holes for the OEM push clips. Was hoping someone had found some that works so I’m not drilling new holes in the truck. Holoes are 8mm

I’m getting ready to cut some door panels for my ‘89 FJ62 and was wondering what exposed fasteners folks have found to work? I’m going to use solid 1/4” material and exposed fasteners would add to the look. These panels won’t wrap up to the window opening. Thoughts? Thx BK

Sweet!! I’m in Idaho (McCall)-good to see another ‘62 in the state-perfect place for them!

Just found this thread when looking for alternatives to the OEM fusible link setup. Question: I'm assuming fusible links have a different "blown" profile then standard auto fuses-a "slow blow" sort of thing? Is this to allow sudden high loads such as initial activation of a circuit? I'm...

Went to check level in transfer case and AT fluid poured out! Now I know where all my At fluid has been going-duh! I’ve heard something about a seal between auto trans and transfer case-im assuming this has gone bad. What is the procedure for fixing this? Level of difficulty? Special tools...