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Thank you! I appreciate it! I just assumed it was OEM. Maybe not!

You're right, it's not the frame flexing but the long power steering pump bracket. Pics attached. It stands so tall from the frame! Do people somehow stiffen them? Thanks again!

Has anyone else noted the frame flexing at the steering box? Seems that would be contributing to the slop in the steering box of my US spec 1981 (with power steering). Video attached, but it's pretty hard to see. Seems like people would make some sort of stiffening brackets or something...

lots of great info! Thanks for sharing!

Hi @ASO544 , Which manual is in your pictures? I'd like to buy the same one. I've been looking for downloads, but haven't found one that details the removal of the FRP. Thanks! Joe

I've ordered a soft top kit for my 1996 FZJ73 from Colombia, and I'm sure it's going to be a huge pain to install it. Seeing this picture, I'm curious, do you have to remove your wipers to fold the windshield down? The wipers/motors on the FJ40s are on the windshield, so it's not an issue, but...

I just wish they also had a neutral safety switch for the transmission. I'd like to have a remote-start, but not without a NSS!

Thanks OGB!

OGB, You're very likely right, and that'd be great info for me! I've attached my model/frame number. Where would I verify the exact trans/transfer case models for my FJZ? Thanks again!

Thanks AHD! The reverse light works for sure, but I'll have to double check on the 4wd indicator (in the dash presumably). This is my first t-case where I lift the shift lever to go from high to low gears. My first FJ70 had the dash button (which I didn't like having to trust an electronic...

Hi all! Can anyone help me to understand what these sensors are? In the left side of my H55 transmission, up near where the shifter enters the trans, there's a plug. Also, near the front output shaft of the transfer case, there's another. (Also, which t-case is in a 1996 Colombian FZJ73)...

Helps a lot! Thanks Juan! Mine is a Colombian model, so maybe the easiest available option! There's a guy nearby who's converted similar cars to be 'quick release' or some sort of easier conversion between the FRP and the soft top. I plan to go soft top during summers ... but we'll see how...

Sorry to revive an old thread, but I'm planning to buy the OEM soft top from Colombia, for my 1996 FZJ73. Seeing all of the framing that comes with the soft top kit, will my FRP be able to fit over the top of it all, or will it all need to be swapped every time I go from FRP to Soft top? I'll...

Thanks! Great info!

Thanks for the feedback! Does your BJ74 have front leaf springs or coils springs? I assume removing the sway bar softened the ride as well?