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thanks So…. they switched out the shims today. the fat end facing the shackle…. And guess what….. NO VIBRATION…!!! It's amazing that a reputable 4x4 shop here in Venice Beach/Santa Monica got it wrong… And then when I returned to correct the problem doubted me to high holy hell…. The folks here...

thanks Thanks for the shim confirmation. And yes, they will be paying for the reinstall… As for the ride…. I got the Heavy Duty kit from Spector as I'm looking for an ARB Bull BAr and winch… but it is a bit bouncy… Maybe that will settle down as I add more weight on the front and the back...

Need some help So It seems add if I'm suffering from the same problem… I installed a 3" Lift Kit and like everyone else the vibration started…. I read up on the need for shims… Which my lift kit DID come with… However, I think the shop installed the shims incorrectly. They installed the fat end...

Shims Installed I read up on the need for shims… Which my lift kit DID come with… However, I think the shop installed the shims incorrectly. They installed the fat end facing in on both axels… Shouldn't it be the other way around..?? Both front and rear differential are pointing up creating...

Might as well post a pic Here she is….!!!

So…. Just installed a 3" lift on my 87' 60… It has developed a low bass rumble in the upper rpm half of 3rd and almost all of 4th gear…. Seems like it's coming from up front, but it's hard to pin point due to the low frequency of the rumble…. Any thoughts….??? Purred like a kitten before the...

Thanks Guys.... I just replaced the Manifold Gasket on my 85 and it was a major pain in the butt..!! Not looking forward to doing it again...! thanks for all the replys...! steve

So when I give my 60 gas I hear this clicking noise.... It's not too loud.. but loud enough for me and people on the sidewalk to hear.... When I release the accelerator it goes away.... And it's MUCH worse when the engine is cold.... When it reached operating temp it almost goes away...

Oh Boy..... Guys... I just bought this truck.... As soon as the funds allow, it's going back to it's factory color.....WHITE......NICE....!!! but until then, cut me a break...please..!!

So, like a lot of us owners in CA, the dreaded Smog Check was upon me... And I quickly realized that after being labeled a "Gross Polluter" by the computer, this process was going to take some time and work..... I jaunted down to the DMV this morning to request a Registration Extention, maybe 30...

OK.....feeling better about tossing the part.... thanks guys for the good info... cheers!! steve

I do have the FSM.. That's what was driving me crazy.... I couldn't find it anywhere in the manual... I have found many screwy things while tearing everything down and rebuilding. This is probably just another...... Right now the vacuum tubing has been reassembled according to the FSM... It is a...

Was replacing all of the 3mm tubing on my 1985 FJ60... Upon completion i noticed that I had one piece left over.... It consists of two tubes about 3 inches or so each connected by a small "T" adapter... I know that the tubes are the correct length (same length as the old ones) as I remember...

i just received my radiator back from K and H Imports in Canoga Park..... I just dropped it off and the next day it was ready... $95.... don't know where they sent it, but the work was beautiful.... K and H phone number is 818-594-0088.... give them a call...you won't regret it....

Here she is...!! This is how "Sally" looked when I picked her up for $800.... she runs, needs a new clutch (which is next after the engine rebuild), rust to be cut out then new paint.... Also going through the drivetrain with a fine tooth comb.... I'll get some pics of her in her current...