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    Meet "Pearl" - I've joined the 80s Club!! - 1997 FJZ80

    Does anyone know what "IA" on the scanguage is? Intake air temp? I'm going to see if I can switch that to Transmission Temp
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    Joined the Club - 1996 HDJ811HDFT

    Welcome! Nice Ride!! What size are those tires?
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    Meet "Pearl" - I've joined the 80s Club!! - 1997 FJZ80

    Moved the Scangauge screen from the ashtray to the steering column. Mounted it with some Velcro. I like this better.
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    Builds Meet "Rusty" - 1978 USA - FJ40

    I have the day off, so I spent a couple of hours focusing on the transfer case. Take a look at these before-and-after pictures... WOW!
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    Builds Meet "Rusty" - 1978 USA - FJ40

    I spent a couple of hours scrubbing the rear differential, axle, and back third of the frame. This is definitely going to be a multi-step process, so I plan to divide the undercarriage into thirds. Next, I’ll tackle the middle section, including the transfer case and transmission. I’m sure I’ll...
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    Builds Meet "Rusty" - 1978 USA - FJ40

    Next, I plan to thoroughly scrub the entire underside using Scotch-Brite pads, scrub brushes, and plenty of degreaser. I’ll likely need to repeat this process a couple of times to ensure the undercarriage and inner frame rails are spotless (including the trans, transfer case, engine, etc.). Once...
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    Builds Meet "Rusty" - 1978 USA - FJ40

    I began at the front of the frame and methodically worked my way back, clearing each opening by blowing debris toward the rear, where the inner channel ends just before the rear axle. I repeated this process eight to ten times until I was confident all the dirt and debris had been removed. I...
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    Builds Meet "Rusty" - 1978 USA - FJ40

    I spent about three hours cleaning the inside of the frame rails using a tiny wire brush, sandpaper, a screwdriver, and compressed air. Two things surprised me during the process. First, I couldn’t believe how much dirt, gravel, and mud had collected inside and along the bottom of the frame...
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    Yota Atlanta - Monthly Meeting Information

    Toyotas everywhere!!
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    Yota Atlanta - Monthly Meeting Information

    Had a good group today at the Ride Lounge in Peachtree Corners GA
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    Local Event Information

    I wouldnt worry about it. We should have good numbers!
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    Local Event Information

    REMINDER!! Ride Lounge - Toyota Car Show August 23rd - 9:00-12:00 YOTA Atlanta Meet Up Hope to see you there!
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    Power steering binding after rebuild

    Awesome! I am glad you figured it out!!!
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    Power steering binding after rebuild

    I misread the first post, but glad I posted to "bump" the post. I agree with @60wag - That sounds like a good place to start.
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    Cumming, GA - 200 "inspection"

    Sorry about that. If there are any in the Atlanta area you are interested it, let me know.
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